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FAN EXPO Cleveland
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Celebrate fandom with us at our upcoming show: FAN EXPO Cleveland, March 13-15, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
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Calling all builders, stitchers, and creators 🗣️ The 2026 Cosplay Craftsmanship Cup registration is officially open. Show off your skills and compete for the crown: spr.ly/633217mC21

#FANEXPOCleveland #Cleveland #CLE #Cosplay #Cosplayers
A cosplayer poses in a horror-themed costume featuring a large, fleshy, flower-like creature head with multiple red, petal-shaped jaws opening outward. They wear a long orange wig, a white long-sleeve shirt with an orange logo across the chest, and orange shorts. Their arms are bent with claw-like hands reaching outward in a dramatic, monster-like stance. Behind them is a FAN EXPO step-and-repeat backdrop filled with bold white text.
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Black Friday is here, and we're celebrating with 30% off everything at Shop FAN EXPO. With collectibles, autographs, and exclusive pieces, your fandom collection is about to get so much cooler. Start shopping: spr.ly/633247m7m2

#ShopFANEXPO #BlackFriday
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Bring your A-game. Cosplay Guest applications for #FANEXPOCleveland are officially open 🧵 We’re looking for standout creators, the ones who set the standard and define the craft. Sound like you? Apply now: spr.ly/633207grOK

#Cleveland #Ohio #CLE #Cosplay
Square promotional graphic with a black-and-orange design. The top text reads “Cosplay Guest Applications.” Below, a photo shows a cosplayer in an elaborate armored costume featuring a horned skull-like helmet, detailed chest armor, red shoulder cape pieces, and intricate accessories. They pose on the show floor with booths and attendees blurred in the background. At the bottom, bold white text reads “Now Open.”
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Wicked: For Good drops this weekend, and we’re ready to be spellbound all over again! ✨

Are you grabbing tickets, or will you be defying gravity from the comfort of home later?

#Wicked #WickedForGood #Wicked2 #WickedMovie #ArianaGrande #CynthiaErivo #JonathanBailey
A young child dressed as Glinda poses confidently on the red carpet at FAN EXPO. She wears a layered pink ballgown with glittery details, a sparkling tiara, and holds a pink star wand. She smiles brightly with one arm raised in a wave. Behind her is a black-and-gray FAN EXPO step-and-repeat backdrop covered in repeating text.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Ready to grab the mic? #FANEXPOCleveland Fan Panel applications are live. Host your own conversation and rally your fellow fans: spr.ly/633297g3yB

#Cleveland #Fans #CLE #Ohio #ThisIsCLE
Square promotional graphic with a black and orange design. The top text reads “Fan Panel Applications.” Below, a photo shows three panelists sitting at a table during a FAN EXPO Cleveland panel. A man in the foreground smiles at the camera while holding up a small collectible figure box. Two other panelists behind him point and gesture enthusiastically. The bottom text reads “Open Now.”
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Setting sail for a birthday shout-out — happy birthday to Aidan Scott! We hope his day is as legendary as the Grand Line itself. Looking for your next big adventure? Make sure you’re on board for #FANEXPOCleveland 2026: spr.ly/633207gMaQ

#OnePiece #AidanScott #Cleveland #Ohio #Birthday
Aidan Scott sits at a panel table with a microphone in front of him. He wears a black Adidas shirt and an orange FAN EXPO lanyard. He’s smiling warmly toward someone off-camera. The background is a neutral gray wall, and part of another panelist’s hand and microphone are visible in the foreground. Aidan Scott speaks into a microphone while gesturing with his hands during a panel at FAN EXPO Cleveland. He wears a black Adidas shirt and an orange FAN EXPO lanyard. Behind him is a black step-and-repeat backdrop with repeating “FAN EXPO” and “For the Fans” logos.
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Be the heart of #FANEXPOCleveland ❤️ The Community Zone brings together fan groups, local organizations, and cultural partners that make the city shine. Applications are now open: spr.ly/633297gzEf

#Cleveland #CLE #Community #NonProfit #Charity
Square promotional graphic with a black and orange design. The top text reads “Community Zone Applications.” Below, a photo shows two cosplayers in detailed Star Wars–inspired armor: one in white and red clone trooper armor and the other in black and red Mandalorian-style armor. Both hold prop blasters and pose in front of community group booths. The bottom text reads “Now Open.”
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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He’s charming and smokin’ hot. Joel Perez (Valentino) from Hazbin Hotel and iconic off-Broadway hits will be at #FANEXPOCleveland. Grab your tickets today: spr.ly/633217gK2X

#HazbinHotel #Broadway #JoelPerez #Cleveland #CLE
Square graphic with an orange background. The top text reads “Meet Hazbin Hotel Star Joel Perez.” The illustration features a Hazbin Hotel character wearing a tall red top hat, white coat with red and black accents, and oversized heart-shaped glasses. Hearts swirl around the character, who poses dramatically against a purple Hell-city backdrop.
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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We’ll be the ones to drop this bomb. Krystina Alabado (Cherri Bomb) from Hazbin Hotel and Mean Girls on Broadway will be at #FANEXPOCleveland. Get your tickets today: spr.ly/633237gKWZ

#HazbinHotel #MeanGirls #Broadway #KrystinaAlabado #Cleveland
Square graphic with an orange background. The top text reads “Meet Hazbin Hotel Star Krystina Alabado.” Below is an illustration of a Hazbin Hotel character with messy pale-pink hair styled into a high ponytail, large star-shaped red eyes, and a wide sharp-toothed grin. The background shows a stylized purple underworld city.
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Velvette loves her screen time, but she’s taking a break to come to #FANEXPOCleveland. Meet Lilli Cooper from Hazbin Hotel and Fraggle Rock, and get your tickets today: spr.ly/633227gKwK

#HazbinHotel #LilliCooper #Cleveland #CLE #Ohio
Square graphic with an orange background. The top text reads “Meet Hazbin Hotel Star Lilli Cooper.” Below is an illustration of a Hazbin Hotel character with large pink-and-white swirled pigtails, red-and-black face markings, a mischievous smile, skull earrings, and a dark cape. The character stands in front of a purple, Hell-themed cityscape.
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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His way around technology is almost sinful. Meet your favorite techie overlord of Hell, aka Christian Borle, at
#FANEXPOCleveland. Get your tickets today: spr.ly/633287gKzu

#ChristianBorle #HazbinHotel #Cleveland #CLE #Ohio
Square graphic with an orange background. The top text reads “Meet Hazbin Hotel Star Christian Borle.” Below is an illustration of a Hazbin Hotel character with a bright blue TV screen for a head, red eyes, a jagged grin, and antennae with red circles on top. The character wears a suit with teal and red details and a red bow tie, set against a purple Hell-city background.
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The gates are open, and the cast of Hazbin Hotel is stepping through. Meet Christian Borle, Joel Perez, Lilli Cooper, and Krystina Alabado at #FANEXPOCleveland this March. Get tickets: spr.ly/633297gJ4U

#Cleveland #Ohio #CLE #ThisIsCLE #HazbinHotel
Square graphic with an orange background. The top text reads “Meet the Stars of Hazbin Hotel.” The illustration shows four Hazbin Hotel characters grouped together: a tall figure in a red top hat with heart-shaped glasses; a pink-haired character with a star in one eye; a character with large pink-and-white pigtails; and a blue TV-headed character in a suit with a red bow tie. The background is a stylized purple underworld city.
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Family magic hits different on the show floor. From princess hugs to slime time to cosplay, there’s always something happening around every corner.

What’s your kiddo’s favorite thing to do at #FANEXPOCleveland?

#Cleveland #CLE #Family #ThisIsCLE #Cute
Four kids sit in folding chairs arranged in a circle, smiling and laughing as they play a version of musical chairs. A sports-team tiger mascot and an adult with a microphone run the game in the background. The group is on colorful foam flooring. A young child in a green dress hugs a costumed princess performer dressed in a light blue ball gown and blonde updo. Another princess performer wearing a tiara and a cream-and-green gown kneels beside them, watching the moment with a warm smile. Other children with ribbon wands stand nearby. A child wearing a sparkly blue princess-style dress stretches a long piece of bright green slime between their hands while smiling at the camera. Other kids craft at the same table in the background. A young child dressed as an animated airbender character—bald cap with a blue arrow, orange and yellow costume—laughs while holding colorful ribbon streamers. Another child in a blue dress costume stands facing him, also holding streamers. They’re playing on a rainbow foam mat with faux wood-slice stepping pads scattered around.
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Warm up your vocal cords & sharpen those facts — Trivioke Night is hitting Corky’s Place on Monday, 11/24. From karaoke faves to trivia, it’s the perfect pre-holiday hangout. Karaoke sign-ups start at 6:30 PM, & trivia kicks off at 7 PM. RSVP now: spr.ly/633247eWRo

#CLE #Karaoke
Graphic with a black background and orange-and-white text promoting a FAN MEETUPS event. At the top, a white outlined box reads “FAN MEETUPS Powered by FAN EXPO HQ.” Below it, bold orange and white text says “Trivioke Night at Corky’s Place.” A large orange rounded rectangle lists the event details: “Monday, Nov 24, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Corky’s Place.” At the bottom, white and orange text reads “Come Spark New Inspiration.”
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Did you know that November 1 is Hello Kitty's birthday? This sweet figure has spent the last 51 years delighting the masses through television, games, merchandise, and more. Over the years, Sanrio has added more friends to the line-up, each as cute as the next.
November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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There’s only a few hours left to get your Mystery Box. Funko Pops, comics, and autographs? It's a can’t-miss opportunity. Grab yours quick: spr.ly/633227ktme

#ShopFANEXPO #Sale #Comics #FunkoPop #HolidayShopping
Mystery Box Sale Last Chance for Savings!
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Come on, you know you want to see what’s inside. You only have a few days left to grab a Mystery Box. See what awesome collectible awaits. Get yours now: spr.ly/633267ZYOe
A graphic promoting a “Mystery Box Sale” features a bold blue-and-white headline at the top against a black starry background. In the center, a blue-framed display shows an assortment of fandom items: a Flash comic, a Jurassic World-style poster of a woman facing a dinosaur behind glass, a Mandalorian poster with multiple Star Wars characters, and a Harley Quinn and Elvira comic. In front of the posters are two figures — a detailed Venomized Predator-style statue and a blonde Funko Pop in a black-and-white outfit. At the bottom, large white text reads “Time’s Running Out!”
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The countdown is on — only four months until #FANEXPOCleveland 2026 takes over The Land! Make sure you’re part of the fandom celebration everyone will be talking about. Grab your tickets now before Advanced Pricing ends February 26 at 11:59 PM ET: spr.ly/633237V3VR

#Cleveland #ThisIsCLE
A group of excited attendees line up inside the convention hall at FAN EXPO Cleveland. They smile at the camera wearing fandom T-shirts, lanyards, and event badges, holding FAN EXPO Cleveland 2025 tote bags. Three friends smile for the camera inside a panel room at FAN EXPO Cleveland. One wears a sleeveless white shirt and bandana, while the others wear hoodies and jackets, posing together under colorful lighting. Four cosplayers pose together in front of colorful merch booths at FAN EXPO Cleveland. Their outfits include rainbow accessories, a blue apron costume, and a large fluffy hat with wooden prop weapons. Five friends pose in the Vendor Hall at FAN EXPO Cleveland. Two are in cosplay — one in a purple cloak and another in a red and white outfit with a staff — while others wear casual clothes and FAN EXPO badges.
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Did someone call for a medic? Dr. Beverly Crusher is flying warp 6 to Cleveland. Meet Gates McFadden at #FANEXPOCleveland this March. Grab your tickets now: spr.ly/633247VMtk

#Cleveland #CLE #GatesMcFadden #StarTrek #ClevelandEvents
Promotional graphic featuring actor Gates McFadden. Text at the top reads “Meet Star Trek Icon Gates McFadden.” She appears in character with long red hair, wearing a Starfleet uniform against a dark background with red and orange lights.
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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He’s inspired us to look to the stars. Join Jonathan Frakes, aka Commander Riker, when he beams into #FANEXPOCleveland this March. Get tickets: spr.ly/633217VMYd

#Cleveland #CLE #JonathanFrakes #StarTrek #EventsInCLE
Promotional graphic featuring actor Jonathan Frakes. Text at the top reads “Meet Star Trek Icon Jonathan Frakes.” He appears in his Starfleet uniform with a confident expression, with faded background images of him playing a trombone and looking thoughtful.
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Calling all Trekkies. Jonathan Frakes (William Riker) and Gates McFadden (Beverly Crusher) from Star Trek: The Next Generation are setting course for Cleveland this March. Get your tickets now: spr.ly/633217VM3N

#FANEXPOCleveland #Cleveland #CLE #StarTrek #EventsInCLE
Promotional graphic featuring Star Trek actors Jonathan Frakes and Gates McFadden. Text at the top reads “Meet the Stars of Star Trek.” Side-by-side portraits show Frakes in his red Starfleet uniform and McFadden in her blue uniform, both framed in orange borders.
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We can’t wait to see the creativity that hits the #FANEXPOCleveland show floor next year. ✨ Whether you’re building your first armor set or perfecting your tenth look, every cosplay tells a story.

Tell us — what’s your dream cosplay for 2026?

#Cleveland #CLE #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Makeup
A cosplayer wearing weathered yellow and blue armor with a full helmet and visor poses holding a prop blaster. The detailed armor looks battle-worn, with scratches and faded paint, and the FAN EXPO Cleveland logo wall appears behind them. A cosplayer with green and yellow face paint, pointed elf ears, and metallic armor raises a fist triumphantly. They’re smiling in front of a FAN EXPO Cleveland backdrop patterned with the words “FANDOM” and “FAN EXPO.” A cosplayer in a black and orange combat outfit with spiky blonde hair poses mid-action, pointing one gloved hand forward. Their costume features bulky green gauntlets and prop grenades. The FAN EXPO Cleveland backdrop fills the background. A cosplayer dressed as a blue-haired character holds an oversized shark-shaped weapon across their shoulders. They wear a strappy brown top, purple striped pants, and heavy accessories while posing confidently in front of a FAN EXPO Cleveland step-and-repeat wall.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The fun is in the surprise. Whether you’re a movie buff or a comics fanatic, these Mystery Boxes have something for everyone, from autographs to rare collectibles. Buy yours now: spr.ly/633217T5wW
Promotional graphic for a “Mystery Box Sale.” The image shows collectibles and artwork including Pokémon’s Ash and Pikachu, a National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation poster, a Batman comic cover featuring Bane, and an Angel Dust art print. Two Funko-style figures—a gold Mandalorian helmet figure and a pumpkin-headed scarecrow—are displayed at the bottom. The background is bright blue with question mark patterns and bold text that reads “MYSTERY BOX SALE” at the top and “STARTS NOW!” at the bottom.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Trust us… you don’t want to miss Thomas Lennon and Cedric Yarbrough’s antics at #FANEXPOCleveland 2026. Save yourself from new boot goofin’ FOMO — tickets, autographs, and photo ops are on sale now: spr.ly/633297OYOz

#Cleveland #CLE #ClevelandEvents #Reno911 #Comedy
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Bob Newby, superhero ... and certified Little Monster.

In honor of #StrangerThingsDay, we’re throwing it back to #StrangerThings Season 2 star Sean Astin sharing his favorite singers with us.

Catch stars from your favorite fandoms IRL — grab your 2026 tickets now: spr.ly/633217OBpL
November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM