S7-EP22 – MT. PLEASANT – 10/19-20/19

Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort

6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Show Times & Admission Prices

Saturday, October 19 – 12pm-7pm – $7.50 in advance and $12.00 at the door
Sunday, October 20– 11am–6pm – $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door
Two-Day Pass is $10.00 in advance only

NO SERVICE FEES WHEN YOU PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR

Kids 5 & under are FREE!

TICKETS ON SALE HERE

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Dealer Space Registration & Prices

All Spaces are 10′x 10′

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Artist Alley Space Registration & Prices

All Spaces are 8′ x 6′ (includes one 6′ table)

Artist Alley Space is $75.00 for approved artists.
Artists and Writers that create pop culture books and original art are welcome. No other items will be allowed to be sold.
Handmade craft items like clothing, hats, wallets, bags, etc.. must be sold in the dealer/exhibitor area.

*Anyone who purchases space in Artist Alley that does not abide by these strict rules will be removed from the show without a refund*

Show Schedule

Saturday, October 19

12:00pm    Doors Open

1:00pm     Nerd Trivia

Test your knowledge of Superheroes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Walking Dead, Comic Books, and other
Pop Culture stuff against other fellow nerds for a chance to win cool prizes

1:30pm     Games for Geeks

Kids and adults participate in the classic games of “musical chairs” and “Hot Potato” for cash and prizes

2:00pm     Introduction to Voice Acting

In this panel, you will learn what kind of microphones the pros use, what kind of soundproofing needed, and other tricks of the trade from voice actor, Frank James Bailey. Mr. Bailey is an accomplished voice actor with over 25 years of experience. You can hear his voice on countless radio & TV commercials, book trailers, and explainer videos. 

3:00pm     The Revolution of Comics  

Hear how former Marvel Comics editor in chief Jim Shooter guided Marvel Comics through the bronze age of comic books and revolutionized the business that helped catapult it into the mega empire that it is today.

4:00pm     Panel – Animation 101

This Q&A panel is a must for artists and illustrators looking to get in the world of animation. Hear how Iconic Cartoon Animator Phil Ortiz from the Simpsons got in the business and how it was working on one of the greatest cartoons in television history

5:00pm     Kids Cosplay Contest

Kids 15 & under participate in a costume contest with cash prizes going to the top three costumes

7:00pm    Exhibit Hall Closes

Sunday, October 20

11:00am    Doors Open

12:00pm    Nerd Trivia

Test your knowledge of Superheroes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Walking Dead, Comic Books, and other
Pop Culture stuff against other fellow nerds for a chance to win cool prizes

12:30pm     Games for Geeks

Kids and adults participate in the classic games of “musical chairs” and “Hot Potato” for cash and prizes

1:00pm     The Magic of Joe Cooley

Witness this incredible magic show up close as local Northern Michigan Joe Cooley amazes you with tricks and illusions that will leave you breathless

2:15pm     Panel – Special Effects make-up demonstration by Daniel Phillips

Watch and learn how world-famous special effects make-up artist Daniel Phillips (Face-Off & The Hobbit)
Transforms a real person into a real movie monster.

3:30pm     Adult Cosplay Contest

Fans 16 & over participate in a costume contest with cash and prizes going to the top 3 costumes

5:00pm    Show Ends

Guest Info

Jonathan Frakes

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Jim Shooter

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Phil Ortiz

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Daniel Phillips

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Ralph “Rags” Morales

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Dan Mendoza

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Dirk Manning

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Bryan Donihue

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Frank James Bailey

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Great Lakes Ghostbuster Coalition

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CBCS

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Jedi Council of America

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501st Great Lakes Garrison

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Scott Rosema

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Joe Cooley

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Jason Moore

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Artist Alley

Vendors

Cosplay

Kid’s Cosplay (15 & Under) – Saturday, October 19 – 5:00pm

1st Place –  $50 and a Fantasticon T-Shirt

2nd Place – $30 and a Fantasticon T-Shirt 

3rd Place – $20 and a Fantasticon T-Shirt  

Adult Cosplay (16 and Older) –  Sunday, October 20 – 4:00pm

1st Place –   $100 and a Fantasticon T-Shirt

2nd Place – $75 and a Fantasticon T-Shirt

3rd Place – $50 and a Fantasticon T-Shirt

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