Saint Joseph
Retro Con
May 2 – 3, 2026 · St. Joseph Civic Arena
VIP Entry 10:00 AM
General Admission 11:00 AM
Panel Room
11:15 – 12:00
Cosplay Contact Lens Safety
Learn all about cosmetic and cosplay contact lenses from a real eye care professional who also cosplays. Covers safety, proper wearing techniques, and comparisons of some of the most common lenses on the market so you can level up your look safely.
Panel
12:15 – 1:00
Professor Joe's Ridiculous Pokémon Experiments
What happens when you try to beat Pokémon using only the lowest catch rate Pokémon, the heaviest ones, or the ones every NPC won't stop using? Challenge runs that shouldn't work, spectacular failures, and surprising strategies that somehow do. Includes live audience voting.
Panel
1:00 – 1:30
KC Book Beat: Ask an Author Anything
Curious what it's really like to be an author? This open Q&A panel invites you to ask anything — from writing and publishing to sales, marketing, and everything in between. Real experiences, real answers.
Q&A
1:30 – 2:15
Kevin Dilman Panel
Details coming soon
Panel
2:15 – 2:55
Dan Rathmann
A live set blending entertainment, storytelling, and audience connection. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a dynamic performance in the middle of the day.
Comedy
2:55 – 3:00
Transition
Main Event
3:00 – 3:40
Cosplay Contest
Show off your creativity, craftsmanship, and character performance in this fan-favorite event. Contestants compete for recognition, prizes, and bragging rights in a celebration of fandom and creativity.
Main Event
Main Stage
3:40 – 4:00
Riders on the Sea
A high-energy closing performance bringing immersive, thematic entertainment to the main stage. Expect a dynamic set that leaves the crowd energized and wraps up the day on a high note.
Live Music
VIP Experience
4:00 – 6:30
Resident Evil Experience
Step into the world of the original Resident Evil with this immersive VIP experience. Includes a live Q&A with cast members, selfie opportunities, an interactive breakout experience, and an exclusive photo opportunity.
VIP Only
6:45 PM+
TMNT Experience
A pizza party, a screening of TMNT II: Secret of the Ooze, a live Q&A, selfie opportunities, and a commemorative photo — all included with your VIP package. At Trail Theatre.
VIP OnlyOff-Site
VIP Entry 10:00 AM
General Admission 11:00 AM
Panel Room
11:30 – 12:15
Crochet X Cosplay Q&A
WckdXV Cosplay is an award-winning cosplayer who works entirely in crochet. Learn how to craft props, details, and wearable pieces with yarn to make your next character stand out.
Q&A
12:15 – 1:00
Dan Rathmann
A live set blending entertainment, storytelling, and audience connection. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a dynamic performance in the middle of the day.
Comedy
Main Event
1:00 – 2:00
Family Showcase and Parade
A fun, interactive event for all ages featuring costumes, creativity, and community participation. Whether you're walking in the parade or cheering from the crowd, this is a celebration of fandom for the whole family.
Main Event
Panel Room
2:00 – 2:30
Mavey Wavie
Details coming soon
Panel
Afternoon Programming
2:30 – 2:50
Riders on the Sea
A high-energy live performance bringing immersive, thematic entertainment to the stage.
Live Music
3:00 – 4:00
Williams' Adventures: Building Your Own D&D Experience
Explore how to host and plan a game, create engaging characters, and run a successful D&D campaign. Perfect for new and experienced players looking to improve their storytelling and gameplay.
Panel
4:00 PM — Event Close
Full event info at saintjosephretrocon.com
