Special Guests Throughout Western Canada Join 10th Anniversary of Kelowna Fan Experience, July 14-16
For Immediate Release
July 4, 2023
Kelowna, BC: Kelowna Fan Experience (KFX) hosts its 10th event mid-July and holds the title as the first and longest running Pop Culture festival in the Okanagan and brings special guests from Victoria, Calgary, Metro Vancouver, and Kamloops. Attendees will be transported to a world of superheroes, film, comics, manga/anime, Sci-Fi, fantasy, horror, gaming, performance, and more. The Rotary Centre For The Arts, Kelowna Community Theatre, Black Box Theatre and the Okanagan Regional Library Downtown play host to this unique festival.
KFX offers a diverse range of activities suitable for individuals of all ages throughout the three-day event. Charlie Ross will perform One Man Avengers on Friday night! Enjoy a Panel with Director, Writer, and Actress, whose credits include Angry Birds: Summer Madness, and Supernatural Academy: Gigi Saul Guerrero. Attend late night celebrations like the Dollhouse Disco: “Come on Barbie, Let’s Go Party” Party on Friday night, decorated by the team at Perspective Event Design.
Attendees that dress up can win prizes at one of three cosplay competitions, one of KFX’s most popular events! This year’s judges include Kristicles (who also appears as a panelist), Ethereal Ashie, and Cap! No matter someone’s experience or age, there’s a spot for everyone.
Other performances include Kamloops’ Freudian Slips, joining KFX for D&D Improv. From Penticton, Peach Gravy Improv pops in for an evening. Marc Dermott and Karly Fiddes from Virgin Radio proudly host the Lip Sync Battle. John Delaney, boasting an impressive 30+ year career as an artist with DC, MGM, and “the Simpsons” also sits in for a signing of exclusive 2023 Collector’s Posters. The Black Box Theatre additionally plays host to Bonnie Gratz’s In One Night.
Numerous panels and workshops are presented from a variety of guests, including but not limited to:
Gigi Saul Guerrero
Kristicles: Indigenous Representation in Cosplay, Business in Cosplay
Ann McKinnon and Jessica Stites Mor: Hear Us Scream: Feminist Horror Panel
Aaron Johnson: How to Play D&D, How to Play Magic: The Gathering
Bonnie Gratz: So You Wanna be a Theatre Star
Guests from IATSE, OSIF, and YKA Films
The Kelowna Community Theatre lobby plays host to a variety of artist vendors and exhibitors including the team at Empire Movie Props and the Outer Rim Garrison of the 501st Legion. Kelowna Xperience VR also joins the roster, along with several business vendors from the community. Additionally, Saturday night plays host to KFX’s annual “Glow Party” full of neon, music, and glowsticks.
KFX is produced by New Vintage Theatre, a member of The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres. This event is sponsored by: Pulp Fiction Coffee House, Snap Printing, Lawson and Lundell, the Central Okanagan Foundation,
KFX festival is three days of fandom and fun for all ages! Join us July 14-16, and find out what KFX is all about!
All of this is only the tip of the Iceberg! More information, tickets, and the full program are available at KelownaFX.com.
Dates: July 14, July 15, July 16, 2023
Locations: Kelowna Community Theatre, Black Box Theatre, Okanagan Regional Library Downtown Branch, Studio 100 Rotary Centre for the Arts
Ticket price range: $15- $40 (+ Fees)
For more information, contact Abi at marketing@newvintage.ca
Website: KelownaFX.com