SCI-FI & FANTASY ATTRACTIONS

From the wilds of a mysterious forest to the depths of space, come meet the actors behind your favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies and TV shows. These FANtastical actors will be on hand to sign autographs, pose for photos, meet with their fans, and answer your burning questions during our Q&A sessions:

• All About Ahsoka with Eman Esfandi & Diana Lee Inosanto
• You And Whose Army: Meet Matthew Lewis
• The Many Characters of Alan Tudyk
  
  

Relive memories from the shire to the depths of Mordor with The Lord of the Rings stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd. Together. In the same room. We’re not crying, you’re crying. 

The National Community of Gamers is a club that brings together people of all ages for fun and adventure in all types of tabletop activities, including board games, miniature games, and role-playing games.

Middle Earth is alive at FAN EXPO Cleveland. Are you ready to embark on a quest? Find key Lord of the Rings characters and items to assemble your own fellowship in our scavenger hunt. Successful adventurers will be entered to win a magical two-night stay at a hobbit-inspired retreat* and other exciting prizes. Join us this Saturday, April 13, and let the adventure begin. *NOTE: You must be 25 or older to qualify for the retreat prize.

Star Wars is taking over the FAN EXPO Cleveland show floor with Star Wars: Galaxy United leading the charge. So, whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, Mandalorian, or Jawa, get down to the show floor and march with us. 

What is your destiny, young Padawan? Will you join the Jedi and become a Warrior, Guardian, Consular, or Sentinel? Perhaps you'd rather join the dark side and have a future with Darth Maul and the Sith? Hang out with our Jedi masters and let the Force guide you through this crystal selection ceremony based off the Star Wars franchise. Limited space available per session.

Jedi, Sith, and Padawans of all ages, get ready to ignite your lightsabers and dive into epic battles at FAN EXPO Cleveland. These trials will provide (safe) sabers for a full contact battle in hopes of finding the Chosen One. Lightsaber Battles will be open to warriors 12 years of age and younger. Note: all participants require a guardian to sign a safety waiver.

Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Which house do you belong to? Get sorted by a panel of distinguished Hogwarts students and professors at this interactive performance from one of the most beloved film and book franchises in the world, Harry Potter. Limited space available per session.

If you’ve ever wanted to see your fave fandom characters brought to life, you’ll want to check out our sci-fi and fantasy groups in the Community Zone. Make friends from a galaxy far, far away, meet Klingons and Vulcans, and even bust some ghosts. Check out all our amazing Community Groups below: 

• Ghostbusters Cleveland
• Star Wars Galaxy United
• The Federation
• The USS Lagrange Star Trek Fan Club

We're calling all cosplayers from other worlds to gather at FAN EXPO. Whether you're from another galaxy or a school of witchcraft and wizardry, you can meet like-minded cosplayers, celebrate all things fandom, and snap pictures to remember at our cosplay meetups. Meetups will include: 

• Disney
• Doctor Who
• Dungeons & Dragons
• Star Wars
• Harry Potter
• Star Trek

Do you love The Shire? Maybe you want to debate the layout of the Rocinante versus Serenity? Then you won't want to miss FAN EXPO Cleveland's Sci-Fi and Fantasy programming. From discussions, debates, cosplay, and gaming, there is something for everyone! Check the daily schedule closer to show time to find out when and where the fun happens.