2D Con

Have broken electronics and don't know how to fix it? Love miniatures but don't know how to start painting? Always wondering how realistic the depiction of lockpicking is in media?

Check out these workshop events and more Saturday and Sunday of 2D Con!

Some events have attendee caps, check out 2dcon.net/schedule for more information.

Join us Friday, August 21st, at 9:00 PM in Panel Room one as the Midnight Minxes perform a playful video game burlesque show.

An inclusive, traveling nerdlesque and cosplay collective based in the Midwest, their dazzling performers bring a one-of-a-kind spark to the stage - inviting you into a world where cosplay comes alive and fantasy takes center stage.

Make sure to check out 2dcon.net/schedule and plan out your route to avoid missing any 'must see' events!

New this year, check out the 2D Con Hall Cosplay Contest!

Visit Cosplay HQ during Open hours and have Cosplay HQ Staff take a photo of your costume, take down your Discord username, and post it in our 2D Con Discord.

Photos will be posted by Cosplay HQ Staff in our ""2026 Hall Cosplay Contest"" thread on Discord. Whoever gets the most ⭐ reactions by Sunday 5 PM CST will be the winner.

Winner will receive one (1) ticket to 2D Con 2027 and be notified via Discord by the following Monday.

There are no skill level restrictions or percent of handmade vs store-bought requirements. This contest is purely photo-based and anyone in costume is welcome to enter. Contestants must be a member of our Discord to be eligible to win.

Discord.gg/2Dcon

Join your host Ka-""Ray""-Oke Friday and Saturday night at 10:00 PM in Panel Room 1.

Sing your heart out from the late night to early morning. Audience participation encouraged!

2D Con Prime week is here! Get a head start.

Pop over to the Doubletree and join us Thursday, August 20th, at 6:00 PM to pick up your badge early and check out limited early convention offerings; a sneak peek for the weekend!

Make sure to check out 2dcon.net/schedule and plan out your weekend to avoid missing any 'must see' events!

""Buhurt"" is a full contact sport where combatants fight with REAL steel weapons and armor. This is NOT choreographed or staged in any way. See the action live on Saturday, August 22nd, at 2:00 PM in the 2D Block Party Arena.

Want to learn more before the live event? Check out the Twin Cities Wyverns and The Flowers of Battle in Panel Two at 1:00 PM to learn what ""Buhurt"" is all about.

Make sure to take a peek at the schedule on 2dcon.net/schedule and plan out your weekend to avoid missing any 'must see' events!

Join us Saturday, August 22, at 2:00 PM as Sylvanas (Patty Mattson) and the Lich King (Michael McConnohie) from World of Warcraft come together to answer your burning questions.

Make sure to check out 2dcon.net/schedule and plan out your route to avoid missing any 'must see' events!

Check out Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC) at 2D Con. With three main events, and qualifying throughout the weekend, there's plenty of time to join in the fun!

Friday, 8pm: 100 Line Sprint (FREE)
Saturday, Noon: Open Division ($20/$10)**
Sunday, 10am: DAS Division ($20/$10)**

You can qualify in person at 2DCon, or if you have an emulator/NES and a Twitch Account, you can complete your qualifier online before the convention. If you qualify in person, we have slots available Friday at 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM, and 7:00 PM, and Saturday morning at 10:30 AM.

Make sure to check out 2dcon.net/schedule for more information and to avoid missing any 'must see' events!

Hosting their first live show appearance during the Mall of America Popup, Dungeons, Dragons, & Drinks is back Sunday, August 23, at 2:00 PM with ""Crowd Control: You're the Dungeon Master""!

Three heroes on stage.
One giant screen.
A Dungeon Master chucking around an oversized d20.
The audience runs the show.

Every big moment, the crowd cheers for what happens next — a dragon, a trap, a truly cursed decision nobody recovers from. The players up there have no idea what's coming. Honestly, neither do we. You don't need to know a single rule, If you can cheer, you can play.