The Inner Core (CoreCon Staff) miss the fun and unique characters that make up the fan base of Fargo CoreCon. So we have set up a voice channel on our Discord Server just to chat. Discord is free to use. If you have a headset with mic and headphones you…
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Connecting people online
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CoreCon is a place for people to meet friends with similar interests. Whether at a themed fansuite, in exciting gaming areas or finding the subjects that are of interest at panels and NOW online at CoreCon Discord. CoreCon is working on building an interactive community online. We are setting up…
CoreCon has always cared about their fans. Heck, CoreCon is made up of fans running the convention for fans. The staff of CoreCon is a very diverse group and work hard to help everyone to be included. With the pandemic and being responsible by not having an in person convention…
Anime Fargo Virtual Convention
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CoreCon 2020 “The Great Age of Dragons” was interrupted by the “New Plague”. Our paladins were attacking a dragon and needed healing. The ‘wizard’ of our dungeon party used ‘bat’ ears instead of ‘rat’ ears in their healing spell (basically rolled a one) and started a pandemic by mistake (they…
Suicide Prevention Month
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CoreCon realizes that many of our fans have social anxiety and or depression. Especially since the pandemic has cancelled most conventions for people’s social fix. Why does this matter to us? Many of the Innercore (Volunteer staff) face the same things. I find it amazing that people with social anxiety…
CoreCon chose the National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota, State Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, as their main charity this year. In light of this, many CoreCon staff members wondered, “Why don’t we see many blind people gaming?” CoreCon’s Game Central library is full of…
CoreCon’s volunteer staff who run the Egaming room have many years of experience in running an electronic cafe that everyone can enjoy. They take care of loaning out all sorts of consoles. A lot of the games and consoles are their own, so make sure you take extra care when…
Game Central: Central to Gaming
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CoreCon always has an extensive area at each convention for gaming. Whether you are looking for a quick parlor game between activities or an extensive RPG, Game Central has room for it! Meet other gamers ready to explore new indie games or settle in with a classic from the gaming…
Although CoreCon’s costume contest attracts many fans, not every cosplayer enters. A lot of people prefer to roam the halls, donning the gear for the thrill of cosplaying. Whether it is to attract like-minded people to a favorite genre or just to break the mundane cycle of daily life, the…
Fansuites: A Must See
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While CoreCon has many rooms put together by the convention volunteers, fansuites are run by attendees who want to showcase their own fandoms! They have a variety of food and games and are a crucial part of CoreCon. Here are some pictures from CoreCon 11! CoreCon seriously appreciates those that…
CoreCon 12 Costume Contest
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Cosplayers do a fantastic job representing one of their favorite characters in our annual contest. Many put in long hours and pour their heart and souls into these projects. There were many other great entries and all deserve mention!
CoreCon 11 Costume Contest
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The CoreCon Costume Contest is the time when attendees get to showcase all the hard work that goes into costuming. The fun begins on Saturday afternoon with a masquerade for children. The children’s masquerade is a fun event, without an actual judging, and everyone gets to show off their awesome…
Karaoke at CoreCon 11
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I had heard tales of it. Legends, really. Stories long told of karaoke being held at CoreCons passed. I admit, I longed to see those days again. But what could I do? I’m nobody special. I’m just a girl with a laptop and a speaker system and a monitor and…
Con Survival 101
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Whether you are new to conventions or a pro, remember these few suggestions to make your visit to any convention enjoyable and safe. A convention like CoreCon has activities and events galore. Don’t get so busy you forget to take care of you! Here is a helpful guide to enjoy everything to the fullest extent.
Core Con Costume Contest and Children’s Masquerade
Posted in CoreCon X: Return of the Heroes. Revenge of the Villians, Cosplay Focus, costuming, friends, and panels
The CoreCon Costume Contest is the time when convention attendees get to highlight all the hard work that goes into costuming. The fun begins on Saturday afternoon with a masquerade for children. The children’s masquerade is a fun event where anyone under the age of 12 can show off their awesome costumes. There’s no formal judging, just judges who can give you tips and information on how to get into costuming. This is the place where CoreCon Kids can get their feet wet without having to walk through the main competition in front of a large audience.
Be Different!
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There are debates among nerds over all sorts of things. Is Star Trek better than Star Wars? Did Han shoot first? What was up with the ending of Inception? Even though some things can be settled with facts, these fights will still continue because of how passionate we are about our fandoms. And that’s fine. We don’t mind healthy arguments and debates. It’s when you cross into the area of straight up bullying someone that we get really angry. And you wouldn’t like us when we’re angry.
House Is Where The Heart Is
Posted in Accessibiltity, fansuites, and Uncategorized
Character Name: Gary “House” Williams
Class: Orc
Race: Half-Giant
Height: 6’6”
Strength: 24 (used to haul items for CoreCon)
Constitution: 24
Sarcasm: 38
Intelligence: 12 (arguably higher but we docked points for his jokes)
Charisma: 30
Wisdom: 26
Volunteerism: 152
CoreCon began ten years ago with the idea of “By The Fans, For The Fans.” One fan in particular deserves special notice. This gentle orc would give you the chainmail off his back if you needed it, and CoreCon would not be the same without House.
Spark Station Master Erin here! We all have wishes and dreams, and mine are to have a fully stocked and functional craft room at CoreCon this year!
Costume Contacts & Circle Lenses: A Long Blog Post That Is Both Fascinating And Good For Your Brain
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Don’t lose sight of this post! [We’re starting with an eye-related pun so that everyone knows Doug Beierle had a hand in making this one possible.]
“The words that come out of Doug’s mouth do not necessarily represent CoreCon, DCon, Anime Fargo, Digital Grail, his family or friends. Use caution if listening.” This is the quote written on Doug Beierle’s shirt. He is a walking hazard and requires a disclaimer from our CoreCon staff. However, we are giving you express permission to listen to him today. In fact, we are urging you to heed his advice.
Doug is a Bad Joke Generator, but more importantly, he’s an optician. He’s seen people sacrifice their eyesight and put themselves at risk of future problems for the sake of a good costume. Costume contacts, or circle lenses, can be a really cool addition to a cosplay character, but it’s important to do proper research before getting yourself a pair.
CoreCon’s Accessibility Team
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Everyone has a weakness, even superheroes. Superman’s is kryptonite. Daredevil’s is loud noises. Green Lantern’s is… the color yellow?
We want to make sure that whatever your weakness is, it won’t ruin your fun at CoreCon X. That’s where the accessibility department comes in.
CoreCon’s Security Team
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Our volunteers take many things into account when arranging events for the convention, and the biggest one is safety. We don’t want anyone getting hurt, so we do everything we can to prepare for the worst. While our medical team focuses on any potential medical emergencies, the security team works on arranging emergency safety plans.
CoreCon’s Operations Team
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CoreCon is considered a vacation for some. Even if you live within walking distance of the convention, being able to hole up in the hotel with nothing but your fellow gamers, cosplayers, furries, or whoever else can be the best thing. But just like any other vacation, your entire weekend can be ruined by losing something. When you’re not at home, misplacing an item can feel like an emergency. And if the thing you’ve lost is your medicine, it might actually be one. There’s where Operations (or Ops) comes in.
The Inner Core team wants to share what they love about Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Anime with like-minded fans. That’s why CoreCon was started ten years ago. We want to let everyone have a space where they can really let their nerd flag fly and have an unlimited amount of fun. [Disclaimer: Fun supplies may be limited. Get yours now while supplies last.] You can’t have fun without safety (supposedly), so we have several teams who work hard to do all the serious stuff behind-the-scenes and keep you out of harm’s way! This blog will cover the first department: Medical.
CoreCon is getting crafty! Beginning in 2018, for the first time ever, we will have our very own craft room! Spark Station will be a place to spark your creativity, learn some new skills, and take home a fun and unique souvenir from the convention! There will be a full schedule of crafting sessions available in the program guide, but if you want to help make this room extra awesome, we’ll tell you how!
CoreCon is Memorial Day weekend!
Posted in Accessibiltity, CoreCon Updates, CoreCon X: Return of the Heroes. Revenge of the Villians, fansuites, gaming, Kid's CONnection, Uncategorized, and Venue

With all of the heroic or villainous tasks you have to do on a day-to-day basis, maybe you hadn’t heard, but CoreCon is changing their dates to Memorial Day Weekend. That’s right! Not just a hotel change but dates, too! The Holiday Inn of Fargo May 24-27th is the place to be!
CoreCon is growing!
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CoreCon began with roughly 100 supporters. After almost ten years, we have more than 1,000 regular attendees! With this growth in fan base, we outgrew our old hotel and needed a new place to continue to provide everything the congoers love and expect. The Holiday Inn of Fargo will be the new location for CoreCon X as it has almost double the convention space.
It’s Okay To Be You
Posted in Accessibiltity, and friends
Access Panel Blog It’s Okay To Be You By Richard Early I was very excited when I learned that CoreCon had chosen Freedom Resource as its charity this year and even moreso when I found out CoreCon was dedicated to improving accessibility for the convention and at the Baymont. I can’t thank…
Photo Shoot Schedule
Posted in Cosplay Focus, costuming, Monsters and Mechs, and Uncategorized
For the Zelda: Breath of the Wild cosplayers, we regret to inform you the photo shoot has been cancelled as our Forest Dweller Camera has broken and our Guardian Camera is badly damaged. Please also note the Batman family photos are cancelled indefinitely…
Take control of a ship to help kill the monsters roaming in Fargo and save the city at CoreCon: Monsters Vs. Mechs. New races and ships are available this year! Even if you’ve played Artemis in the past, this can be a new experience with a ship like the Juggernaut.…
Guest Spotlight: Aida Jacobs
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Making free time is hard. Luckily, this author who is working on her fourth fantasy book will be doing just that to join us at CoreCon IX.
Guest Spotlight: Christiana Cosplay
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Overcoming stage fright to follow your dreams of acting is tough for anyone. One of our guests did just that to become one of the miraculous role models she cosplays as.
Group Photo Shoots
Posted in Cosplay Focus, costuming, friends, and Monsters and Mechs
CoreCon is excited to announce we have multiple cosplay photographers on board this year for CoreCon IX: Monsters and Mechs held at the Baymont Inn & Suites June 8-11. Are you interested in being part of a group photoshoot with other cosplayers? Click the link for more details!
Guest Spotlight: Jorge Guzman
Posted in CoreCon Updates, guests, Monsters and Mechs, and Uncategorized
Movies bring people together. With all of the different genres, it’s hard to find something not to have a favorite. Now meet a man who takes it a step further.
2017 Guests Anouncements
Posted in CoreCon Updates, costuming, Monsters and Mechs, and Uncategorized
What does CoreCon look for in a special guest?
A guest can be a writer, artist, musician, actor, comedian, or a combination.
2017 Panels Deadline is approaching.
Posted in Monsters and Mechs, panels, and Uncategorized
If you plan on doing a panel at CoreCon IX: Monsters and Mechs, you need to register soon! The battle takes place at the Baymont Inn and Suites June 8-11,2017!
2017 Gaming
Posted in friends, gaming, Monsters and Mechs, and Uncategorized
The Showdown is about to start! The Monsters and Mechs will be battling at the Baymont Inn of Fargo June 8-11, 2017. While the battle rages on, you need to stop gawking and get your butt in the Gaming Central Hazard Shelter! The Gaming Central Hazard Shelter is your safety…
2017 FanSuites
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Hello there, fellow nerds! Are YOU or someone you know interested in hosting a Fansuite or “Party Room”? Well, lucky for you, there are a few spots open! Fansuites are hotel rooms reserved in the “party area” of CoreCon, right around the pool. By hosting a fansuite, you will get…