Premiere pop culture event celebrates 40 years in Atlanta

Dragon Con returns to Atlanta next month for five days of fandom; highlighting science fiction and fantasy, comics, art, literature, music and film.

First held in 1987, the convention has grown to become a massive mixed genre, multimedia event, deemed one of the largest in the world.

While similar events combine just a few focussed themes, Dragon Con organizers decided early on to defy the norm and bring together multiple genres and fandoms into one location. The idea worked and attendance has grown from several thousand to as many as 80,000 people in recent years.

Creative professionals, including writers, actors, illustrators and other innovative artists will be among the talent from around the world that will be in attendance at Dragon Con.

Featured events will include non-stop gaming, cosplay, board games, comics, workshops, contests, an art show, walk of fame, musical performances, and an exhibition floor of vendors.

Merchants who choose to set up tables at events such as this often rely on professional Graphic Design Services to create custom booth displays to attract customers.

The 40th year of Dragon Con will take place over Labor Day weekend, September 3 to 7, 2026, at five city hotels and in AmericasMart buildings in Atlanta. Further information, including a full schedule of events and an extensive list of special guests is available on the convention website.
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