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Elko Cosmic Con

A two-day pop-culture convention in northeastern Nevada run by the Elko Convention & Visitors Authority, with celebrity guests, panels, workshops, a vendor 'city', gaming and a cash-prize cosplay contest. Formerly Elko Pop Con.

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Comics and pop culture · Elko, NV

Elko Cosmic Con is a comic and pop culture convention in Elko, Nevada, with verified dates from August 13 through August 14, 2027.

Confirmed
When
Aug 13–14, 2027
Early-to-mid August Friday-Saturday
Fri 12-8pm, Sat 11am-8pm
Where
Elko Convention Center (E Center & Conference Center)
700 Moren Way
Elko, NV 89801 · Elko County
Directions
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Suggested donation $5 per person or $20 per family (5+) in 2026
Organized by
Elko Convention & Visitors Authority
Municipal government
4th annual in 2026
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • Cosplay contest with $1,500 Best in Show
  • 50+ vendors ('Vendor City')
  • Cosmic Dance Party
  • Karaoke lounge
  • cosplay contest
  • celebrity guests
  • workshops
  • gaming
  • family-friendly

2026 Confirmed

Friday, August 7 (noon-8pm) and Saturday, August 8 (11am-8pm), 2026 (completed)

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

August 13-14, 2027

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

Guests

  • Aaron Stanford
  • Courtney Lin
  • Jennie Kwan
  • Johnny Whitworth
  • Kimberly Brooks
  • Matt Jones

Programming

  • 45-minute panels
  • workshops
  • tabletop and video game tournaments
  • cosplay contest
  • kids costume contest
  • dance party
  • karaoke

Supporters

Benefits

Summit Raceway (2026 admission donations split with the 2027 con)

Nearby

Contact

Sources

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.