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Missoula's Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

MisCon 40: The Upside Down
June 25 - 28, 2026
Missoula, Montana

MisCon Major Events

MisCon 40

Major Events

Thursday

Tea Party!
5:00 pm - 6:50 pm, Dragon Pavilion (Costuming)

Join us for a cosplay tea party. We'll have swag, treats, a bunch of your fellow cosplaying attendees and even some non-cosplayers who just want to make new friends. If you've never been to a Zootown Tea this will be a great time to learn about our season schedule, who we are, and what we're about!! You can also learn about some of the cosplay-related events happening during the convention, like the Costume Contest & Cosplay Chess.

Film Festival Day 1: Horror
7:00 pm - 8:50 pm, Dungeon (Film & Film Festival)

Watch the best of MisCon 40's International Film Festival's Horror film shorts submissions.

BeetleJuice in the Grass
10:00 pm - 11:50 pm, Dragon Pavilion (Film & Film Festival)

We're going to run the Beetlejuice on a giant outdoor screen in the grass once it gets dark enough (likely around 10:30). Bring your own comfy chairs, blankets, whatever you want, although we'll also have folding chairs.

Friday

Opening Ceremonies
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm, Dragon Pavilion (Geek Discussion)

Join our Guests of Honor at MisCon 40's Opening Ceremonies and find out what's going on throughout the weekend.

Mead Tasting!
8:00 pm - 9:50 pm, Campground Pavilion (Party!)

Come join MisCon's Mead Lover's Club in their 7th annual Mead Tasting! We'll sample local meads and perhaps a few non-mead honey drinks. Membership is $35, while seats last.

Karaoke With Diz and Jason!
9:00 pm - 1:50 am, Cantina (Party!)

Come show off your karaoke skills! This can run as late as 2am if the hosts are willing and there is interest.

Labyrinth in the Grass
10:00 pm - 11:50 pm, Dragon Pavilion (Film & Film Festival)

We're going to run Labyrinth on a giant outdoor screen in the grass once it gets dark enough (likely around 10:30). Bring your own comfy chairs, blankets, whatever you want, although we'll also have folding chairs.

Saturday

Costume Contest
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm, Dragon Pavilion (Costuming)

MisCon's Costume and Skit Contest! Participants will show off their costumes, some may even share some fun skits, and awards will be given for the best as well as the winners in each category. MisCon's own Lacy Zee will emcee the event, so get ready to have fun and be entertained!

80's Dance Party
8:00 pm - 12:50 am, Cantina (Party!)

Geeks, gamers, cosplayers! Join us for an evening of epic dance music spun by DJ HAuLi. This is an all-ages dance, where you can let loose, show off your true self, and dance like no one's watching (even though everyone will be admiring your moves!).

Sake Tasting!
8:00 pm - 9:50 pm, Campground Pavilion (Party!)

Come and taste both local and international flavors and styles of this growing category of ancient and storied brew. More details to come.

Goonies in the Grass
10:00 pm - 11:50 pm, Dragon Pavilion (Film & Film Festival)

We're going to run Goonies on a giant outdoor screen in the grass once it gets dark enough (likely around 10:30). Bring your own comfy chairs, blankets, whatever you want, although we'll also have folding chairs.

Sunday

Art Auction
3:00 pm - 4:50 pm, Artist's Corner (Art)

Come bid on your favorite piece from the Art Show. Start bidding wars with your friends and support your favorite artists. Don't make them take their art home with them. Weather permitting, we will hold this just outside the Commercial Building in front of the big staircase.

Closing Ceremonies
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm, Dragon Pavilion (Geek Discussion)

Finish out MisCon 40 in style, and catch a sneak peek at what's in store for you next year at MisCon 41.

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