Are you a local fan group, cosplay club, theater/symphony, dance troupe, or community institution? Then the FAN EXPO Community Zone is the place for you! Participants in this space must support the local community in some way and be committed to making FAN EXPO a fantastic experience for attendees, guests, and fellow Community Zone participants.
Space is limited, so please be as detailed in your application as possible. Applications for the Irving Convention Center event are available here:
Things to know before you apply:
- Applications are open
- Applying does not guarantee space until confirmation is issued.
- Booths must be appropriate for fans of all ages. Any booth activities are subject to management approval.
- Participants must be available for load-in, all three days of the convention (from open to close), and load-out.
- A standard booth is 10x10. Additional space or nonstandard booth requests are subject to management approval and are not guaranteed, even if the Group/Organization is accepted.
- Power may be requested but is not guaranteed in community spaces.
- Space is limited. Applicants who engage with other programmatic features or offer unique engagement opportunities are prioritized. Community members are encouraged to host a panel(s).
Dallas FAN FESTIVAL is this Fall’s premier pop culture celebration, offering the ultimate playground for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. This year’s festival highlights nostalgia-driven celebrity guests and experiences that let fans revisit the stories, shows, and characters they grew up with while introducing new generations to timeless favorites. With family-friendly programming, cosplay contests, and budget-conscious ticket options, the event is designed to bring together fans of all ages for an immersive and affordable weekend of fun. Whether you’re reconnecting with your childhood heroes or making new memories with loved ones, Dallas FAN FESTIVAL celebrates the vibrant pop culture community thriving in North Texas and beyond. You’ll feel out of this world—and right at home.
Tickets ON SALE NOW:
Weekend Passes: $39 ADVANCE (Regular $49)
Adult Single Day Passes (13+): Saturday $25 ADVANCE and Sunday $20 ADVANCE
Child Passes (6-12): $10
Family Passes: Saturday $60 ADVANCE and Sunday $50 ADVANCE
DETAILS: Dallas FAN FESTIVAL runs Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025
Saturday, October 4, from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, October 5, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
The Irving Convention Center is located at 500 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039
ABOUT FAN EXPO HQ:
With over a million fans and counting, FAN EXPO HQ attracts pop culture enthusiasts, locally and internationally, to come together to celebrate all things fandom. Collectively, it hosts nearly one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Dallas™, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Canada™, FAN EXPO Boston™, FAN EXPO Denver, FAN EXPO San Francisco, CALGARY EXPO, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO Vancouver™, Toronto Comicon, Dallas FAN FESTIVAL, VidCon and EDMONTON EXPO. The latest schedule of events is available here on their website, along with up-to-date ticket information.