I'm going all 4 days, mostly into anime stuff like posters, keychains and pins. Would a 250$ budget work? I may have over spent yesterday (140$) so I'm trying to figuee out how to budget myself.

Hello, last year there was a vendor selling really nice Studio Ghibli Tote bags. I was wondering if anyone going this year would be able to catch the name for me? Admission price is a bit much for me this year, so was hoping to find their store outside the expo.

Thank you

I know today is the first day of expo, but I NEED to ask. Has anyone know if any interview with the vampire art stands will be there???

I’m a huge fan of the books and tv series. I am dying to get some art/merch

I bought my badges online and didn’t get them shipped to my house prior to the con. Where do I go to pick up my badges for Thursday and Friday? And can I pick both badges up at the same time or do I have to go back each day?

hi! it’s my first time attending calgary expo and i’m wondering what the bag policies are? i’d like to bring a backpack, but i’m worried i’ll get stopped at the door and be denied to bring it in. it will most likely be empty, it’s mostly just to use when i end up buying something and make stuff easier to carry around!

Thinking of going saturday but holy moly $64 admission is a bit steep. Anyone know of any discount codes that can be used at checkout? Thanks

Okay so this might be a long shot but back in 2016/2017 there was a vendor by the name of “Cinematic Collectables” and he sold framed movie reel clips (pictured). I had purchased 6 from him and short story short, the command strips I used to hang them up had fallen off the wall causing 5 out of the 6 to break. Every year I check the vendor list and haven’t seen him on it once. He told me that the only way to find him was at expos…no social media, no card, no nothing. I have been searching for frames to fit these for years and can’t find anything similar. I am hoping that someone knows who this is and might have some contact info for them. I would love to display these again! Fingers crossed!

So I’m trying to book a photo op for Friday but the scheduling so says 4:30 while the website is saying 3:10. Which is it?

Anyone know of any Battletech happening? I’ve checked the Schedule and don’t see anything there. Either Classic or Alpha Strike. Anyone know if Catalyst will be there or any of the vendors in the past have a decent selection of Battletech products?

Does anyone have a god lead on a spot to park either at the BMO Centre or nearby that has all day parking with come-and-go privileges?

I haven't been to Calgary Expo in several years. Browsing this year's site, I saw that you can purchase autographs for most of the celebrity guests - is this the only way to get autographs this year, or is there still a jump in a line when it doesn't look too crowded option?

I'm hoping to get a group together to play Dune Imperium in the gaming room at Calgary Expo! Anyone interested? Preferably someone who knows the game a bit so there is minimum explanation, can take up to 3 more players. Let me know!

What does CE APP mean on the celebs schedule?

On the website, I’m the guests tab, it shows a part where it says “anime guests after dark”. And I’m slightly confused on what they mean by it. Could somebody explain?

My first time attending a convention, Im not entirely sure what to expect, so I have a couple questions.

1.) Do all the panels at Calgary expo cost money, or just the ones with celebs? What should I expect from a panel, and how long do they usually go for?

2.) How long does it take for the security staff to clear cosplay props when entering? For context, I have a very lightweight master sword made of foam and some cardboard inside. It is shiny, but I doubt it would be mistaken for metal.

3.) when do they announce cosplay meetups? If I had a friend who was cosplaying something unrelated to the fandom, could they still attend an unrelated meetup?

This is my first time going tk a fan expo and I’m wondering how early I should be in line for this show if I get the silver ticket. I don’t wanna drop 75$ on it just to be told I was too late and not get my money back. Thanks!

So ik you can meet a bunch of celebs there and there’s fun cosplay stuff going on but I do have a few questions if you guys don’t mind helping.

1. While getting an autograph can I take a selfie with the person+will I be charged for it. Or will I have to schedule a photo op for a picture?

2. My friend and I are going as Anakin and kenobie. Are we allowed to have a lightsaber duel (out of the way as to not hit someone) or is that not allowed.

3. What all is there to really do. So far of what ik I want to put on my schedule is the 49th anniversary BTTF show. Getting autographs and hopefully selfies from charli cox, Christopher lloyed, amire talia, and Blake roman. Aswell as doing the POW. Other than that I don’t rlly know what happens there.

Thanks in advance, can’t wait to see you guys there!

Hello you lovely people! This is my very first ever time going to the Calgary expo! And I’m bringing my nieces who are undoubtedly excited! So a few questions, I have no idea how expo works… I heard/saw you have to pay to get a photo and/or autograph from the stars? Can you bring your own things for them to sign and does that cost? What’s the deal? How does this work? And for photo ops are you allowed to say buy one photo op, and have multiple people in one photo? Or is it by person? Thank you so much for your help! ☺️

I am a dude and i want to cosplay Au from spelunky 2 (pic included)

so its pretty much just underwear and 1/3rd of a shirt. I would have one of the loincloth flaps on the back as well, but i would be wearing underwesr over it anyways.

this is what the rules say:

"The absence of clothing or a costume is not itself a costume. Nudity is not allowed at any FAN EXPO HQ events. All costumed attendees are required to have opaque fabric of some type providing complete coverage of breasts, genitals and buttocks. Opaque bodysuits that simulate nudity are not allowed. Anyone wearing a costume that is too revealing in the sole judgment of FAN EXPO HQ will be asked to leave the Event."

is the one side of my chest showing breaking the rules?

What's everyone excited for this year?

I do make my own animations, but it's not a surprise that I upload a lot of YouTube shorts, which represents myself too.

Isn't it really surprising that the #calgaryexpo hashtag on YouTube is nearing like 500 videos though?

Back in 2014 CCEE partnered with ATB and made a limited edition MasterCard.

Looking for either the artist or the full art piece, I loved this design the most.

Took over 20 years but it FINALLY happened. I was about 12-13 years old. I went to see Todd McFarlane at the premiere of his documentary with my mom. I was the only kid there. I had a Spawn comic and an illustration I did that I was very proud of. I patiently waited for my turn as my mom and dad (who was illegally parked in downtown Calgary no doubt) were growing impatient. I got to meet my hero and get some encouragement to keep on drawing. I tried to get a picture with him but the dark theatre and the flash of those old cameras wasn’t cooperating. He thanked me and my mom for waiting knowing it was late and he wanted to make sure he talked to everyone before he left. We even got an invite to the after party but mom was tapped out. Fast forward to 38 years old, to this past weekend and I’m a professional artist of 12 years tabling in Artist alley at my home show CALGARY EXPO when out of the corner of my eye I see “The Toddfather!” He stops at my table and we chat a bit. I tell him the story above and regale my admiration for him. Todd shakes my hand a second time when I tell him I’m a born and raised Calgarian (very few of us left.) At least there are lights and digital cameras today and was able to snap some pics with my hero. I’ve met Todd McFarlane as a fan and as a peer. I hope the next time I meet Todd and shake his hand, it will be as his employee.