Are you a die-hard comic book or anime fan? A gaming enthusiast? Looking for a fun day out with the family?
Our 10th annual Comic Surge has something for everyone!
Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 am—5 pm.
- Meet your favorite characters and superheroes
- Explore vendor, artist, and author booths
- Show off your creativity in our cosplay contest
View the schedule of events.
Featured Characters and Attractions
- Queen City Stunt Circus
- 4 Sabers of Bowling Green
- Asbury University Men’s Glee Club
- Pikachu
- The Fantastic Four
- Dr. Doom
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Derpy Tiger
Special Guests
- Western KY Ghostbusters
- Yazmin Granlund
- Jennifer Noran
- Jay Bryant
- Gameshow Group
Food Trucks
Schedule of Events
This schedule may change. Check back for the latest info!
All Day (10 am—5 pm)
- Vendors, authors, and artists
- Costumed characters, props, photo ops
- Scavenger hunts
- Table top gaming
- Hero vs. Villain games
Cosplay Contest
10 am—1 pm: Cosplay contest scoring for all ages
1:30 pm: Children’s cosplay contestants on stage for public scoring
2:30: Teen, adult, and group cosplay contestants on stage for public voting and announcement of winners
4 Sabers of Bowling Green
10:15 am—10:45 am
12:15 pm—12:45 pm
2 pm—2:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons
10:30 am—12 pm: Session 1
12:30 pm—2 pm: Session 2
Game Show
10:45 am—11:15 am
12:15 am—12:45 pm
1:45 pm—2:15 pm
3:30 pm—4 pm
Queen City Stunt Circus
11 am—11:30 am
1 pm—1:30 pm
3 pm—3:30 pm
4 pm—4:30 pm
Smash Brothers Hero Vs. Villain Gaming Challenge
11 am—1 pm
Asbury University Men’s Glee Club
12:45 pm—1 pm
2:15 pm—2:30 pm
Vendors, Artists, and Authors
- Andi’s Art
- Artistic Chaos
- Bone & Tine Designs
- Brian Rodman
- Brick Mobile LLC
- Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics, & Games
- Chibi Waifu Cosmetics
- Cosmic Perception LLC
- Corey Fields Art
- F&W Productions
- Giddy’s Bits & Pieces
- Holler Haint
- Legendary Brix
- Legends and Luxe Premier Collectibles
- Lily’s Dragon Nest
- Magpie Eclectic
- MAT Creative Designs
- The Most Unsociable
- Paper by Devon
- Penny Candy Studios
- Rainbows Over Rowan
- Rocketship Studio
- Shadowbrite Creations
- Sparkle & Shine KY
- Starfall Art
- Stevie Jo, Author
- Teaberry House
- VNCToys
- War of Kingdoms
- WEIRDENS
Cosplay Contest
We would love for you or your group to enter our cosplay contest!
Visit our Cosplay Contest page to get inspired, learn about our professional judges and how they judge, and more.
Cosplay Rules
Visit our Cosplay Rules page for cosplay and prop rules, photography guidelines, and more.