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Sci-Fi On The Rock: Get ready to geek out at N.L.'s premier sci-fi convention

CBC will again be running the sci-fi selfie booth as part of this year's convention, at the St. John's Sheraton from April 6-8.
A whole class of anime school girls, a perennially popular costume at Sci-Fi on the Rock. (Zach Goudie/CBC)

Geek out at Newfoundland and Labrador's premier sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, horror, and geek convention at the Sheraton Hotel from April 6-8.

The weekend includes vendors, gaming, workshops, Q&As, karaoke, a dance, and of course-the costume contest!

While you're there, don't forget to check out the CBC sci-fi selfie booth for some great snaps of your awesome costumes!  



Celebrity guests will include:
  • Stefan Kapicic (Colossus in Deadpool). 
  • Fintan McKeown (Game of Thrones and Star Trek Voyager). 
  • Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Singer, voice actor and director). 
  • Steve Blum (most prolific video game voice actor in the world).
  • Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle from the Harry Potter movies).

For a full schedule of events and more information, check out this directory. 

Tickets can be purchased online here. (Weekend passes, Day passes, and VIP passes are available. Special rates are available for students, seniors, and military.)

Check out this gallery for some of the scenes from last year.