LouisvilleCon 2024

LouisvilleCon is a popular culture convention held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center near Derby City. One of Kentucky’s best comic cons, LouisvilleCon attracts fans of sci-fi, manga, anime, fantasy, wrestling, gaming, cosplay, and animation. The massive event also provides fans with a chance to meet comic book writers, artists, illustrators, pro wrestlers, voice actors, and all kinds of creators.

Convention Artist Alley & Exhibits

The exhibition hall features about 150 vendors offering comic books, magazines, costumes, toys, video games, movies, records, and apparel. Artists Alley is the space for creators showcasing original artwork and sketches. Here, pop culture fans can find amazing artwork based on their favorite show or purchase a hand-made souvenir, perfect for a Christmas gift. It's also a great opportunity to chat with the artists and discuss your favorite fandoms.

Other Attractions

Other highlights of LouisvilleCon include cosplay contest, after-parties, workshops, celebrity panels, video gaming, tabletop board game room, and more. During the convention, you can reminisce about your favorite retro games at the Retro Video Game Mystery Tournament or immerse yourself in the fantasy world in the Dungeons & Dragons gaming room. Tabletop Board Game Room will be featuring numerous gaming rounds, with main games this year being Ticket to Ride, Villainous, Connect 4, World of Warcraft: The Board Game, and Risk. Stop by the Anime Movie Room to watch the classics of the anime genre.

Cosplay Contest

One of the main events of the comic-con is the cosplay contest, during which talented fans unleash their creativity and create the most elaborate costumes of their favorite characters. From anime icons to beloved superheroes, the event showcases the best of pop culture. Even if you're not competing, it's worth stopping by to enjoy the spectacular performances and snap a photo with your favorite characters in action. The contest is set to begin at 4 pm.

Convention Guests

Each year, the con manages to bring a diverse lineup of actors, artists, producers, and other people from the industry to present their perspectives on the hottest topics of pop culture. Celebrity guests of LouisvilleCon included Jim Shooter, Greg The Hammer Valentine, Rikishi, The Good Brothers, Jim Salicrup, Dan Fraga, John Davis, and many others. This year, Aaron Roberts, Cris George, both of which voiced characters in One Piece and My Hero Academia, and Frank Fosco, a comic book artist for Marvel and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, are set to appear at the convention.

Schedule & Tickets

LouisvilleCon runs from 10 am to 5 pm. The general price of admission is $20. Kids under 11 can get in for free, however, only one free children's admission is allowed per one general admission ticket. Additional children's entry costs $10. VIP ticket, which gives you early access to the venue, costs $50. Guest autographs and guest photo-ops are available for purchase online as well as onsite during exhibit hall hours (cash only). Free parking is available.

Location

LouisvilleCon takes place at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, located within the Holiday Inn Louisville East Hotel in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. It's located in close proximity to Plainview Village and numerous restaurants and shops, where you can stop by before or after the convention.