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Welcome to the Official Elko Cosmic Con 🚀

This is your hub for all things Elko Cosmic Con — Northeastern Nevada's celebration of comics, cosplay, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and pop culture!

📌 August 7-8th 2026

🎬 MAJOR GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎬We are thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented and versatile Johnny Whitworth to Elko C...
06/22/2026

🎬 MAJOR GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎬

We are thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented and versatile Johnny Whitworth to Elko Cosmic Con this August 7th & 8th at The E Center! 🚀✨

From 90s cult classics to intense sci-fi thrillers, Johnny is widely recognized for bringing an incredible mix of nervous energy, gritty realism, and offbeat charisma to both the big and small screens.

Here are just a few of the iconic roles you know him for:

🎸 A.J. in Empire Records – The lovestruck, artistic record store employee in the ultimate 90s alternative youth culture cult classic!
🏹 Cage Wallace in The 100 – One of the series' most formidable and dangerous main antagonists.
🧠 Vernon in Limitless – Starring alongside Bradley Cooper in the mind-bending thriller.
🔥 Blackout in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance – Taking on the villainous Marvel role opposite Nicolas Cage.
⚖️ Donny Ray Black in The Rainmaker – Delivering a powerful, central performance in the Francis Ford Coppola drama.

From his gripping television arcs on CSI: Miami and Blindspot to his steady career in major mainstream and independent films, Johnny has built a massive reputation for playing both deeply sympathetic and intensely dangerous roles. 💥

Don't miss your chance to meet this incredible character actor right here in Elko!

🎙️ CALLING ALL CREATORS, EXPERTS, AND POP CULTURE GURUS! 🚀Do you have a specialized skill, an undeniable passion for a f...
06/16/2026

🎙️ CALLING ALL CREATORS, EXPERTS, AND POP CULTURE GURUS! 🚀

Do you have a specialized skill, an undeniable passion for a fandom, or a craft you’re dying to share? The 4th Annual Elko Cosmic Con wants YOU to lead the conversation! 🌌✨

We are officially looking for enthusiastic individuals, groups, and creators to host Panels & Workshops for this year’s convention on August 7th & 8th, 2026 at The E Center & Conference Center.

Whether you want to host a lively 45-minute Q&A session or lead a hands-on, master-class style workshop, this is your platform to shine and connect with an amazing community of fans. 🛸🎨

💡 What We’re Looking For:
Interactive Panels: Deep-dives into comic books, retro gaming, anime, sci-fi/fantasy lore, filmmaking, or voice acting.

Hands-On Workshops: Step-by-step demonstrations on cosplay crafting, prop making, special effects makeup, illustration, or digital art.

Niche Fandoms & Trends: Got a unique pop culture topic you could talk about for hours? We want to hear it!

📝 Ready to Apply?
Don't wait—vessel space is limited and our schedule fills up fast!

👉 Head over to ExploreElko.com right now to fill out the Panel & Workshop Sign-Up Form. Tell us your concept, what you need, and let's make this year’s Cosmic Con the best one yet!

Let's build something out of this world together. 🌟👇

✨ JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Lauren as one of our official cospl...
06/15/2026

✨ JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Lauren as one of our official cosplay judges for this year’s Elko Cosmic Con! 🚀👑

Lauren is a professional cosplayer and content creator based out of Colorado with a massive passion for all things fantasy and sci-fi. As a self-taught maker, she has spent the last five years honing an unbelievable array of crafts—including sewing, embroidery, leather-working, chainmail making, and so much more! 🪡🛡️

You’ve probably seen her stunning creations, tutorials, and build videos across social media, where she loves helping other crafters level up their own cosplay journeys.

🌟 About the Elko Cosmic Con Cosplay Contest
Our stage is getting ready for the ultimate showdown of creativity, craftsmanship, and passion! Whether you are a seasoned master craftsman or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, the Elko Cosmic Con Cosplay Contest is the perfect place to showcase your hard work.

Lauren has a deep enthusiasm for craftsmanship and she cannot wait to see the incredible talent, dedication, and imagination that our community is bringing to the Elko stage this year!

📅 Got your cosplay ready? Bring your A-game, because our judges are looking for passion, technique, and that cosmic star power!

Join us in giving Lauren a massive Elko welcome in the comments below! 👇🎉

06/10/2026

🚀 A huge thank you to Nevada Gold Mines for reaching the Stratosphere as a top-level sponsor of Elko Cosmic Con!

As our top-tier sponsor, Nevada Gold Mines has helped take this year's event to new heights. We are grateful for their generous support and commitment to bringing an out-of-this-world experience to our community, helping make our Kids Areas a stellar destination for young explorers.

Thank you for helping make Elko Cosmic Con possible! ⭐🌌

We are beyond excited to welcome the incredibly talented Aaron Stanford to Elko Cosmic Con! 🚀From bringing the heat to t...
06/09/2026

We are beyond excited to welcome the incredibly talented Aaron Stanford to Elko Cosmic Con! 🚀

From bringing the heat to the big screen to navigating the twists of time, Aaron has built an iconic career across film and television.
You know him as:
Pyro 💥 The fire-wielding mutant from X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand, and the massive 2024 hit Deadpool & Wolverine!
James Cole ⏳ The time-traveling lead of Syfy’s 12 Monkeys.
Birkhoff 💻 The brilliant tech whiz from CW’s Nikita.
Genre Icon 🧟 Starring in the intense horror remake The Hills Have Eyes and appearing in fan-favorites like Fear the Walking Dead and Mad Men.

Don't miss your chance to meet a true legend of the screen! 🎬✨
📅 August 7-8, 2026
📍 The E Center

✨ Voice Acting Royalty Alert! ✨If you’ve watched a favorite animated series or played an iconic video game lately, chanc...
06/08/2026

✨ Voice Acting Royalty Alert! ✨

If you’ve watched a favorite animated series or played an iconic video game lately, chances are you already know the incredible work of the award-winning Kimberly Brooks! 🎙️🎭

From leading a series to mastering a dozen different voices in an ensemble, her versatility is unmatched. Just look at this legendary lineup of roles:

🌌 Sky in Arcane
🦁 Princess Allura in Voltron: Legendary Defender
🐝 Bumblebee in DC Super Hero Girls
💎 Jasper in Steven Universe
⚡ Stormy in Winx Club
👑 Teela in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
🏔️ Classi & Linda Black (and many more!) on South Park since 2008
🦇 Batcomputer in Batwheels
..plus beloved appearances on The Simpsons, The Owl House, Doc McStuffins, and ¡Mucha Lucha! 📺✨

🎶 Did you know she sings too? With a background in musical theater, Kimberly has loaned her vocals to huge animated hits, including the iconic Luna of The Hex Girls (Scooby-Doo!), Vola (Baby Shark’s Big Show!), DuckTales, and Tom and Jerry! 🎸🎤

🎮 Gamer? You’ve absolutely heard her pulling you into the story as:
☄️ Ashley Williams in Mass Effect
🦾 Harlowe The Gravitar in Borderlands 4
🦅 Daisy Fitzroy in BioShock Infinite
🧠 Hollis Forsythe in Psychonauts 2 — a performance that earned her a well-deserved BAFTA Award! 🏆

Whether she’s dominating commercial airwaves, commanding a video game battlefield, or bringing your favorite cartoon heroes to life, Kimberly Brooks is an absolute powerhouse in the industry. 🙌🔥

06/05/2026

🎨 FEATURED ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🎨

Elko Cosmic Con is excited to welcome local Elko artist Robert Gift as our Featured Artists this year!

Robert has been part of Elko Cosmic Con since the very beginning and is the artist behind “Harold,” our iconic alien mascot featured on our event posters over the years. Starting as a local Elko artist, Robert became a traveling artist while chasing his dream of breaking into the comic world. He is also the creator of Manny the Mannequin and helped form Ampam Productions alongside friends to create fun entertainment projects for fans everywhere.

Be sure to stop by and meet him at Elko Cosmic Con!

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🚀 Huge news, Elko! 🪐We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Hollywood powerhouse MATT JONES is coming to the 2026 El...
06/05/2026

🚀 Huge news, Elko! 🪐

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Hollywood powerhouse MATT JONES is coming to the 2026 Elko Cosmic Con! 🎬

Matt has been a staple of the screen for years, best known as the unforgettable Badger in Breaking Bad and El Camino. You’ve also seen him on hit TV shows like The Office, Mom, Bob Hearts Abishola, Shrinking, and Community, as well as films like Brightburn and Red State.

🎮 Animation & Gaming Fans: Matt’s iconic voice has brought life to major characters across TV, movies, and video games—including Final Fantasy VII, Home, Adventure Time, F is for Family, Kick Buttowski, and Universal Basic Guys. 🎙️

✨ Spotlight on Jennie Kwan: Coming to Elko Cosmic Con! ✨From the stage to the screen and into your favorite consoles, Je...
05/07/2026

✨ Spotlight on Jennie Kwan: Coming to Elko Cosmic Con! ✨

From the stage to the screen and into your favorite consoles, Jennie Kwan does it all! 🌟 This native Angelino has been captivating audiences since age 11, and her journey is nothing short of legendary.

We are beyond excited to announce that Jennie will be joining us at Elko Cosmic Con this year! 🚀 Get ready to meet the talent behind some of your favorite characters:

🎤 Voice Legend: The voice behind the fan-favorite Suki in Avatar: The Last Airbender ⚔️ and the iconic Chun-Li in Street Fighter 6! Her credits are massive, from Demon Slayer to Starfield and Diablo IV.

📺 TV & Film: Best known as the wacky Samantha Woo on NBC’s California Dreams 🎸. You’ve also seen her on The Rookie, New Girl, and Squid Game: The Challenge.

🎭 Stage Royalty: Starred as "Kim" in Miss Saigon, "Christmas Eve" in Avenue Q, and soared as "Jasmine" in Disney’s Aladdin!

🎶 Music: A Gold record holder with the group Nobody’s Angel (as heard on The Princess Diaries soundtrack! ).

Don't miss your chance to see this powerhouse performer in person!

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700 Moren Way
Elko, NV
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