NJ Rocky Con
July 30 - August 2, 2026
9 AM
ROCKY FIT CLUB
Start your day off on the right foot - literally! Get a quick workout in before the rest of the con wakes up. Meet at the registration table at 9am!
10 AM
10AM-5PM
11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS
VENDING OPEN
"ROCKY HORROR SAVED MY LIFE" - A DOCUMENTARY
While most documentaries about The Rocky Horror Picture Show focus heavily on the creation of the 1975 film, its celebrity cast, or its mainstream commercial legacy, Rocky Horror Saved My Life was built from the ground up to focus entirely on the fan community. The title reflects the most common sentiment shared by Rocky Horror’s devotees, often quite literally. For decades, the midnight screenings and live “shadowcasts” have acted as a vital sanctuary for misfits, queer youth, neurodivergent individuals, and anyone who felt they didn’t fit into conventional society.
1 PM
PROJECT COSTUME
The crazy costume designing game returns, as teams compete to create the best looks with mystery supplies in this year’s Project Costume!
2 PM
"STITCH PLEASE"
Get advice from the community's best costume-makers about all things costume-related, including information in regards to shopping, thrifting, crafting, and constructing!
3 PM
"WILL YOU WEAR WIGS?"
Professional theatrical hairdresser Savannah Shearouse returns to teach us all about wig maintenance and styling! Professionally crafted wigs will also be available for purchase at their vendor table.
3:30 PM
BOOKSWAP***
Calling all readers! Here’s your chance to connect with other bookworms in the community. Enjoy some snacks, play some games, talk about your favorite books, and even curl up with your next read! Bringing gently loved books to swap is encouraged, but not required to attend.
4 PM
5-7 PM
7PM
8:15 PM
10:30 PM
BACKSTAGE OLYMPICS
Anything can happen in show business! Compete against other teams in Olympic-level trails of backstage mishaps and mayhem that make the show run.
DINNER BREAK
The presentation of preshow videos submitted from across the community!
VIDEO PRESHOWS
Ever wonder what happened after the events of Rocky? Bet you never saw this coming! Follow Brad and Janet as they work to save their struggling marriage, while becoming more and more entangled in the wild TV world of the mysterious Farley Flavors.
SHOCK TREATMENT
FBC POKER***
Feeling lucky? Prove it! Join the tradition and compete in the poker tournament hosted by our friends from the Full Body Cast!
11- 2 AM
2- 4 AM
Ohmygod you guys! A place for all you theater nerds to belt it out together, dressed as your favorite musical character!
MUSICAL MADNESS PARTY
AFTER PARTY!***
No strict bedtimes here! After the ballroom closes, the party moves to our private parlor rooms to keep the good vibes going! Parlor rooms are open until 4am each night.
