GalaxyCon to feature George Takei, Wil Wheaton, live podcast and more Dec. 6-8
GalaxyCon isn't your typical comic, sci-fi and fantasy, anime or cosplay convention. It's all of those things and more wrapped up in one weekend billed as a "festival of fandom."
Set for Dec. 6-8 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, GalaxyCon offers meet-and-greets with celebrities, voice actors, creators, artists, writers and wrestlers; Q&A, autograph and photo opportunities; vendors and exhibitors; cosplay competitions; video and tabletop gaming; tattoo artists; and other attractions.
More than 20 celebrity guests are scheduled to appear, including George Takei, Wil Wheaton, Corbin Bernsen, Michael Jai White, James Marsters, Danny Trejo and Ernie Hudson. Voice actors from shows such as "Rick and Morty" and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" also are to attend.
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A highlight of GalaxyCon is the official "Psych" rewatch podcast that is to be recorded live Dec. 7. Maggie Lawson and Timothy Omundson (aka Lassiter and Jules) are to discuss fans' favorite episodes, share behind-the-scenes stories, memories and have drop-in visits from their best friends and fellow castmates. (Tickets for this event are separate and do not include admission to GalaxyCon.)
The Family Zone gives young fans a break from the hustle and bustle of the convention floor to enjoy activities including craft-making, art projects and sensory play.
GalaxyCon is set to be open from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 8. Exhibition hall hours are to be 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 8.
Single-day passes cost $45 for Dec. 6, $65 for Dec. 7 and $55 for Dec. 8. Two-day, two-day deluxe, three-day, three-day deluxe and three-day VIP passes also are available.
Children 9 and younger get in free with a paid adult; up to three children are allowed for each adult.
For more information, visit galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-columbus.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: GalaxyCon Columbus to take place Dec. 6-8 at convention center
