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All the Comic Con and Fandom Conventions You Need to Check Out in 2020
Fandoms are a collective group of people who are passionate about their favorite shows and characters that represent them and that they can relate to.
Conventions are the vessel that unites fandoms with those shows. They’re a place where your show comes alive and allows fans to celebrate in their own unique way. It’s incredible to be surrounded by like-minded people who share your interests and passions.
There is a plethora of incredible conventions all over the US that allow fandoms to unite, offer photo ops and meet and greets with artists, Q+A panels, and bring out the best cosplayers around.
It’s never too late to start planning your next convention. Whether you like anime, Stranger Things, Riverdale, or a little bit of everything, there’s a convention somewhere in the US for you. Check out this incredibly handy guide created by Den of Geek and plan your trip now!
You can also find conventions by searching locations right here!
February 2020
Gallifrey One
Los Angeles, California
Feb. 14-16, 2020
Find more info about Gallifrey One here.
Fan Expo Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
Feb. 15-17, 2020
Find more info about Fan Expo Vancouver here.
Boskone 57
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb. 14-16, 2020
Find more info about Boskone 57 here.
NWI Comic-Con
Schererville, Indiana
Feb. 15, 2020
Find more info about NWI Comic-Con here.
North Texas Comic Book Show
Irving, Texas
Feb. 15-16, 2020
Find more info about the North Texas Comic Book Show here.
Amazing Comic Con Aloha
Honolulu, Hawaii
Feb. 21-13, 2020
Find more info about Amazing Comic Con Aloha here.
South Coast Toy & Comic Show
Swansea, Massachusetts
Feb. 22-23, 2020
Find more info about South Coast Toy & Comic Show here.
Pensacon
Pensacola, Florida
Feb. 28-March 1, 2020
Find more info about Pensacon here.
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2)
Chicago, Illinois
Feb. 28-March 1, 2020
Find more info about C2E2 here.
MARCH 2020
Supernatural Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
March 5-8, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Las Vegas here.
Wizard World Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
March 6-8, 2020
Find more info about Wizard World Cleveland here.
Fandom Legacy Con
Dallas, Texas
March 6-8, 2020
Find more info about Fandom Legacy Con here.
ClarksvilleCon
Clarksville, Tennessee
March 7, 2020
Find more info about ClarksvilleCon here.
MY-CON
Orlando, Florida
March 7, 2020
Find more info about My-Con here.
Emerald City Comic Con
Seattle, Washington
March 12-15, 2020
Find more info about Emerald City Comic Con here.
All-Con
Addison, Texas
March 12-15, 2020
Find more info about All-Con here.
Louisiana Comic Con
Lafayette, Louisiana
March 14-15, 2020
Find more info about Louisiana Comic Con here.
Toronto Comicon
Toronto, Ontario
March 20-22, 2020
Find more info about Toronto Comicon here.
Planet ComiCon
Kansas City, Missouri
March 20-22, 2020
Find more info about Planet ComiCon here.
Collective Con
Jacksonville, Florida
March 20-22, 2020
Find more info about Collective Con here.
San Diego Rocket Con
San Diego, California
March 21-22, 2020
Find more info about San Diego Rocket Con here.
Fan Expo Dallas
Dallas, Texas
March 27-29, 2020
Find more info about Fan Expo Dallas here.
New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival
Atlantic City, New Jersey
March 27-29, 2020
Find more info about New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival here.
SC Comicon
Greenville, South Carolina
March 28-29, 2020
Find more info about SC Comicon here.
APRIL 2020
The Great Philadelphia Comic Con
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 3-5, 2020
Find more info about The Great Philadelphia Comic Con here.
Big Apple Comic Con
New York, New York
April 4-5, 2020
Find more info about Big Apple Comic Con here.
StrangerCon
Los Angeles, California
April 4-5, 2020
Find more info about StrangerCon here.
WonderCon
Anaheim, California
April 10-12, 2020
Find more info about WonderCon here.
Indiana Comic Convention
Indianapolis, Indiana
April 10-12, 2020
Find more info about Indiana Comic Convention here.
Conapalooza
Kingsport, Tennessee
April 11, 2020
Find more info about Conapalooza here.
Megacon Orlando
Orlando, Florida
April 16-19, 2020
Find more info about Megacon Orlando here.
Supernatural Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
April 17-19, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Nashville here.
El Paso Comic Con
El Paso, Texas
April 17-19, 2020
Find more info about El Paso Comic Con here.
Fan Fest Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
April 18-19, 2020
Find more info about Fan Fest Chicago here.
Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo
Huntsville, Alabama
April 18-19, 2020
Find more info about Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo here.
Calgary Expo
Calgary, Alberta
April 23-26, 2020
Find more info about Calgary Expo here.
iMagicon
Minot, South Dakota
April 24-26, 2020
Find more info about iMagicon here.
MAY 2020
Awesome Con
Washington, DC
May 1-3, 2020
Find more info about Awesome Con here.
Visioncon
Branson, Missouri
May 1-3, 2020
Find more info about Visioncon here.
Metrotham Con
Chattanooga, Tennessee
May 1-3, 2020
Find more info about Metrotham Con here.
Salute to Lucifer
Chicago, Illinois
May 2-3, 2020
Find more info about Salute to Lucifer here.
Saratoga Comic Con
Saratoga Springs, New York
May 2-3, 2020
Find more info about Saratoga Comic Con here.
Florida Supercon
Miami Beach, Florida
May 8-10, 2020
Find more info about Florida Supercon here.
Anime Frontier
Fort Worth, Texas
May 8-10, 2020
Find more info about Anime Frontier here.
Lodi Comic Con
Lodi, California
May 9, 2020
Find more info about Lodi Comic Con here.
Hudson Valley Comic Con
Poughkeepsie, New York
May 9-10, 2020
Find more info about Hudson Valley Comic Con here.
Meadowlark Comic Con
Medford, Oregon
May 9, 2020
Find more info about Meadowlark Comic Con here.
White Plains ComicFest
White Plains, New York
May 9, 2020
Find more info about White Plains ComicFest here.
East Coast ComiCon
Secaucus, New Jersey
May 15-17, 2020
Find more info about East Coast ComiCon here.
Motor City Comic Con
Novi, Michigan
May 15-17, 2020
Find more info about Motor City Comic Con here.
Nickel City Con
Buffalo, New York
May 15-17, 2020
Find more info about Nickel City Con here.
Phoenix Fan Fusion
Phoenix, Arizona
May 21-24, 2020
Find more info about Phoenix Fan Fusion here.
Animinneapols
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 22-24, 2020
Find more info about Animinneapols here.
Comicpalooza
Houston, Texas
May 22-24, 2020
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Thy Geekdom Con
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 22-24, 2020
Find more info about Thy Geekdom Con here.
Puerto Rico Comic Con
San Juan, Puerto Rico
May 23-25, 2020
Find more info about Puerto Rico Comic Con here.
General Hospital Convention
Burbank, California
May 29-31, 2020
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QFX East
Tampa, Florida
May 29-31, 2020
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WonderFest
Louisville, Kentucky
May 30-31, 2020
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Cradle Con
Garden City, New York
May 30-31, 2020
Find more info about Cradle Con here.
JUNE 2020
Undiscovered Comic Con
White Plains, New York
June 6-7, 2020
Find more info about Undiscovered Comic Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Chicago, Illinois
June 5-7, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Official Convention
Chicago, Illinois
June 5-7, 2020
Find more info about The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Official Convention here.
Wizard World St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
June 5-7, 2020
Find more info about Wizard World St. Louis here.
Celebrity Fan Fest
San Antonio, Texas
June 11-14, 2020
Find more info about Celebrity Fan Fest here.
Superman Celebration
Metropolis, Illinois
June 11-14, 2020
Find more info about Superman Celebration here.
StrangerCon
Edison, New Jersey
June 13-14, 2020
Find more info about StrangerCon here.
Fan Fest New Jersey
Secaucus, New Jersey
June 13-14, 2020
Find more info about Fan Fest New Jersey here.
Kids Con New England
Nashua, New Hampshire
June 14, 2020
Find more info about Kids Con New England here.
HeroesCon
Charlotte, North Carolina
June 19-21, 2020
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Wizard World Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 19-21, 2020
Find more info about Wizard World Philadelphia here.
Planet Funk Con
Bettendorf, Iowa
June 26-28, 2020
Find more info about Planet Funk Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
San Francisco, California
June 26-28, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Gateway: The Stargate Official Convention
Chicago, Illinois
June 26-28
Find more info about Gateway: The Stargate Official Convention here.
JULY 2020
Denver Pop Culture Con
Denver, Colorado
July 3-5, 2020
Find more info about Denver Pop Culture Con here.
Anime Midwest
Chicago, Illinois
July 3-5, 2020
Find more info about Anime Midwest here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Dallas, Texas
July 10-12, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Corpus Christi Comic Con
July 10-12, 2020
Corpus Christi, Texas
Find more info about Corpus Christi Comic Con here.
StrangerCon
Chicago, Illinois
July 11-12, 2020
Find more info about StrangerCon here.
San Diego Comic-Con International
July 23-26, 2020
San Diego, California
Find more info about San Diego Comic-Con International here.
Metrocon
July 23-26, 2020
Tampa, Florida
Find more info about Metrocon here.
Combatcon
Las Vegas, Nevada
July 30-Aug. 2, 2020
Find more info about Combatcon here.
Anime-zing!
Davenport, Iowa
July 31-Aug. 2, 2020
Find more info about Anime-zing! here.
AUGUST 2020
Star Trek Official Convention
Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug. 5-9, 2020
Find more info about Star Trek Official Convention here.
Fan Expo Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
Aug. 7-9, 2020
Find more info about Fan Expo Boston here.
Nerdinout Con III
Rochester, Minnesota
Aug. 8-9, 2020
Find more info about Nerdinout Con III here.
Liberty City Anime Con
New York, New York
Aug. 21-23
Find more info about Liberty City Anime Con here.
Terrificon
Uncasville, Connecticut
Aug. 14-16, 2020
Find more info about Terrificon here.
Wizard World Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Aug. 20-23, 2020
Find more info about Wizard World Chicago here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Denver, Colorado
Aug. 21-23, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Colorado Springs Comic Con
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Aug. 21-13, 2020
Find more info about Colorado Springs Comic Con here.
Animania Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, Texas
Aug. 22, 2020
Find more info about Animania Wichita Falls here.
Fan Expo Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Aug. 27-30, 2020
Find more info about Fan Expo Canada here.
Star Wars Celebration
Anaheim, California
Aug. 27-30, 2020
Find more info about Star Wars Celebration here.
Keystone Comic Con
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug. 28-30, 2020
Find more info about Keystone Comic Con here.
Salute to Xena: A 25th Anniversary Convention
Los Angeles, California
Aug. 28-30, 2020
Find more info about Salute to Xena: A 25th Anniversary Convention here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Indianapolis, Indiana
Aug. 28-30, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
SEPTEMBER 2020
Dragon Con
Atlanta, Georgia
Sept. 3-7, 2020
Find more info about Dragon Con here.
Crunchyroll Expo
San Jose, California
Sept. 4-6, 2020
Find more info about Crunchyroll Expo here.
Meta Con
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sept. 4-6, 2020
Find more info about Meta Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Orlando, Florida
Sept. 11-13, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Rose City Comic Con
Portland, Oregon
Sept. 11-13, 2020
Find more info about Rose City Comic Con here.
Fan X Salt Lake Comic Convention
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sept. 17-19, 2020
Find more info about Fan X Salt Lake Comic Convention here.
Edmonton Comics & Entertainment Expo
Edmonton, Alberta
Sept. 18-20, 2020
Find more info about Edmonton Comics & Entertainment Expo here.
Spa Con
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Sept. 18-20, 2020
Find more info about Spa Con here.
L.A. Comic Con
Los Angeles, California
Sept. 25-27, 2020
Find more info about L.A. Comic Con here.
Hero Nation
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Sept. 26, 2020
Find more info about Hero Nation here.
Supernatural Official Convention
East Brunswick, New Jersey
June 13-14, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
OCTOBER 2020
Gaslight Steampunk Expo
San Diego, California
Oct. 1-4, 2020
Find more info about Gaslight Steampunk Expo here.
The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Official Convention
Whippany, New Jersey
Oct. 2-4, 2020
Find more info about The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Official Convention here.
New York Comic Con
New York, New York
Oct. 8-11, 2020
Find more info about New York Comic Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Toronto, Ontario
Oct. 9-11, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
ValleyCon
Fargo, North Dakota
Oct. 15-18, 2020
Find more info about ValleyCon here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Vancouver, British Columbia
Oct. 16-18, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Dallas Fan Days
Dallas, Texas
Oct. 16-18, 2020
Find more info about Dallas Fan Days here.
Conapalooza
Kingsport, Tennessee
Oct 16-18, 2020
Find more info about Conapalooza here.
Salute to Lucifer
Whippany, New Jersey
Oct. 17-18, 2020
Find more info about Salute to Lucifer here.
NOVEMBER 2020
Rhode Island Comic Con
Providence, Rhode Island
Nov. 6-8, 2020
Find more info about Rhode Island Comic Con here.
Supernatural Official Convention
Charlotte, North Carolina
Nov. 13-15, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
Supernatural Official Convention
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov. 20-22, 2020
Find more info about Supernatural Official Convention here.
AnimeNYC
Javits Center
New York, New York
Nov. 20-22, 2020
Find more info about AnimeNYC here.
Chicago Tardis
Lombard, IL
Nov. 27 -29, 2020
Find more info about Chicago Tardis here.
DECEMBER 2020
Lehigh Valley Comic Convention
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
Dec. 5, 2020
Find more info about Lehigh Valley Comic Convention here.
Toronto Comic Book Show
Toronto, Ontario
Dec. 27, 2020
La Brea fans, you have something to celebrate.
NBC has given an early season 3 renewal to the prehistoric sci-fi series. The network gave the green light right just before season 2 kicked off on Jan. 31, returning from hiatus with two back-to-back episodes. (Read our review!)
Per TVLine, La Brea will get six episodes in the third season with the possibility of scoring more down the line. And if no additional episodes are green-lit, six feels like a solid number that would be enough to provide a solid conclusion for dedicated fans.
The series averaged about 5.4 total weekly viewers, including DVR audiences, in its first season run, however, its midseason return fared rather poorly with 2.1 million and 2 million for both episodes, respectively. All of that could change once playback numbers are factored in proving that the drama was worth saving after all.
The series, which premiered in September 2021—and fills the sci-fi gap left behind by shows like Timeless and Debris—follows a group of people who fall through a mysterious sinkhole in Los Angeles and find themselves transported to 10,000 B.C.
Big Sky ended on a high note on Wed, Jan. 18, wrapping up a whirlwind season filled with murder, mystery, and deception.
And naturally, fans are already craving more, especially as each season of the series delves into a new storyline centered in Helena, Montana, and involving Dewell & Hoyt’s Cassie Dewell and Jenny Hoyt.
As of now, ABC has not renewed Big Sky for a fourth season, and it may be months before we get any insight into the matter.
In terms of ratings, the series kept steady with 2.4 million viewers and a 0.2 demo, which means ABC could go either way with their decision.
The fact that they brought in the big guns like Reba McEntire and Jensen Ackles for this season likely means the network believes in the series—and it’s hard to argue with the dedicated fanbase that has stuck around through every twisted and over-the-top plot.
The third season wrapped up many lingering storylines, giving fans closure to the mystery plaguing the season, however, there’s always more to explore when it comes to the dynamics between the core characters. And something tells me, there’s no shortage of criminal activity in Helena.
While Cassie and Cormac finally made things official, fans were likely hoping to see a bit more romance for Jenny and Ackles’ Beau. The show has been toying with their chemistry, sparking a “will they or won’t they” debate, but when it finally came down to solidifying their relationship, they left it open-ended. While it may have been frustrating to fans, it’s likely the show’s hope that it’s enough to convince ABC to green light another season to allow them to explore these relationships further.
When TV Insider asked Ackles if he’d return for a fourth season, he explained, “I don’t know. They haven’t even picked up the show yet for Season 4, so I don’t know if anybody’s coming back for Season 4 yet. That’s above my pay grade.”
However, he added, “But if they do decide to pick up a Season 4 — which I would hope they would, I think the show’s really great, and I think it’s got a lot of story left to tell — I don’t know. They had me for one season. They were probably like, well, let’s just bring him in for one, and we’ll see how it goes, and then we’ll go from there. So they’re waiting to hear what happened with the show, and then they’ll probably talk to [showrunner] Elwood [Reid] and try to figure out what to do with the characters, those that are returning and those that they want to return.”
Seems promising!
Once ABC gives the word—we’ll update this post accordingly. In the meantime, don’t be shy, read our review of the Big Sky Season 3 finale right here.
Shocking news Firehouse 51—Taylor Kinney is exiting Chicago Fire.
Deadline reported the news on Friday, Jan. 20, revealing that the actor, who anchors the show as Kelly Severide, will be taking a break from the series.
Kinney has been a staple on the Dick Wolf drama since its inception in 2012 and is a huge reason why the series has retained such a dedicated viewership.
While an official reason was not provided, and a rep for the show did not offer a comment, sources close to production told the outlet that Kinney is taking a “leave of absence” to deal with a personal matter. No word on what the situation is.
The cast and crew were reportedly informed of the leave right before the news broke, with the writer’s room likely having to rewrite scripts to accommodate the change.
It’s unclear whether this will be a permanent leave, nor is there any info about how he will be written out for now.
Kinney has not addressed the news himself as of writing.
This is the latest shocking exit in the #OneChicago world as Jesse Lee Soffer, who plays Jay Halstead on Chicago PD, exited earlier this season, while Brian Tee hung up his coat earlier this season on Chicago Med after portraying Ethan Choi since 2015.
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