Dragon Con runs August 29 through September 2nd in Atlanta, GA. This annual convention celebrates a broad spectrum of pop culture, including science fiction, fantasy, gaming, and comic books. Established in 1987, the event typically takes place over Labor Day weekend and features a wide array of activities, from photo shoots to workshops and almost anything you can think of in between. Dragon Con attracts thousands of attendees each year. It is renowned for its elaborate cosplay, diverse fan base, and numerous themed events, making it one of the largest and most popular conventions of its kind in the United States.
Even though the event doesn’t officially start until Thursday, thousands of people have already shown up. This is the Mardis Gras of the cosplay world and the parties have already begun. Last night, the hotel floors were full of people in cosplay and civilian wear.
Dragon Con 2024 Cosplay Photos
No matter how many people you have at Dragon Con or how many hours you plant to stay awake, there is no way you will ever see or do everything. The cosplay alone takes up a huge portion of our time. If we wanted to see guests or shop, that is a whole new adventure.
This year’s Dragon Con features a star-studded guest list. Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan from The Lord of the Rings will be attending. John Cleese from Monty Python is also on the list. Giancarlo Esposito, known for Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, will make an appearance. Fans of Firefly can see Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk. Doctor Who stars Jodie Whittaker, Catherine Tate, and Freema Agyeman will be there too. The lineup also includes Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin from the Marvel Universe and Danny Trejo from Machete and Spy Kids.
Cosplay Photos
Now we move on to the first batch of cosplay photos taken by our own Reptile, aka Laird of Cosplay. This is only a sample of what is to come.
Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, pop culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe – and the best place to celebrate all of these things with fellow fans on Labor Day Weekend.
LOCATION
Dragon Con takes place annually on Labor Day weekend. Dragon Con will be held in our five host hotels the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Hilton, Sheraton Atlanta, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, and the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in downtown Atlanta. Additionally, AmericasMart Buildings 2 and 3 provide a home for our Gaming, Vendors, and Comic and Pop Artist Alley.
HOURS
The convention opens at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and runs around the clock until 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Yep – you heard us right – that’s 96 hours of continuous enjoyment and excitement so come rested and ready to be overwhelmed with options on what to do. With so many amazing things going on all hours of the day, we recommend you check the app for times.
The Vendor Hall and Comic Artist Alley hours are:
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Walk of Fame and Art Show hours are:
Friday 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Convention – Dragon Con
Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe. Call us a phenomenon, call us one of the most well attended pop-culture conventions in the country, call us the most fan fun you can have in five days: Dragon Con is where you want to be on Labor Day Weekend!
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