The crowd at Anime Midwest 2018
If you’re wondering what kinds of costumes and accessories your customers might be looking for, checking out events in your area is one way to find out. The following list of March and April fan conventions, courtesy of UpcomingCons (upcomingcons.com), is a good place to find out about events you might want to visit. Just click on the links to see if any of the events are of interest to you. You also can find pictures from past events at upcomingcons.com/all-pictures.
And don’t forget about the National Costumers Association’s members-only webinar about mask-making scheduled for April 7 at 2 p.m. For more information or to register, visit www.costumers.org/nca-webinar-making-masks/.
Columbia, MD
Mar 14, 2020
Fort Myers, FL
Mar 15, 2020
Joelanta and The Great Atlanta Toy Convention
Marietta, GA
Mar 20-22, 2020
Jacksonville, FL
Mar 20-22, 2020
Irving, TX
Mar 20-22, 2020
Jacksonville, FL
Mar 20-22, 2020
Lancaster, PA
Mar 20-22, 2020
San Diego, CA
Mar 21-22, 2020
Rome, GA
Mar 28, 2020
Glen Ellyn, IL
Apr 3-5, 2020
Louisville, KY
Apr 10-12, 2020
Indianapolis, IN
Apr 10-12, 2020
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo
Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Apr 23-26, 2020
Williamsburg, VA
Apr 24-26, 2020
Torrance, CA
Apr 25, 2020
Cornwall, ON, Canada
Apr 25-26, 2020
Tallahassee, FL
Apr 25, 2020
Trade Shows to Consider
Looking for events designed for vendors and retailers? Here are a few to consider:
The Halloween & Attractions Show
March 19 – 22
St. Louis, MO
The Fabric Shows
Dallas Fabric Show
March 25 & 26
Atlanta Fabric Show
June 10 & 11
Magic Fashion Show
August 17 – 19
Las Vegas