OMG!con is a non-profit fandom convention that started in Paducah, Kentucky in 2006. It focuses on anime, video games, and general pop culture, featuring over 200 panels, an exhibitor's hall with 70+ artists and vendors, and various gaming and cosplay activities.
Around ~2,216 attendees across the run.
The exhibitor's hall occupies over half of the first floor of the convention center, hosting more than 70 artists and vendors, including a swag and charity raffle area.
Costumes must be secured to prevent indecent exposure, and large costumes are not allowed in the Exhibitor's Hall to maintain traffic flow. A 3-foot rule is enforced for cosplay extensions.
The convention features a video game room with retro and current consoles, arcade cabinets, and a tournament stage.
OMG!con offers over 200 panels covering a variety of topics related to anime, gaming, and pop culture.
The theme for 2026 is RPG Fantasy, continuing the convention's focus on inclusivity and affordability.
A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.
Gaming, Nintendo Trivia, Iron Gamers Challenge
The NoSleep Podcast, Creepy, SCP Archives, Slay the Princess
Beetle Moses
War Thunder, Paranormal Activity: Threshold, Enlisted, Ready or Not, The Mortuary Assistant, Broken Arrow, Ground Branch
Twitch, Twitter, Tiktok, BlueSky
Sly Cooper, Jet Set Radio, Tales of, House of the Dead, Scooby Doo
Wig Styling, Makeup Artistry, Costuming, Prop Building
USA Champion for the International Cosplay League, Creative Cosplay, Level Up! Creative Cosplay
Creative Cosplay Magazine, Cosplay Glade Magazine, Lights, Camera, Cos!
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