Attractions
From foam swords to the cosplay contest — here’s what’s waiting for you on the main floor.
Judging kicks off Saturday at 3:00 PM on the main floor and the contest follows at 3:30, with winners announced around 4:00. $1 to enter — see a staff member at the front desk. Sunday has a walk-on showcase at 11:30, no judging.
Contest Sat 3:30 PMOur selection of retro consoles is set up on the main floor both days — try your hand at some of the systems and games that existed in times of yore. Free, drop in whenever.
Open play, both daysOur K-Pop artists take the main floor on Saturday afternoon for an hour-long performance. Free to watch — come early if you want a spot up front.
Sat 2:00–3:00 PMLocal artists with handmade work — take something home to commemorate your trip to the DCAF. Free to browse, open both days, and come early for the good stuff.
Both daysMost of this runs open-play on the main floor both days — no sign-up, no set start time.
Five one-shots across the weekend in Room B, two of them youth adventures for ages 8–14. A D&D Add-On ticket guarantees a seat, and leftover seats go first come, first served on the day. Character Creation 101 runs free five times if you’ve never built a character. See the D&D page →
Four talks in Room A across the weekend — game stores, Metal Gear, writing and character craft — plus five Character Creation 101 workshops. All free, no sign-up. See the panels →
Think you can hold your own in a duel? Find out with the foam counterparts to swords and axes. Look for the designated zone on the main floor. Free.
Play free just for fun, or pay $1 a go to play for prizes. Running both days.
Stop by the station, try your hand at painting minis, and take your own creation home. Free, one per person.
Dig out a variety of colorful gemstones and fill up a bag to take home. $5.
Grab the mic on the main floor. Free, open both days.
Stop by to demo this game any time during the convention. A play-through typically takes 10–20 minutes. Free.
Saturday 12:30–1:30 at the painting table. Pick up a canvas for $5 — prizes are announced Monday and entries go up on social media.
Vendor booths run both days on the main floor, free to browse.
The floor closes Saturday at 6:00 PM and the night picks back up at 8:00, running till midnight. See the schedule →
