PEORIA'S PREMIERE POP CULTURE FEST
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We now have both a contest for the Best in Show prize pool and a youth cosplay contest with gift baskets for our younger cosplayers. Our Cosplay Contest is a character creativity and design award show. Cosplayers will be judged for originality, craftsmanship, and character personality. Themes could include, but are not limited to, superheroes, aliens, robots, anime, steampunk, and whatever else your imagination can come up with!
We’re excited to welcome PlayEX Esports to PeoriaCon®!
Get ready for live esports competitions, tournaments, and interactive gaming experiences that will keep fans and players alike on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just love the thrill of gaming, you won’t want to miss the action.
Stay tuned for announcements on featured games, tournament schedules, and registration details—it’s time to level up and see if you have what it takes to compete with the best!
Vendor Hall
We also feature a massive Vendor Hall space packed wall-to-wall with artists, creators, and retailers from across fandom culture. This space is built for exploration, offering an expansive selection of merchandise that includes handmade goods, exclusive collectibles, original artwork, apparel, comics, toys, cosplay accessories, prints, games, and one-of-a-kind specialty items. With plenty of room to roam, the Vendor Hall is a high-energy destination where attendees can dive deep into fandom, meet creators, support small businesses, and walk away with unforgettable finds.
seminars
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panels
This space for seminars and panels is designed to bring fans and creators together for fun, engaging discussions, live demonstrations, and interactive experiences. It’s a place where fandom comes to life through learning, sharing, and celebrating creativity. Panels and seminars may cover topics such as cosplay tips and tricks, comic creation, sci-fi and fantasy worlds, gaming, voice acting, film, writing, and behind-the-scenes industry stories. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate fan with something exciting to share, this space is all about creativity, conversation, and community connection.
