GalaxyCon Raleigh: Everything You Need to Know!

On July 25th 2024 one the biggest and brightest events of the year returns to Raleigh, North Carolina. GalaxyCon, the largest independently owned consumer and fan engagement company, will descend upon the Raleigh Convention Center bringing an experience like no other to the Tarheel state! It’s a weekend full of new friends, networking, shopping, and diverse entertainment. GalaxyCon Raleigh is one of the biggest events in the GalaxyCon lineup and a huge event for fans of all ages.

Don’t believe me? Check out our 2022 coverage!

“Here We Grow Again!”

Once again GalaxyCon Raleigh will draw record-breaking crowds. “We are thrilled to bring GalaxyCon back to Raleigh,” said Mike Broder, founder and president, GalaxyCon. “The support from the community and the incredible turnout each year motivates us to keep growing and enhancing the experience for our attendees. We’re excited to see the continued positive impact on the city and to provide fans with more opportunities to celebrate their passions.”

All Images appear courtesy of GalaxyCon via Flickr

GalaxyCon continues to evolve as they find the proper ways to utilize the convention space and the surrounding hotel venues. Tabletop and video gaming rooms in neighboring hotels give convention goers a chance to take a break from the bustling exhibition hall and main stages. You can even find some special rooms dedicated to your favorite fandoms!

What to Expect at GalaxyCon Raleigh

GalaxyCon is pretty standard in most facets of the convention circuit. There is a massive lineup of celebrity guests, fascinating panels, exhibits, and plenty of cool stuff to satisfy any of your fandom cravings. But, there is one thing that sets GalaxyCon apart from the rest…WRESTLING! 

After a short hiatus, the men and women of FSCW Wrestling return to put on a fantasy cosplay wrestling show for all 4 days of the convention! No where else will you see Kratos wrestle Skeletor, or Rogue take on Spider-Gwen. As someone who has attended several shows, it is a sight to behold and is always a fun and exciting form of entertainment. You may even see some of the big names in the business make an appearance!

As for those celebrity guests mentioned before, this year boasts quite the lineup:

• Linda Hamilton – Sarah Connor (Terminator series), Catherine Chandler (Beauty and the Beast), Vicky Baxter (Children of the Corn)
• Wil Wheaton – Wesley Crusher (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Gordie Lachance (Stand by Me), Aqualad (Teen Titans)
• Charlie Cox – Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Daredevil), Owen Sleater (Boardwalk Empire), Tristan Thorn (Stardust)
• Matthew Lillard – Stu Macher (Scream), Shaggy Rogers (Scooby-Doo), Chip (Serial Mom)
• Marisa Tomei – Aunt May (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Mona Lisa Vito (My Cousin Vinny), Cassidy (The Wrestler)
• Jon Bernthal – Frank Castle (The Punisher), Shane Walsh (The Walking Dead), Brax (The Accountant)
• Sam Raimi – Director (Evil Dead series, Spider-Man trilogy), Producer (Xena: Warrior Princess), Director (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness)
• Emily Swallow – The Armorer (The Mandalorian), Kim Fischer (The Mentalist), Amara/The Darkness (Supernatural)
• Michael Jai White – Al Simmons/Spawn (Spawn), Marcus Williams (Why Did I Get Married?), Gambol (The Dark Knight)
• Ron Perlman – Hellboy (Hellboy), Vincent (Beauty and the Beast), Clay Morrow (Sons of Anarchy)
• Ernie Hudson – Winston Zeddemore (Ghostbusters), Sergeant Albrecht (The Crow), Warden Leo Glynn (Oz)
• Danny Trejo – Machete (Machete), Razor Charlie (From Dusk Till Dawn), Romeo Parada (Sons of Anarchy)
• Brandon Routh – Clark Kent/Superman (Superman Returns), Ray Palmer/Atom (Legends of Tomorrow), Todd Ingram (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World)
• Rob Paulsen – Yakko Warner (Animaniacs), Pinky (Pinky and the Brain), Raphael (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
• Dante Basco – Prince Zuko (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Rufio (Hook), Jake Long (American Dragon: Jake Long)

GalaxyCon Raleigh is a Welcoming Venue

That’s just a small handful of the celebrities that attend every year and each of them will be available for autographs, photo ops, or just a friendly hello! Samantha Veilleux, Sr. Vice President of Talent for GalaxyCon explains why they’re are able to boast such a massive list of guests:

“Raleigh’s event is a standout success largely because our celebrity guests genuinely love coming here. It’s incredibly easy to book talent because they know they’ll be welcomed by amazing fans, enjoy fantastic local restaurants, and explore rich cultural attractions. The enthusiasm of the Raleigh community truly makes GalaxyCon a special experience for everyone involved,”

Nerd Initiative Is In The House!

On top of all of those celebrity guests, the cosplay wrestling, and the plethora of gaming, for the first time in GalaxyCons illustrious existence, Nerd Initiative will have boots on the ground! Yours truly will be attending with a crew to capture all of the fun and excitement and bring you some fantastic content for those unable to attend. 

GalaxyCon Raleigh will open its doors at 2pm on Thursday, July 25th and run through 8pm Sunday, July 28th.