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Gladstone PopCon is a celebration of all things popular culture, right here in the Gladstone Region.

From gaming, comics, art, virtual reality, cospaly, fantasy and sci-fi - there's something for all ages. Stay tuned for more details and updates on activities, stalls, guests and so much more. Gladstone PopCon is proudly presented by Gladstone Regional Council.

24/07/2025

Calling all Foodie & Super Snackers! 🍿

We wants YOU to bring the flavour to this year’s epic celebration of pop culture!

Are you a street food superstar, a dessert wizard, or a snack slinger from another galaxy? 🌌🌠

We want you on our food court frontlines! 🦸

📅 Applications are open now
🛑 Applications close Tuesday, August 5

Apply here 👉 https://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/gladstone-popcon

📩 Please email us if you have any questions: [email protected]
📞 Or call (07) 4972 2822

08/07/2025

Are your spidey senses tingling? PopCon is calling for artist, makers and creatives! 🕷

We're on the hunt for passionate creatives to run hands-on workshops or deliver interactive art experiences that celebrate pop culture and ignite imagination at PopCon 2025!

What we are looking for:
🎭 Creative Workshops – e.g. character drawing, cosplay crafting, retro design
🎨 Interactive Art Installations – e.g. live painting, collaborative murals, fan art zones
🌟 Pop Culture Experiences – that engage people of all ages and backgrounds!

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
📌 Location: Goondoon Street Entertainment Precinct
⏰️ 3pm - 8pm

How to Apply:
Send a short proposal that includes:
📝 Your workshop or interaction proposal
📝 A brief artistic bio
📝 Your size, tech, or material requirements
📝 Artist fees
📝 Links to your work (Instagram, website, etc.)

EOI close: Tuesday, 5 August 2025
📧 Submit via email: [email protected]
📞 For more info call: (07) 4972 2822

30/06/2025

Calling all local legends! Foodies, makers, artists & authors! 🦸‍♀️🕹️
PopCon 2025 wants YOU to join the lineup!

Whether you're a Jedi with snacks, a wizard of handmade goods, or an author from another galaxy, applications are now open to be part of the ultimate pop culture celebration!

📅 Applications are now open
📅 Applications must be recived by 5 August
🌟 Preference to locals, allergy-friendly food, & eco-conscious stalls

Apply now:
🌐 https://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/gladstone-popcon

For more information:
📩 [email protected]
📞 (07) 4972 2822

16/05/2025

Avengers Reassemble... PopCon is BACK 💥

Cosplay, collectables, gaming, panels, and pure fandom chaos – all spilling out from Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre onto Goondoon Street. 🕸⭐️

Get ready to suit up, squad up, and show up. 🦸

📅 13 September
⏰️ 3pm - 8pm
📍 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, QLD, 4680

02/12/2024

We Need Your Help! 🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♀️

Attention PopCon fans! We're on a mission to find our 2024 Best in Show Winners—a fantastic costuming duo who wowed us all. Unfortunately, we've misplaced their contact details (oops! 😅), and we’d love to reconnect!

If you’re this dynamic duo (or if you know them!), please reach out to our Community Events Team at [email protected]. Let’s chat about all things cosplay and future costuming adventures!

Help us spread the word and let’s find these stars of the show! 🌟

12/09/2024

Congratulations to all our 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗖𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗼𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🏆👏

If you haven’t received your prize yet, please contact 4972 2822 or email, [email protected] and our team will make sure it gets to you as soon as possible. 🙌

The energy you brought last weekend was incredible, bring on 2025! 🤩

11/09/2024

We are still reminiscing on the highlights from our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐂𝐨𝐧 event.⭐📷

Checkout the gallery of Cosplay winners and entrants stealing the spotlight! 🥇

A huge thank you to everyone who attended on Saturday to make this year such a success! We couldn't have done it without all of our Volunteers, Cosplayers, Food Vendors, Stallholders, Authors and more.

We hope you loved this event as much as we loved bringing it to life!

Catch you in 2025! 👋

09/09/2024

The Goondoon Street Entertainment Precinct was once again taken over by Pop Culture enthusiasts from this galaxy and beyond 💫

Thank you to all who came and supported Gladstone PopCon 2024. Your passion and creativity is what makes our event bigger and better each year!

06/09/2024

Gladstone's biggest pop culture event is on 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪!

This hulk-sized event is a convergence of innovation, pop culture and fandom that celebrates the spirit of the independent creator and their fans.

You will be saying 𝗥𝘂𝗵-𝗥𝗼𝗵 if you miss this year's event!

📍 Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Library Square & Gladstone City Library.
📅 11am-5pm, Saturday 7 September
🎫 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘
🌐 https://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/gladstone-popcon

06/09/2024

Our waste heroes are here to help us along our journey to net zero. BUT first they need names! 😮

Visit our Waste education stall this Saturday at PopCon and cast your vote for their name. 🗳️ ✅

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 – 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞
This Waste Hero isn’t afraid of some heavy lifting and loves a weekly run down the driveway. While he’s always there to help get rid of your waste, our Red Bin knows not everything is meant for our landfill. We like to keep him slim by always looking for opportunities to recycle.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 – 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
This Waste Hero is always to help out her Red friend by always being on the lookout for opportunities to reduce the waste headed to our landfill. She loves a challenge and has a keen eye for items which could be given another life. Our Yellow Bin is always happy to share her knowledge to make sure we’re making the most out of our recycling.

More information 🔗 https://conversations.gladstone.qld.gov.au/grc-waste-heroes

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 20 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2024.

05/09/2024

Don't have a Scooby what to do this weekend!?

📅Saturday 7, September
⏰11am – 5pm
📍Goondoon Street Entertainment Precinct

Don't miss your chance to meet the voice behind Scooby Doo at PopCon 2024! 🎉👾

Build your way to victory in the 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐎 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞. 👷‍♂️

See you soon at Goondoon 👋

04/09/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 PopCon edition ft: Gladstone Region Councillors

Who would you choose? 🦸🧙

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Celebrate your fandom at Gladstone PopCon - the region's largest pop culture convention. One fun-filled day with everything from film, television, anime, books, comics, gaming, cartoons and collectables.

There's plenty to do with cosplay, competitions, live entertainment, activities, giveaways plus stalls filled with geeky treasures.

Gladstone PopCon is presented by Gladstone Regional Council.

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