Thank you to all of our attendees and vendors at Fan Fest 2026! We had a blast!
And a very special thank you to the MCHS Library staff, Maintenence staff, and all of our student volunteers and vendors!
If you didn't make it this year, we hope to see you in 2027. In the meantime, enjoy these pics!
Three Rivers Fan Fest
Saturday, April 18
12-4pm
Minooka Community High School - Central Campus
301 S Wabena Avenue
Fan Fest is back! Hit up our Vendor Hall for must have finds, throw down in our Mario Kart Tournament, test your trivia skills and bring your best creative game to our Walk-Up Cosplay Contest.
Celebrate your fandom and geek out with us at this free, all ages event!
No registration required.
Activities Schedule
WALK-UP COSPLAY CONTEST
Cafeteria Stage, 12-2
Judging is 12-2. Winners will be announced at closing of the event.
AIRBRUSH TATTOOS
Cafeteria, 12:30-3:30
MARIO KART TOURNAMENT
Conference Room, 1-2pm
“From Panel to Screen” Presentation
Library, 2-3
Join special guest, Matt Sernaker, for a discussion on how comic book storytelling transitioned to mainstream pop culture, how creators are innovating within the medium and how iconic characters have made the leap to other forms of entertainment.
TRIVIA MANIA
Library, 3-3:30
CRAFTS
Library, 12-3:45
Bookmarks, Button Makers, Canvas Bag decorating, Coloring, Creative Writing Station, Paper Crafts, Photo Card making & Zine Zone (while supplies last)
FOOD & VENDORS
Cafeteria, 12-3:45
Stop by for popcorn and browse local vendor and artist tables for unique merch. POPCORN SALE IS CASH ONLY.
PHOTO-OPS & POKEMON SCAVENGER HUNT
Be on the lookout! We'll have standees for photo ops and pics of Pokemon hiding in our event areas! Scavenger hunt sheets will be located near the library.
RAFFLES
Library, 12-3:45
A limited number of entries per guest will be provided with badges at the Information Table (no additional entries). Boxes to place entries in for raffles will be located at the library desk. Must be present to win. Winners announced at closing of the event.
TABLETOP/ROLEPLAY GAMING
Library, 12-3:45
Stop by for board games, card games and Tarot RPG with Dex Greenbright!
Vendors & Special Guests
Cozylittleartshoppe
Critical Grind
Dan Dougherty
Lucas Durham
Winston Gambro
Joe Feliciano
Trevor Mueller
Cathrine & Sarah Satrun
Dex Greenbright
Matt Sernaker
Trash Goblins
and MCHS Student Vendors!
Parking & Other Information
PARKING
Fan Fest parking will be located in the Staff Lot, situated between Doors 6 & 11. The entrance is located off S Wabena Ave, between the school and District Office buildings. Attendees may also park in the District Office building lot if needed.
Guests can enter the building at Door 6.
BADGE/INFORMATION TABLE
Badges for entry are free at the information table located in the Cafeteria by Door 6.
Three Rivers Library would like to give special thanks to MCHS District Librarian, Marissa Welch, MCHS Library staff, and student volunteers!