Get Ready Folks, FanFest 2025 Takes Over the Paramount Theatre And Downtown Goldsboro on Saturday, February 22nd!

Local fans of gaming, cosplay, and pop culture will have the opportunity to learn and play an array of cutting-edge and traditional games and shop for collectible items, comics, and original art in our lobby. Featured local vendors include Gilded Dragon, Brothers Boyd, Nostalgia Newsstand, and many more!

Meet celebrity guests Stanley Aughtry (Black Panther and Wakanda Forever) and voice actress Katelyn Barr (Kaiju No. 8 and My Hero Academia).

Enter our Cosplay Contest and/or The Commander Tournament and win prizes! Also featured will be a screening of STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi at 6PM.

FanFest After Hours will take place from 8-10 PM at Well Travelled Beer for all Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts. It’s the perfect chance to learn new skills, meet fellow players, and find a gaming group!

Tickets are $10 and available online or at the door. Each attendee will receive a wristband at check-in, granting access to all events and exclusive promotions from downtown merchants. The first 50 attendees will receive a commemorative pin!

For a complete list of guest Q&A panels, vendors, activities, downtown promotions, contest rules, and entry forms, check out the Paramount Theatre website at www.goldsboroparamount.com