Past Events
Winter Edition 2015
Date: March 27-29th
Location: Nepean Sportsplex, Curling Rink and Rink 3
A record breaking 4,898 patrons attended our first ever 3-day event. This Geek Market featured over 40,000 sq feet of geeky fun and included a huge scavenger hunt, costume contest, stage of activities, bouncy castle, craft zone, and over 100 exhibitors. The event also hosted the first ever Capital Gaming Expo.
The event was superhero-themed in honour of our receiving charity TEMA: Because Heroes Are Human and we were proud to offer free admission to police officers, 911 dispatchers, fire fighters, paramedics, military personnel (including veterans), parole officers, probation officers and correctional services staff. 489 of these real-life superheroes attended over the weekend which meant that we were able to donate more than $14,000 in free weekend passes.
Over the weekend we were also able to raise $7,476.15 for our receiving charity. Combine that with a donation of $200 by Richard Dufault Photography, $70 from The League Of Super Heroes, and $135 donated directly at the Heroes Are Human booth, the event raised $7,881.15.
Fall Edition 2014
Date: October 4th and 5th
Location: Nepean Sportsplex, Curling Rink
Over 3,450 attended this event, which featured more than 90 exhibitors and a number of new attractions including: panels, workshops, two free video gaming sections, a scavenger hunt, a Quidditch game, and a Geek Social evening event. We were also joined by some amazing featured guests and community groups including award winning cosplayers.
Thanks to the very generous bids made at out silent auction, and with 20% of our admission sales, we raised $7,224.41 for the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary! Combined with the awesome donation of $206 from The League Of Super Heroes, the event raised a total of $7,430.41!
Winter Edition 2014
Date: March 1st and 2nd
Location: Nepean Sportsplex, Halls A&B
This was our first official winter event, and even with a blizzard, over 2,300 patrons came out to join us. Once again, their costumes were outstanding.
The event hosted more than 50 exhibitors (some of whom were only on site for one day), giant board games, another amazing LEGO display, and a large silent auction area.
Thanks to the generous bids made at out silent auction, in combination with 20% of our admission sales, we raised $5,644 for the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health. Our friends at UsedOttawa.com also donated an additional $600 bringing our total to $6,244!
Fall Edition 2013
Date: October 19th and 20th
Location: Carleton University, Fieldhouse
Over 3,200 attended the event which featured some amazing cosplaying, a gaming area, a green screen photo booth, a giant LEGO display and more than 120 exhibitors. We were even joined by a couple Daleks!
Thanks to the generosity of our patrons and exhibitors, we were able to raise $2,540 for the Kids Help Phone, Jer’s Vision and the Distress Center of Ottawa and Region in support of Ottawa’s anti-bullying movement.
Fall Edition 2012 (Innagural Event)
Date: October 12th
Location: Nepean Sportsplex, Halls A&B
The first Geek Market was a smashing success. We had 2,100 attendees (many of whom dressed up in costume), over 50 exhibitors, and some outstanding volunteers.
More than $2,400 in proceeds were donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ontario.
Check out the Youtube video of our inaugural event!
Game Summit 2013
We also helped to coordinate the Marketplace at Game Summit’s event on February 2nd 3rd, 2013 at the Palais des congrès in Gatineau. The event had almost 1,500 participants, and over 70 exhibitors.
What have we accomplished so far?
Since its inception in 2012, the event has proudly raised more than $26,000 for local charities, donated more than $14,000 in admission, and welcomed 15,800 patrons.
What’s Next?
Our next event will be taking place at the Nepean Sportsplex on October 3rd and 4th, 2015.
