Comic-Con is back and this year’s event features Joey Fatone from NSync, Tara Reid from the American Pie trilogy and other films, Austin St. John from Power Rangers, Amanda Bearse from Married With Children and many other celebrities. See the Facebook page for the complete list of celebrities who will be on hand. Event includes a video game contest, costume contest, tribute cars, cosplay groups and more than 130 vendors. Family Day is Sunday and children 12 and younger are free accompanied by an adult. Free on-site parking. $10 admission. For info on celebrity autograph prices and photos visit midwesttoycomicfest.com.
Midwest Toy and Comic Fest
April 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
This article appears in April 16-22, 2026.
