PhileFest 2025

A project in Minneapolis, MN by Kristin Sauter
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Philefest is a labor of love created by fans, for fans. Unlike other conventions.
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Backers: 25
Average Daily Pledges: $154
Average Pledge Per Backer: $265

Funding: $6,624 of $5,000
Dates: Nov 13th -> Jan 12th (60 days)
Project By: Kristin Sauter
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$6,624

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Last Updated: 46 minutes ago

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$9,397

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Latest News

so close!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The Philefest Kickstarter is almost at $6k!! We are so thankful to everyone who has contributed! See us on social for our extra perks!  (Read More)

Giving Tuesday Bonus!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank You for Supporting PhileFest! We are incredibly grateful for your support in making this the best gathering of X-Files fans ever! This Giving Tuesday, we want to show our appreciation with an extra bonus. Here's the deal: All donations made by... (Read More)

Backer Extra Reward!

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Now through 11:50 PM CST on November 30, 2025 all Current and New Backers will Receive a 10% coupon for our merch booth at PhileFest!  You can pick this coupon up with your tickets at PhileFest! Thank you all!  (Read More)

Incredible Start

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are off to an amazing start but we still need more help.  Cons are expensive and we have so much we want to offer you but we need your help  Remember these rewards are only offered here.  So please consider skipping a few coffees and helping... (Read More)

Thank You!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We have come so far in just a few days!  With your continued support we can make philefest the best gathering ever!  With continued pledges we plan a bigger game room, more guests, more activities and more fun! We have some big plans but we need... (Read More)

Q&A On putting your work out there

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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