01-06-2025
Last day of Des Moines Con kicks off at Iowa Events Center
DES MOINES, Iowa — The annual Des Moines Con officially wraps up on Sunday, but attendees can still enjoy a packed schedule of fun.
The event is taking place at the Iowa Events Center. Doors opened at 10 a.m. and the event officially wraps up at 5 p.m.
This is the fourth annual Des Moines Con hosted by the Minneapolis based company Nerd Street LLC. The founder, Ben Penrod, said this year's convention has drawn the largest crowd in event history.
One main attraction is Norwalk native Brandon Routh, better known as Superman. There is a Q&A session with Routh at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Main Stage.
Another notable celebrities that people can see on Sunday is Mike Colter from Luke Cage.
Apart from big celebrities, there are also many vendors offering comics, collectibles, games, art, and more.
Some vendors come from as far as Minneapolis and Kansas City, while others are from Iowa.
Dave Wheeler is an artist and content creator from Minneapolis. He is showcasing several creations at the convention including toys, comics, music, and more.
Doors opened at 10 a.m. at the Iowa Events Center. Click here for the event schedule.
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