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October 9th-11th, 2026

 

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Welcome to áyA con Colorado's Indigenous Comic & Art Festival

Don't miss áyA Con 2026!  We are a vibrant festival dedicated to Indigenous and marginalized artists. Experience comics, art, fashion, and community storytelling that uplift voices and foster cultural connection. Make it a four-day weekend and join us for Denver's Indigenous Peoples Day!

Now at LVC Cobank arena!

Welcome to our new home at the National Western Center!

5115  Race Court, Denver CO 80216

Friday October 9th

Indigenous Leadership & Learning summit

9am-5pm


Black Light Powwow 6pm-10pm

Saturday October 10th

Vendor & Artist Market

10am-6pm


Futurism Fashion Showcase

7:30pm

Sunday October 11th

Vendor & Artist Market

10am-5pm


Cosplay Contest 

2pm

Plan your visit

Apply to be a VendorApply to perform, model or be a designerCosplay Contest registrationBe a Sponsor or Donate to the cause!

A trip down memory lane, Highlights from 2025-2024

2025 Show

 áyA Con’s Futurism Fashion Showcase: Reclamation, is a unique event that challenges designers to revisit the past, reimagine materials, and reassert ownership over their stories, styles, and spaces. It's a celebration of the power of design to reclaim identity, honor culture, and push sustainability forward. 

Fashion Show tickets

Fashion Show

Featuring the designs by Reclaim Designs, Thrifs, Adriana Garcia, Afro Funk Wear, Brushstroke 80, Sunshine Sweetwater, Blanket Door, Raelene Whiteshield, Raquel Toni Begay, Sunrose Ironshell, and Quana Madison.  

With first time runway debuts by 

Ana Barcenas and StrongHeart Designs by Javi Jerome and accessories by Caitlyn Cox.

Indigenous Haus of Barbie

Our favorite two spirit drag troupe returns with Buffalo Barbie as our MC for the evening and a longer performance slot feat. Landa Lakes, Alice Glamour, Nicco Nuche, and more!

Reclamation Fashion showcase 2025

    Special Events]

      2025 Special Guests and Performers

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