SHELL CON MANIA

Name: SHELL CON MANIA
Start: 2025-08-16T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-08-16T16:00:00+10:00
Location: Shellharbour City Stadium

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Shellharbour City Stadium | Wollongong, NS

SRCF

PRESENTS
Join us for SHELL CON MANIA. An awesome & Unique Comic Con style experience, taking place in our very own backyard of the beautiful Shellharbour, Illawarra Region of NSW and bought to you by Illawarra’s Friendly Neighbourhood Spidey and also Proudly Supporting KIDSWISH. Cosplay Extravaganza & Stage Shows! Showcase your Favorite characters from Pop Culture and compete in our Cosplay Competitions for a chance to win exciting prizes and Trophies Sponsored by Illustris Models. With Special Guest Cosplay Judges BluPee Builds, Snips N Stripes, Parkour Ninja Cosplay With few Age Categories. Ages 5-12 Ages 13-17 Ages 18+ With the days events MC’d by Ryan of MOVIE NERDS. Including TV & Film Trivia Panels coming along to make the day special for everyone. K-Pop Performances By our very own local KAJA CREW Music, Sound and DJ Management Provided by Destination Dance Floor. FUN ZONE! A FREE 360° Video Camera and Photo Prop Wall Presented by Showtime Photo Booth and Supported by Ethereal Love Images. Capture your stunning cosplay in immersive 360° video, which you can immediately upload to your mobile devices and social media platforms. Snap memorable photos in front of the Photo wall with our Professional photographers of Ethereal Love Images who will also be capturing the days Cosplay Comps and Events. Lego Interactive Exhibit & Stall: Sponsored by GongLUG. Marvel at intricate Lego creations and meet the builders behind them. Interact with a fun Lego wall and lego building tables and shop all things LEGO. Pinball Machines Sponsored by Illawarra Pinball Club. Challenge your skills and enjoy some classic arcade fun, a seriously awesome Blast from the Past! CREATE YOUR OWN CUPS WITH CURIOUS LANE! Sit down and enjoy a session of creation, pick your designs or draw them and have them crafted onto a cup you keep! GRAB YOUR FAVOURITE SHOWBAG WITH SHOWBAGS & MORE! Theres a Showbag for the Kids and adult kids alike! Get Your Crazy Braids on With MANEMERIZED! Pick a hair colour, have It MANEMERIZED! FACEPAINTING! Wonderful face painting done by the amazing talented team of SPARKLES & THRILLS. HALL OF WEIRD AND WONDERFUL Discover unique artwork and collectibles from talented local and visiting artists from around Australia including our very own Mad Dog Ink. (Madi) Who designed our event poster art! Vendor’s of all shapes and sizes selling everything from Pop Culture, Collectables, Yummy Food, Homewares, Clothing, Accessories and even a taste of local Distellery with WOLF & WOMEN! MORE YUMMY FOOD Tons of Exciting Food and Drink Vendors to Satisfy your hunger outside while you’re in or out of costume. GET READY FOR SHELL CON MANIA! Whether you're a seasoned Comic Con attendee or a first-timer, SHELL CON MANIA promises a day of fun, fandom, and fantastic entertainment. Don't miss out on this spectacular event! SHELL CON MANIA Will be A Ticketed Cosplay Event and Shellharbour City Stadium will have allocation limits so get your tickets as soon as they become available. Visit and stay up to date at WWW.FRIENDLYNEIGHBOURHOODSPIDEY.COM for more information and to purchase your tickets As soon as they go live March 3rd 2025! Get ready to unleash your inner geek and celebrate pop culture in style at Illawarra’s own Indoor Comic Con! Time & Location 16 Aug 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 110 Croome Rd, Croom NSW 2527, Australia Shell Con After Dark A Cosplay Dinner Kidswish Fundraiser. 100% of proceeds for the dinner going to Kidswish. This will be a ticketed exclusive After Hours Cosplay Dinner Event At Shellharbour Club! HIGHLIGHTS RECAP Sponsors Include Illustris Models, Ethereal Love Images, The Cosplay Guardian, GongLUG, Illawarra Pinball Club, Cosplay Repair Guild, South Coast Cosplayers & More. With Special Guest Cosplay Judges BluPee Builds, Snips N Stipes, Parkour Ninja Cosplay. K-Pop Group KAJA CREW All stage events and activities MC’d By MOVIE NERDS Dive into a day filled with Cosplay Mania, Art, Pop Culture and interactive entertainment.