ConnectiCon returned for its 18th convention this year from September 9-12! As Connecticut’s longest running pop culture show, ConnectiCon is a multi-genre event that incorporates all fandoms, from collectors to cosplayers. And with a heavier focus on Japanese pop culture, you’ll also get to experience things you won’t find at other conventions like free-play importedContinue reading “ConnectiCon 2021”
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Garden State Trading Card Show (Summer 2021)
New Jersey’s ultimate trading card show returned on August 28 at an all-new location at the La Quinta Inn & Suite in Secaucus, NJ. The Garden State Trading Card Show took their second event to the next level by featuring over 100 tables of vendors, an artists’ room, and appearances by actors Brett Azar, Taimak,Continue reading “Garden State Trading Card Show (Summer 2021)”
Long Island Tropic Con: Outdoor Summer Market 2021
Why settle for one weekend of Long Island Tropic Con when you can attend all summer long? That’s what’s happening outside the Sunrise Mall in Massapequa, NY every other weekend through August! Kicking off a new way to “con”, Long Island Tropic Con debuted their summer market on July 10, 2021 with over 50 popContinue reading “Long Island Tropic Con: Outdoor Summer Market 2021”
The Mall Collectibles Show (Summer 2021)
Kicking off their first event of the year, The Mall Collectibles Show was back at the Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick, NJ on June 26 & 27 for good old-fashioned collectible hunting in the mall’s Center Court! With over 50 vendor tables, the show’s organizer (Veteri Productions) was able to bring a little “comicContinue reading “The Mall Collectibles Show (Summer 2021)”
Pow Con 2021
Following their 2020 debut in Brooklyn, NY, Pow Con crossed over to New Jersey for their second year! Known for being a convention that focuses on all things pop culture, comic books, cosplay, and gaming, it certainly was an action-packed two days from May 29-30, 2021 at the Wayne PAL: celebrities, vendors, artists, giveaways, panels…Continue reading “Pow Con 2021”
The Big Kid Toy Show (Spring 2021)
On May 1, The Big Kid Toy Show returned for its 4th annual event at the New Egypt Flea Market Village! Hosted by one of the village’s very own shops, The Big Kid Store, the show featured dozens of pop-up vendors in addition to the village’s existing 40+ shops so that you can re-discover thatContinue reading “The Big Kid Toy Show (Spring 2021)”
Smithville Art Walk (Spring 2021)
The Smithville Art Walk is a curated biannual art show at the Historic Smithville & Village Greene. This year’s Spring show featured nearly 75 artists showcasing their work for attendees to browse for free on the village grounds from 10am-5pm. On either side of the Village Greene bridge you could find artists specializing in allContinue reading “Smithville Art Walk (Spring 2021)”
Quakertown Spring Craft Fair 2021
It was the first day of Spring and the annual Quakertown Spring Craft Fair was held outside the Quakertown Farmers Market building on March 20 & 21. With free admission to the fair, you gain access to over 75 local crafters & vendors specializing in all kinds of handiwork like ceramics, glassware, woodwork, jewelry, candles,Continue reading “Quakertown Spring Craft Fair 2021”
New Jersey Collector Fest (Spring 2021)
On February 28, New Jersey Collector Fest had an amazing show to kick off the 2021 convention season. As a one-day show, it always pulls out all the stops by bringing in great vendors, artists, and celebrities guests. But especially in current times where conventions hardly assemble (let alone bring in celebrities), seeing actors, voiceContinue reading “New Jersey Collector Fest (Spring 2021)”
South Jersey Geek Fest Faire 2020
This year’s official South Jersey Geek Fest was unfortunately canceled due to the spread of COVID-19 but in its place, the Geek Fest organizers hosted a smaller “Faire” on October 24 with a dozen fan-favorite vendors and artists. This one day event went from 10am-6pm in the parking lot of Nerd Mall at Polsky’s Corner,Continue reading “South Jersey Geek Fest Faire 2020”
New Jersey Collector Fest 2020
If collectibles are your thing, then New Jersey Collector Fest has got you covered! After a brief pause during quarantine, Collector Fest made a big comeback on October 18 inside the Wayne PAL with nearly 100 tables of vendors & artists. It was an entire day chock-full of treasure hunting with masks & social distancingContinue reading “New Jersey Collector Fest 2020”
ToyConNJ 2020 (Wayne, NJ)
ToyConNJ, a pop culture & collectibles show, found a new location for their 2020 event at the Wayne PAL with nearly 100 vendors specializing in toys of every kind! Held from October 9-11, Veteri Productions made sure that their rescheduled event would not only meet safety expectations but exceed them: a temperature check at theContinue reading “ToyConNJ 2020 (Wayne, NJ)”