MALCon 2026 at Milton Library: Guests! Part One…
We’re thrilled to announce the return of MALCon (Milton-Area Library Convention)—our homegrown celebration of fandoms, creativity, and community! Inspired by beloved events like DragonCon, MomoCon, and AWA, MALCon brings the spirit of fan conventions to the heart of Milton and the setting of the Milton Library.
After a fantastic turnout at our inaugural event in 2019 and a record-breaking revival in 2025 with nearly 900 people stepping through the doors, we’re building something even bigger for MALCon 2026, happening on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 5:45 PM. The entire library will transform into a vibrant hub of panels, workshops, demos, fan and vendor tables, and interactive activities for all ages.
Special Guest Announcements Part One
We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of professional guests to MALCon 2026:
Cattzs Cosplay
Cattzs Cosplay is a cosplay artisan and educator with over a decade of hands-on experience in crafting and designing. With multiple craftsmanship awards, they bring a unique blend of expertise, inspiring creativity, and proven success to enrich any event or educational platform. Their portfolio contains over 100 hand made cosplays which show their passion and excitement for the cosplay world.
Isabelle Hardesty
Isabelle Hardesty writes stories about people doing magical things and kicking butt. She is best known for her novel, The Witch of Belle Fleur, which is about a telenovela actress turned witch. Isabelle has written four book series: The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Delacourt Shapeshifter Trilogy, Sea Witch High, and Viola the Vampire Witch. Isabelle lives with her husband and son in Atlanta.
Jessi Ann York
Jessi Ann York’s debut novel, TALONS AND NIGHTSHADE, is forthcoming March 2027 from Wednesday Books, an imprint of Macmillan. Four of her short stories have been mentioned as standouts in the Summation section of The Best Horror of the Year Vol. 13 and 16.
Thomas Hraynyk
Thomas Hraynyk is a Canadian-born author living in Buford. He accomplished a long dream of publishing his first novel and now his second. After his fiancé passed away, it left him broken. He has started over and has found himself wanting to write again and inspire other to follow those dreams they have. His goal is to write his story and many others as he grows as an author. Don't ever give up.
Activities, Panels, and More
MALCon 2026 will also feature:
- Panels and workshops led by professionals, creators, and community groups
- Hands-on demos and creative showcases
- Fan and vendor tables representing a wide range of interests
- Interactive activities for fans of all ages
- Storytimes by local children’s authors
- RPG Demos and Special Events
We’re also welcoming back ASIFA-South, who will host a special workshop for tweens and teens (details coming soon), and Elizabeth Beckley, a professional miniature painter, who will run the Miniature Paint and Take area.
And don’t miss Ritterkunst Fechtschule-Canton, returning with live demonstrations of Medieval Martial Arts (HEMA), a thrilling look at historical swordplay and technique.
Mark Your Calendars!
Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time attendee, MALCon 2026 promises to be an unforgettable day of fandom, creativity, and community. Stay tuned as we continue to announce more guests and programming details in the coming weeks and months.
We can’t wait to see you at the library on April 11, 2026!
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