Mac Minicon
Science Fiction + Fantasy Festival
Will Return in 2027!! • McMinnville, Oregon
Watch this space for details on our 2027 season!
WHAT IT IS
Mac Minicon is a celebration of science fiction, fantasy, and visionary creativity through stories, art, history, games, science, and ideas. All humans are welcome.
Cosplay experts from popular sci-fi fandoms
Demonstrations of medieval combat and artistry
Active artist in residence working live and in public
Dealers with vintage sci-fi novels, fan art, sci-fi and fantasy books, and games galore!!
Cosplay contest!!!
Reception to meet authors, artists, and presenters.
Gaming afterparty!!!
Workshops and panels including fantasy map making, cosplay tips, and building rich characters and worlds for your gameplay or writing
The event is public and open to all. There is unlimited access to activities, dealers, and demonstrations. Even if you can't get a workshop ticket, it's worth coming down!!!
Workshops and panels have very limited space!!!! Advance registration is required!!!! Tickets are free, but are very limited.
All the Fun
Mac Minicon 2025 was is packed with sci-fi and fantasy goodness both indoors and out. Whether you came for creative workshops or just to swing by and soak up the vibes, there was something for everyone. See the 2025 schedule.
Indoors
Workshops, panels, and author sessions took place inside Bierly Brewing. Space was limited, so registration was required.
Outdoors
Outdoor events were open to all and totally free to attend!
Gaming Afterparty
We wrapped up the day with pizza, games, and good company at RipNCardTrick.
It was a good day.
ALL THE DETAILS
Where is the event located?
Mac Minicon 2025 took place at two locations:
Bierly Brewing,624 NE 3rd Street
Rip’N’Card Trick, 125 NE Hwy 99
Both are in McMinnville, Oregon!
The location for the 2027 festival has not yet been decided.
When is the event happening?
In 2025, Mac Minicon was held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Fun was had by all!
The next Mac Minicon will be in 2027. Details TBD. Keep your eyes open!
What kinds of things are happening?
In 2025, Mac Minicon had panels, workshops, artist tables, vendors, live demos, cosplay fun, and music. Something for everyone, whether you love books, toys, games, or art. We also had creators, unique finds, and a fun festival atmosphere. A celebration of creativity, curiosity, and community.
What’s the schedule?
The 2027 schedule hasn’t yet been decided, but you can look at the 2025 schedule to see what happened last year! We’ll have more of the same next year. Everything is designed to inspire and delight fans of sci-fi and fantasy.
Do I need a ticket?
Admission for the 2025 festival was entirely free! The workshops and panels required a ticket because space was very limited. Everyone was welcome to attend the demonstrations, dealers, and fun activities outside without a ticket.
The admission plan for 2027 hasn’t been decided. Keep in touch!
Should I still come if I can’t get a ticket?
In 2025, all of the outdoor events were open to all, and no ticket was required. There were panels, demos, music, shopping, art displays, and the lively festival energy. Mac Minicon is about more than any one activity, it’s about the whole experience.
We don’t know yet how the 2027 event will be structured, but we’ll do our best to have the same inclusive, fun, welcome-to-all vibe.
