MAY 3RD-4TH, 2025
BASE at Extraco Events Center
WACO, TX
HOT CON 2025 SPONSORSHIPS:
SOON
2025 ROSTER
EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
Heart Of Texas Comic Con is coming up, and we want YOU to be a vendor! If you're interested in selling your products, art, or services at Hot Con, booths can be purchased below.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Come be part of the Hot Con family, We are looking for volunteers to be a part of this years Heart Of Texas Comic Con. We offer a wide range of perks and opportunities to those who volunteer with us.
PANELIST APPLICATION
Come out and teach your wisdom at Heart Of Texas Comic Con! We're looking for panelists to come out and teach us everything you know about comic books, tech, drawing, or cosplaying.
ITASHA SHOWCASE
Excited to showcase your Itasha car? Applications are now open! Apply to feature your custom Itasha vehicle at our event and gain exposure among enthusiasts and car fans alike.
PERFORMANCE APPLICATION
Attention bands and dance groups! This is your opportunity to shine at this year’s show. Showcase your talent, connect with fans, and be part of an unforgettable experience.
2025 ATTRACTIONS
ATTRACTIONS COMING SOON
FOOD TO TRY
THINGS TO DO
CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPHS
Have your figures and collections ready because some of the biggest names from your favorite Anime / TV show / Video game will be signing all weekend long! Don’t forget to stop by their panel and ask those questions that have been keeping you up at night!
EXHIBITOR HALL
Get ready to walk into nerd heaven! Thats right Heart of Texas Comic Con will have over 100+ vendors for you to shop! This is where you will find those collectables, video games, comics, figures, plushies, art, and clothes you’ve been looking for.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Heart of Texas Comic Con is perfect for all ages, offering a weekend of family fun. Bring the whole family and enjoy workshops, mascots, replicas, gaming, and more. Dive into a world of excitement and adventure!
COSPLAYERS
That’s right, this is your chance to come out and show the world what you got! Come dressed as your favorite anime character, tv star, wrestler, or OC. There’ll be plenty of people dressing up so make sure to come with those phones charged.
CARD GAMING
Heart of Texas Comic Con is a must-attend for card gaming enthusiasts! Experience thrilling pop culture card gaming with vendors offering Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic: The Gathering. Join exciting tournaments hosted by local card shops and win some amazing prizes.
VIDEO GAMING
Heart of Texas Comic Con video gaming scene is a blast! Enjoy free play and intense tournaments featuring the hottest games like Fortnite, Overwatch, and Call of Duty. Compete for amazing prizes and gaming glory!
PANELS/WORKSHOPS
With all the guests voice actors, actors, and cosplayers attending the show of course they’ll be panels and workshops! We’ll have plenty of activities, panels, Q&A’s, workshops and performances happening all weekend long.
2025 FAQ
WHAT COMES WITH MY PASS?
All passes come with admission to the show, access to panels/workshops, and access to our exhibitor hall. We do have premium passes that come with extra perks. Please check out our different ticket types to learn more.
WHEN DO I GET MY PASS
Passes can be picked up at any point during our show hours. Please have your QR code ready to check-in. If you misplaced/lost your QR code our registration team can help you the day of the show.Â
CAN I LEAVE AND COME BACK?
As long as your pass correlates with the day in attendance you are welcome to leave and return. Please note if we are at capacity there will be a wait time and you will have to recheck in with our bag check.Â
WHEN WILL CELEBRITIES BE AT THE SHOW?
Unless said otherwise, in our social media post or announcement graphic, celebrities will be signing during show hours. Please keep in mind traveling arrangements so leave a window for the beginnings of the day and towards closing.
CAN I BRING THINGS IN TO GET SIGNED?
Items can be brought in to get autographed. Please note that they do have to pass our security check the day of the show, weapons will have to be secured.Â
HOW MUCH ARE AUTOGRAPHS?
Autographs tend to vary between guests, I would expect to spend anywhere between $20-$60 per autograph.
DO GUESTS ACCEPT CASH/DEBT/CREDIT?
Guests should be able to accept both cash and debit, but in the slight chance of technical difficulties, it is safe to have cash on hand.Â