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What is the Smoky Mountain Geek Expo?
The Geek Expo is Waynesville, NC's premiere family-friendly pop-culture convention. We will bring guests, artists, and vendors to satisfy your geeky hunger! Our October expo is usually the weekend before Halloween—prime fall color season with the Great Smoky Mountains surrounding our communities.
What to expect.
Expect an array of vendors, artists, and guests. Dressing up in your favorite character's cosplay is strongly encouraged. There will be a cosplay contest between 1 pm and 2 pm. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! We will have tables for gaming; bring your favorite game or campaign and join us with friends! We will have a variety of food trucks on-site, along with a snack bar located inside.
Cosplay Contest
Come as your favorite character from any genre of geek and pop culture!
Adult Contest - 13 and up with cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50.
Kids Contest - Age to 12 with cash prizes of $80, $60, and $40
Cosplay Rules
Cosplay is an exciting way for fans to express their love for their favorite characters. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we have a few rules:
- No weapons allowed! All props will be inspected at one of our ticket booths.
- Please keep your costumes tasteful. Remember, this is a family event, so costumes should be suitable for all ages.
- Cosplayers should not be crowded or approached closely. Always ask for permission before taking a picture.
Once again, our goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees.
Tickets
Looking to purchase tickets for our upcoming event? You can easily do so at one of our ticket booths on October 18th. Tickets are priced at $5 for ages 13+ to adults, while children aged 12 and under can enter for free. Don't miss out on the fun!
2026 ARTISTS
Eli Rainwater Books
Deacon Shaw
Niceu Arts
Squishyapplegraphics
Tiffany Petitt
Studio Ruke
Dustbot 3000
Grim Works Studio
Leah Woody
Strange Sanctuary
Cheezy Wheezers
Always Tired Club
Dead Meme Press
Sparkfire Comics
Annexedcat
D00dle-Arts
Twisted Sisters
Owlybear Art
Red Finds Games
Tolgard Games
Holden’s Comix
Beardy Weirdy's Comics
Sea of Bricks /Wulvey's Customs
Gifternaut
Stoplight Stained Glass
Black Belt Maps
The Deck Box
Intandem Collectibles
Perusi Art
Todd's Toys
The Dicey Dungeon
Joe Lisi
Baby Rabiez
Fantastical Menagerie
Eric Brown
x2 DESIGNS
The Pokemon Booth
JP Fantasies
Steam and Steel Apparel
Charlie's Toys and Comics
Comics4Cheap
Sizzlin Games
Morgan Comics
J&D Toys and Collectibles
Blake and Bethany Whitaker
The Dice Hut
OUR SPONSORS
