🍝 STARTING TOMORROW 🥣 We're hosting a food drive for The Capital Area Food Bank! This drive is our way of supporting neighbors in need and strengthening our community. Join us in filling shelves by donating if you’re able. Find a list of Most Needed Items here >> https://loom.ly/WUsuaLc
🗝️ ESCAPE ROOM LOVERS! Our friends at Co-Operatives are back, bringing you more Escape Room adventures. Think you've got what it takes to escape before time runs out? Put yourself to the test! awesome-con.com/tabletop-gaming/#_escaperooms #AwesomeCon
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✨ JSA will be providing on-site authentication with a $12/autograph special for any item signed at the event. ✨ Captured Collectibles will be witnessing for CGC Signature Series and accepting submissions. For CGC services visit cgcgrading.com and capturedcollectible.com!
💘 Romantasy Lovers! Check out the new division of the Book Fair, where you can meet romance and romantasy authors, attend panels, experience craft workshops, and even attend the Luminary Ball! 💛 Learn More: awesome-con.com/romancing-dc
"Please explain to me the scientific nature of the whammy." 🛸 Meet Gillian Anderson at Awesome Con THIS WEEK!
📸 Buy Photos & Autos >> awesome-con.com/autographs-photo-ops
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Don't have your badge yet, but want to attend an early panel on Saturday or Sunday? We HIGHLY suggest picking up your badges the day before OR grabbing them from one of our Retailer partners >> awesome-con.com/badges/retailer-program
🎟️ Buy Badges >> awesome-con.com/badges
Parker Posey is no longer able to appear at Awesome Con due to an injury. (Don't worry, she's okay!)
If you preordered an autograph or photo op from Ms. Posey, no further action is needed. You will receive an email from Epic Experiences shortly with more information.
👕 LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER MERCH! 👕 Get your Awesome Con 2026 Merch or choose from our vintage selection >> awesome-con.com/official-merch Get your 2026 merch before it sells out and have it ready for pick up at Booth #1921!
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🔀 SCHEDULE CHANGE 🔀 Theo Rossi is no longer able to attend on Saturday and will appear on SUNDAY ONLY. All current Saturday Photo Op and Autograph purchasers will soon get an email from Epic with an explanation of options.
The Sons of Anarchy panel on Saturday will now feature Ron Perlman only.
🔀 SCHEDULE CHANGES 🔀 Alessandro Juiliani is no longer able to attend on Friday. He will appear on SATURDAY & SUNDAY! The Trio Photo Op on Friday will now be a Duo. All current purchasers will get an email from Epic shortly.
The Death Note Panel is now on Saturday, 5 PM in Room 207AB.
‼️ ICYMI ‼️ Cara Buono, a.k.a. Karen Wheeler on Stranger Things, is now coming to Awesome Con! Duo Photo Ops with Cara and Jamie Campbell Bower are now available!! 📸 Ensnare yours now at https://store.epic.leapevent.tech/awesome-con/2026
🕰️ "Unlimited rice pudding!" 🕰️ Classic Doctor Who stars, Sylvester McCoy (The Seventh Doctor), Sophie Aldred (Ace), Frazer Hines (Jamie), Nicola Bryant (Peri), and Carole Ann Ford (Susan) are coming to Awesome Con in LESS THAN A WEEK! Catch their panel, Friday on the Main Stage at 4:30 PM!
📣 Families! Awesome Con Jr. brings a fun, interactive weekend just for kids—featuring Bluey Dance Party, Greeking Out’s Podcast performance, Kooky Craftables Paper Crafts Puppet, Kid’s Costume Parade, and SO more. Fun for the whole family awaits! >> awesome-con.com/awesome-con-jr
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💀 Laurel’s House of Horrors will haunt Awesome Con, featuring immersive photo experiences with professional horror makeup, limited costume options for photos, and four haunting selfie spaces designed for your creepiest shots! Learn more >> awesome-con.com/houseofhorror
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☠️ The return of DC Vertigo has come at last, with 10 comic book series set to be published in 2026. Learn more >> https://loom.ly/v87scr4
🔪 SURPRISE GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔪 Cara Buono—a.k.a Karen “Walk ‘em Down” Wheeler in Stranger Things—is coming to Awesome Con in ONE WEEK! They will appear on SATURDAY & SUNDAY.
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☑️ Pick it Up >> awesome-con.com/badges/retailer-program
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🤖 Don't forget to B.Y.O.Badge! Show your Awesome Con badge at select businesses in the DMV area to take advantage of some sweet discounts and offers in the month leading up to the event! 💸 Find the list of participating businesses >> awesome-con.com/badges/byobadge
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🗡️ ICYMI 🗡️ BALDUR’S GATE III stars Neil Newbon (Astarion) and Devora Wilde (Lae'zel) are coming to Awesome Con NEXT WEEK! ✍️ Preorder your Autographs and Photo Ops TODAY >> awesome-con.com/autographs-photo-ops #awesomecon
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📽️ WEBSITE UPDATE 📽️ Check out all the films and their creators that will be showcased at this year's Awesome Con Short Film Festival! All attendees can take part in the voting for the prestigious audience choice award AND in a raffle drawing! >> awesome-con.com/acshortfilmfest #AwesomeCon
🧩 PUZZLE LOVERS 🧩 New for 2026 - Visit the Community Puzzle Room presented by Ravensburger and operated by DC Puzzle Swap. Events include a MASSIVE 40,000-piece community puzzle, a Puzzle Swap, and casual Puzzle Sprints. Learn more at awesome-con.com/tabletop-gaming/#_puzzleroom
⭐ CRITICAL ROLE GUEST ANNOUNCEMENTS ⭐ Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, Alexander Ward, Luis Carazo & Whitney Moore venture to Awesome Con in March! They will appear on SATURDAY & SUNDAY 🎟️ Buy Badges >> awesome-con.com/badges
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Author Nia "N.E." Davenport and voice actress Shannon Chan-Kent are no longer able to appear at Awesome Con.
If you preordered an autograph or photo op from Shannon, you will receive an email from Epic Experiences shortly with more information.
🧏 Step into a fantasy adventure in American Sign Language! Awesome Con presents Basic Fantasy 4e with GM Michael Dunham. 🤟 Register for ASL interpreted Tabletop RPGs >> https://loom.ly/y89peek
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We're so excited to have 😄 ThinkFun, 🚂 BRIO, and 🧩 Ravensburger back as the official sponsors of Awesome Con Jr.! Step into the world of BRIO at their family Lounge play space in Room 159!
🛒 www.ravensburger.us/en-US/brio
📖 PREORDER YOUR BOOKS 📖 Don't get hit with the dreaded SOLD OUT sign! Preorder books from our Book Fair partner Loyalty Bookstores so they're guaranteed to be waiting for you at Awesome Con when you go to meet your favorite authors! >> https://loom.ly/xPI5Nmk #AwesomeCon
‼️ LUMINARY (VIP) TICKETS ALMOST GONE ‼️ Have you ever dreamed of being the Main Character of a romantasy novel? Make that dream come true at ✨ The Luminary Ball ✨
💛 Explore a 124-year-old mansion
💛 Learn led dances
💛 Fulfill quests
💛 Experience live performances
💛 Take stunning photos
*•.¸♡ Machi, Machi, Mahou! ♡¸.•* Machi Mahou transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary with magical maids who specialize in crafting unforgettable memories! Sessions are now available for purchase PLUS free panels all weekend! awesome-con.com/maid-cafe/
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Don't miss Maggie Lovitt of Collider.com, who will host panels on the Main Stage! Join Maggie as she takes you through the lives and work of some of our many guests. See the full schedule at awesome-con.com/programming or📲 download the Awesome Con app!
🤠 Saddle up, partners! Swing by Wild Bill’s Soda in Booths #205 & #2918 to snag a limited-edition souvenir mug and enjoy unlimited craft soda refills all day long! 🥤🔥 Don’t miss out—legendary sippin’ awaits! 🤩🚀
