FRIDAY NIGHT WELCOME PARTY AND OPENING CEREMONIES
Come join us in the Fitzgerald B/C Ballroom Friday night to kick off the con! Many of our guests will be on hand to say hello. (Please remember that this is a bad time to ask for autographs!) There’ll be some cool items auctioned off for our charities, and entertainment to round out the evening.
The Cocktail Party starts at 7:00 pm with the Opening Ceremonies beginning at 8:00 pm, ultimately ending around 10:00 PM. Dress can vary from everyday casual to cocktail dress to costume as it’s your choice to dress to your comfort level. This event is part of your Weekend or Friday-Only registration but to eat from the food bar you will need to purchase the Food Ticket add on through the “Register” tab. You can add the Food Ticket option on even if you are already pre-registered. The food bar includes coffee, hot and iced tea and water for beverages. Other beverages can be purchased at the cash bar during the event.
OPENING CEREMONIES FOOD BUFFET MENU, $42 each through 1/20/26
Panzanella Salad (vegetarian)
Melon Salad with fresh mint (vegetarian/vegan)
Caesar Salad (vegetarian)
Charcuterie Display with salami, soppressata, mortadella, ham, provolone, prosciutto & breads
Roasted Zucchini, Eggplant & Baby Peppers (vegetarian/vegan)
Rigatoni with marinara sauce (vegetarian/vegan)
Chicken Marsala, pan seared & topped with a marsala wine & mushroom sauce
Roasted Peewee Potatoes with olive oil & rosemary (vegetarian/vegan)
Assorted Cannoli, Tiramisu & Biscotti
Water, Iced Tea, freshly brewed Starbucks regular & decaf coffee, & assorted Tazo teas
We will have limited at the door Food Bar tickets available at the higher cost of $52 each. Purchasing your Food Bar ticket with your pre-registration is your safest bet for availability and pricing.