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Gladstone Region's biggest pop culture event, PopCon, is back and Hulk-sized! Event date: 3pm-8pm Saturday, 13 September 2025. Character Crib Competition open now!
Gladstone PopCon
The annual PopCon event is a convergence of innovation, pop culture and fandom that celebrates the spirit of the independent creator and their fans.
PopCon will be held on Saturday 13 September, 2025 from 3pm-8pm across the GECC, Library Square and Library, offering an array of entertainment including workshops, guest speakers, Cosplay Competition, market stalls, food vendors and much more.
Show off your cosplay skills, check out the displays, treat yourself at the market stalls and make some new friends.
Up for a challenge? Don’t miss the cosplay competition and parade! Open for all ages.
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Character Crib Competition
Let your imagination run wild. Create your very own personalised Character Crib!
The Crib can be inspired by a beloved superhero, a famous movie, or an original concept, but it should always showcase a clear and engaging story.
Tip: Judges will be looking for the most creative Character Crib, so have some fun with it, get creative and let your imagination run wild.
Bonus points: Competitors are encouraged to bring their Character Crib to life—whether each room tells its own unique story or the entire Crib follows one cohesive narrative.
Registrations close 4.30pm Wednesday, 10 September 2025 (or until all spots are filled).
Note: Once registered, don't forget to collect your blank Character Crib from the GECC Box Office - 56 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central, 4680.
Attention food vendors, market stalls, local artists and authors, community groups, organisations and businesses
GRC invited local food vendors, stallholders, artists and authors to apply to be a part of PopCon.
- Applications opened 9am, Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
- Applications were to be received by 9am on Thursday, 7 August 2025, to be considered.
- All applicants will be contacted by COB Friday, 8 August 2025, close of business.
Submission of an application does not automatically guarantee a site at PopCon.
Please contact the Community Events team for any additional information or inquiries at communityevents@gladstone.qld.gov.au or (07) 4972 2822.
