Society for Creative Anachronism

The SCA welcomes you to the Current Middle Ages! Chivalry comes to life in the Shire of Mare Amethystinum, Thunder Bay’s chapter of the worldwide history organization. For over 50 years the Society for Creative Anachronism has brought people together to rediscover pre-17th century life. Explore ancient skills like blacksmithing, cooking, calligraphy, archery, and many more. Compete in tournaments of high impact armoured combat or learn the delicate and deadly art of rapier fencing. Find us at facebook.com/groups/tbaysca and check out our display and combat demonstration at ThunderCon! ​
Sun 12:00pm Valhalla Courtyard
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Belegarth Thunder Guard

 Discover a world of fantasy battles with the warriors of Thunder Guard, Canada’s premier realm in the international Belegarth Medieval Combat Society. Since 2006, parks around Thunder Bay have been turned into battlefields where brave warriors take up padded swords and clash for honour and glory. This free, full-contact combat sport invites players to take on a new persona in a world of myth and might. Make new friends, get active and learn to craft fantasy costumes and armour. Anyone age 16+ is invited to join us at Hillcrest on Wednesdays at 6pm, Vickers Park on Saturdays at 6pm, or join Warriors of Thunder Guard on Facebook. Come see some live combat at ThunderCon and stop by our booth to learn more!
Sat 1:00pm Valhalla Courtyard
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the 501st Legion

The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it is Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. ©2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™ All rights reserved. Used under authorization. The Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.
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Mandalorian Mercs Costume club

The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club is an international STAR WARS™ costuming organization dedicated to celebrating the STAR WARS™ universe through the creation, display, and wearing of quality character costumes that represent the Mandalorian characters and culture from the STAR WARS™ sagas. The MMCC unites individuals with a common love for STAR WARS™ and the Mandalorian culture/characters while encouraging self-improvement, personal growth, family involvement, and fellowship with peers. MMCC is unique as it encourages is membership to embrace creativity and individualism as opposed to costume organization based on visual accuracy from the STAR WARS™ films and canon reference material. The MMCC is an inclusive and friendly club, following the Mandalorian way of “Clans” or family units and a clans’ ability to adopt anyone who wishes to be a Mandalorian. ThunderCon Bounty Board and Jail A donation based event where you may hire the Mandalorian Mercs to proceed onto the convention floor to arrest the target of your choosing and place them in our holding cell for photos and laughs. $5 dollars for 5 minutes of shame inside the cell up to 15 minutes. Rules and Forms will be provided for people looking for a unique experience at ThunderCon.
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Crimson Dawn Klingon Assault Group

The Klingon Assault Group is a community based organization built around mutual love of Star Trek, science fiction, and cosplay, with a focus on Klingon culture. The goals are simply to make friends, have fun, and get involved in the community through public appearances, special events, and community service activities. Any non-human alien can become a member of the Imperial Xeno Legion. All who wish to serve the Empire are welcome! Booth 19 Nocturne Alley 
Sun 3:00pm Main Stage
Crimson Dawn Klingon Assault Group
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And many more!