Held in Birmingham, Alabama, this comic convention draws cosplay fans from around the globe. Taking place at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex, the event boasts a diverse lineup of vendors, guests, artists, and comic fan groups.
Guests
At the Alabama Comic Convention, visitors can meet a diverse array of celebrities, writers, directors, producers, and more. This year’s lineup includes Pam Grier, Shannyn Sossamon, George Newbern, Rachael Leigh Cook, Chandler Riggs, Jason Douglas, Josh Keaton, Spencer Wilding, Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Grayson Russell, Jason Baker, John Beatty, Dan Gilvezan, Scott Innes, and others.
Activities
Visitors can participate in cosplay competitions or gaming tournaments at the Alabama Comic Convention. The Kids Masquerade category is for entrants ten and under who love dressing up as their favorite characters. Cosplay can be store-bought or handmade, but all entrants must be accompanied by an adult at sign-up and during the contest. The Adult Masquerade is open to all cosplayers, regardless of how their cosplay was made. This category is less intense than Craftsmanship and offers a great introduction to competitive cosplay. The Craftsmanship category is for cosplayers who create their costumes from scratch and want to model them on stage for a chance to win. Each category is limited to 30 contestants.
Hours
The Alabama Comic Convention will be held on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29. The show hours are 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday.
Tickets
Prices for General Admission tickets start at $40 per day for Saturday and Sunday. Military General Admission tickets are available for $30 per day or $50 for the weekend for servicemembers and their dependents, with proof of service required at check-in. For those looking to attend both days, weekend passes are available for $70 per person. The event is family-friendly, with free admission for children ten and under, though each adult is limited to bringing two children.
