Buy Tickets — Oct 10 & 11
Saturday, Oct. 10th – Sunday, Oct. 11th, 2026
The Center for Rural Development Somerset, Kentucky
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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!

WHERE?

The Center for Rural Development, Somerset, Kentucky
The Center for Rural Development 2292 S HWY 27
Somerset, KY 42501
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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

  • Quality Cuddles
  • Bubl & Pop!
  • Adulting Axolotl Apparel & Accessory Co.
  • Jonas and Company Black Eyed Sundays Tattoos and Piercing
  • Castle Black Games
  • DABski Comics
  • Battleworld Collectibles
  • Magical Moods of the Mystic
  • Ghostnight Spookshow
  • Tilda The Tarot Witch
  • Gacha Kitty & Moonica Nails
  • Froggie’s Pond Shop!
  • Doodle Dreamland
  • The Local Game Shop
  • More TBA

Food Trucks

  • TBA

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

SPONSORS

ABA
ABA
Somerset 106, WYKY FM
Somerset 106, WYKY FM
Lake Cumberland Tourism
Lake Cumberland Tourism
Jonas & Company's Blackeyed Sundays
Jonas & Company’s Blackeyed Sundays

FOUNDERS

Jobie Bradley
Owner of Jobie Bradley Art & Crimson Beard Collectibles
Kyle Kadel
Owner of The International Paranormal Museum and Research Center
Shane Ison
Owner of Battleworld Collectibles