 The Tug Valley area, CVB, held their fifth annual Wilcon Comic and Cosplay Convention at the Southside Mall on Saturday, March 16th. You know, what we're trying to do is encourage them to be a sign up for the cosplay contest just as an effort to take another step into being a little more social and getting to meet other people because they'll be waiting around and they'll be talking to other kids in costume and yeah, that's part of the step of kind of building a community. And that's what we've always been the heart of Wilcon is trying to strengthen that community so kids feel like they're not alone. Hillbilly Havoc Weekend of Destruction, demolition derbies are coming to Pikeville, Friday, Saturday, March 29th and 30th, 7 each night, Appalachian Wireless Arena, Pikeville, it's gonna be a crashing good time, be there. The event hosted many vendors selling everything from comics and collectibles to handmade art and even 3D printed items. Years of all kinds turned out to show off their costumes and enter the cosplay contest. The convention was teeming with children and adults alike talking about their interests in a safe and enthusiastic environment. Wilcon is the perfect example of what the area has to offer just in terms of, you know, I think when people come down here, they get in this mindset, oh, we've got trails. We've got a lot of other stuff to do down here too. The main purpose of Wilcon is to let those unable to attend bigger, more costly cons have the experience of getting out and attending a show but also serves as a way to show people outside of our area that we have more to offer than just trails and outdoor experiences. For Mountain Top News, I'm Kelsea Fidell.