Friday, Oct. 4th - Saturday, Oct. 5th
SOMERSET, KENTUCKY
Ticket Info
What?
Get ready for Cumberland Con 2024, Somerset's premier paranormal/comic book convention! The excitement kicks off with a pre-party on October 4th at 6:30 pm at The Markers Mill, featuring paranormal and comic trivia, an artist sketch battle for charity, and live music.
The main event takes place on Saturday, October 5th, at Somerset High School from 11 am to 7 pm, with VIPs gaining early access at 10 am. Explore a vast array of vendors in the rear parking lot, cafeteria, and gymnasium. The auditorium will host panels with special guests as well as the adult and children's Cosplay contests. Ticket holders will also have free entry to The International Paranormal Museum for the day.
Advance tickets are $10 or tickets will be available at the door for $12 with Free admission to children 12 and under.
When the festivities conclude, join us for an after-party at The Markers Mill with live music from 3 different bands only a $10 cover charge, VIPs enter FREE.
Why?
Cumberland Con was born from a passion for the panels and pages of comic books and the thrill of the unknown. We're dedicated to bringing together enthusiasts of graphic storytelling and the paranormal for a celebration of the strange, the supernatural, and the illustrated. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat!
Where?
Cumberland Con Main Event Location
Somerset High School
301 College St, Somerset, KY 42501
Pre-Party/After-Party Location
The Makers Mill
402 E Mt Vernon St, Somerset, KY 42501
Who?
Special Guests
- Deegan Puchkors
- Jacob Wilson
- Jobie Bradley
- Kyle Hotz
- Nathan Isaac
- Skoot Starnes
- Steve Berg
- Thomas Shay
- More TBA
Vendors
- A Bazaar Universe
- AphoticDysphoria
- Battleworld Collectables
- Blackmoth & Bela
- Cave Paranormal Engineering
- Coffee Spoons Studio
- Cra-Z-Comics
- Divination by The Witch of Ravensnest
- Duckleqz Customz
- Fantasy Workshop
- Foxiford Resin Art
- Ghost Night Spookshow
- Haunted Trail of Chaos
- Heart and Key Design and Creations
- Here's 2 Life Customs
- Honeycomb Soul
- International Paranormal Museum and Research Center
- Jason Shepard ArtworX
- Joey Webb
- JW Art Studios
- Kat's Krafts
- Magical Memories
- Mo & Wo Comics
- Nightmare Press
- O'Three-O'Five Creations
- ParadoxProps
- Phenomenal Phinds ATL
- Pig's Entertainment
- Quality Cuddles
- Skull Slinger
- SomerKnight's Cosplay
- Sugar & Crumbs
- The Local Game Shop
- Tyra and Tyra Metal Works
- Whimsical Enchantments
- More TBA
Nonprofits
- Somerset Pulaski County Humane Society
- More TBA
Food Trucks
- Bigfoot BBQ
- City Slickers Dawgs
- Koffee Pig
- The Sassy Saddle
- More TBA
Cosplay Judges
- Kalikins7
- Somerknight's Cosplay
- Somerset Mothman
Musical Acts
- 2-Die-4
- Molly's Midnight Villains
- Shades of Raven
- Visitor
Sponsors
- International Paranormal Museum and Research Center
- Battleworld Collectables
- Jobie Bradley Art
- The Makers Mill
- Somerset 106.1 FM
- Jonas & Company's Blackeyed Sundays Tattoos
- First Baptist Church
- Alton Blakley Honda
Founders
- Jobie Bradley: Owner of Jobie Bradley Art
- Kyle Kadel: Owner of The International Paranormal Museum and Research Center
- Shane Ison: Owner of Battleworld Collectables
When?
Friday, Oct. 4th - Saturday, Oct. 5th
Friday, October 4th 2024
The Makers Mill:
- 6:30pm: Pre-party kick off
- 6:45pm: Welcome message from the founders
- 7:00pm: Paranormal/Comic trivia
- 8:00pm: Trivia halftime & artist sketch battle introductions
- 9:00pm: Conclusion of trivia & artist sketch battle
- 9:15pm: Silent art auction begins (continues into the convention)
- 9:30pm: Live Music From 2-Die-4
- 11:30pm - Midnight: End of pre-party festivities
Saturday, October 5th 2024
Somerset High School:
- 10:00am: Convention doors open for VIPs
- 11:00am: General admission
- 11:30am: Welcome message from the founders
- 12:00pm: Meet your local comic book artists! (Jobie Bradley & Jacob Wilson)
- 1:00pm: Kid's cosplay contest (0-17) / Art contest winners announcement / Adult's cosplay contest (18+)
- 3:00pm: Steve Berg (Weird Nebraska)
- 4:00pm: Nathan Issac (Pennyroyal Podcast)
- 7:00pm: Convention doors close
The Makers Mill:
- 7:00pm: After-party begins
- 7:30pm: Live music from Molly's Midnight Villains
- 8:00pm: Live music from Shades of Raven
- 9:00pm: Live music from Visitor
- Midnight: Official ending of Cumberland Con 2024