Hero Con | Hometown Happenings
Friday, Nov. 2nd, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St., Crown Point, IN
Two days of Pop Culture fun spread over 2 buildings! Vendors & cosplay contests along with a Superhero Training Academy for the kids! This year’s theme is helping kids discover “The Hero in You!” and supports local organizations that build confidence and self-esteem in kids including the Challenger Learning Center of NWI, Girls on the Run of NWI and Excel2Fitness.
FREE comic books for the first 200 kids. Plus… we will have objects from outer space! 
Friday, Nov. 2nd Schedule (subject to change):
Noon – 5 pm: Vendor setup.
5 pm – 8 pm: Show opens. Vendors available and evening entertainment.
Saturday, Nov 3rd Schedule (subject to change):
10 am Show opens.
11 am – Foam “Light Sabre” Challenge! Jedis will be on hand to dress your kids in Jedi robes & arm them with light sabres as they face off against galactic foes!
12 noon – “Comic Book Appraisals” with Wade Jessie, owner of Dreamtime Comics & Toys, Wade has 41 years of experience.
1 pm – Best Kids Group & Individual Costume Contest
2 pm – “Vintage Toy Appraisals” with Wade Jessie, owner of Dreamtime Comics & Toys, Wade has 41 
years of experience.
3 pm – Best Adult Group & Individual Costume Contest
4 pm – Bast Handmade Prop Contest (no metal)
5 pm – Show ends.
Special Guests:
- Challenger Learning Center – Science experiments for the kids & a display of “out of this world” items.
- Excel 2 Fitness “Superhero Training Academy” – Excel 2 Fitness uses obstacle course challenges to teach boys self-confidence. Challenges will be set up to test the superhero skills of you & your kids!
Vendors: All pop culture vendors are welcome. Comic books, vintage toys, baseball cards, records and albums, Hot Wheels cars, Barbies & dolls, etc.
Artists: Stay tuned…
Admission: $10 ages 10 & up. Kids under 10 are free with 1 paid adult per child.