Today we had the awesome opportunity to attend FAN EXPO Chicago (formerly Wizard World). Celebrating its 50th Anniversary July 7-10, FAN EXPO Chicago has so much to offer its fans. Over 4 days, fans of comics, sci fi, horror, anime and gaming get the chance to interact and share their interests with like-minded people from around the country.
Maybe you want to get your photo taken or get an autograph from a celebrity. We saw lines of people waiting to meet the voice actors from Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, and Kim Possible as well as celebrities like Sean Astin, Ashley Eckstein, Carl Weathers and numerous others. It was fun to watch people in their cosplay waiting to meet their favorites from film, television, and animation. If gaming is your thing, then be sure to stop by the Gaming Zone to play free games or take part in a tournament. In the Family Zone, kids of all ages can participate in drawing demos, slime making and a kids cosplay contest. Feeling like getting some new ink? Be sure to stop by Tattoo Alley. The talented artists from Ink Fusion Empire are on-site to give you an amazing souvenir from FAN EXPO.
I know that one thing I love about FAN EXPO are the cosplayers. From toddlers to teens to adults, there is so much freedom in cosplaying. Some choose to keep it simple while others go all out with their costume creations. Where else on the planet can you walk past 2 different Deadpools, Princess Belle, a stormtrooper, a ghostbuster, and Mario all within 25 feet? It is incredible!! For 2022, FAN EXPO brought back the Cosplay Grand Prix: The Windy City Qualifier.
Novices, journeymen and masters compete for prizes and recognition. Finally, FAN EXPO has shopping, shopping and more shopping. Need a certain comic book? Check! Looking for plushies and cutie pillows? Check! T-shirts and hoodies? Check! Pop culture toys? Check! Accessories for your cosplay? Check! Unique artwork from some of the most talented artists around? Check! FAN EXPO literally has something for everyone when it comes to shopping on the expo floor. If you can’t make it to Chicago, there are Fan Expo events throughout the year in the United States and Canada. FAN EXPO is truly a place for fans to come together to have fun and celebrate their interests.
