Excalibur Con

10/07/2026

Hey folks, if you were at Excalibur Con 2025 you probably met Brent Mukai, one of the greatest humans in voice acting! Let’s show support as he tries to become Top Host! You can vote once a day. Brent deserves this shot and we can help him get there!

Will Brent Mukai be a guest on an episode of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, win $25,000, and lead a podcast produced by iHeartRadio?

10/03/2026

Excalibur Con friends! Check out this great local event tomorrow! Many of our partners are involved in this as well as many new friends! Join them for a great time. Huzzah!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

We are only a few days out from the inagural Duluth Renaissance Faire! Posted is our official map and performance schedule.

Here are some additional things to know before heading over the day of:

• This year, our event will be held at LOWER CHESTER PARK. This is due to the Chester Bowl Chalet renovations, where we plan to hold the Ren Faire in upcoming years. Please visit our website for more detailed location information and directions.

• PARKING: There is no designated parking lot for Lower Chester Park, so plan to find parking on the nearest streets. Please be mindful of our residential neighbors, and avoid blocking driveways or mailboxes.

• WEAPONS Policy: Lightweight foam, plastic, or wood costume pieces are permitted, as long as they cannot cause harm. Functional steel blades, sharp edges, and heavy hard props are prohibited.

For any further questions or inquiries, visit our website or send us an email! We can't wait to celebrate with you! ⚔️🛡👸

08/16/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT! Barkhad Abdi is unable to make it to the Man had a Mania premiere and Q&A due to illness. We wish Barkhad a speedy recovery and hope to have him visit us in a future year!

THE MOVIE PREMIERE WILL CONTINUE AS ADVERTISED AT MARCUS THEATER!

08/16/2026

Don't forget to bid on the signed banners that the guests have had at Excalibur Con 2026! Find the banners here, all proceeds support the MN Masonic Children's Clinic, the MNSWCA.org Mental Wellness Scholarship and the Excalibur Youth Fund.

Visit this link and bid today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/excalibur-con-2026-celebrity-banner-silent-auction

And don't miss the in-person silent auction ending Sunday at 4:00pm as well.

Excalibur Con August 15-16, 2026

08/16/2026

We are excited to have director Keith Hopkins and special guest Barkhad Abdi for the World Premiere of Man has a Mania at Marcus Duluth Cinema tomorrow Sunday 16 at 11:00am(seating) for the 11:30am showtime!

You will need an entry badge for Excalibur Con to attend (or be able to show your digital ticket to Excalibur Con if you can’t get your badge in time). Seating is first come, first serve and limited.

Join us in Split Rock room following the movie for an Actors Q & A as well as an exclusive signing with Barkhad (price tbd).

08/15/2026

🚨 Event Updates! 🚨

If you are on your way to the convention we HIGHLY recommend getting your tickets online before entering the building,our ticketing website is overloaded 🤯

Also recommend accessing the online map prior to arrival and taking screenshots, y'all are showing up and pushing the map to its limits! We are so excited to see the convention packed and people using the resources ❤️

Please note that we expanded into Pioneer Hall! To venture into the land of vending, guest celebrities and Artist Alley you will go through Edmund Fitz (Community Hall) towards the Doors of Durin and follow the arrows on the floor!

If you are able to hit up an ATM before arriving that is a good call. There is only ONE up and running as of 2pm in the DECC by the main ticketing area at the cusp of the roundabout closer to the Amsoil arena. We are working on getting them restocked ASAP but cannot guaruntee the closer ones to be restocked. Do not fret! There are many vendors, concessions and the two bars onsite that accept cards.

We have information booths, volunteers in neon yellow, staff with Excalibur Con badges and the ticketing booth that is full of knowledgeable individuals if you have any questions! We are always happy to answer any questions you have and are happy you are here!

08/15/2026

ATTENTION: PARKING @ EXCALIBUR CON

- Be aware of driving delays due to construction.
- Currently, both the Railroad Street and Harbor Drive DECC Parking Lot Entrances are open, however be aware that this is subject to change based on construction developments.
- There are multiple events going on at the DECC, so parking earlier is advisable and patience in finding a spot is appreciated.

We'll do our best to update as things change, and we'll see you soon at Excalibur Con!