We are excited for Lexicon 2024!

October 24-26, 2024

10:00 am - 5:00 pm 

LexiCon Prop-weapon Guidelines for All Venues

Bladed weapons must

• not be made of metal or otherwise constructed of materials to make useful as an actual weapon
• not have a sharpened edge
• not have a sharp point

No pocket knives will be allowed

Projectile firing weapons must be either

• obviously non-functional (doesn’t shoot anything)  or
• not harmful (just shoots Nerf) and unloaded

                No real guns, Airsoft, BB, blow guns, Paintball guns, etc. allowed in!

No live ammunition is allowed at LexiCon.

Costume destructive devices (grenades, etc) must be

• obviously not real
• obviously not functional

Nothing explosive is allowed in any of the LexiCon buildings.

Archery

• Bows may have a string OR be accompanied by arrows (but not both)
• Any arrows must
  • Have any sharp tips removed
  • Be bound together in a quiver

NOTE: Staff have the final decision on whether a weapon is appropriate or not and have full discretion in denying weapon entry. Weapons denied entry must be returned to your car.

 We are looking for Volunteers to help during the event if you are interested click here 

We are so excited to be bringing back LexiCon this year and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! For those of you who don’t know what LexiCon is, it’s the Stillwater Cultural District’s free mini-comic convention for fans of comic books, science fiction, gaming of all types, cosplay, anime, and pop culture. Related events are scheduled from Thursday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Oct. 26, with the main event taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

This year’s event is truly a team effort with numerous organizations participating, including the Stillwater Community Center, the Stillwater Public Library, Prairie Arts Center, Visit Stillwater, Stonecloud Brewing, and the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar.

Pre-Con Events

·         LexiConcert - Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 pm at Stillwater Community Center
The Stillwater Community Band will perform music from Star Wars, Star Trek, and Harry Potter.

·         Zombie Prom - Friday, Oct. 25, 8 pm at Stonecloud
Dress up as the undead! There will be a costume contest with prizes, a makeup artist, live music, and plenty of spooky vibes.

LexiCon: Stillwater's Mini Comic Con

Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 am to 5 pm

Click here for the Schedule at a Glance

At Stillwater Community Center:

• More than 40 artists and vendors listed below

  • ​Acid Always 801, April Dianne Cards Etc., Art by Brad Matthews, Archerfire Comics & Collectables, Artist Jerry Bennett, Barry Fuxa Art & Design, Bliss Books & Bindery, Caravan Costumes, Carousel Customs, Coventry Décor, Crystal Peddler, Dire Wolf Books and Art Studio, Divine Creations Cosplay, Dreamcaster Gaming, Fandom HD, Gosney Creative, Inky Creatures, Inky Paw Prints Studio, KLAW Studio, Melonppuccino, Nutmeg & Mint Art, Oklahoma Tabletop Game Designers, Otaku Tanaka, PillowDS, Pixie Creation, Radrider Creations, Ray A Day, Red Beard Custom Painting, Route 66 Comics, SaBasse Studios, Sisterhood of the Travlin Bantha, The Dragonkeeper's Daughter, Tripoint Academy Tristan Williamson, Umbrella corporation Oklahoma, Your Fandom Rocks, Valen LaRae

• Special Guests: Members of the OKC Garrison of the 501^st Legion (an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars through film-quality costumes)
• SHS and Fifth Grade Pop Culture Art Exhibit
• Cosplay Contest is at 4 pm. Top costume prizes will be awarded for kids (0-5^th grade), teens (6^th-12^th grade), and adults (18 & over/no longer in high school). Winners will take home $100 gift cards to JoAnn Fabrics. Costumes must be PG-13 since this is a family-friendly event. Click here for the contest rules.

At Prairie Arts Center:

• Drawing Lessons: Lauren Oyer will be hosting a complimentary "how to draw" demonstration! Each hour will feature a different book character, beginning with Underdog at 11 a.m., followed by Harry Potter at 12 p.m., and the Cheshire Cat at 1 p.m. Every session will offer step-by-step guidance on how to bring each character to life.
• Make Up Demonstration: Makeup artist Jason Estala will showcase the art of gory makeup utilizing everyday items from 1 to 2 pm
• T-shirts: LexiCon screenprinted T-shirts on demand. Come screen-print your own T-shirt in our print studio! $20
• Check out our Book Character Gallery, which features original artwork by Sangre Ridge, Richmond, and Westwood Elementary schools’ fifth graders!
• Screenprinted Tattoos: Come in for a quick FREE screenprinted tattoo! We will have several of the LexiCon characters for you to choose from.
• Painting Demo: Join Mark Crow for a painting demonstration! Watch as he skillfully brings Yoda to life on his canvas.
• See their schedule on Prairie Arts Center’s website

Food! Frios (at Prairie) and Babs Burritos (between Prairie and the Library)

At the Stillwater Public Library: Click here to see the full Library Schedule 

• Speakers
  • John Wooley - Award-winning comic book author and radio personality
  • Betsey Kulakowski - Best-selling paranormal author and enthusiast
  • Jerry Bennett - Comic book artist, illustrator, and graphic novelist
• Panels on cosplay, board game development, and a live-action D&D battle against the audience.
• Demos by HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts), SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) and Amtgard
• We’re hosting a Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC) regional tournament. Featuring several top players, including Stillwater’s very own “Blue Scuti,” a.k.a. Willis Gibson, the first person ever to crash Tetris on NES. Click here for all the details about the tournament.

At the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar:

• Dick Tracy Display and Museum Mysteries will open from 11 am – 5 pm. Come and see the iconic detective, Dick Tracy, and his life of fighting crime and uncovering mysteries at the   Stillwater   History Museum. The display will feature comic books, toys, and memorabilia from the Pawnee Historical Society. The Dick Tracy series was written and illustrated by Pawnee-born Chester Gould. The museum exhibits and spaces will have self-guide activities related to the theme.

Post-Con Events at Stonecloud

• Paws Play - Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 pm
  It's a cosplay costume contest but for pets! Dress your furry friend up as a superhero, anime character, or pop culture icon. Prizes will be awarded for the best pet costumes.
• Cantina Band - Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 pm
  The fun continues with live music! Costumes encouraged.
• Rocky Horror Picture Show - Sunday, Oct. 27, 7:00 PM 

 Dick Tracy Display and Museum Mysteries

 Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar Cultural Center, 720 South Duncan 

 Thursday - Saturday / 11 am to 5 pm

 Come and see the iconic detective, Dick Tracy, and his life of fighting crime and uncovering mysteries at the   Stillwater   History Museum. The display will feature comic books, toys, and memorabilia from the Pawnee   Historical Society. The   Dick Tracy series was written and illustrated by Pawnee-born Chester Gould. The museum exhibits and spaces will have self-guide activities related to the theme.