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Pop Culture Fans Converge at 44th Annual “ValleyCon” in Fargo

The actor who played Flash Gordon in the 1980 movie made an appearance

FARGO, N.D. — People threw on costumes to celebrate all things pop culture at the 44th annual ValleyCon. People can get new comic books, and meet other fans of their favorite shows and characters. This year, people could meet Sam J. Jones, known for playing the title character in the 1980 film Flash Gordon. For the last 44 years, ValleyCon has…

LIVE: 44th ValleyCon Celebrates Pop Culture This Weekend

ValleyCon Takes Over Ramada Inn October 19th-21st

  Tony Tilton with ValleyCon shares what we can expect at this year’s convention. Actor Sam Jones will be in town for a screening of his cult film, Flash Gordon, Thursday, Octobter 18th. There will also best-selling author Claudia Gray. A tribute to Doctor Who and Frankenstein is in the works with Concordia science professor Graeme Wyllie. ValleyCon will also…

Fargo-Moorhead Hosts Eighth Annual ComiCon

more than 30 vendors showed up to the event this year

  FARGO, N.D. — Kids and adults dressed up in their best sci-fi costumes for Fargo-Moorhead’s eighth annual ComiCon. The event featured a videogame room with all kinds of older games from Pacman to newer ones like Assassin’s Creed. More than 40 artists and 30 vendors from all over the Red River Valley were there. Some even included people from places…