This was Walterboro, SC’s first attempt at a pop culture convention and was organized by Walterboro’s biggest super fan, Omar Jeter. He poured his heart into making this event really special for all attendees and vendors. Omar spent months attending conventions and asking everyone what they want more of. Vendors and fan exhibitors (like the […]
Read More… from July 23 – Lowcountry Giga Toshou Con (Walterboro, SC)
The Carolina Garrison was invited back to SciWorks for our second event of the year. SciWorks, a hands-on science center, allows kids and adults to learn more about Science through interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and an Environmental & Science Park! SciWorks was having a merger celebration. SciWorks of Winston Salem announced that they will be […]
Read More… from July 16 – SciWorks Museum Merger (Winston-Salem, NC)
The event was a one-day mini convention split between two separate buildings. This was the second year that this local comic book shop put on the event but the first time the 501st Legion was invited to attend. The main building was setup with booths for local artist and comic book dealers while the second […]
Over 4,900 were in attendance at the Star Wars night for the Intimidators and the crowd was stoked for Star Wars! Custom t-shirts, costumes, and tons of kids were on hand to celebrate the Star Wars night at the stadium. The first 100 kids received a pretty nice light saber, which can be seen in […]
Read More… from June 25 – Kannapolis Intimidators Star Wars Night (Kannapolis, NC)
This concert was held at an outdoor venue. We were hoping for good weather and we got it. No rain and the high was 83 degrees. Most all troopers arrived around 5PM. We were escorted to the backstage area and we had quite a setup. A private area with couches and plenty of tables would […]
Read More… from June 18 – ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Concert (Greensboro, NC)
Nascar Hall of Fame hosted Force Awakens movie night they had Inflatables and games for all the kids. We took an opportunity to get some great group photo shots. Our point of contact for the event and one of the managers of the Nascar Hall of Fame also dressed as Kylo and Rey and had […]
Read More… from June 18 – NASCAR Hall of Fame Movie Night (Charlotte, NC)
This Annual event raises funds to support research into curing various types of blindness and the diseases that cause them. We attended this event in the past and the organizers were excited to have us back. It was mostly a mingle and photo op event. Members also lined up to give high-fives to participants at […]
NC Symphony asked us to appear at their outdoor concert series “Summerfest” John Williams Festival performance to take pictures with those attending the concert before and during intermission. Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance: 1. Ernie Ruffin – Boba Fett 2. Jane Willer- Royal Guard/photographer 3. Ron Toland – Royal Guard 4. Kat Andrews – Officer […]
Read More… from June 11 – NC Symphony John Williams Summerferst (Cary, NC)
The Forest City Owls baseball team hosted a Star Wars Night and invited the 501st and Rebel Legion out to be a part of it. After the game they played The Force Awakens on the large digital screen in the field, this is especially cool since they were granted special permission by LucasFilm and it […]
Read More… from June 4 – Forest City Owls Star Wars Night (Forest City, NC)
The Special Olympics Victory dance recognizes all the athletes and gives them the opportunity to come together and celebrate after the games. Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance: 1. Shane A. Handlers: 1. Amy A. […]
Read More… from June 4 – Special Olympics Victors Dance (Raleigh, NC)
