OCEAN CITY – Now in its eighth year, the OC CON Festival returns to the Music Pier Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and April 7.
General admission to the show is free, and free parking will be available at municipal lots adjacent to the boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace, Eighth Street and Ninth Street.
The event features meet-the-artist sessions, costume contests, and the display and sale of comic books and memorabilia. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (April 6), and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (April 7).
Featured artists include Tony DiGerolamo (“The Simpsons” and “Bart Simpson” comic books), Bob Petrecca (Marvel Comics), Luke Petrecca (Upper Deck and the Dear Hunter) and Neil Vokes (American Mythology Comics), among many others. Two stars from the 1982 movie classic “Annie” – Toni Ann Gisondi (Molly) and Roseanne Sorrentino (Pepper) – will make appearances.
Another highlight is the annual 1-mile “Super Hero Run” on the Boardwalk at 9 a.m. Saturday and more Super Hero running events” at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Sign up for either or both events at the Music Pier starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. Pre-registration is available online at ocnj.us/race-events.
Visit www.ocnjcon.com for complete information on all artists and scheduled events for OC CON. The event is sponsored by the Ocean City Free Public Library and the City of Ocean City.
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