PopCon Indy returns this weekend! What to know about tickets, celebrities, cosplay and more
PopCon, a celebration of pop culture, is back this weekend in Indianapolis.
The three-day event caters to all things in the geek universe with cool merch, fans dressed up in exciting cosplay, plus escape rooms, a film festival and stuff for the kiddos as well as the child at heart.
Attendees have a chance to score an autograph or two with famed celebrities slated to attend, such as Emma Caulfield from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and WandaVision, or Rob Paulsen, whose voice talents have included popular animated shows like Animaniacs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Here's what we know about this year's big three-day shindig.
PopCon Indy takes place this weekend from Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29.
Just like last year, the three-day event happens at the Indiana Convention Center at 100 South Capitol Ave in Indianapolis.
The schedule for PopCon Indy includes vendor floor hours from 1-7 p.m. Friday, June 27; 10:30 a.m.-7 pm. Saturday, June 28; and 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 29.
VIP and Superfan ticket-holders can walk in 30 minutes ahead of the general public. Program hours Fri-Sat extend to 11 p.m.
You can get tickets to PopCon Indy online or at the convention center registration desk on the day of the event. Tickets for all three days of PopCon start at $70. Day passes begin at $40. Children under 10 get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
The list of things to do at PopCon Indy is huge, but here are some of the highlights:
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The actors behind many popular TV shows and movies are slated to appear in Indianapolis this weekend. For those Gen Xers and Xennials of a certain age, that includes the original vocal cast from the smash-hit animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
You can find these and other celebrity guests tentatively scheduled to appear at this year's PopCon Indy, which we've listed in alphabetical order. They include:
Note: PopCon Indy appearances were last retrieved from the organization's website on June 27 and are subject to change due to scheduling conflicts.
Autographs and pictures with many celebrities will happen Friday through Sunday at the Indiana Convention Center. The cost of an autograph for each celebrity guest varies in price. Be sure to check PopCon Indy's official website for the latest information.
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