Your Ultimate Weekend Lineup
Plan your ultimate weekend. From main stage celebrity guest panels to the legendary artist alley, map out every hour of the Midwest's premier pop culture celebration.
3 Days
of pure fandom
50+
panels & events
Hour-by-Hour Timeline
Friday
14:00 — Show Floor Ribbon Cutting
Doors open to all badge holders. Walk the artist alley and exhibitor booths.
October 11 — Opening Day
16:00 — Voice Actor Q&A Panel
Behind-the-mic stories with legendary anime and gaming voice stars.
19:00 — Friday Night Fan Meetups
Connect with fellow fans and collectors at the community lounge.
Saturday
11:00 — Headliner Celebrity Panel
Main stage spotlight session featuring our top Hollywood guests.
October 12 — Prime Time
14:00 — Artist Alley Spotlight
Live sketching demonstrations and portfolio reviews with comic creators.
18:00 — Cosplay Showcase
The legendary costume competition. Pre-judging begins at 17:00.
Sunday
10:00 — Gaming Tournaments
Console and tabletop tournaments kick off in the exhibition hall.
October 13 — Final Hours
13:00 — Industry Panels
Publishers and creators discuss the future of graphic novels.
16:00 — Closing Ceremony
Final award presentations and charity art auction wrap-up.
The Annual Cosplay Showcase
Witness the region's top costume creators compete on the main stage. From hand-stitched armor to mind-bending prop design, see the ultimate celebration of craftsmanship.
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