Fort Collins Compass Comic Con 2026
Compass students transformed the Compass campus into a full-scale, student-designed convention celebrating creativity, curiosity, gaming, art, cosplay, and community connection.
What an incredible day we had at the 3rd Annual Compass Comic Con!
Compass students transformed the Compass campus into a full-scale, student-designed convention celebrating creativity, curiosity, gaming, art, cosplay, and community connection.
Over 270 guests purchased badges to attend. More than 100 additional exhibitors, panelists, volunteers, vendors, and community members joined throughout the day.
The event raised $1,900 in profit to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) programs at Compass.
The day was packed with cosplay, workshops, gaming tournaments, Ignite Talks, art vendors, live demonstrations, creative sessions, and hands-on learning experiences led by students and community members. From chain mail making and horror makeup labs to robotics, leather working, and Super Smash Bros tournaments, there was creativity around every corner.
One of the best parts of the event was watching students confidently lead, teach, organize, and create spaces where people of all ages felt welcomed and inspired. Compass Comic Con continues to be a powerful example of student leadership and learning brought to life.
A gigantic thank you to our amazing vendors, sponsors and supporters:
OtterCares for a $500 grant supporting the event.
Chippers Lanes Entertainment for donating nearly $900 in prize packs for the cosplay contest and gaming tournaments
Additional thanks to Loveland Laser Tag, Games Ahoy, Totally 80s Pizza, and Fort Fun for their generous donations and support.
Most of all, thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate art, creativity, fandom, and student innovation with our community. The energy all day long was incredible, and we are so proud of the students who made this event possible.