Grand Wayne Convention Center

120 W. Jefferson, Ave
Fort Wayne, IN.  46802
260-426-4100

 

Show Times & Admission Prices

Saturday, October 28 – 11am-6pm – Admission $8.00 in advance and $12.00 Day of Show

VIP (early entry – 10am) $15.00 (advance only)

Sunday, October 29 – 11am – 5pm – Admission $5.00 in advance and $8.00 Day of Show

Two-Day Pass is $12.00 in advance and $15.00 Day of Show

Kids 5 & under are FREE!

 

purchase tickets

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Vendor Space 

All Spaces are 10′x 10′

Corner Space (2 Tables) – $275

Interior Spaces (1 Table) – $175

Wall Spaces (1 Table) – $225 

Wall Corner (2 Tables) – $350

 

purchase space

 

Dealers/Exhibitors may sell only items genre-related to the show. Any items not related to comic books, cartoons, superheroes, science fiction, horror, movies, TV shows, anime, manga, steampunk, video games, or fantasy role-playing games are prohibited.

If you do not have approved items to sell or display you will be removed from the show without a refund. No pornographic materials are allowed 

 

Fort Wayne – Load-In-Instructions-2023

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Artist Alley Space 

All Spaces are 8′ x 6′ (includes one 6′ table)

Artist Alley Space is for approved artists. $75
Artists and Writers that create pop culture books and original art are welcome. No other items will be allowed to be sold.
Handmade craft items like clothing, hats, wallets, bags, etc.. must be sold in the dealer/exhibitor area.

 

Purchase space

 

*Anyone who purchases space in Artist Alley that does not abide by these strict rules will be removed from the show without a refund*

Fort Wayne – Load-In-Instructions-2023

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Special Guests

Guest and Attraction appearances are subject to change

 

Artist Alley

Art by Jason Eisentrager Matthew Barron
Art of David McConnehey Mouse Ink Creations
Benjamin O’Neal Nerd Chapel
Beth Powers Creates Nicolynn Illustrations
Busy Works Studio Olive Rose Arts
Cassidy’s Creations Rachel Carrol
Corey McCullough Ron Braun
Cosmic Raelum Silo Draw
Cutthroat Comics Starseeker Design
Gordon Greenhill Book & Audio Stone Door Studios
Images by Light Tall Nose Studio
Jay DeFoy The Art of J. Ritchey
Jerimiah Lambert Art TL Shively
Lucky Cat Uniqually Geek Designs

Vendors

Airborne Comics Katherine LaPierre
Bardstone Publishing Knappy’s Comics
Berndt Comics Linky Dink Designs
Beth Powers Creates Lost Comics Store
Big Dog Ink Mediocre Makes
Cosawesome Studios Midnight Cards
Creative Imaginations Nani Entertainment
Cyberdine Systems Plushie Mart
Dreaming of Pearls SE-ME Toys
E Train Media SNL Comics
ErickDR 3D  Designs Source Point Press
Fortress Comics Sweet Blossoms Design
Galactic Fortress Ted’s Vintage Toys
Game Replica The Temperal Tavern
Gary Gamboa Comics Turtle Trinkets
Hoof n Horns Dice Works UKD Comics

Show Schedule

Saturday, October 28

11:00am      General Public Entry

12:30pm     Nerd Trivia

Test your knowledge of Superheroes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Walking Dead, Comic Books, and other
Pop Culture stuff against other fellow nerds for a chance to win cash and prizes

1:00pm      Musical Chairs
Participate in the fun and exciting “GEEK” version of musical chairs for cash and prizes.

2:00pm     Panel – The Lost in Space Experience

Listen to stories from Marta Kristen, the original Judy Robinson from the original Lost in Space TV show, about her time on the iconic TV show. Also, meet the people behind the B9 Robot Builders Club and other major collectors of the TV shows original props that are on display at the show.

4:00pm     Kids Cosplay Contest

Kids 15 & under participate in a costume contest with cash prizes going to the top three costumes

6:00pm    Exhibit Hall Closes

 

Sunday, October 29

11:00am      General Public Entry

12:30pm     Nerd Trivia

Test your knowledge of Superheroes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Walking Dead, Comic Books, and other
Pop Culture stuff against other fellow nerds for a chance to win cash and prizes

1:00pm      Musical Chairs
Participate in the fun and exciting “GEEK” version of musical chairs for cash and prizes.
2:00pm     Panel – Hollywood Special Effects Makeup Demonstration
Watch Emmy Award Winning Special Effects Makeup Artist, Daniel Phillips transform a real person into a monster right before your eyes
3:30pm     Adult Cosplay Contest
Cosplayers 16 & over participate in a costume contest with cash prizes going to the top three costumes

5:00pm      Event Ends

 

Hotel Info

The official hotel of Fantasticon is the recently renovated Hilton Garden Inn which is adjacent to the Convention Center. 

Hilton Grand Wayne

120 Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne, IN. 46802

260-420-1100

 

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