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CoreCon

A four-day science fiction, fantasy, gaming, horror and anime convention in the Fargo-Moorhead area, held at the Fargo Holiday Inn. It runs 30+ events daily including a costume contest and charity auction.

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Sci-fi and fantasy · Fargo, ND

CoreCon is a sci-fi and fantasy convention in Fargo, North Dakota, with verified dates from May 27 through May 30, 2027.

Confirmed
When
May 27–30, 2027
Memorial Day weekend (Thursday-Sunday)
Where
Holiday Inn Fargo
3803 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103 · Cass County
Directions
Hotel: Fargo Holiday Inn (CoreCon block, $116/night in 2026, book by phone)
Badges
Single day Adult: Thu $20, Fri $35, Sat $45, Sun free
Weekend Adult $70 at door; Teen $35
VIP CONpanion badge (extra perks)
Kids Ages 6-12 weekend $20
5 and under free
Buy badges
Organized by
Fargo CoreCon (fan-run)
Fan-run
CoreCon 17 in 2027
Official siteTicketsDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • Four-day hotel convention
  • Costume contest (most popular event)
  • Charity auction
  • The Market vendor area
  • gaming
  • horror
  • anime
  • costume contest
  • charity auction
  • hotel con

2026 Confirmed

Thursday, May 21 - Sunday, May 24, 2026

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

May 27-30, 2027 (CoreCon 17)

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

Programming

  • Opening ceremonies
  • Costume contest
  • Panels
  • Gaming
  • Kid-friendly events
  • Charity auction

Good to know

Pets
No pets in hotel block; service animals only

Plan your visit

Attendance
About 1,000 (organizers quoted by InForum)

Supporters

Benefits

FirstLink (charity auction proceeds, 2026)

Nearby

Contact

Sources

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.