Dandy-Con
Get ready for a vibrant, nerdy day out at Dandy‑Con 2026 on Saturday 11 April, 11am–4pm. Back bigger than ever across Dandenong Library, Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre and the Drum Theatre, this free festival is bursting with hands‑on fun, colour and community energy.
Explore the stallholder exhibition where you can buy your favourite merch and fanart from fandoms like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen and more. Meet creators, play games, craft your own merch, snap a photo‑booth moment and dive into tabletop adventures, roving characters and a lively cosplay competition. A perfect day out for fans of all ages.
For more information about this event phone the library on 1300 630 920 or email dandy.con@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Stall Holders
Aikari Art
Aikari Art creates vibrant and playful illustrations featuring favourite characters from video games, animation, movies, manga, and anime.
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Alien Lika
Alien Lika is a brand created from the heart. Spotlighting niche and oft overlooked parts of people’s lives in a fun, cute wrapper.
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Follow Alien Lika on Instagram
Alternate Worlds
Explore comics and collectables, including comics, magazines, graphic novels, manga, toys, games, cards, t-shirts, posters, novelties. Both vintage and new.
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Go to the Alternate Worlds website
Find Alternate Worlds on Facebook
Bil + Bot Comics
Creating and distributing comic books for children that are created and self-published by a local librarian.
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Discover Bil + Bot on their website
Calico Cookie Cutter
A mixture of original and fan art creations. These original works display beaded jewellery, stickers prints, hand-made charms/keychains, prints, clay figures and paintings.
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See Calico Cookie Cutter on Instagram
Chicken Geak
For the nerds, birds, and bird nerds, there’s something spooky, spacey, or feathery for the geaks that take a peak.
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Clockwork Colt
Find unique and beautiful steampunk accessories, including hats and jewellery, inspired by your favourite pop culture.
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Experience Clockwork Colt on Facebook
Extended Families Australia
Dedicated to runing FUN Events and Clubs for Neurodivergent youth in the Dandenong area.
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Extended Families is here to help online
Extended Families is ready on Facebook
Headspace Dandenong
Unleash your inner hero with headspace Dandenong at Dandy-Con. Discover free support for mental and physical health, work, and more at our booth. Let's conquer challenges together.
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Headspace is here for you on Facebook
See how Headspace can help on Instagram
Nari’s Creationz
Creating and showcasing crochet plushies and accessories, anime style drawings, and punch needle work, all the way from kawaii to gothic aesthetics.
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See Nari’s exciting creationz online
Visit Nari Creationz on Instagram
Next Level Games Dandenong
Come discover and learn to play an array of role-playing games and trading card games.
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Next Level Gaming wants to play on Facebook
Psyche Spike
A place for handmade art, from clay badges and keychains to stickers and fabric accessories Everything is always better with a bit of sparkle.
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Psyche Spike's handmade crafts are online
SCAR Studios
Find your new favourite Indie sci fi, fantasy and horror comics. Plus, independent screenplays and music.
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SCAR Studios is creating online
See SCAR Studios work on Instagram
Seedi Bun
Cute, cozy fruit-and-veggie inspired stickers, prints, and keychains. Original designs perfect for fans of cozy games.
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Get a taste of Seedi Bun online
Seedi Bun is growing fruit on Instagram
Snowy’s Den
Original and fan-favourite characters brought to life in cute keychains, prints, stickers, and badges.
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Squishface Studio
Squishface Studio is a comic creator collective and publisher. Showcasing graphic novels, including the latest Squishbook and teaching kids how to make their very own.
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Squishface is making art on Etsy
Uuarrt
Find cute, colourful chibi-style art featuring stickers, posters, keychains, and handmade crochet inspired by games and shows.
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See what Uuarrt is working on today
Uuarrt has art to show on Instagram
Victorian Discworld Klatch
A Victorian fan club celebrating the works of Terry Pratchett, offering community, information, and themed merch to support events for fans
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Victorians Discworld Klatch is reading ready on Facebook
Zhomz Art
Dynamic, atmospheric art by Zhomz, featuring prints, postcards, acrylic charms, stickers, and fun blind bags
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Collections
Explore the libraries' exciting collection of graphic novels and everything you need to become a pop culture expert
Find graphic novels and comics as eBooks in OverDrive
Find graphic novels in the library
Find books on cosplay in the library
Find books on drawing manga in the library
Please note that due to space requirements some collections and services will not be available on the day.
Accessibility
We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for people of all abilities, ensuring everyone has an enjoyable and safe experience. You can find more information about accessibility at Dandenong Library below.
Find out more about accessibility at the libraries.
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