Maple Leaf Festival - MapleCon 2026
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Join us for a day filled with pop culture, fandom, creativity, and fun at MapleCon 2026!
📅 Saturday, October 17th, 2026
📍 YMCA Youth Activity Center
400 S. Maple Street, Carthage, MO
Held during the iconic Carthage Maple Leaf Festival, MapleCon brings together fans of all ages for a family friendly celebration of comics, collectibles, games, cosplay, anime, art, and more. Whether you're searching for that perfect collectible, meeting fellow fans, shopping unique handmade creations, or simply enjoying the convention atmosphere, there's something for everyone to discover.
Our inaugural event welcomed more than 800 attendees and featured 44 vendors, creating an exciting destination for festival guests and pop culture enthusiasts alike.
🎮 Shop collectibles, comics, artwork, games, and fandom merchandise
🎨 Discover talented artists and creators
🦸 Celebrate your favorite characters and fandoms
❤️ Support a community focused charity event
VENDORS:
We're currently accepting vendor applications for MapleCon 2026. If you offer collectibles, comics, artwork, games, cosplay items, anime merchandise, or other pop culture products, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/5S8mtCVunqweTG8a9
Questions?
Email Caleb Stiles at: [email protected]
📅 Saturday, October 17th, 2026
📍 YMCA Youth Activity Center
400 S. Maple Street, Carthage, MO
Held during the iconic Carthage Maple Leaf Festival, MapleCon brings together fans of all ages for a family friendly celebration of comics, collectibles, games, cosplay, anime, art, and more. Whether you're searching for that perfect collectible, meeting fellow fans, shopping unique handmade creations, or simply enjoying the convention atmosphere, there's something for everyone to discover.
Our inaugural event welcomed more than 800 attendees and featured 44 vendors, creating an exciting destination for festival guests and pop culture enthusiasts alike.
🎮 Shop collectibles, comics, artwork, games, and fandom merchandise
🎨 Discover talented artists and creators
🦸 Celebrate your favorite characters and fandoms
❤️ Support a community focused charity event
VENDORS:
We're currently accepting vendor applications for MapleCon 2026. If you offer collectibles, comics, artwork, games, cosplay items, anime merchandise, or other pop culture products, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/5S8mtCVunqweTG8a9
Questions?
Email Caleb Stiles at: [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
400 S Maple St, Carthage, MO 64836-1726, United States
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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Host or PublisherCarthage Missouri Chamber of Commerce
