DemiCon has a wonderful mix of people - friends and family that sometime attend in a herd... ah group. Please take a look at some of these groups that help make DemiCon even more special.
- Des Moines Science Fiction Society or DMSFS is your host for this convention. We are an organization that seeks to work cooperatively with local individuals, organizations, and media to promote a variety of causes. Basically,we are a gathering of central Iowa science fiction and fantasy fans that support the arts of books, theater, costuming, writing, reading and so much more.
- The BrassGears Adventurers Society - This group are for those stylish women and men, of the Steampunk World, that crave adventure and Victorian excitement. BAS puts on one heck of a radio show on Sunday besides helping out around the convention any way they can.
- HOR-RIFF-IC Productions - With the spirit of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and all the added stickiness of buckets of blood, this group tears their more successful brethren to shreds with sharp wit and sharper tongues. The supply of fresh brains is their only limitation, so no horror movie is safe! This popular group joined us last year as they tore apart a classic horror movie. So, if you want to dish about horror, this group is for you!
- Iowa Steampunk - This group is for people with an interest in Steampunk in and around Iowa. They can be found at DemiCon on Steampunk panels or leading the charge for the right to vote for women.
- The Trans-Iowa Canal CompanyTM - TICC is an eclectic collection of science fiction fans that enjoy parodying science fiction literature, tv shows, movies, and fandom in general. Originally formed in Iowa City, in 1980, its first performance, at ICON VI in 1981, was entitled "Smart Trek." In the past thirtyone years the troupe has grown, with both a Western company, based in Des Moines and an Eastern company, based in Iowa City. Over 170 actors, two stuffed fish, and an inflatable doll have participated in more than 65 performances at science fiction conventions.