Cumberland Con 2026 — Somerset's Paranormal & Comic Book Convention

WHAT?

Somerset’s premier paranormal and comic book convention is returning for its fourth year!!!

Join us at The Center for Rural Development on October 10th & 11th for a weekend full of special guests, artists, cosplay contests, tattoos, vendors, food trucks, and more!

WHY?

Cumberland Con was born from a passion for the 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!

WHO?

Katie & Houston Asher

Telepathy Tapes

Jobie Bradley

Comic Book Artist

Jacob Wilson

Comic Book Artist

Charles Romans

Shadows of Legend

Jade Meadows

Blue Ridge Hunting

Ck Film & Entertainment

Special Guest

Jessica & Kevin Newsome

Beyond Sight Studios

Vendors

Andrew Hockensmith (Known)
Adulting Axolotl Apparel & Accessory Co.
Aurelium Collectibles
Battleworld Collectibles
Beyond Sight Studios
Blue Wave Collectibles
Bon Fils LLC
Books, Brews, & BBQ
Bubl & Pop!
Castle Black Games
Curiosity Peeked
DABski Comics
Doodle Dreamland
Doomsayer Designs
Fantasy Workshop L.L.C.
Froggie’s Pond Shop!
Gacha Kitty & Moonica Nails
Ghostnight Spookshow
Here’s 2 Life Customs
Homecourt Movies
Haunted Industrial Park
Jonas and Company Black Eyed Sundays Tattoos and Piercing
Kat’s Hexed Krafts
Kirbys Komics
Ky Fried Comics
Lakyn York — 2025 Art Contest Winner
LIQVID
Magical Moods of the Mystic
Quality Cuddles
Ransom Letter Publishing
She-Jackal Arts
Somerset Junior Woman’s Club
Somerset Pulaski County Humane Society
Somerknight’s Cosplay
Spinkie-Den Stitchery
Stinkbug Collectibles
The Collectors Corner
The Local Game Shop
The Thrifted Pot
Tilda The Tarot Witch
Whimsical Enchantments

Food Trucks

Bert’s Speak Cheezy Southeast
Taqueria Emanuel
Cumberland Crust LLC

Cosplay Judges

Somerset Mothman
Kalikins7
Somerknight’s Cosplay

After Party Musical Acts

GodKin
WhatDrivesTheWeak
Thirty Seven Parallel

WHEN?

Saturday, October 10th 2026

10am

VIP entry

11am

General Admission entry

12pm

More Than The Telepathy Tapes w/ Katie & Houston Asher

1pm

Local Heroes w/ Jobie Bradley & Jacob Wilson

2pm

Adult cosplay contests w/ Somerset Mothman, Kalikins7 & Somerknight’s Cosplay

3pm

Cryptids in Appalachia w/ Charles Romans

4pm

Blue Ridge Hunters w/ Jade Meadows

6pm

Convention doors close

Sunday, October 11th 2026

9am

VIP entry

10am

General Admission entry

11am

Beyond Sight Studios w/ Jessica & Kevin Newsome

12pm

Mothman in Films w/ Ck Film & Entertainment

1pm

Cumberland Con Caped Crusaders & Cryptids art contest winners / artist sketch battle for charity silent auction winners

2pm

Kid cosplay contests w/ Somerset Mothman, Kalikins7 & Somerknight’s Cosplay

3pm

Cosplay 101

5pm

End of Cumberland Con 2026

Pre-Party / After Party

Books, Brews & BBQ 450 US-27 N, Ste 5 · Somerset, KY 42501

Pre-PartyFriday, October 9th 2026

7pm

Pre-party begins / Doors open

7:15pm

Sketch battle artists introductions

7:30pm

Paranormal/Comic trivia begins

8:30pm

Trivia halftime, check in with artist

9:30pm

Trivia ends & art auction begins

After PartySaturday, October 10th 2026

7pm

After Party begins / Doors open

8pm

Live music by GodKin, WhatDrivesTheWeak & Thirty Seven Parallel