What To Expect At WillistonBakkenCon This September

Get ready, Williston, and North Dakota! BakkenCon is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and geekier than ever! From September 5–7, the Raymond Family Community Center will transform into a pop culture paradise, packed with celebrities, comics, cosplay, and maybe even a few body slams.

Jimmy Hart Is Coming To Williston!

Leading the guest lineup is none other than Jimmy “The Mouth of the South” Hart, one of the most legendary wrestling managers in history. Before his days hyping up WWE superstars, Hart rocked out with the 1960s band The Gentrys, famous for the hit “Keep on Dancing”—which he’s been doing in the wrestling world ever since.

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Meet Brian Prince: The 6’10” Predator Who Brings Movie Monsters to Life

But the star power doesn’t stop there. Brian Prince, the towering 6’10” stuntman who brought The Predator to life (and leapt through scenes of Black Panther and The Walking Dead), will be on hand to share stories about mixing parkour, acting, and monster-sized roles.

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Tony Daniels/Clinton Hobart

From Gambit to Doritos: Voices and Art That Will Wow Williston

Animation fans will geek out over Tony Daniels, the voice behind Gambit in X-Men: The Animated Series and iconic characters from Sailor Moon. Meanwhile, art lovers can marvel at Clinton T. Hobart, a Disney Fine Artist whose “Portrait of Doritos” was so good it landed in actor Michael Rooker’s private collection. Yes, snacks are officially museum-worthy now.

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Victor, Dave and Michael

Comics, Champions, and Creativity: Meet the Trio Bringing Big Stories to Williston

Comics enthusiasts will also meet Victor Dandridge, Dave Wheeler, and Michael Kingston—a trio who’ve worked on everything from kid-friendly comics to WWE-inspired graphic novels. Kingston even held a pro wrestling championship title… for about four hours. Hey, a win’s a win!

With this stacked lineup, BakkenCon 2025 promises something for everyone—whether you’re into superheroes, sci-fi, fine art, or just want to meet the guy who made Doritos look classy.

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QUIZ: Can You Guess the Iconic TV Show From Just One Opening Freeze-Frame?

Think you’re the ultimate TV fan? How well do you know your classic TV intros? Put your knowledge to the test with our quiz. We’ll show you a freeze-frame from the opening credits of an iconic TV show—take your best guess, then scroll to see if you were right and watch the full opening. Good luck!

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LOOK: Iconic products released the year you were born

American history can often be remembered through our consumer habits. That's why Stacker ranked the iconic products released from the year you were born, starting in 1919. From Slurpees to iPods, this list is a pop culture-infused trip down memory lane.

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