The Fellowship Ring Community Stage at Pop Con YXE
The Fellowship Ring Community Stage is located in the main trade hall at the World Trade Center Saskatoon at Prairieland
Our Vibrant Community
For many, the hardest part is getting started. That’s why we encourage patrons to attend the various panels at the Fellowship Ring Community Stage! Learning directly from pop culture gurus can make a world of difference when it comes to creative planning and taking action.
Share the Load
Are you a seasoned enthusiast? Apply to be a part of the Fellowship Ring Community Stage and share your skills, how-tos, and experiences with eager newcomers and fans seeking knowledge and encouragment!
Fellowship Ring Community Stage Applications
The 2025 Fellowship Ring Community Stage applications are closed! Thank you to all applicants!
The 2025 Fellowship Ring Community Stage Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: Subject to change or cancellation without notice.
SATURDAY | MAY 3 | 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Fellowship Ring Community Stage - Main Trade Hall
11:00am | Embracing Diversity: Plus-Size Cosplay & Breaking Barriers with Kiri Cosplay
Panel Description: Cosplay is for everyone, and this panel is here to prove it! Overcome the challenges and understand that size should never separate you from your favorite character. Discover techniques for patterning, sewing, and body shaping that place focus on imagination, comfort, and self-care. Whether you’re making your very first cosplay or honing your skills for the next competition, you will learn practical techniques, gain confidence, and realize that at the end of the day, cosplay is about having fun—not about fitting in a mold.
12:00pm | Jurassic World Rebirth: Meet the (Extinct) Cast, with Graeme Hopkins
Panel Description: Before the release of “Jurassic World: Rebirth” this July, attend this presentation to meet some of the stars of the film! See and touch fossil remains of some of the dinosaur species featured in the Jurassic World franchise as well as a host of other lesser-known prehistoric beasts and creatures.
1:00pm | Live Draw with Professional Artists Adam Gorham and Marcus To
Panel Description: Watch professional comic artists Marcus To and Adam Gorham battle each other in a one-on-one live drawing competition, while answering fan questions about the industry.
2:00pm | A Galaxy Far, Far Away with the Star Wars 501st Legion
Panel Description: Join the 501st Legion and learn about what it takes to be a part of the Star Wars cosplay community, and what kind of community programs they support.
3:00pm | Materials and Techniques of Pre 17th Century Costuming & Armoring with Hoshikawa Takakage
Panel Description: Discussing materials and techniques of Pre-17th century costuming & Armoring.
4:00pm | Q&A with Virgin River and Hallmark actor Trevor Lerner
Panel Description: Listen to Virgin River and Hallmark actor Trevor Lerner talk about breaking into the entertainment industry, and his personal journey from Saskatchewan to professional film and television sets.
SUNDAY | MAY 4 | 2025
Sunday, May 4, 2025 – Fellowship Ring Community Stage – Main Trade Hall
12:00pm | Cosplay Q&A with Pop Con YXE Cosplay Guests
Panel Description: Our Cosplay Guests brings their expertise to the Fellowship Ring Community Stage for all to learn from!
1:00pm | Jurassic World Rebirth: Meet the (Extinct) Cast, with Graeme Hopkins
Panel Description: Before the release of “Jurassic World: Rebirth” this July, attend this presentation to meet some of the stars of the film! See and touch fossil remains of some of the dinosaur species featured in the Jurassic World franchise as well as a host of other lesser-known prehistoric beasts and creatures.
2:00pm | All I Can Draw is a Stickman - A Beginner's Guide to Comic Creators of All Ages with Nathen Wahl
Panel Description: Learn to draw with professional cartoonish and illustrator Nathen Wahl, and try your hand at creating your own illustrations on stage.
3:00pm | How to Make Cosplay and Cons Neurodivergent Friendly with Odette Cosplay
Panel Description: An educational panel on how to help make your cosplay and convention experience more sensory friendly, along with tips, tricks, affirmations & techniques to help yourself in a crisis!