EH Con 2019 Preview: ‘Wynonna Earp’ Fans Are Ready to Celebrate

A collective cheer broke out across Twitter from fans of the Syfy show Wynonna Earp when it was finally announced that after months in limbo production of Season 4 was scheduled to begin in November.

In the months leading up to the announcement fans, or Earpers as they’re known, launched a passionate campaign to save the beloved series. It was a campaign that included buying billboards in Time Square and LA., all of which made the show’s ultimate victory that much sweeter.

But Earpers are more than just a collection of fans passionate about a TV show. They’re a tight-knit community of friends and found family and their excitement soon expanded from social media to the real world with Earpers meeting up in Time Square, or Earp Square as it was dubbed, and at San Diego Comic-Con. 

As luck would have it, Earper Homestead Convention Canada (EH Con) is scheduled to take place from August 9th to the 11th in Toronto, right on the heels of the season four announcement. Earpers from all over the world will soon have a chance to celebrate their little show that could together. 

EH Con, now entering its second year, is one of a flurry of mostly fan run Wynonna Earp conventions and the only one based in Canada where the show is filmed.

While every Earper convention is a unique and special experience for fans there’s no doubt EH Con 2019 will be particularly meaningful, taking place so soon after fan hashtags changed from #FightForWynonna to #WinForWynonna.

Tell-Tale TV is thrilled to be headed to Toronto this year to cover the celebration for everyone that can’t be there in person.  

So, what can con-goers expect from this year’s EH Con? Well, even with the full schedule still to be released the weekend is already jam-packed with guests, panels, and other activities. Here’s a quick overview of what’s been announced so far:

Guests

Because of its Toronto location, where many of the cast live and/or work, EH Con is in a unique position to be able to host quite an extensive roster of guests. One of the most exciting announcements this year is that Shamier Anderson will be attending Saturday in his first con appearance since living the show in season three.

Appearing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

• Kat Barrell, Nicole Haught
• Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Waverly Earp
• Emily Andras, Showrunner and creator
• Greg Lawson, Randy Nedley

Appearing Saturday and Sunday only

• Melanie Scrofano, Wynonna Earp

Appearing Friday only

• Caitlin Fryers, show writer
• Matt Doyle, show writer
• Shelley Scarrow, show writer
• Noel Carbone, show writer

Appearing Saturday only

• Tamara Duarte, Rosita Bustillos
• Varun Saranga, Jeremy Chetri
• Justin Kelly, Robin Jett
• Chantel Riley, Kate
• Megan Follows, Michelle Gibson (Mama Earp)
• Shamier Anderson, Xavier Dolls
• Andrea Higgins, show Music Supervisor

Appearing Sunday only

• Kate Drummond, Agent Lucado
• Dani Kind, Mercedes Gardner/ Widow Mercedes
• Meghan Heffern, Beth Gardner/ Widow Beth

Panels

As of the publication of this article, the full schedule for EH Con has not been posted. However, in recent weeks a mix of cast and fan panels have steadily been announced and show a robust blend of programming being planned for the weekend.

A particularly exciting announcement for fans is the first-ever WynHaught panel with Melanie Scrofano and Kat Barrell, who play Wynonna Earp and Nicole Haught respectively. One of the most popular relationships on the show, fans have been hoping to see these two on their own panel for a long time.

Announced Cast & Crew Panels

• Wynonna Writers Panel: Emily Andras, Noelle Carbone, Caitlin D. Fryers, Shelley Scarrow, and Matt Doyle.
• The Newlywed Game with WayHaught and Jetri: Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Kat Barrell, Varun Saranga, and Justin Kelly
• WynHaught Panel: Melanie Scrofano & Kat Barrell
• WayHaught Panel: Dominique Provost-Chalkley & Kat Barrell
• People of Color (POC) Panel: Varun Saranga, Shamier Andersson, Tamara Duarte, Chantel Riley
• LGBTQ Representation Panel: Emily Andras, Noel Carbone, Valerie Anne, Emily Gutierrez, & Shelbie (This is a mixed fan/guest)

Announced Fan Panels

• Whiskey Knights: Making Wynonna Earp Medieval: Dr. Lauren
• Fanfic Writers: Jen Tidwell, ComeLayInMyBed, Keila, l_Grace_B, and Alissa
• Earp Your Community: Maggie, Kristen M, Geffen, Kristen A., & Sarah (full disclosure I am a panelist and part of the team that developed this panel)

You can get more details on each EH Con panel here

*Update: EhCon has now released its full schedule. The schedule includes additional panels and activities:

• Wynonna Earp episode screening
• Dealing with Jolene
• Parents of Purgatory
• J-EARP-ardy
• To Hell and Back
• Tales of the Black Badge Podcast
• Enemies of the Heir Beware  

Artist Alley

Wynonna Earp has a thriving community of fan artists that make everything from buttons to wood carvings. When fans aren’t attending panels, doing photo ops, or gathering for Meet and Greets they can wander over to Artist Alley to check out the creativity on display from this year’s artists.

List of Artist Alley Vendors

• Patricia Zum Hingst: You can find their work here
• Carlie Mcco
• Miss Totos aka Lisa
• Nathalie_Fanart
• 9Five7 Pyrography: You can find their work here
• Diana Benitez: You can find their work here and here
• Valentine Smith: You can find their work here and here

You can find a full description for EH Con’s Artist Alley as well as full bios of for each artist on their website.

Giving Back

It’s become a somewhat unspoken tradition at all of the fan-run Earp cons to provide ways for attendees to give back to the community through things like fundraisers, silent auctions, volunteer events, and charity raffles. Keeping in that tradition, EH Con has announced four different efforts benefiting multiple organizations.

Announced Charity Efforts

• Glo-Bowling & Silent Auction Fundraiser: The night before the con begins (8/8) EH Con is partnering with Earp It Forward (again, full disclosure I am part of the team planning this event) to host a charity bowling night to raise money for the Toronto based organization Sistering. In addition to the funds raised from registration, there will be a silent auction during the event with those proceeds also going to Sistering.
• Fangirl Shirts Punraiser Run: The women behind Fangirl Shirts are hosting another run/walk for charity. This year the money raised will go to the Toronto based youth shelter, Covenant House. 
• Toiletry Drive: Along with the charity run/walk to raise money for Covenant House, EH Con is also sponsoring a toiletry drive for the shelter. They are asking attendees to bring their own shampoos, soaps, etc. so that the travel-sized ones provided by the hotel can be donated to Covenant House.
• Leash and Collar Drive: Partnering with EH Con guest Kate Drummond, EH Con will collect gently used leashes, collars, dog bowls & accessories (accessories like toys must be new) that will be donated to the animal welfare groups DIBS (Dogs In Better Spots), B.A.R.K Ottawa, and The Snoopi Project.

Are you going to EH Con 2019? Let us know what you’re most excited for in the comments.

Wynonna Earp will return in the summer of 2020.

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