wild-con! 2026

Come out and join us as we bring in 2026 with what is guaranteed to be a Wild time as we hold our first show for the 2026 year at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday January 17, 2026  from 10am to 5pm.  WILD-CON will certainly be Wild!! We have a great guest line up for 2026 as well as Artists and Vendors.  Our Vendors will have a huge variety of items Comic Books, Toys, Manga, Anime, Crafts, NON-sport Cards, 

Pokemon, Funko Pops, Lego, Art, Collectibles and so much MORE!!!

We'll have Hot Wheels Die Cast Car Races for the kids (even the big ones), Interactive Performances, Trivia and some great photo ops with our Cosplayers and Cosplay Groups.

We will have a professional photographer on hand as well to take Professional Cosplay photos and photos with our guests, etc..

We will also have a Cosplay Contest at 3pm so be sure to come out dressed as your favorite super hero, comic book character, Anime character or movie character for a chance to win some great prizes.

Admission $10  Kids 10 and under FREE with paying adult.  Tickets may be purchased in advance thru Eventbrite.com   Tickets may also be purchased at the door day of show.

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ALL VENDOR/EXHIBITOR TABLES ARE NOW  SOLD OUT!!

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Can I pay for admission in advance?
• Admission is available at the door, day of, at the Convention Center  as well as in advance with online ticketing, which opens Aug 1st.. CASH preferred..or VENMO. No credit cards accepted.

Harassment:
We have a zero tolerance harassment policy. If anyone is found harassing  another con goer, exhibitor, guest, or volunteer they will be instantly  ejected from the convention and no refund will be given. If you feel  you are being harassed, witness someone else being harassed, or have any  other concerns, please contact an WILD_CON staff member  immediately. Staff has the ability to contact local law enforcement, and  can provide escort, or otherwise assist those feeling they have  experienced harassment to ensure they feel safe for the duration of the  convention. Also, and we can not stress this enough, COSPLAY IS NOT  CONSENT!

Are there costume/cosplay rules or guidelines?
• Yes. We insist that your costume not have any parts or accessories  that can readily cause harm to you, or any of your fellow con goers. No  real weaponry (live firearms, metal blades or metal weapons of any kind,  crossbows, etc.) may be carried.  No AirSoft, Pellet, paint, or BB  guns, basically no replica guns with moving parts. Nothing that can fire  a projectile of any kind (Nerf weapons are the exception here, but  leave the darts at home please). Realistic guns MUST have an orange  blaze on the tip, and must not be made of metal. Use common sense. If  you have any worry that a part of your costume might cause a problem or  get you removed from the convention, arrested, or injured, please leave  it at home. We understand you are trying to create the most realistic  and fantastic cosplay, and we want that for you too, however we must  error on the side of safety and legality. Note that any convention staff  member can ask you to take any item to your vehicle at any time if they  feel that item may be a danger. All decisions on this by convention  staff are final.

May I interview your guests?
 • That is completely up to the guest. Please be respectful, if the guest says no please leave it at that.

A guest was listed on the website yesterday, and now they're gone? What happened?
 • Sometimes guests do have to cancel for a variety of reasons (work,  family, etc.). We do not guarantee that guests will be there even if  they have confirmed. Sometimes things just come up.

Do the guests have their own items to sign, or do I have to bring things for them?
• Well, both! Many guests will have their work for sale that they will  happily sign for you. You may also bring your own items for them to sign  (some guests do charge or require that you purchase something from them  in order to get a signature. This is completely up to the individual  guest)

Can I take pictures of everything and anything?
 • Well… yeah, sort of. Some people may not want their picture taken, and  some artists/vendors may not want pictures taken of their work or  products, so be sure to ask first. Please be sure not to block aisles  when taking photos.

Will the Comics guests draw something for me?
• You’ll have to ask them. Most will do a sketch for you for a nominal  fee. You’ll have to check with them to see if they do offer sketches or  commissions, and how much they charge.

Can I re-enter the show if I leave?
• Sure! Your admission is good for the whole day as you have your wrist band.

Is there a Costume Contest?
• There is! There will be signs posted for Costume Contest Registration at Admission table and registration table.

How do I buy things at the convention? Do the exhibitors only take cash, or can I pay with a Credit Card?
• That depends on the exhibitor! All of them take cash, some are set up  to take Credit Cards. Be sure to ask what forms of payment they accept  before agreeing to any purchases. But really, do bring cash please. Do  you want your money going to independent artists and small businesses,  or to credit card companies?

Are fans allowed to wear costumes at the Convention?
• Allowed? Allowed?! We want you to wear your Costumes!! Come dress to impress as your favorite super hero, Anime, Comic Character, etc..  We will be having a costume contest  full of fun and prizes.

Can I show up at the con and hand out fliers to your attendees?
• Sure, but please be respectful and do not “push” people. If they do  not want a flier don't force the issue. Basically if anyone complains  you will be asked to stop fliering. Also please do not litter, if you  see your fliers on the ground please pick them up. Please do not tape  anything to the walls. Please be sure that that whatever you are  fliering for is somehow related to comics, anime, gaming or something  pertaining to geek culture. There will be tables set up for people to  put fliers on.

Are bags and backpacks permitted into the show?
• Yes they are. We do ask that you use common sense when toting them  around, as some backpacks are large, bulky and unwieldy and can block  aisles or knock into things when you turn around. • Also, bags may be subject to search, so be sure you don’t have  anything in there that you shouldn’t!

May I bring a pet to the show with me?
• No, you may not. The only animals allowed at the show are service animals.

Is there a dress code?
• We only ask that your dress be appropriate. No clothing with  expletives, nudity, or hate speech on it. Make sure nothing is showing  that a bathing suit would normally cover. And please, no ahegao or  hentai depictions on clothing.