Azalea City Con will be celebrating its second year as the Gulf Coast’s most unique pop culture convention this July 20-21, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Downtown Historic District, Mobile, Alabama.
Jointly owned by professional cosplayers and prop makers Martha Howard and Sarah Harris, Little Red Cosplay and Blue Knight Cosplay respectively, the event is designed to be family-friendly and inclusive. Additionally, Dino has lent his voice to such high-profile properties as The New Looney Tunes , Street Fighter 6, Minecraft Legends, Bidoof’s Big Stand, Fortnite, Wasteland 3, Demon Souls, Dishonored 2, Prey, Star Trek Online, Shimmer and Shine, Call of Duty, Dungeons & Dragons: Neverwinter, Brutal Legend, and Guitar Hero.
Returning this year will be local talent Fighting Owl Films and Flatline Comics, both based in Mobile, as well as visual artist Petalwing Studio, the pirates from B.O.S.S., Brethren of the Southern Shores and many artists and vendors. A main goal of the convention is to offer something for everyone. While they focus on makers attendees will find the event filled with a wide variety of activities. The event is designed to be welcoming to lifelong con-goers and casual fans in equal measure, especially women who often struggle for acceptance in the community.