FAQ | Central Carolina Comic Con

When and where is Central Carolina Comic Con?

Central Carolina Comic Con will take place January 10th & 11th, 2026, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, South Carolina. The address is 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 292018.

Where can I get tickets?

Visit our Tickets page to find all the ticket info and to purchase your advance discount tickets online from Tixr, our exclusive ticketing partner for Central Carolina Comic Con.

I bought my ticket online. How do I get into the show?

Either print off the QR code that you were emailed from Tixr or have the QR code pulled up on your phone before you reach the venue entrance. You'll go to Registration and they will scan your QR code and provide you with the appropriate wristband based on your ticket purchase.

What can I do to get in faster?

Please be prepared before you get to the venue entrance. Have your QR code or payment method (if purchasing at the door) ready to go. Be attentive to the signs to ensure you are in the correct line based on whether you have purchased your ticket online or if you are purchasing a ticket at the venue. Have all bags unzipped and ready for security to inspect.

Can I leave the show and come back?

Yes. Your wristband allows you re-entry into the event, based on the ticket you purchased. Please do not remove nor alter the wristband in any way. Weekend wristbands must stay on for the duration of the event. If you remove your wristband, you will need to purchase another.

I bought a ticket online and now I can't go. Can I get a refund?

Refunds are only offered if the entire event is cancelled (due to inclement weather, for example). If you are unable to attend, you may sell or transfer your tickets to someone else. If you need help with this process, please visit Tixr's website.

What celebrities are attending?

Visit our Guests page, Facebook Page, or Instagram account for the most recent updates.

Is so-and-so really going to be at the show?

Every guest announced has signed their contract to appear.

What about guest cancellations?

All announced guests are confirmed, but sometimes a guest has to cancel due to professional obligations (got a gig and have to work that weekend) or personal commitments. In the event of a cancellation, we will notify fans via our website and social media accounts. If a guest cancels with enough lead time, we will attempt to book a new guest to take their spot in the lineup.

The guest I wanted to meet cancelled. How do I get a ticket refund?

As stated on the Tickets page, guest cancellations are not cause for ticket refunds.

What day is so-and-so going to be in attendance?

To see the specific dates a guest will be joining us, please visit their entry on our Guests page.

What time is so-and-so going to be at their table?

When not in a scheduled Q&A, Photo Op, or taking a short break, guests will be at their tables. Please note that sometimes a guest may need to leave early on the final day of the event to catch their flight home.

What will each guest be doing at the show?

All guests will sign autographs and take photos with attendees. Some guests will be taking professional Photo Ops. Some guests will be participating in Q&As with attendees. Once we get closer to the event, (usually a month out), the Q&A schedule will be posted to the Program page.

How much are autographs and photos?

Click the guest's photo on the Guests page to see their prices. If a guest's price is not listed, then we have not yet been provided their price list by their management. Please note that not every guest may choose to list their prices online.

They're not free?

Nope. This is how our guests make money between gigs.

Why are the prices different for different guests?

Pricing is provided by each guest's management team. We have no control over guest pricing, and prices are subject to change at any time, as set by the guest's management.

What will guests sign?

Celebrity guests will sign most anything that you pay for them to sign. There may be notable exceptions for some guests, but these are pretty rare. You can bring items from home, buy an item from an artist of vendor, or pick up items from a guest's table.

Where do I pay for autographs?

Autographs, selfies, and combos (an autograph and a selfie) are purchased at the guest's table during the event. The only thing you can purchase before the event are your Tickets and any Photo Ops you want to purchase.

What's the difference between a selfie and a Photo Op?

Selfies are taken at the guest's table with your phone/camera.

Photo Ops take place in the Photo Ops area. For Photo Ops, you'll enter the photo area and a professional, optimally lit photo of you and the guest will be taken against a neutral backdrop with a DSLR camera. Two fans may be in a photo with a single ticket, families may have two adults and three children under 16 in a Photo Op with a single ticket. Photo Ops includes a digital copy of the photo as well as a high-quality 8x10" photo printed using professional, dye-sublimation photo printers. Many folks will take their photo to the guest's table to be autographed (autograph pricing is NOT included in the Photo Ops price; visit the Guests page for autograph pricing). Photo Ops may be purchased ahead of the event through the link below. The Photo Ops schedule will be published on this page as we get closer to the event.

To avoid confusion, a Photo Op is NOT a meet and greet. The process is very quick without time to converse with the guest(s). It is a photo opportunity in the literal sense of the word. If you would like to converse with the guest, we strongly suggest you opt for an autograph, as the autograph process is typically a slower moving process.

Is the price for an autograph on the professional photo included in the Photo Ops price?

No. The Photo Ops price is for the photo. An autograph is additional at the guest's price.

Will there be lines to the guest's tables?

There can sometimes be long lines. Some guests draw more fans to their tables than others. Some want to give each fan as much time as possible at their table. Please be patient. If you expect to get many autographs, want to see a lot of panels and Q&As, or participate in gaming, you may want to buy a weekend pass and attend all days of the event.

Do you accept cash or card? What about guests and exhibitors?

We accept cash, debit, or credit cards at the door. Our official merchandise booth also accepts cash and cards, Most celebrities only accept cash. Most exhibitors accept cash and cards. There will be ATMs on-site if you need to withdraw cash.

Is there a separate charge to attend guest Q&As?

All Q&As and panels are free to attend with paid admission.

What day/time is so-and-so's Q&A?

The Q&A schedule will be posted on the Guests page and on the Program page as we get closer to the event.

What else is there to do at the event?

In addition to meeting guests, getting autographs, Photo Ops, and Q&As, video gaming, tabletop gaming, fan groups and performances are just some of the attractions available for attendees to enjoy throughout the weekend.

Can I bring a bag or backpack?

You may bring bags and backpacks. Please note that they will be searched each time you enter the venue. To expedite this process, please have all bags open/unzipped before you reach the entrance.

Are there any items I can't bring into the show?

We do not allow firearms, knives, real swords, wooden or metal bats, stun guns, tasers, lighters, or vapes into the venue. We reserve the right to refuse any item our security team or police feel would be unsafe in a convention environment. Additionally, the venue does not allow outside food or drink unless deemed medically necessary.

If you purchase an item from a vendor that is not normally allowed into the convention (sword, knife, etc.), it must remain in a sealed box while you are inside the venue, otherwise you'll need to take it to your vehicle.

What are the cosplay rules?

Visit our Cosplay page for rules and regulations concerning cosplay.

Is there a costume contest?

Yes, there will be a costume contest at the main stage on Saturday at 5pm. There are three categories -- Children, Masquerade (the open round), and Craftsmanship (costumes must be at least 60% hand-made). If you wish to participate, please sign up at the Briumbra Photography booth, located on the vendor floor, beginning as soon as the floor opens at 10am. Each category has a maximum number of entrants allowed, and sign ups are first come/first served.

Contestants will meet in a designated location outside the main stage at 4:30pm. The contest will begin as close to 5pm as possible, allowing our cosplay guest judges time to finish their pre-judging and travel from their tables on the vendor floor to the backstage area.

What if I don't see my question asked above? What's the best way to contact you?

Email us at info@vxvevents.com.