Arkansas Comic Con 2024

Die Arkansas Comic Con ist ein zweitägiger Kulturkongress im Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Die Veranstaltung, die Comic-Büchern, Anime, Sci-Fi, Horror und Videospielen gewidmet ist, zieht Tausende von Fans sowie Verkäufern, Künstlern und Prominenten an. Das Kongresswochenende ist voller familienfreundlicher Aktivitäten, Unterhaltung und sozialer Interaktion.

Dutzende von Anbietern bieten eine breite Palette von Sammlerstücken, Comics und verschiedene Merchandize auf der Ausstellungsfläche. Bei Fans sind Panel-Diskussionen, Foto-Ops und Autogramm-Sessions mit Prominenten am beliebtesten. Die Liste der Arkansas Comic Con Gäste in der Vergangenheit waren Sean Astin, Shannon Elizabeth, Michael Biehn, Justin Briner, Greg Cipes, Denise Crosby, David Koechner, Ricco Fajardo, Bruce Campbell, Vernon Wells, Judith Hoag, und Jason David Frank.

Die Fan Convention läuft von 10 bis 18 Uhr am Samstag und von 11 bis 17 Uhr am Sonntag. Tickets beginnen bei $30 pro Tag oder $50 für beide Tage. Kinder 10 und darunter können kostenlos mit bezahlten Erwachsenen kommen (zwei Kinder sind erlaubt, pro ein Erwachsenen bezahlte Fahrkarte zu bekommen).

Cosplay enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy at Arkansas Comic Con 2024, as the event features several exciting cosplay contests and opportunities to showcase their creativity. The Masquerade contest, open to participants aged 11 and up, offers a fun, pressure-free platform to display costumes inspired by various sources, with prizes awarded for categories such as Best Overall, Best Group, and Fan Favorite. For younger fans, the Kids Cosplay Masquerade, for ages ten and under, provides a chance to shine on stage with certificates and prizes for the top three participants. Additionally, the Craftsmanship Competition focuses on the intricate details of costume design, construction, and presentation, with awards for Best in Show, Best Armor, Best Needlework, and Best Prop, along with three Judge’s Choice awards.

Arkansas Comic Con 2024 offers a fantastic range of photo opportunities for fans looking to capture memorable moments with their favorite celebrities. Professional photo ops are provided by Celeb Photo Ops, ensuring high-quality photos with ideal lighting and top-of-the-line DSLR cameras. Photo op ticket prices vary depending on the celebrity. For example, a photo op with Ashley Eckstein is priced at $125, while sessions with Charles Martinet, John de Lancie, and Jamie Kennedy are available for $75 each. Cherami Leigh's photo op costs $65, and opportunities to take photos with Kane or Matt Riddle are priced at $85 each. Each session includes a high-quality 8×10" print and a downloadable image, ready within minutes. Please note that an event ticket is required to attend the convention, and a photo op ticket alone does not grant entry.

Ticket prices for Arkansas Comic Con vary depending on the day and type of admission. Weekend general admission, if purchased in advance, is priced at $75. For single-day tickets, the prices are $30 for Friday, $40 for Saturday, and $35 for Sunday. Children aged ten and under can enter for free, provided they are accompanied by a paying adult (with a limit of two children per adult ticket).

Little Rock, the capital city of Arkansas, provides a vibrant backdrop for the event, with numerous attractions and points of interest nearby. For those looking to explore beyond the convention, Little Rock offers several noteworthy destinations. The River Market District, for example, features an array of dining and shopping options. Additionally, historical sites such as the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site and the Clinton Presidential Center are within a short distance from the convention center.