ConnectiCon XXIII - Fri 7/17
Annual multi-genre pop-culture convention with cosplay, gaming, celebrity guests, and panels.
Annual multi-genre pop-culture convention with cosplay, gaming, celebrity guests, and panels.
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ConnectiCon XXIII is Hartford’s longest-running pop-culture convention, returning for its 23rd year at the Connecticut Convention Center. This fan-run event features cosplay, gaming, celebrity guests, panels, and workshops, making it a must-attend for local pop culture enthusiasts. It’s a vibrant, multi-day festival that brings together diverse communities around shared fandoms and creative expression.
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Venue
Connecticut Convention Center · Hartford
100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, Hartford, CT
Host
ConnectiCon
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the banks of the Connecticut River in downtown Hartford, ConnectiCon returns for its 23rd year.
As Connecticut's oldest fan-run convention, it proudly hosts a multi-genre selection of Cosplay, Gaming, Celebrity Guests, Panels, Workshops, and all things Pop-Culture!
Event Hours: Thursday 12pm-9pm (Lifetime & All Weekend Membership Badge Pick Up), Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm.
Tickets available online.
Social Media: Facebook @connecticonconvention, Instagram @connecticon, Twitter @connecticon.
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- One-time event
- Indoor
- Family-friendly
- Parking: Parking available at Connecticut Convention Center
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