Spa-Con Returns to Hot Springs This May!  

VXV Events is proud to announce the start of a new era for Spa-Con. This year’s event will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17, at the Hot Springs Convention Center for a weekend full of celebrities, creators, gaming, cosplay, and fun.  

Spa-Con is thrilled to bring a fantastic lineup of celebrities, creators, and cosplay guests, including:  

  • Disney legends Paige O’Hara and Richard White (Beauty and the Beast), and Irene Bedard (Pocahontas)  
  • Charmed stars Holly Marie Combs, Brian Krause, and Drew Fuller  
  • Chris Sarandon (The Princess Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas)  
  • Vernon Wells (Commando, Power Rangers)  
  • Dickey Beer (Return of the Jedi)  
  • Janet Varney (Stan Against Evil, The Legend of Korra)  
  • Scott Innes (Scooby-Doo)  
  • Candi Milo (Dexter’s Laboratory, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron) 
  • Jamie Marchi (My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Super)  
  • Krystina Alabado (Hazbin Hotel)  
  • Xander Mobus (Super Smash Bros., Persona 5)  
  • WWE Hall of Famers D-Von Dudley and Billy Gunn  
  • Comic creators Arthur Suydam and John Beatty 

In-show events include Q&As with celebrities, panels presented by professional cosplayers and artists, a costume contest, video gaming, tabletop gaming, photo ops, an after-hours cosplay prom, and more. 

Vendors and artists from across the country will set up alongside local vendors and artists to sell their merchandise. Local fan groups will exhibit displays and performances throughout the weekend.  

Advance discount tickets are available from VXV Events’ exclusive ticket provider, Tixr, for $25 (plus applicable taxes and fees) per single-day ticket or $40 (plus applicable taxes and fees) for the weekend, with discounts available for members of the military. 

Kids ten and under attend free with paid adult admission (2 kids per paid ticket).  

Additional details, including guest announcements, programming schedule, and more, can be found at Spa-Con.org, 

on the Spa-Con Facebook Page, or Instagram account (@Spa_Con).  

All media posted to the website and/or social media accounts is public and may be sourced for any promotional coverage ahead of the event.  

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