Spa-Con guests Rodger Bumpass and Joey Lauren Adams — Photos Courtesy Visit Hot Springs
Arkansas natives Rodger Bumpass and Joey Lauren Adams will be among the headliners in attendance September 20 – 22 for Spa-Con Infinity – Version 8 – at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
Bumpass, a Spa-Con favorite, is the famous voice of Squidward on the “Spongebob Squarepants” TV hit, and North Little Rock native Adams is known for her movie acting and directing roles.
The Spa-Con schedule for Adams and Bumpass:
Saturday, September 21
10 a.m. – Expo Hall Opens
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Joey Lauren Adams in Expo Hall
2 p.m. – VIP Meet and Greet
6 p.m. – Expo Hall Closes
Sunday, September 22
10 a.m. – Expo Hall Opens
11 a.m. – Rodger Bumpass Q and A
2 p.m. – VIP Meet and Greet
4 p.m. – Expo Hall Closes
*Note: Bumpass will be in the Expo Hall Saturday and Sunday when not in meet and greets, or his Q and A.
Previously announced events and guests at this year’s Spa-Con comics and pop culture convention include Spa-Con Showdown, the exciting video gaming competition that attracts competitors from across the state, and two of the stars in the iconic movie “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” Tohoru Masamune and Minae Noji.
Also on tap are Erin Macdonald, the astrophysicist who is the science adviser for all the “Star Trek” franchises, a kids’ cosplay showcase, a cosplay contest, an evening of dance fun at Cosplay Club, and demonstrations for fans. New and returning cosplayers this year include Akakioga, Steven K. Smith, also known as SKS Props, Casey Renee, and Eric Woods.
Earlier announced guests include internationally known nerdcore rapper MC Lars, who will open things with a concert Friday night, September 20. Seth Gilliam, best known for his role as Father Gabriel Stokes in the “Walking Dead” TV series, also will be on hand, along with two iconic vehicles with connections to famed movie franchises – “Back to the Future” and “The Fast and the Furious.”
Registration for Spa-Con is at www.spa-con.org.
