Welcome to the Convention Tuesdays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Convention Tuesdays will feature and highlight conventions happening during the upcoming weekend in the State of Alabama, or within short driving distances from Alabama such as Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Jackson, Memphis, and other nearby cities close to Alabama.
Listings come from Southern Fandom Resource Guide
September 23-24 — Alabama Comic Con — Birmingham, Alabama
Alabama Comic Convention is a two-day event being held at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex (2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203) and will bring together a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in an affordable, family-friendly environment.
Learn more at: https://alabamacomiccon.com/
September 23-24 — Pensacola Para Con — Pensacola, Florida
Our mission is to provide an affordable family event that inspires a love of learning, increases literacy, and celebrates diversity through a multi-genre fandom education.
The convention schedule incorporates celebrity meet and greets, discussion panels, workshops, screenings, demonstrations, costume contests, tournaments, and competitions.
Additionally, a portion of the proceeds benefits the Ronald McDonald House, and other various local charities.
Learn more at: https://www.pensacolaparacon.com/
September 23-24 — Memphis Comic Expo — Memphis, Tennessee
Join us for the truest con in the mid-south!
MEMPHIS COMIC EXPO (MCX) is one of the few remaining creator-focused conventions that shines a spotlight on artists and writers in the world of comics. Bringing you the best in local & regional talent, up and coming creators, and of course, the big names!
2023 is our BIGGEST YEAR YET with over 70,000 square feet of expo space featuring lots of comics, one of the best comic-creator lineups in the south, a cosplay contest, panels, vendors, voice actors, artists & writers, food, drinks, and more!
Learn more at: http://www.memphiscomicexpo.com/
September 23 — Cleveland Geekster — Cleveland, Tennessee
Cleveland Geekster is Cleveland, Tennessee’s only toy and comic show! We are excited to bring the show back for its 6th year. We pride ourselves on being family-friendly
This year the show will be on September 23, 2023 at Cleveland State Community College’s Gymnasium from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Admission is $10, and Kids 12 and under are FREE!
Learn more at: http://clevelandgeekster.com/
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