Thanks for coming!
Parent-Daughter GirlCon
Sunday, August 25 | 1-4 pm
Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E 8th Ave, Downtown Eugene
for girl-identified youth ages 10-18 with a guardian of their choice
A comic-con style event designed for girls ages 10-18 and a guardian of their choice? Yes please! Join us for Parent-Daughter GirlCon, OP’s annual celebration of fandoms, anime, cosplay, video games, art, tech, and so much more! This event is designed to be accessible, comfortable, fun, and safe for girls and their adult to celebrate the worlds they love.
Pre-registration is closed, but registration and donations will be taken at the door. See you there!
2024 GirlCon Photo Gallery
2023 GirlCon Photo Gallery
2018 GirlCon Photo Gallery
Thank you to our GirlCon Sponsors
Cosplay Fashion Show & Farewells
Join us for the grand finale of GirlCon 2021! Come in cosplay and strut your stuff during our online Cosplay Fashion Show. And before we say goodbye, get a sneak peak at the upcoming fall workshops and activities at Ophelia’s Place. Don’t forget to stick around for our third and final raffle! Will you be the one to win the final surprise? Stick around till the end to find out!
GirlCon Fanfic Workshop (Limited Registration)
Fanfiction is such a fun way to dig a little deeper into the worlds of our favorite anime, movies, books, and more! Building onto the story of the worlds and characters we love is such a big part of being a fan, and our Fanfic Workshop is a great place to meet like-minded fanfic writers. Connect with like-minded people around how to hone your skills as a fanfic author. No previous experience necessary!
Town Square | GirlCon Community Hour
This open hour is for all GirlCon youth attendees to come together, meet, share resources, and reconnect with your OP nerd community! Bring recommendations for your favorite fanfic site, the best place to get drawing references, your favorite creators, and anything else you want to make sure your fellow nerds know about!
OP Team Stream | Minecraft Madness
Pop by OP’s live YouTube Channel as staff Rachael Young and Abby James explore the brand new Ophelia’s Place Minecraft Realm! Get a sneak peek at where Abby is hiding all the OP Check Points, watch Rachael build a chicken factory, and learn how you can get involved and join the OP Minecraft Realm club! Snacks and cozy clothes are recommended!
GirlCon Fanart Workshop (Limited Registration)
Calling all artists! If you want a chance to check out some tips and tricks, make some art, and meet other fan artists, this workshop is just for you! Everything you need to make some awesome fanart will be included in your GirlCon 2021 swag bag. No previous fanart experience is required. Join us as we geek out about drawing our favorite characters, ships, OC’s, and more!
Guest Panel Q&A with Pipeworks Studios
Our guest panel for GirlCon 2021 includes a Q & A with Emily Martinez and Sara Smestad, engineer and lead animator with Eugene-based gaming company Pipeworks Studios! Stick around for our second raffle! All participants are entered automatically, and all you have to do to win is be there when we call your name!
Welcome to GirlCon 2021
Join us as we start the weekend with a warm welcome to GirlCon! You’ll get a chance to hear about all the exciting things taking place over the weekend, meet other fans, and hear why we think celebrating our nerdiness is so important! Don’t forget to stick around for the raffle! All participants are entered automatically, and all you have to do to win is be there when we call your name!