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Fan Expo Vancouver This Family Day Long Weekend

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The 9th annual Fan Expo Vancouver (“FXV”) convention takes over the Vancouver Convention Centre West in a few weeks on Family Day long weekend – February 15-17, 2020 with special guests Brendan Fraser, Tom Welling, Christina Ricci, Levar Burton and many more!

Fan Expo Vancouver

Fan Expo Vancouver
This Family Day Long Weekend

  • Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West
  • When: Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10:00am to 7:00pm
    • Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
    • Monday, February 17, 2020 (Family Day) 10:00am to 5:00pm
  • Tickets: Available online now with single day, multi-day, premium and VIP options. Kids under the age of 12 can attend for free. Celebrity guest autographs and photos also available for purchase.

The three-day event features more than 100,000 square feet of pop culture fun for every kind of fan: guests can browse hundreds of artists and vendors selling everything from custom art and vintage collectibles to the hottest pop culture swag, meet their favourite stars and creators in person and see them on stage, take in more than 50 hours of on-stage and interactive programming, and enjoy epic cosplay.

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Returning fans will notice new features like the Cosplay Red Carpet, Podcast Alley, and an interactive Family Zone, perfect for fans of all ages and families celebrating the Family Day long weekend in true fan fashion.

The FXV Family Zone will feature craft zones, science demos from Science World, Hogwarts sorting hat ceremony and school photos, build-your-own Mario levels, and more.

Fan Expo Vancouver
Celebrity Guest Lineup

From Dunder Mifflin to the final frontier. Attendees can expect to see their favourite actors, voice actors, and creators on stage at spotlight panels and meet them in person at autograph sessions and photo ops.

  • Oscar Nuñez & Brian Baumgartner (“Oscar” & “Kevin”, The Office)
  • Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, Doom Patrol, George of the Jungle, Encino Man, Airheads)
  • Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad)
  • Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead franchise)
  • Tom Welling (Smallville)
  • Christina Ricci (The Addams Family)
  • Levar Burton (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Reading Rainbow)
  • Chandler Riggs (The Walking Dead)
  • Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Picard)
  • Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys, The Goonies, Stand by Me)
  • William Davis & Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files) 

The FXV 2020 Creator roster is led by Canadian-born artist, writer, designer, and entrepreneur Todd McFarlane, the iconic President of Image Comics and legendary creator of ‘Spawn’. McFarlane became a true comic book superstar for his record-setting work on Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man franchise, where he co-created the anti-hero Venom. This will be his first appearance at Fan Expo Vancouver and a rare visit to conventions in North America.

Creator Lineup

  • Arthur ‘Art’ Adams, Legendary Artist (Batman, Superman, Spiderman, X men, Godzilla, Vampirella, Rocketeer, the Authority, Danger Girl, Excalibur, The Hulk, and more)
  • Mike Grell, Legendary Artist (The Warlord, Aquaman, Batman, the Phantom Stranger, and the revamped Green Lantern/Green Arrow series)
  • Michael Golden, Legendary Creator (“Rogue”, X-Men) and Artist (Dr. Strange, Batman, and more). Michael has served as Editor at DC Comics and Senior Art Director for Marvel Comics.

Follow FAN EXPO Vancouver on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

Win Passes

I have a pair of full 3-day weekend passes to give away (value $180). Here’s how you can enter to win:

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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 9:00am on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Prize is for admission for all three days, does not include celebrity photo/autographs.

UPDATE The winner is Chris C!

64 Comments  —  Comments Are Closed

  1. Susan Robertson SmithTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:11pm PST

    My husband and son would love to meet Bruce “the chin” Campbell!

  2. SoniaTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:18pm PST

    I hope I can win this contest because I missed Fan Expo Vancouver last year and really want to attend this year to meet Tom Welling as I loved Smallville back when it aired!

  3. Velma SandryTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:19pm PST

    I would love to take my David (the young man I mentor). He’s been working so hard in school it would be amazing to share this adventure with him! I’d love to meet Christina Ricci (The Addams Family) personally, s as bd he would love everything!

  4. HayleyTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:20pm PST

    Love taking my Niece to this, she always has a great time.

  5. MaryanneTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:21pm PST

    This would be awesome to take my son!

  6. kayla petroffTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:36pm PST

    would love a chance to go fingers crossed

  7. FeliceTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:41pm PST

    Would love to meet Tom Welling and Brendan Fraser!!

  8. Cherisse watsonTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:48pm PST

    Entered!!! How fun.

  9. BeckyTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:52pm PST

    Omg! I’ve always wanted to go to one of these events…

  10. Sara ChiesaTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 2:54pm PST

    Would love to win this and meet Brenden Fraser! 🙂

  11. Aaron B.Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 3:20pm PST

    Thanks for the chance!

  12. CandaceTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 3:22pm PST

    Crossing fingers!

  13. SheenaTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 3:47pm PST

    My husband would love this!!! He is a collector himself and loves these kinds of events

  14. Christina KosiancicTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 4:22pm PST

    Huge fan of Smallville & Tom Welling!!!

  15. Virginia S.Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 4:29pm PST

    My husband and son will be excited to meet them. Thanks for the opportunity!

  16. Sonya MannTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 4:29pm PST

    Would love to see Tom Welling!! This would be a fun date.

  17. KateTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 4:30pm PST

    Would be cool to see Brendan Fraser and Christina Ricci!

  18. AmTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 4:34pm PST

    I would love to see Oscar and Kevin from The Office! Hope you pick me!

  19. BevTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 4:46pm PST

    I’d absolutely LOVE to meet Brendan Fraser, would be AMAZING!! THANK YOU for this AWESOME contest and chance to WIN this AMAZING GENEROUS PRIZE Miss604!

  20. JennTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 4:53pm PST

    Sounds like a cool event!

  21. Adrian OnTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 5:36pm PST

    Would love to check this out again this year!

  22. RachelTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 6:59pm PST

    Yes, please my hubby and kids love it.

  23. Sonja STuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 8:30pm PST

    I would so love to win this for my family to attend!

  24. Jordan KTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 8:40pm PST

    My son would love to meet the artist/creators as he wishes to be an artist himself when he’s older! Thanks

  25. Christine ThompsonTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 8:47pm PST

    never been – would love to check it out

  26. KevinTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 8:49pm PST

    Would love to bring my sons to this. It would blow their minds!

  27. JessicaTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 10:09pm PST

    Sounds fun!

  28. MarissaTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 11:03pm PST

    Awesome

  29. Alex KingstonTuesday, February 4th, 2020 — 11:17pm PST

    Would be great to see them all ! Brian Baumgartner would be fun to see ?

  30. Shelley ButcherWednesday, February 5th, 2020 — 12:42am PST

    I would love to win this for my daughter and son-in-law!

  31. GregLWednesday, February 5th, 2020 — 1:16am PST

    I would like to meet levar burton

  32. Tabby72Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 — 6:12am PST

    My entire family wants to attend! I hope I win!

  33. Ana-Maria GheorghiuWednesday, February 5th, 2020 — 4:42pm PST

    I’d love to meet Marina Sirtis and Levar Burton! ?

  34. StevenWednesday, February 5th, 2020 — 5:54pm PST

    It’d be neat to see all the different costumes!

  35. TinaWednesday, February 5th, 2020 — 9:22pm PST

    The family would love to attend.

  36. Ho chanWednesday, February 5th, 2020 — 10:51pm PST

    Usually try to go every year. Would love to see Levar Burton. Grew up watching him on Reading Rainbow! ?

  37. Jason BThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 3:21am PST

    Would like to check it out.

  38. TiaThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 12:40pm PST

    I’d love to win the tickets!

  39. ClaraThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 12:58pm PST

    Wow ? would be awesome to win

  40. daneThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 1:45pm PST

    fun

  41. AlexMThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 3:17pm PST

    Sounds fun! Plus get to see Christina Ricci!

  42. mike gismondiThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 7:12pm PST

    I have never been to these expos, but they sound fun!

  43. angela geeThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 7:14pm PST

    This would be so interesting to go to .

  44. AmyThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 7:34pm PST

    Omg I need these!!!!!!

  45. HershThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 7:39pm PST

    Want to meet Christina Ricci.

  46. AlanThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 8:45pm PST

    Would be awesome to win a prize pack like this one!

  47. TonyThursday, February 6th, 2020 — 9:19pm PST

    Would really like to go to this.

  48. LilianFriday, February 7th, 2020 — 5:12pm PST

    i have never been and would love a chance to win to go!

  49. Eric ChowFriday, February 7th, 2020 — 6:04pm PST

    Thank you for this great contest!

  50. KassandraFriday, February 7th, 2020 — 10:19pm PST

    This looks awesome! Can’t wait for Fan Expo!

  51. SimoneSaturday, February 8th, 2020 — 10:24am PST

    Would love Love LOVE to take my son to this!

  52. Jacky ZhuSaturday, February 8th, 2020 — 2:11pm PST

    I would very much love to go to the Fan Expo this year!

  53. DaleSaturday, February 8th, 2020 — 8:40pm PST

    http://www.miss604.com rocks big time!!!! All of you should regularly follow it, as there is always great info on the site. Would love to take my 10 year old daughter, as she already wants to be an animator.

  54. Lisa MartinSunday, February 9th, 2020 — 9:29am PST

    My son would love this!

  55. Chris CSunday, February 9th, 2020 — 9:32am PST

    I cannot believe I have never been, big pop culture fan here. Giancarlo Esposito from the Mandalorian and Brendan Fraser would be my top celebrity picks

  56. LisaMonday, February 10th, 2020 — 9:03am PST

    I would love to take my son to this and to meet Kevin & Oscar!

  57. JocelynMonday, February 10th, 2020 — 11:24am PST

    Would love to go and see the guys from The Office! Thank you for the contest.

  58. EdMonday, February 10th, 2020 — 12:26pm PST

    Would love to go

  59. Albert N.Monday, February 10th, 2020 — 7:36pm PST

    Would be awesome to go!

  60. Tracey LeightonMonday, February 10th, 2020 — 9:19pm PST

    Would love to GO!

  61. SarahMonday, February 10th, 2020 — 9:50pm PST

    These passes would be so awesome for our family! My husband had a stroke 8 years ago, and our now 10 year old daughter has gotten into the family nerd legacy in a big way this last year. Being a single income family, we don’t have spare money for tickets, but this would be so much fun, and a great surprise for my husband and daughter!

  62. StephMonday, February 10th, 2020 — 10:50pm PST

    Please put my name in the hat and then pull my name out of the hat!

  63. Cheryl StephensMonday, February 10th, 2020 — 11:35pm PST

    Sounds good for a Family Day experience

  64. Catherine HercusTuesday, February 11th, 2020 — 3:35pm PST

    Would love to go and check out the steampunk costumes

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