CHARLOTTE MINI-CON 2020

#CLTMiniCon

The CHARLOTTE MINI-CON is Charlotte's longest running COMIC BOOK convention and for our 2020 show, we are getting back to our roots!

The 2020 Charlotte Mini-Con will be a curated show focused ENTIRELY on VINTAGE COMIC DEALERS and will feature a select group of OUTSTANDING COMIC CREATORS!

The 2020 Charlotte Mini-Con will also feature a NEW VENUE, the Westin Charlotte!

We are happy to announce the following Artists as our Guests at the 2020 Charlotte Mini-Con:
Chuck Brown
Chris Brunner
Vic Carrabotta
Bridgit Connell
Sanford Greene
John Hairston Jr.
Dustin Harbin
Adam Hughes
Jason Latour
Rico Renzi
Budd Root
Hoyt Silva
Andy Smith
Brian Stelfreeze
Rich Tommaso
Craig Yoe

We will host a CGC Signature Series event in conjuncture with the Charlotte Mini-Con on Friday, February 7th at the Westin! A special VIP ticket will is available for this at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cgc-signature-series-signing-vip-event-with-charlotte-mini-con-2020-tickets-89885446791

Adam Hughes Signing / Sketching Schedule:
From Adam's Facebook Page:
"Adam will be returning to Charlotte, NC in just a few short days. Below is some information regarding Adam's appearance at the Charlotte Mini Con on Saturday, February 8th and at the night before's CGC reception event.

On Friday, February 7th there will be a reception from 7pm-10pm for people interested in having items signed and/or CGC graded. The admission to the Friday night event is $15 paid in advance, or at the door (although the location of the event has not yet been announced, and my understanding is that it will be emailed to anyone that pre-registers). Your admission to the Friday night event will also qualify you for early VIP entry at the Saturday convention. Adam's signatures at the Friday night event will be $20 for all signatures, Witnessed or not. The number of signatures a fan can request will not be limited at this event. More info at Charlotte Mini-Con 2020 and https://www.eventbrite.com/.../cgc-signature-series...

On Saturday the Mini Con opens at 11am (with an early start for VIPs) and ends at 5pm. Admission is $5. Adam will be asking fans and collectors to limit your signatures to 5 per person, since the show is just a short 6 hours. His schedule for the event is as follows:

Friday 7pm - 10pm signatures only (no quantity limit).

Saturday Early Opening -12 noon: Head sketches
Saturday 12:30pm - 1:30pm signatures
Saturday 1:30pm - 3:00pm Head sketches
Saturday 3:30pm - 5:00pm Signatures
Saturday 5:00pm Show Closes

Signatures at the Friday event: $20 with no quantity limit.

Signatures at the Saturday show: Un-Witnessed signatures are free for the first 5, and $10 each after that. Witnessed signatures are $20 each. Please be prepared to limit your signatures to a total of 10 pieces if the line requires it.

Head sketches are $50 regular or $100 Witnessed. Head sketches are one per person; however you are welcome to get back into the line for a second, third or whatever number sketch if the line isn't closed and time allows. Due to the nature of the short hours of the show, we cannot promise there will be enough time for Allison to color head sketches, although she'll be ready with her colors in case there is time.

We will have a portfolio of Original Artwork and prints for
sale with us."

2020 Charlotte Mini-Con Exhibitor List:
(Featuring some of the BEST Vintage Comic Dealers in the Business!)
Basement Comics (Albert Stoltz)
Brett Carreras
Brewer Parker
Burke Street Comics
CBCS Comics
CGC
Chris Foss
ComicsWanted.com
Craig Yoe Books
Dale Moody
David Burns
David Hinson
Dustin Lineback
Earl Shaw
Fine Print Shoppe
Gene Carpenter
GoCollect
Groundbreaking Comics
Hey Kids, Comics
Issues With...
Jason Hamlin
Moving Pictures Comics
Nerdy Girl Comics
New Force Comics
Nikelspot Comics
Painted Visions Comics, Cards and Games
Park Circle Comics
Rebel Base Comics & Toys
Rick Fortenberry
Ssalefish Comics
Steve Smith
Stormcrow Comics
Supah! (Joe Todd)
The Tangled Web
TNT Comics
Updog Comics
WCCB-CW

The Charlotte Mini-Con is brought to you by Heroes Aren't Hard To Find, the same folks who put on Heroes Convention. It will be a great time for the whole family!

ADULT ADMISSION: $5
18 & UNDER: FREE
(Student or State ID required for anyone 15-18 years old)
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LOCATION/HOTEL:
The Westin Charlotte
601 S College St, Charlotte NC 28202

Charlotte Mini-Con Hotel Rate Available HERE: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1571861131416&key=GRP
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CLT MINI CON 2020 PARKING:
There is a paid parking deck attached to the Westin Charlotte with elevator access to the Charlotte Mini-Con on the Ground Floor of the Westin Charlotte.
Parking in the deck is currently $10.00, but rates may increase.
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LIGHT RAIL:
The Westin Charlotte is located at the Stonewall Station stop on the Charlotte LYNX Blue Line.
https://charlottenc.gov/cats/rail/lynx-blue-line/Pages/Stations-Park-and-Rides.aspx

Utilizing the LYNX Light Rail would be an EXCELLENT solution for travel to and from the Charlotte Mini-Con!!

We encourage the use of the LYNX Light Rail, which runs from I-485/South Blvd in South Charlotte to UNC Charlotte Main in the University Area.

Parking at most of the stations outside of Uptown Charlotte is free, with LYNX fares ranging from $2.20 (K-12/62+) for a round-trip ticket, to $6.60 for one-day unlimited rides for all age groups. https://charlottenc.gov/cats/fares/fares-passes/Pages/lynx-fares.aspx
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COSTUMES:
While we will NOT hold a Costume Contest at the 2020 Charlotte Mini-Con, we do not discourage attendees who wish to attend in costume from doing so! Everyone is welcome!

Please be advised that there will be a weapons check at the door and that all costume props must be either wooden or plastic to comply with our weapons policy. All replica weapons will need to be inspected and approved as a non-functional prop at the door before they will be allowed inside the Charlotte Mini-Con. No metal weaponry of any kind will be allowed. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing all the great costumes you’ve created!

(Note: We ask that you please be respectful to the artists and exhibitors at Charlotte Mini-Con when taking photos. Please do not block anyone’s set-up when taking photos, and if you would like to stage a group photo, please try to do so outside of high-traffic areas. We want everyone to have a great time at our show and appreciate your help!)

Document Last Edited: February 4, 2019