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HerdCon

Free, all-ages pop culture convention run by Marshall University Libraries on the Huntington campus, with cosplay, gaming, vendors and fan panels. Student and community artists design the shirts and sell work on site.

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Multi-fandom · Huntington, WV

HerdCon is a multi-fandom convention in Huntington, West Virginia, with verified dates from March 5 through March 6, 2027.

ConfirmedFree
When
Mar 5–6, 2027
Early March
2026: Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where
Memorial Student Center, Marshall University
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25701 · Cabell
Directions
Badges
Free
Organized by
Marshall University Libraries
School or university
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What to expect

  • 90+ vendors (2026)
  • 20+ games
  • Annual cosplay contest
  • Fencing and lightsaber demonstrations
  • 2026 theme: Monsters
  • university
  • free
  • all ages
  • cosplay
  • anime
  • TTRPG
  • gaming

2026 Confirmed

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (completed)

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

2027 Confirmed

March 5-6, 2027 (Friday-Saturday)

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

Programming

  • Panels
  • Cosplay contest
  • Gaming
  • Film screenings
  • Friday Night SongAlong
  • Lightsaber and fencing demos

Good to know

Age
All ages; volunteers 17 and under need a parent or guardian
Bags
Clear bag policy: one clear bag up to 12x6x12 in. or 1-gallon plastic bag, or small clutch up to 4.5x6.5 in.

Nearby

Sources

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