Name: MALCon 2026!
Start: 2026-04-11T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-11T17:30:00-04:00
Location: The New Milton Library

We’re excited to welcome back MALCon (Milton-Area Library Convention) on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM—a celebration of fandoms, creativity, and community!
Since its debut, MALCon has evolved into one of our most highly anticipated events, attracting fans and creators from across the region. This year promises an even more dynamic experience!
Enjoy a full day of panels, workshops, demos, fan tables, and interactive activities for all ages, featuring authors, artists, and content creators from throughout the Greater Metro Atlanta area. The entire library will be transformed into a vibrant hub of imagination and fun.
Food and vendor tables will be available all day, so come ready to explore and connect!
Attending Professionals
Cattzs - Cosplayer
Isabelle Hardesty - Author
Jessi Ann York - Author
Karen Gonzalez - Cosplayer
Sarah Madsen - Author
Thomas Hraynyk - Author
WesTheDragon - Cosplayer
Elizabeth Beckley - Miniature Painter
Judy Black - RPG Content Creator
Alex White - Author
Gina Westbeld Gallois - Author
Marshall J. Moore - Author
Eric Holden & Matt Staples - RPG Content Creators & RPG Podcasters
Jeanix - Cosplayer
Mondo Davis - Board Game Designer
Zaneta - Artist
Jason Kochis - Manga Creator
Jenn Lyons - Author
Eric - Spider00x - RPG Content Creator
Amir S Hamer - Comic Creator
Sarah J. Sover - Author

Attending Groups
ASIFA-South
Ritterkunst Fechtschule

Special Vendors:
Gromidez
Sylvia Draws
EJS Creations
Lactose Studios
Panels
10:30am–11:15am: Improv vs. Pre-Scripted Adventures: Mastering the Art of Dungeon Mastering
11:30am–12:15pm: Publishing 101: Navigating Self-Publishing and Commercial Publishing
11:30am–12:15pm: Sage Advice: Q&A and Roleplaying Game Insights
12:30pm–1:15pm: Character-Driven vs. Plot-Driven
12:30pm–1:15pm: Board Game Design 101: From Concept to Creation
1:30pm–2:15pm: Crafting a Compelling World: Balancing Depth and Story Flow
2:30pm–3:15pm: Getting Started in DIY Cosplay: Tips from the Pros
3:30pm–4:15pm: Mental Health and Disabilities in Cosplay: Challenges and Triumphs
Workshop and Special Events
10:30am–11:15am: Writer’s Workshop 100 with Alex White
10:30am–5:00pm: Paint and Take
11:30am–3:30pm: ASIFA-South Stop Motion Animation
1:30pm-4:30pm: MALCon 2026 Special Event: Goblin’s Corner Presents “Chaos Box”
4:30pm-5:30pm: Ritterkunst: Medieval Martial Arts Demo
Role Playing Demos (3-Hour Duration)
10:30am–1:30pm: Castles & Crusades
10:30am–1:30pm: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4e
2:00pm–5:00pm: Dungeons and Dragons 5e
2:00pm–5:00pm: GURPS 4e

And much more to TBA....