A Small Town Event That Punches Above Its Weight
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The Milan Community Arcade is NOW OPEN!
Milan Minicon is a pop-culture celebration for fans of all ages, featuring local artists, unique vendors, gaming events, cosplay, and fun for the whole family. Despite its name, there’s nothing small about this event. It’s packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit. Join us Saturday, July 18th for Milan’s biggest little convention and see how a small town can throw a major celebration of fandom.
We're still looking for a few artists to join us for this year's event. If you're interested, you can apply here.
Downtown Artist Alley
Milan Minicon takes over downtown Milan, turning the whole area into an artist alley filled with crafty and creative things!
Show off your cosplay: Guests are welcome to dress up in cosplay if they’d like. Stop by Adventure Ink for a FREE photo session and to enter our cosplay contest. Please do not bring weapons or prop weapons of any kind.
After the event, online voting will commence to determine who the fan-favorite cosplayer was.
Collect stamps: Visit businesses downtown and fill out your quest card as you go. Quest cards are optional and included with your event hall ticket. Each business will give you a stamp, and once your card is full, you can enter it into a drawing at the event hall for a chance to win great prizes.
Event Hall at The Bridge UMC
Download our event hall map here.
Our juried event hall showcases the very best in tabletop gaming, collectibles, books, movies, and more—all in one convenient place. Guests may pay $10 to enter the hall, or $15 total to join our Children's dinosaur dig in addition to admission. Children under 10 may also enter free of charge. Event hall festivities include:
Game Developer Demo Room Featuring Univesity of Michigan Students and Staff
Super Smash Bros. Friendlies Inside of Milan Community Arcade
Children's Dinosaur Dig ($5 per Participant - Includes Take-Home Fossils)
Curated Vendor Hall and Snack Bar with Activities and Give-Aways
Sensory Room for Quiet and Calm with Kids Crafts and Activities
Board Game and Card Room with Open Tables and Cold A/C
Live Action Roleplay (LARP) on the Front Lawn of The Bridge UMC
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the event? - Milan Mini-Con takes place throughout the entirety of downtown and at The Bridge UMC at 8 Par St. in Milan, Michigan. The entirety of downtown will have our artist alley while the event hall will have our gaming events, dinosaur dig, sensory room, board game room, and more for you to enjoy! The event takes place from 10am-3pm.
Is the event free or paid? - Event attendees may freely walk downtown to enjoy the artist alley, cosplay photo booth, and food trucks. These come at no cost and are available to everyone. No registration required. Attendees may also choose to purchase an event hall pass which includes a Quest Card to be filled out for prizes. Event Hall passes are available for $10 and FREE for children under 10 years old.
How do I pay and where do I pay? - Guest can pay for their event hall pass at the entrance of The Bridge UMC where it is taking place. There will be parking available at this location as well.
What is included in the dinosaur dig? - Children and parents can dig through sand to find dinosaur bones and take them home with them! Entry into the dinosaur dig includes your choice of three fossils to take home with you and enjoy. We will include tools like shovels and strainers to help find what you'e looking for and have a great time while you're at it!
Tell me about the Super Smash Bros. Event. - Super Smash Bros. Melee and Ultimate "friendlies" will be hosted in the game developer room and Milan Community Arcade. Participants will be able to play freely to their heart's content in an unstructured, relaxed atmosphere. There will be no tournment, so guests may simply come and go as they please.
***If you plan to play Super Smash Bros. with us, please bring your own controller with you as controllers will be very limited!***
Tell me more about the Sensory Room. - Our sensory room will be located on the upper level of The Bridge UMC. There will be several open tables with crafts and art activities lead by 1-2 volunteers throughout the day. The room will be climate controlled, quiet, safe, and calm.
Where should I park? - Event parking is available at the Tolan Square lot (directly across from the hardware store), side streets, Wilson park, and across from The Bridge, our event hall host. If additional parking is needed, guests may choose to explore additional side street parking in nearby neighborhoods at walking distance.
I want to browse vendors, but I don't feel comfortable in a church. - We completely understand. Milan Minicon isn’t a religious event or a ministry outreach. It’s simply hosted in a church building that has offered their space for rent. Volunteers will be on hand to help guests feel comfortable and safe while exploring the venue. We’re an inclusive, affirming community that welcomes everyone of all races, religions, genders and orientations to attend freely and without fear of judgment. Most of the religious imagery of the church is located in the sanctuary, which will be closed for the duration of the event. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Who is putting on this event? - Milan Minicon is a collaboration of Whimsical Sprites and Adventure Ink. Our businesses are collaboratively organized to offer books, magazines, manga, games, toys, handmade trinkets and more! Guests are encouraged to visit Adventure Ink at 108 East Main Street the day of the event or beforehand as well as Milan Community Arcade, located in the lower level of The Bridge UMC.
What prizes will be awarded to cosplay contest and quest card winners? - We will have two gift cards for one lucky cosplay winner with $50 for Adventure Ink and $50 for Milan Community Arcade.
***Weapons for cosplay outfits are strictly prohibited, including prop weapons***
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