What started as a dream for J.D. Sutphin has grown into one of the region’s most popular events of the year. Now in its ninth year, Big Lick Comic Con is back and bigger than ever.
This weekend, pop culture enthusiasts are in for a treat as Big Lick Comic Con makes its much-anticipated return, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Dubbed the “Super Bowl for pop culture fans,” the event is expected to draw a massive crowd.
Big Lick Comic-Con in Roanoke, Virginia, is expecting nearly 12,000 attendees this weekend, featuring stars like Michael Rooker and Catherine Sutherland, and emphasizing creativity and safety.
The bi-annual Big Lick Comic Con wraps this weekend, and a big star got some major honors in the Star City. Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash recognized The Hulk, Lou Ferrigno with an honor at the Comic Con due to his work with law enforcement.
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From zombies to superheroes, thousands of people dressed up for the Big Lick Comic Con at the Berglund Center in Roanoke.
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ROANOKE, Va. – One Roanoke event is now off the books for 2021. On Monday, Big Lick Entertainment announced that February’s Big Lick Comic Con is canceled. While February’s event is canceled, the company is still planning to have one August 7-8. Things are going to be better than they’ve ever been,” said Big Lick Entertainment’s JD Sutphin. Last month, Big Lick Comic-Con happened at the Berglund Center with masks and social distancing.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Big Lick Comic Con was originally set for the beginning of August, which was less than a month into Phase Three. Instead, Big Lick Entertainment postponed the convention to Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1 to have more time to plan and to make sure guests and exhibitors can be comfortable attending. To do that, Big Lick made major changes but you can still expect to safely enjoy comic books, vendors and food trucks. Any comic con attracts crowds but Big Lick found a way to limit that too. There’s 55,000 plus square feet for you to be able to walk around and have your own personal space,” Sutphin said.
Here are some of the events happening Round Town this weekend. Big Lick Comic Con, RoanokeBig Lick Comic Con returns to the Berglund Center this weekend. In addition to the adult beverages, there's live music and kids activities. It features more than 200 artists and crafters, live music, food and more. "A League of Their Own" will be show Saturday night in conjunction with the State Games of America.
ROANOKE, Va. - Roanoke's Berglund Center will overflow with superheroes, video game characters and even some TV and movie costumes so good you'll do a double take at the Big Lick Comic Con happening this weekend. The Grandin is a sponsor of Big Lick Comic Con, the fifth con is slated for this weekend. JD Sutphin of Big Lick Entertainment makes it happen and has been excited by the growth. Big Lick Comic Con has carved out a niche matching people with the right amount of entertainment and excitement at the right price. Tickets are still available for Big Lick Comic Con and kids under 10 years old are free.
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