PopCon Indy returns to Indiana Convention Center featuring new attractions, celebrities – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather

Geeks, gamers and superfans unite! PopCon Indy is a celebration of pop culture and is celebrating its 9th anniversary.

They have once again raised the bar for the participants and the city of Indianapolis.

The three-day, Indiana-grown event will be held June 3-5 at the Indiana Convention Center and will welcome more than 25 special guests, including several well-known celebrities, YouTube sensations, TikTokers, gamers and creators from all walks of pop culture.

Attendees can include Yellowstone stars Jefferson White, Ian Bohen and Denim Richards, actor and comedian Tom Arnold of True Lies and Austin Powers, Jake Abel of Supernatural and Percy Jackson, Alaina Huffman of Supernatural and Smallville, TMNT’s François Chau and Roger Craig Smith meets Sonic the Hedgehog and Assassin’s Creed to name a few.

“PopCon’s mission is to bring some of the biggest names in pop culture to Indianapolis and provide a platform for creators of all kinds to connect with new audiences,” said Carl Doninger, President of PopCon Indy. “Our convention prides itself on being open and accepting of all, which is why we focus on a variety of different fandoms. There really is something for everyone at PopCon.”

The ninth annual convention features exciting new attractions and events, including the REBOOT Virtual Reality Game Dev Awards and a Squid Game Contest, where anyone aged 18+ can compete in a single-elimination tournament featuring six recognizable skill-based games includes.

This year’s convention also marks PopCon’s first official partnership with Indy Pride. Friday, June 3, 2022 is Pride Night and additional LGBTQ+ programming will take place throughout the three-day event.

PopCon will also feature their second annual International Film Festival. General Admission ticket holders can enjoy more than 70 films from around the world in the convention center or stream them from home. Additionally, attendees will have access to laser tag, a virtual reality arcade, board and video games, the Ultimate Cosplay Championship, a live podcast stage, more than 2,000 square feet of LEGO displays and more – all with one general admission ticket. PopCon is an interactive, family-friendly event with enough activities to fill an entire weekend.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. Children 10 and under are only $5 per day, and children 2 and under are free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Learn more about guests, vendors, and represented fandoms at PopCon Indy 2022 click hereand follow PopCon Indy on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.