Hal-Con is an epic quest, and we need volunteers to be the wise guides, shopkeepers, and sidekicks that make the adventure possible! Sign up and help bring the con to life! Volunteer Applications are now open!
It is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we want to extend a giant “thank you” to our outstanding volunteers for everything they do to bring this event to life! Hal-Con is proud to be 100% volunteer run.
We can’t do any of this without the passion and dedication of this amazing group of people.
Is this your first year joining us at the Fae Ball? Not sure what to expect?
Well here’s a little peek into the past from last’s years event, and a few of the things we had on the go.
This year promises to be bigger and better! Tickets on sale now at the link in our bio!
#HalCon2026
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If you’re out there spring cleaning and wondering where to give perfect good memorabilia, why not give it new life by donating to the Hal-Con Charity Auction.
Funds raised are split between Kids Help Phone and IWK Foundation!
Please email auction@hal-con.com for more information.
#HalCon2026
HEAR YE HEAR YE!
We have official Fae Ball news! We are officially over 60% sold out, which means we are getting closer and closer to the big 100! So please, do us a favor and go to the link in our bio and get a ticket if you haven’t already!
#HalCon2026 #HalConFaeBall2026
Brace Yourselves—Volunteer Applications Are Coming!
In just one week, you can sign up to be part of the Hal-Con experience. The realm needs you, will you answer the call? That’s right, Hal-Con volunteer applications open on April 20th.
Learn more here: buff.ly/UYA6Gbs
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A mood board of images themed to the earth sign elements
A mood board of images themed to the fire sign elements
A mood board of images themed to the air sign elements
Water, Earth, Fire, Air. Long ago, these four elements lived in harmony. Then, everything changed … when the Fae Ball was announced.
You can use these moodboards to help influence your aesthetic for the ball!
Only 63 days to go! Tickets still on sale!
#HalCon2026 #HalConFaeBall2026
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Hal-Con 2026 vendor and society applications are now open!
Fill out our application before May 1st, 2026 in order to be considered for our 2026 vendor floor. For more information, check out the vendor page on our website!
Today, March 31st, is International Transgender Day of Visibility.
At Hal-Con, we recognize and celebrate the trans members of our community, past, present, and future.
Thank you for being part of Hal-Con and for helping shape the vibrant, inclusive community we all care about.
#HalCon2026
Calling all vendors!! As previously announced the vendor applications will be open at 12pm April 1st!
Applications’ll be approved through a jury process & successful applicants will begin to be notified after June 1st. We’re excited for this year’s event & look forward to seeing your applications!
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Early Bird tickets are now on sale for $55 each!
Come dance under the twinkling chandeliers and let the magic of the Fae world sweep you away! Check out our website for more details about event, hotel and Eventbrite link for ticket information.
A photo of Nelson announcing that Hal-Con is recruiting for an external event coordinator
Hal-Con is expanding to offer events throughout the year and need a dedicated team to plan and facilitate those events!
This role will work directly with the External Events Manager on providing events for our community.
If you are interested, please visit our website for more information!
I mean … I may have a connection or two. Send an email out to programming@hal-con.com!
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The wait is almost over. ✨ Ticket pricing is set for Hal Con’s 2nd Annual Fae Ball, and Early Bird tickets go on sale March 20, 2026 at 7 PM.
Join us June 13, 2026 at the stunning Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel for a night of magic, music, and enchantment beneath glittering chandeliers.
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Here ye, here ye, vendor applications for Hal-Con's Medieval Market are now open!
Joineth us on June 7th 2026 for an exchange of goods and coin, fun activities, and perchance even some quests for the humble adventurer!
(Application form and details are on our website)
#HalCon2026
An image announcing a save the date for the Fae Ball.
On June 13, 2026, the veil thins and the Fae Ball rises by the sea at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. An evening of ancient glamour, starlight, and whispered magic awaits.
Ticket details will be revealed in their proper season. Enchanted hotel room rates are already listed on our website.
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Val MacKenzie in a fairy costume
Congratulations to our winners of Cosplay-Eh! Selection held during Hal-Con 2025.
1st Place - Purposeful Pretenders
2nd Place - Val MacKenzie
Purposeful Pretenders will be going to Montreal Comiccon in 2026 to represent our cosplayers and compete for Canada's best Cosplayer!
#HalCon2025
This guy- he says that every year
WHAT?!
We have a duo photo op added to the schedule!
@harveyguillen and @wcruz73 will be doing a photo op together at 1PM to 115 today for $150!
Tickets on sale now both in the first floor photo op room and in the fifth floor vendors booth next to the authors!
#HalCon2025
An image of Cosplay-Eh! Contestant Val Mackenzie dressed as Merida with a horse.
Val MacKenzie is so happy to bring Vignette to the stage, which also feeds her fascination with all winged creatures!
See their full bio on Facebook and Instagram!
#HalCon2025
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IF YOU DIDN’T GET WEEKEND PASSES, DON’T FRET.
You may not have been aware, but a Hal-Con pass is not required to attend the discovery gala. Tonight, starting at 7 PM at the discovery center we will be hosting the annual discovery gala.
JOIN US.
#HalCon2025
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Day One and Done!
See you tomorrow bright and early at 9am!
#HalCon2025
A photo of purposeful pretenders, contestants in the Cosplay-Eh! Competition.
Grant and Russ are part of a group called Purposeful Pretenders who are amateur costumers who enjoy learning new skills to create and build costume pieces.
For their full bio ahead of the Cosplay-Eh! Competition, please head to our Facebook and Instagram.
#HalCon2025
An image of Gollum announcing a take a selfie with Gollum contest where you go to the auto photo room find Gollum snap a selfie tag #HalCon2025 and you could win a photo with Sean Astin.
One Selfie to Rule Them All! Take a selfie with Gollum (found in our Auto/Photo room) using #Halcon2025 and you could win a Sunday Photo op with Sean Astin*! Draw will take place Saturday, Nov 8th at 6:45pm.
*Winner must have a Sunday pass to be eligible.
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AHH AHH AHH EVERYONE STAY CALM!
We can do this. We’ll get through it together, at Hal-Con today! Doors open at 12:30pm!
Come on down!
#HalCon2025
A photo of Dysney Lemons, contestants for Cosplay-Eh!
Dysney and Lemon are a creative cosplay duo who love bringing characters to life through craftsmanship and performance.
Just either full bio ahead of Cosplay-Eh! Competition, please head to our Instagram or Facebook.
#HalCon2025
An image of a flustered Nelson, standing in front of a calendar, announcing only one day until Hal-Con.
One short day, until it’s time for Hal-Con!
One short day, full of so much to do.
Every way,that you look at this convention,
There’s something exquisite, you’ll want to visit.
Before the first day is through!
#HalCon2025
An image of Nelson holding up a sign announcing cosplay photos in the auto photo room.
Hey you, yeah you!
Come down to the Autograph/Photograph room on the Convention level from 3pm- 5pm Friday Nov 7th and have our photographer take some snazzy snaps.
Donate what you can for a copy of the digital print, in support of the IWK and Kid's Help Phone.
#HalCon2025
An image of Nelson holding a stack of pancakes, announcing the fifth annual second breakfast for Hal-Con 2025.
It's officially a Hal-Con Tradition! 5 years and counting, with no floating off into Valinor for us!
Let's live like Hobbits and enjoy second breakfast at the The Old Triangle with your closest traveling companions!
Date: Friday November 7
Time: 9:30am-12pm
Location: The Old Triangle
#HalCon2025
A photo of Julia, one of the finalist for the cosplay –eh! Contest sponsored by Atlantic fabrics.
Say hello to Julia, one of the contestants for the Cosplay-Eh! Competition. If you would like to read her full bio, please check out our Facebook or Instagram!
#HalCon2025
