July 8, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ben Penrod
ALASKA COMICON COMING TO FAIRBANKS IN 2020
Fairbanks, AK – The first-ever Alaska Comicon will be coming to the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on February 22-23, 2020. The con will combine the best of comics, pop culture, and cosplay with a unique Alaska flair. Fans of all ages are invited to join the fun and meet celebrity guests Austin St. John (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Ben Templesmith (Artist: 30 Days of Night), Dan Parent (Artist/Writer: Archie, Die Kitty Die), and more to be announced!
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring this event to Fairbanks,” said Brett Carreras, Alaska Comicon co-founder. “This will be a perfect weekend outing for fans and families, and I suspect many hard-working cosplayers are already planning their costumes for February.”
For the uninitiated, a comicon is an event for fans of comics, toys, TV, film, art, gaming, and all other things considered ‘nerdy’ to meet with actors, comic book creators, and other fans. Alongside the celebrities and artists, there will be vendors selling merchandise, discussion panels, and other related events taking place at the con. Alaska Comicon will also feature a costume contest to find the best cosplayers in Interior Alaska.
“We couldn’t have picked a better venue than the Carlson Center for our inaugural event in Fairbanks,” said Ben Penrod, Alaska Comicon’s other co-founder. “Along with the folks at Explore Fairbanks, we’ve had such a great welcome so far and we can’t wait to bring this amazing event to the Golden Heart City.”
Important Details:
Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23, 2020
Carlson Center
2010 2nd Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Website: www.alaskacomicon.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AlaskaComicon
Twitter: @AlaskaComicon
About Alaska Comicon
Alaska Comicon is a joint venture between Brett Carreras and Ben Penrod, two longtime friends and veteran convention promoters. Between them, they have operated over 100 pop culture and comic conventions in 5 states and the District of Columbia including The Virginia Comicon, Awesome Con, Central Florida Comic Con, Fairfax VA Comicon, Southern Maryland Comic-Con, DC Comicon, Annapolis Comic-Con, and more. Ben and Brett are also excited for the upcoming season at Moose Mountain.
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