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Wilkes Comic Con

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Join us in beautiful downtown North Wilkesboro, NC for a celebration of comics and pop culture! With over 40 vendors, food trucks on-site, a panel room, gaming room, and cosplay contest we are a family fun event that can be enjoyed by everyone.

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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Aug 16

Yaaaaaaayyyyyy! It's official!!! Wilkes Comic Con will be returning to The Stone Center on February 28th, 2026! Keep an eye on this page for announcements of when vendor tables open up and when tickets go on sale!
#wilkescomiccon #nccomiccon #northwilkesboro #visitnc

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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Aug 16

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 13

Our final contest photo
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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 13

Even more Cosplay Contest contestant photos
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #cosplay

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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 13

More Cosplay Contest contestant photos
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #cosplay

group shot of Shego, Kim, and Ron from Kim Possible

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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 13

Here are the photos from this shows Cosplay Contest contestants! If you took any cosplay photos, feel free to share them to this thread, we would love to see them!
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #cosplay

Bumblebee in battle mode from Transformers.

Springtrap (Spring Bonnie) from Five Night at Freddy's

Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day, American Idiot

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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 13

Bumblebee rocked it at Wilkes Comic Con yesterday!
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #cosplay #transformers

Wendy Harmon @twotigermoon.bsky.social · Jul 12

This was one of the coolest cosplays I have seen! They won 1st place Craftsmanship at Wilkes Comic Con.
#bumblebee #transformers #cosplay

Bumblebee with retired wrestler Vladimir Koloff

Vladimir shocked/delighted the Bee could go into battle mode.

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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 13

Thank you to all of our artists, exhibitors, special guests, and fans who made yesterday such a wonderful fun filled day! Without all of you, Wilkes Comic Con would not be what it is. It's all of you, who make a show!

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 12

We are super excited to announce this last minute guest, Magic the Gathering Artist, Josiah Mark Cameron!

Jo will be set up in The Cantina Gaming Room, hosted by Dragon's Den!

#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #magicthegathering

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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 11

Today is your final day to pre-purchase tickets in advance! Tickets WILL be sold at the door, day of event. Cash and card accepted.
wilkescomiccon.com/product/tick...

#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #TicketsOnSale

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 11

Wilkes Comic Con is brought to you in part by The Book Room.

The Book Room is a locally, sister-owned bookstore in Wilkesboro, NC. They offer new and used books, book themed gifts, and relaxing teas. thebookroomnc.com

#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #wilkesboronc #shoplocal #bookstore

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 11

Wilkes Comic Con is brought to you in part by Wilkes NC Tourism

From annual events like MerleFest and the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival, to farm-to-table fine dining experiences, or a walking ghost tour of historic downtown Wilkesboro.
www.wilkescountytourism.com

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 10

Wilkes Comic Con is THIS SATURDAY! Don't let your chance of getting a VIP Swag Bag go extinct, get your bag now!
wilkescomiccon.com/product/tick...
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #tickets

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 10

A few helpful reminders about our show this Saturday!
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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 9

Here's the schedule for this Saturday! Along with shopping in our wonderful Marketplace and hanging out with the Klingon Invaders of the Dark Star Quadrant up front, there are panels, games, and the Parody for Charity for you to attend!
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 9

The Cantina Game Room hosted by Dragon's Den will be open from 10AM-5PM! Hosting Magic the Gathering Commander Play, Battletech Events, and a D&D one shot campaign!
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #gameroom

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 8

All kids get a prize bag for their participation. First place in Masquerade gets a $25 prize. First place in Craftsmanship gets a $25 prize and two free tickets to Cosplay America 2026! www.cosplayamerica.com

Cosplay America // The First East Coast Cosplay-Centric Convention

An event for cosplayers to meet, share, and learn about the art and craft of cosplay and costume making! Located in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Our focus is on cosplay and costuming workshops that...

www.cosplayamerica.com

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 8

Come out and join us for our Cosplay Contest! Registration is FREE and is from 10am-2:30pm located right outside the Cosplay Judging and Photo Room.

We have Masquerade for bought costumes, Craftsmanship for handmade costumes, and Kids for 13 and under.
#wilkescomiccon #cosplaycontest

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Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 8

Wilkes Comic Con would like to welcome our two cosplay judges, Ari and Bee! They began cosplaying as a duo in 2022 and they have won awards at Triad Anime Con, IbashoCon, and Cosplay America.
www.instagram.com/ariandbeecos...

#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #cosplay

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 8

Wilkes Comic Con is brought to you in part by Cosplay America!

It is an educational event with a focus on providing opportunities for cosplayers to learn new techniques through various panels and workshops.
www.cosplayamerica.com
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #cosplayamerica

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 7

Wilkes Comic Con is brought to you in part by TwoBoros Brewery!

At TwoBoros Brewery and Pizzeria, our menu celebrates culinary excellence with wood-fired brick oven pizzas, handcrafted subs, savory calzones, fresh salads, and rotisserie wings, all made fresh in-house.
www.twoborosbrewery.com

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 7

Wilkes Comic Con is brought to you in part by The Whimsical Nook

A cultural gift store found in beautiful downtown North Wilkesboro, The Whimsical Nook has a welcoming and relaxing vibe. Open Tuesday - Saturday from 11AM-6PM

#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #sponsor

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 7

Can't forget about Lemon Lips Lemonade!
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #foodtruck

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 7

Don't want to leave the fun and excitement of Wilkes Comic Con? No problem! We've got you covered by having food trucks on site! These wonderful vendors have been with us time and time again and it wouldn't be the same without them!

#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #foodtruck

Wilkes Comic Con @wilkescomiccon.bsky.social · Jul 3

Returning to Wilkes Comic Con on July 12th is Zeus Print Shop!
Make sure to check them out at Table 19!

Zeus Print Shop is a print on demand for any client, creates custom products, and is known for their desk lamps.
Website: www.zeusprintshops.com
#wilkescomiccon #northwilkesboro #3dprinting