PopCon Indy, a huge celebration of all things pop culture, returns to Indianapolis for its 11th year with a smorgasbord of celebrities, games, vendors and fun activities.
“This is much more than a comic book or gaming convention. This is a weekend-long event with activities for everyone of all ages, including geeks, gamers, and your inner child. ” PopCon President Karl Doninger said in an earlier interview with IndyStar.
Here's what we know about this year's big three-day event.
When will PopCon Indy 2024 be held?
PopCon Indy is scheduled for Friday, April 26th from 1pm to 7pm. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27th. VIP and Superfan ticket holders will have access 30 minutes earlier than the general public.
Where is it held?
The three-day event will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis.
How much is the ticket?
Tickets for PopCon Indy can be purchased online or at the convention center registration desk on the day of the event. Tickets for all three days of PopCon start at $60. Day passes start at $30. Children under the age of 10 are admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
What can you do with popcon?
The list of things to do at PopCon Indy is long, but here are some highlights.
What kind of celebrity guests will appear?
Here we will introduce you to the famous celebrities scheduled to appear at PopCon Indy and how to sign their autographs.
Note: PopCon Indy appearance information was last retrieved from the organization's website on April 12 and is subject to change due to scheduling conflicts. The Indiana Convention Center will feature autographs and photo opportunities with many celebrities from Friday through Sunday. Autograph prices vary for each celebrity guest. Please be sure to check the Popcon Indy official website for the latest information.
PopCon Indy 2024 movie actors include Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Dean Norris and more
PopCon Indy has great news for fans of The Lord of the Rings, Power Rangers, and The Walking Dead. Many of your favorite celebrities associated with these series will be in Indianapolis and available to sign autographs. They include:
PopCon Indy 2024 voice actor: Jim Cummings. Stars of anime such as Naruto, My Hero Academia, and Dragon Ball
Many people may not know the name Jim Cummings, but they've probably heard his voice. Cummings has brought to life dozens of animated characters and played hundreds of different roles during his more than 40-year career. Some of his more memorable credits include voice roles for Disney's Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, and Warner Bros. Taz the Tasmanian devil.
Cummings will be appearing at this year's PopCon Indy along with other talented voice actors.
Other special guests arriving at the convention include comic book creator Dee Parson of the YouTube group The Normies, and Roger Clarke, the voice of Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2 .
For the latest information about PopCon Indy, visit the organization's website or find them on social media.
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