Boon Cosplay Contest. Signups 10-3pm Contest 4:00PM All family-friendly costumes welcome! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Best In Show. Cosplay 101 Panel at 2PM

For those who are local to Boone and use the Appl Cart transportation system, you will want to use the Red Line to get to the Parks and Rec stop. The bus starts running at 9:02AM and the last bus is at 5:04PM. As a reminder, Boone Comic Con goes from 10AM-5PM.

Some important information for tomorrow! Please be aware that some of our special guests only accept cash for autographs and pictures. There is no ATM on site at the Watauga County Parks and Recreation Center but there is a Circle K near the facility that has one available.

Don't want to lose your good parking space tomorrow when you start getting hangry? Don't worry, Big Brose's Family BBQ has got you covered! Lemon Lips Lemonade will also be there with his freshly squeezed lemonade (the cherry limeade is one of our favorites!)

Gotta catch them all at Zin’s Nerd Vault Table F-04 on September 26th! Come down to Zin’s Nerd vault where you can expand your collection of pokemon cards, trinkets, and toys. linktr.ee/zindain95

Pick up some cool Halloween decor at Zeus Print Shop at Booth A-17 on September 26th! Zeus Print Shop creates 3D printed items, and candles! www.zeusprintshops.com

Need to add more cute to your life, then check out Xela Draws at Booth A-03 on September 26th! She’ll be selling illustration prints, bookmarks, hand-painted 3D prints. Also stop by to get a live sketch commission or make your own button! www.facebook.com/xeladraws

Ready for your next read? Check out Writer434 at Table C-07 on September 26th! C.L. Williams is an international best-selling author from central Virginia. He has released multiple poetry books as well as multi-genre fiction books. www.facebook.com/writer434

Be sure to check out Wilson’s Toy Store at Booth A-13 on September 26th! I have sold toys for several years. I have toys from the 70s/80s and up to new toys. I also sell video games and movies.

Looking to add more style in your life? Be sure to check out Wilkes Beads and Beyond at Table D-07 on September 26th! Local artist specializing in unique jewelry focused on fantasy and pop culture. www.etsy.com/shop/WilkesB...

Be sure to check out Two Tiger Moon Studio at Table F-06 on September 26th! Two Tiger Moon Studio is the art of Wendy Harmon a freelance illustrator and colorist and Eric Harmon a penciler and background artist. They work together to create their works of art. www.twotigermoon.com

Be sure to check out The Saranghae Studio at Table G-04 on September 26th! The Saranghae Studio, a women-owned and operated small business dedicated to fandoms of all kinds. Celebrating K-Pop, anime, gaming, and all things bookish. thesaranghaestudio.com

If you want to look through a wide selection of Long Boxes, The Round Table has got you covered! Make sure you visit them at Booth A-10 on September 26th! The Round Table is a comic book and collectibles vendor. Based in Rutherfordton NC. www.instagram.com/the_round_ta...

Get ready for your next D&D game or Larp session with The Dice Hut at Booth A-12 on September 26th! A place to find game supplies and cosplay items at reasonable prices. www.facebook.com/TheDicehut/

Be sure to check out The Crafty Hallow at Table D-04 on September 26th! The Crafty Hallow. We specialize in magnets, keychains, bookmarks, earrings and more.

Want your reusable bag to reflect your personality? Then be sure to check out The Hag's Bags on September 26th at Table D-06! Fun, reusable, sturdy, and reliable! www.facebook.com/TheHagsBags

Do you prefer your games to be physical media? Then check out Summit Gaming and Collectibles at Booth A-02 on September 26th! They sell retro video games + gaming consoles. They also have vinyl records, vintage toys and more! www.facebook.com/SummitGamingNC

Be sure to check out Sleepy Frog Shop at Table E-03 on September 26th! At my booth you’ll find original and handmade stickers, keychains, clay figurines, magnets, art prints, and more! I hope my art makes you smile =) www.instagram.com/beepysleepy

Time to pick out your new favorite reusable cup! Be sure to check out Silly M Designs at Booth A-14 on September 26th! Silly M. Designs specialize in tumblers and offers a wide variety of epoxy, epoxy-free, and glass tumblers. www.sillymdesignsllc.com

Be sure to check out Shield Maiden Maille at Table E-06 on September 26th! Shield Maiden Maille offers a variety of chainmaille jewelry and accessories. Each item is handcrafted by me from materials such as anodized aluminum and stainless steel. www.instagram.com/shieldmaiden...

New to Boone Comic Con is Saber Bros. at Booth J-02 on September 26th! Saber Bros created this brand for collectors, cosplayers, and duelists who want lightsabers that feel impressive, look premium, and arrive backed by real people who care about quality. saberbros.net

Need to add some magic to your life? Be sure to check out Rumble and Roar Wandmakers at Table E-01 on September 26th! Nathan makes handmade wands and movie quality props! www.facebook.com/RumbleandRoar/

Be sure to visit our Special Guest Ray Kryssing at Tables I-06 and I-07 on September 26th! Ray Kryssing is a 30+ year comic veteran, as both an artist and inker. His career has included working at both Marvel (Daredevil, Star Wars) and DC Comics (Doom Patrol, Robin, Hawkman, JLA, JSA).

Ready to go on a trip? Then make sure to check out Ramblin’ Hobo at Table I-05 on September 26th! Ramblin’ Hobo is the creation of writer and illustrator Willard C. Watson III. Set in 1970s Appalachia this comic book is O’ Brother Where Art Thou? meets Alice in Wonderland.

Need to add more to your TBR pile? Then go pick up a book from Piedmont Scribblers at Table H-03 on September 26th! The Piedmont Scribblers are a groups of writers and publishers from the Piedmont area of North Carolina. www.facebook.com/PiedmontScri...

Be sure to stop by Odyssey Comics at Booth A-05 on September 26th! The Mr. Gene Comics Mini-Series is a Humor Anthology series. Stories include a time travel story, meeting bigfoot story and an alien abduction story. He just keeps finding himself in the weirdest situations! odysseycomics.etsy.com

Do you go to App State? Looking to join a club? Then check out Appalachian State Geek Guild who host Nerd Con at Table I-04 on September 26th! Appalachian State Geek Guild is a community where we strive for a friendly atmosphere with nerdy hobbies! www.instagram.com/asugeekguild

Take time out of your day to meet with Special Guest Mike Mez Phillips at Table H-05 on September 26th! A freelance illustrator and creator, penciler, writer, and inker for the Highburn Studios book, No More! www.instagram.com/mike_mez_phi...

Be sure to check out Melissa Christie Art at Table G-03 on September 26th! Melissa Christie is a North Carolina based illustrator known for their whimsical art style and their inability to stop drawing magical creatures. www.melissachristieart.com

Make sure you visit writer Matthew Manning at Table G-05 on September 26th! Matthew K. Manning is the author of over 100 comic books. He has written for DC, Marvel, IDW, Storm King, Skybound, Mad Cave, Abrams, Scholastic, Disney, DK Publishing, and many more! www.matthewkmanning.com