A longer version of CBG‘s Convention Calendar appears monthly in the magazine and listings for the next few weeks of shows appear here. Check with convention organizers for any last-minute changes if you’re traveling any great distance to the show. Also, check with organizers for additional information on features of a given show.
Convention organizers: Convention listings are free and can be e-mailed to this link or faxed to (715) 445-4087. Please indicate the publication(s) the show should be listed in in the subject line of the e-mail or on the fax.
Everywhere
May 7. Everywhere. Free Comic Book Day. Check with your local retailer or www.freecomicbookday.com for details.
California
May 7 City Of Industry. Sat. Comic Book & Collectible Show. 19649 San Jose Ave. SH: 9am-5pm. A: Free. T: 250. Johnny, 19649 San Jose Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91748. PH: 909-444-7955.
May 11 City Of Industry. Wed. Comic Book & Collectible Show. 19649 San Jose Ave. SH: 3pm-9pm. A: Free. T: 250. Johnny, 19649 San Jose Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91748. PH: 909-444-7955.
May 14 City Of Industry. Sat. Comic Book & Collectible Show. 19649 San Jose Ave. SH: 9am-5pm. A: Free. T: 250. Johnny, 19649 San Jose Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91748. PH: 909-444-7955.
May 18 City Of Industry. Wed. Comic Book & Collectible Show. 19649 San Jose Ave. SH: 3pm-9pm. A: Free. T: 250. Johnny, 19649 San Jose Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91748. PH: 909-444-7955.
May 21 City Of Industry. Sat. Comic Book & Collectible Show. 19649 San Jose Ave. SH: 9am-5pm. A: Free. T: 250. Johnny, 19649 San Jose Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91748. PH: 909-444-7955.
May 21-22 San Jose. Big Wow! ComicFest. Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St. A: $20. www.bigwowcomicfest.com
Connecticut
May 8 New Haven. Comic & Collectibles Spectacular. Annex YMA Club, 554 Woodward Ave. SH: 10am-3pm. A: $3.50, 10 & under free. T: 60. Tom. PH: 203-747-6122 or thomasg1138@yahoo.com.
Delaware
May 22 Newark. Sports Card, Comic Book & Collectible Show. Aetna Fire Hall, 400 Ogletown Rd. SH: 10am-3pm. A: $2., 12 & under free. T: 50. PH: 302-983-2636 or a2zshows1@yahoo.com.
Florida
May 7 Mt. Dora. 1st Annual Tri-Lake County Sports Cards, Comic Books & Hollywood Collectibles Show. Lake Receptions, 4425 Hwy. 19A. SH: 10am-4pm. A: $1, 15 & under free. financialservicesengineering.com
Illinois
May 15 Springfield. ComicCon. Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center, 625 E. Saint Joseph St. SH: 10am-4pm. A: Free. Alan. PH: 309-657-1599.
Iowa
May 14 Bettendorf. Comic Book Show. Ramada Inn, 3020 Utica Rd. SH: 10am-4pm. A: Free. Alan. PH: 309-657-1599.
Louisiana
May 14-15 New Orleans. Nola Comic-Con. The Westin Canal Place, 100 Rue Iberville. SH: 10am-6pm. A: $20-$30. T: 30. F: $100-$350. Ronnie Prudhomme, 4953 West Napoleon, Metairie, LA, 70001. PH: 504-301-2435 or nolacomiccon@yahoo.com.
Michigan
May 13-15 Novi. Motor City Comic Con. Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. SH: Fri. 12noon-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. Motor City Conventions, Michael Goldman, 33228 W. 12 Mile Rd., PMB #286, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334. PH: 248-426-8059.
May 21-22 Saint Paul. MCBA SpringCon Comic Book Celebration. State Fairgrounds, Grandstand, 1265 Snelling Ave. SH: 10am-5pm. A: $12. T: 300. F: $265. Midwest Comic Book Association, Dominic Postiglione, PO Box 131475, Saint Paul, MN, 55113. PH: 612-237-1801.
New Hampshire
May 7 Rochester. Free Comic Book Day Festival. Knights of Columbus Hall. SH: 10am-4pm. F: $50. jpcomics@worldpath.net
May 15 Manchester. Granite State Comicon. Radisson Center of New Hampshire, 700 Elm St. Double Midnight Comics & Collectibles, 245 Maple St, Manchester, NH, 03103. PH: 603-669-9636 or info@dmcomics.com.
New York
May 20-22 New York City. Comic Con NYC. Penn Plaza Pavilion, 410 7th Ave. at 33rd St. SH: Fri. 5pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. Wizard World Conventions, 1010 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10018.
North Carolina
May 14 Hickory. Hickory ComicCon. SH: 10am-4pm. Time Tunnel Comics. PH: 828-325-9858.
May 21 Asheville. Fanaticon. Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square. SH: 10am-6pm. A: Free. info@fanaticon.org
Ohio
May 15 Warren. All Americon II. Comfort Inn, 136 North Park Ave. A: $2. T: 25. F: $35. Greg Bartholomew. PH: 330-393-3137.
Oregon
May 14-15 Portland. Wonder Northwest. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1441 NE 2nd Ave. A: $6-$10. wonder@wondernorthwest.com
Pennsylvania
May 14 Schnecksville. Lehigh Valley Comic Con. Fire Hall, 4550 Old Packhouse Rd. SH: 10am-4pm. A: $5, 12 & under free. Lehigh Valley Comic Con, 4550 Old Packhouse Rd., Schnecksville, PA, 18078. PH: 610-573-6110 or krello@ymail.com.
Texas
May 21-22 Irving. Dallas Comic Con. Convention Center, 500 W. Los Colians Blvd. SH: Sat. 11am-6pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. A: $15-$20. C2 Ventures Inc., PO Box 270788, Flower Mound, TX, 78027.
Virginia
May 6-8 Glen Allen. Sports Card & Collectors Show. Virginia Center Common’s Mall, 10101 Brook Rd. F: $60. CollectorsHeavenPromotions, Hank Palumbo. PH: 804-615-1294 or collectorsheavenpromotions@gmail.com.
May 22 Tysons Corner. Comic Book & Non-Sportscard Show. Crowne Plaza, 1960 Chain Bridge Rd. SH: 10am-3:30pm. A: $3. F: $65. Nick Shoff. PH: 301-990-4929.
Washington
May 21 Spokane. Comicon. Community College, Lair Bldg. 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Nathan O’Brien. spokanecomicon@gmail.com
Wisconsin
May 7 Milwaukee. Comic Book Convention. Best Western-Airport & Conf. Ctr., 5105 S. Howell Ave. SH: 10am-4pm. A: Free. Alan. PH: 309-657-1599.
Ontario
May 15 Ottawa. Comics & Sports Card Show. Civic Centre, 1015 Bank St. SH: 10am-4pm. Capital Trade Shows, Mike Quevillon. PH: 613-823-1837 or rmq@rogers.com.
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