Awesome Con 2014

Event Date: 
Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Awesome Con is a celebration of popular culture. At its heart, Awesome Con is a comic-con that embraces all aspects of geekdom and pop culture, with a wide assortment of comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay, and more.

Celebrity guests include television and movie stars like Cary Elwes and Sean Astin, with cast members of Doctor Who, The Walking Dead, Firefly, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and many more fan-favorite films and TV series.

Awesome Con is still rooted in its beginnings as a comic book convention, with creators like George Perez, Steve Niles, Marc Hempel, Dan Parent, and more than 40 other professional artists and writers. In addition to those creators, comic book publishers BOOM! Studios, Dynamite, and Action Lab Studios will be represented, with exclusive comics and signings at their respective booths.

In the exhibit hall, over 100 exhibitors will be selling comics, toys, video games, collectibles, and all sorts of memorabilia and geeky merchandise. Over 200 artists will be displaying original artwork, self-published books, and more original creations. Families and kids can visit the K-ZONE, a special all-ages area planned with help from Kids Comic Con!

Awesome Con’s programming schedule will be full of panels, guest Q&As, and many fun events like Sci-Fi Speed Dating, Super Art Fight, and costume contests. Gamers aren’t left out of the mix, with video game, board game, and card game tournaments running the entire weekend.

Special events include discussion panels, costume contests, trivia contests, gaming tournaments, and tons of activities for kids.

Show hours are 3pm-8pm Friday, 10am-7pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday.

Tickets and more information here.

Facebook RSVP link.