about us
About Us
Celebrating our 2nd annual Range FanCon
As we enter our second year, we’re excited to witness this community’s growth. We’re dedicated to crafting an event that not only honors the stories, characters, and art forms we love but also cultivates a space where friendships are forged, ideas are exchanged, and lifelong memories are made.
PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR CULTURE
Welcome to Range FanCon, where the magic of comics, creativity, and community thrives on the Iron Range! We’re thrilled to embark on our second year, eagerly building upon the success of our inaugural event and expanding our community even further.
At Range FanCon, we’re passionate about cultivating an inclusive space that celebrates the vast spectrum of pop culture. Our mission is to foster connections, spark inspiration, and bring together enthusiasts, artists, and creators from near and far.
From captivating panels and interactive workshops to exhilarating cosplay showcases and artist alleys, Range FanCon is a haven where fans can fully immerse themselves in their favorite fandoms while discovering new passions. We’re committed to nurturing an environment that champions diversity, encourages self-expression, and revels in the boundless creativity that defines us all.
As we enter our second year, we’re excited to witness this community’s growth. We’re dedicated to crafting an event that not only honors the stories, characters, and art forms we love but also cultivates a space where friendships are forged, ideas are exchanged, and lifelong memories are made.
Range FanCon isn’t just an event; it’s a gathering of kindred spirits united by a shared love for comics, gaming, and creativity. We’re thrilled to welcome both returning and new faces as we continue this journey of celebration and discovery together on the Iron Range!
Join us in our excitement as we expand and enrich our community for the second straight year at Range FanCon. Let’s celebrate the joy of comics, gaming, and creativity together!
meet The Committee
Stephanie Wichlacz
Joseph Rick
An avid ttrpg player, over 30 years playing D&D and other similar games. I go by the moniker “DMThac0” for all the grognards out there! I love to watch anime and read manga, I’m constantly looking for new stuff. I’ve recently started looking into Cosplay, though I’m completely clueless on how to build one of my own…one day I’ll do a Samurai X, Nightcrawler, and possibly an Aizawa. You can often find me playing jrpg games, wasting all the time exploring in games like Horizon, or tinkering with incremental games to waste time. When I’m not letting my geek flag fly, I have also been practicing martial arts for over 20 years, though I still have yet to earn a black belt.
I love the Range FanCon team, we’ve created a great environment to work in. Everyone does what they can to pull their weight and make this event come to life. We all share the same passion and, even if we come from different fandoms, we all want to bring people together to share in that passion. I look forward to meeting, and chatting with, each and every one of you!
Ceasar Ortega
Marketing Coordinator/Administrative Asst., Iron Range Tourism Bureau
Marketing Coordinator, Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce
Former east coaster turned Minnesotan, lived on the Iron Range going on 4 years.
Some of my big fandoms would be Attack on Titan, Full Metal Alchemist, Star Wars, Marvel, and Made in Abyss
Full-time man-child, amateur alchemist, ‘House Gryffindor’ (which I will always find shocking), pro level Dead by Daylight player, podcaster, and aspiring 3d printer artist.
Richelle
