If you’re a fan of comics, toys, collectibles, games and anime and live in/near the NC, SC, and/or TN areas, here’s a list of several outstanding conventions you might want to consider attending over the upcoming months.
January
Brick Universe LEGO Fan Convention
Dates: January 4th & 5th
Location:
Wilson County Exposition Center
945 E Baddour Pkwy
Lebanon, TN 37087
Features:
– LEGO Artists
– LEGO Displays (Small to Lifesize)
– Building Zones
– Special Guests
– Mini-figure Merchants
Fan Fest
Dates: January 4th & 5th
Location:
Williamson County AG Expo
4215 Long Lane
Franklin, TN 37064
Features:
– Celebrity Guests
– Photo/Autograph Ops
– Artists
– Vendors
– VIP Ticket Options
Website
February
Charlotte Mini-Con
Date: February 8th
Location:
The Westin Charlotte
601 S College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Features:
– Vintage comic dealers
– Comic Creators (special guests)
– 18 & under get in free (Student ID required)
– $5 per ticket (age 19 and over)
See a full list of special guests & vendors and purchase tickets via Eventbrite.com.
Statesville Comic Con
Date: February 8th
Location:
Statesville Civic Center
300 S. Center Street
Statesville, NC
Features:
– Games
– Cosplay
– Artists
– Collectibles
– Comics
– Photo Ops
March
BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention
Dates: March 7th & 8th
Location:
Raleigh Convention Center
S Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC
Features:
– LEGO Artists
– LEGO Displays (Small to Lifesize)
– Building Zones
– Special Guests
– Mini-figure Merchants
South Carolina Comicon
Dates: March 28th & 29th
Location:
Greenville Convention Center
1 Exposition Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
Features:
– SC’s Largest comic & pop-culture convention
– Artist Alley
– Vendors (Toys, Comics, Collectibles)
– Special Guests
– Cosplay
– Tabletop Gaming
April
Oak City Comic Con
Dates: April 4th & 5th
Location:
500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Features:
– 40th anniversary celebration of the Flash Gordon film
– Comic Book writers/artists
– Photo & Signature Ops
– Toys
– Video Games
– Art
– Cosplay
Fayetteville Comic Con
Dates: April 25th & 26th
Location:
Crown Expo Center
1960 Coliseum Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Features:
– Celebrity Guests
– Cosplay Contests
– Gaming (VR, Free Play, Tournaments)
– Expert Panels/Workshops
– Live Comedy
– Demos (Swordplay, Martial Arts)
– Vendors (Toys, Comics, Anime, Cosplay, Figures)
– Artists
– Author Alley
May
May 2nd, 2020 – Free Comic Book Day
Hickory Con
Date: May 9th
Location:
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Features:
– Artists
– Comic Book Dealers
– Toy Dealers
– Unique Crafts/Collectibles
– Video Games
– Cosplay Vendors
– Cosplay Contests
-Photo Ops
2019 Hickory Con Picture Gallery
Facebook Page
Website
Asheville Comic Con
Date: May 16th
Location:
WNC AG Center, Davis Event Center
1303 Fanning Bridge Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
Features:
– Comics
– Toys
– Nerdcraft
– Collectibles
– Games
– Cosplay
– Artists
– Authors
June
Heroes Convention
Dates: June 19th-21st
Location:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Features:
– Artist Alley
– Special Guests
-Vendors (comics, toys, collectibles)
– More Info TBA (sign-up for the weekly newsletter)
Website
July
Wilkes Comic Con
Date: July 18th
Location:
Benton Hall Community Arts Center
300 D Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Features:
– New Comic Con (2020 will be its 2nd year)
– Artists
– Comic Book Vendors
– Toys
– Unique Crafts
– Gaming Room
– Tournaments
– Special Guests
– Expert Panels
– “How To” Seminars
– Live Music
– Cosplay Contest
– After Party Concert
GalaxyCon Raleigh
Dates: July 30th – August 2nd
Location:
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Features:
– Lots of Famous Guests (TV/Movie Stars, Comic Creators, Wrestlers, etc.)
– Tons of Photo/Autograph Ops
-Stand-Up Comedy
– Sing-a-longs
– Wrestling
– Fan Panels
– Workshops
– Costume Contests
– Over 300 Artists & Exhibitors
– Tabletop Gaming
– Video Games
August
Southeast Game Exchange
Dates: August 8th & 9th
Location: Greenville, SC
Features:
– Game focused convention
– Video Games, accessories, systems from retro to modern
– Comic Books
– Toys
– Figures
– Anime
– Plushies
– Artists
– Free to play Video Game areas
– Gaming / Trading Card competitions
– Expert Panelists
– Workshops
– Cosplay
– Giveaways
SEGE Picture Gallery
Facebook Page
Website
October
Upstate POP Expo
Dates: TBD
Location: Greenville, SC
Features:
– New Con (2020 will be the 2nd event)
– Vendors
– Special Guests
– Cosplay
– Panels
Sponsored by Richard’s Comics & Collectables
More Info to Come
Facebook Page
Website
Fayetteville Comic Con
Dates: October 17th & 18th
Location:
Crown Expo Center
1960 Coliseum Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Features:
– Celebrity Guests
– Cosplay Contests
– Gaming (VR, Free Play, Tournaments)
– Expert Panels/Workshops
– Live Comedy
– Demos (Swordplay, Martial Arts)
– Vendors (Toys, Comics, Anime, Cosplay, Figures)
– Artists
– Author Alley
November
Retro-Toy Convention
Dates: November 21st & 22nd
Location:
Embassy Suites Convention Center
670 Verdae Blvd
Greenville, SC 29607
Features:
– VIP Ticket Offerings
– Expert Panels
– Cosplay Contest
– Toy Vendors
– Celebrity Guests
– Artists
Mark your calendars now for these terrific events!
Sources: Pictures from the various websites/Facebook pages mentioned above.
