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PEORIA PREMIERE POP CULTURE FEST

PEORIACON®   2026

Peoria, IL March 7-8 2026

Peoria Civic Center 
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602

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ABOUT US

PEORIACON®

PeoriaCon® has proven that the Midwest has been craving a quality event like this for years. Since we have begun hosting this amazing event, the public has supported us from Chicago to St. Louis and everywhere in between! We are ready for another great year with the best comic book, cosplay, and gaming convention fun in the area. We are lining up all of your favorites dealers for this year’s show. - Artists - Special Guests - Comic book dealers - Cosplay Contest with best of show cash prizes! - Games - Collectibles - Your favorite loot dealers!

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Andy Merrill

Andy Merrill is an American voice actor best known for his portrayal of the character Brak on Space Ghost Coast to Coast, The Brak Show, and Cartoon Planet; as well as Oglethorpe on Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

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Edward Bosco

Edward, a Chicago native, began his voice-over career in 2010 as Eddie in Sequence. He’s since voiced major roles like Alastor in Hazbin Hotel, Striker in Helluva Boss, and Charizard in Pokémon Horizons and Twilight Wings. His credits include Street Fighter, Guilty Gear, Killer Instinct, Doom: Eternal, World of Warcraft, and Trails of Cold Steel. A big wrestling fan, he also voiced CM Punk, The Miz, and others in WWE’s Slam City.

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Dweeb.cos

Dweeb.cos is a passionate cosplayer known for creative group projects and lively performances. With a playful, self-aware style and strong attention to detail, they bring characters to life while celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community in the cosplay world.

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Selwyn Ward

Selwyn Ward is an American actor who played T.J. Johnson in Power Rangers Turbo and Power Rangers In Space.

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Jeremiah Lambert

Jeremiah Lambert is a freelance illustrator and comic artist known for bold, nostalgic pop-culture artwork. From projects with Hasbro and Mattel to a wide range of indie comics, he brings energetic, memorable style to every character he creates.

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Eric V. Swearingen

Eric V. Swearingen is a fantasy author from Central Illinois, known for crafting dark, gritty, character-driven stories that immerse readers in bold, unforgettable worlds.

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Cosplay Mutt

Cosplay Mutt is a cosplayer, fursuiter, performer, DJ, and custom vehicle builder—best known for the real-life Mr. Universe van. Energetic and creative, Mutt brings fun and flair to every event and appearance.

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Andrew Heath

Andrew Heath is a Kentucky-based graphic designer and illustrator who blends retro minimalism with playful pop-culture energy. Known for projects like Burger Battle and Frozen Culture, and collaborations with franchises like Care Bears and Back to the Future, he brings a fresh, nostalgic twist to every character he reimagines.

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