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 5 Everywhere. Free Comic Book Day. Check with your local retailer for details. www.freecomicbookday.com
California
Every Wed. and Sat. City Of Industry. 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 6 Los Angeles. Comic Book & Science Fiction Conv. Shrine Aud. Expo Ctr., 700 W. 32nd St. SH: 10am-5pm. A: $8., 5 & under free. PH: 818-954-8432 or info@comicbookscifi.com.
May 12 Long Beach. Comic Con. Convention Center. Mad Event Management LLC. www.longbeachcomiccon.com
Delaware
Apr 29 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
Apr 29 Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach Comic & Toy Show. Holiday Inn & Suites, 930 N. Atlantic Ave. (A1A). SH: 10am-5pm. A: Free. T: 30. PH: 386-760-0555 or slawsonm@att.net.
Illinois
Apr 27-29 Lombard. Windy City Pulp and Paperback Convention. Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, 70 Yorktown Shopping Center. SH: Fri.-Sat. 9am-12am, Sun. 9am-4pm. A: $15-$35. T: 140. F: $80-$90. Doug Ellis. info@windycitypulpandpaper.com
May 6 Chicago. Toys, Comics & Statues Convention. Holiday Inn of Midway Airport, 6624 South Cicero. SH: 8am-3pm. A: $8. Leo Guerrero. PH: 773-242-0041 or t-c-s@inbox.com.
Indiana
Apr 29 Indianapolis. Comic Book Show. Ramada Inn, 6990 E. 21st St. SH: 9:30am-3:30pm. A: $4. T: 60. Andy Holzman. PH: 317-824-9602 or www.epguides.com/comics.
May 12 Elkhart. Comic Book Show & Avengers Day with Scott Rosema. Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, 58005 County Road 105. SH: 10am-4pm. A: $2.50. PH: 574-293-0755 or www.hallofheroesmuseum.com.
Missouri
May 4-6 Columbia. DoDeca-Con. Kemper Arena, 1270 E Boone Industrial Blvd. SH: Fri. 12noon-12am, Sat. 7am-12am, Sun. 8am-8pm. Indy Comic Creators Worldwide, Randy Taylor. randy@iccwnetwork.com
Nebraska
May 12 Omaha. Show. Executive Inn & Suites, 3650 South 72nd Street. SH: 10am-4pm. A: Free. Alan. PH: 309-657-1599 or www.epguides.com/comics.
New Jersey
Apr 28 Manahawkin. Atomicon XXVI Comics Expo. Holiday Inn, 151 Rt. 72 E. SH: 10am-4pm. A: $2. T: 25. F: $40. Surf Pirates Prodcutions, Box 237, Calvin, PA, 16622. PH: 814-386-2373 or beezee622@netzero.net.
North Carolina
Apr 28-29 Charlotte. Toy, Hobby, Sportscard & NASCAR Show. Metrolina Expo Ctr., I-77 N, Exit 16A. SH: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $5-$7. T: 175. Inside Pitch Promotions, Wes Starkey. PH: 540-593-3736 or wes@swva.net.
Apr 29 Raleigh. Comic Book Show. Holiday Inn Crabtree, 4100 Glenwood Ave. SH: 10am-4pm. A: Free. Lyn Anderson, PO Box 99201, Raleigh, NC, 27624. PH: 919-844-1758.
Pennsylvania
Apr 29 Essington-Philadelphia. Comic Con. Ramada Airport, 76 Industrial Hwy. SH: 10am-4pm. A: $3. F: $70. Derek Woywood. PH: 856-217-5737 or dwoywood@yahoo.com.
Wisconsin
Apr 28 Oak Creek. Milwaukee Comic Book Convention. Classic Lanes, 7501 S. Howell Ave. SH: 10am-4pm. A: Free. Alan. PH: 309-657-1599 or www.epguides.com/comics.
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