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Smoky Mountain Geek Expo

Oct 17

10:00 AM — 5:00 PM|Add to Calendar
758 Crabtree Road, Waynesville, NC 28786

Get your geek on at this comic, anime, sci-fi, and pop culture event! Enjoy a wide variety of artists and vendors, comics, toys, video games, original artwork, collectible card gaming, anime, etc. Show off your best builds at cosplay contests and test your mettle in designated gaming areas! This is a family-friendly event. Entry is free for kids 12 & under, and $5 for all others.

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