THE
GATHERING OF GEEKDOM Pensacon Returns for 2022
For many of us, February conjures up images of pink and red hearts, romance and corny valentine cards, but for us Pensacolians February marks the start of cosplay contests, celebrity guests, themed parties at your favorite downtown venues and of course, loads of fun. It’s time for Pensacon! Each year in February, more than 30,000 people gather in downtown Pensacola to
By Morgan Cole
experience the three-day fan extravaganza we call Pensacon. From sci-fi, fantasy and horror to comics, anime, gaming and more, this allinclusive pop culture convention provides a welcome step away from reality. At Pensacon, fans of just about any genre are able to come together and bond over their shared interests and hobbies. So, whether you’re into superheroes, cult classics or cosplay, this is your chance to get your geek on.
Pensacon 2022 will be held Friday, villainous Moff Gideon in the Times at Ridgemont High, Beverly and The Walking Dead star Ryan February 18 through Sunday, hit Star Wars spinoff series, The Hills Cop and The Santa Clause; Hurst and many more. February 22 at the Pensacola Bay Mandalorian, and as Gus Fring on Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Center in downtown Pensacola. the acclaimed drama Breaking Bad Doctor Who star David Bradley; “We’re so thrilled to have what I With a jam-packed line up featur- and its spinoff, Better Call Saul. Dylan McDermott, star of Ameri- believe is our first Oscar winner, ing more than 100 actors, artists, Other widely known roles include can Horror Story, The Practice and the legendary Richard Dreyfuss, writers and other professionals Stan Edgar in The Boys, the voice of Law & Order: Organized Crime; as well as Star Trek icon George from various entertainment media, Lex Luthor in the animated super- Jaws movie icon and actor Richard Takei, appear at our show, and there’s a little bit of something for hero TV series Harley Quinn and Dreyfuss; Supernatural stars Kim the incredible Giancarlo Esposito everyone to enjoy. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in GodfaRhodes, Samantha of The Mandalorian and Breakther of Harlem. Smith and Briana ing Bad, plus old friends like the “I think this may be our biggest B u c k m a s t e r ; amazing Michael Rooker returnlineup yet, with so many big-name Other featured celebrity guests Mighty Morphin ing,” Diaz said. guests and so much entertainment will include Star Trek Power Rangplanned throughout the weekend. legend George Takei; ers stars Amy Jo Ticketing, celebrity autographs, There’s a little something for every- The Suicide Squad Johnson, Johnny photo ops and the vendor floor will one to enjoy,” Pensacon’s Director c a s t m e m b e r s Y o n g B o s c h be held inside the Bay Center. The of Marketing and Guest Relations, Michael Rooker, and David Yost; Poseidon’s Bay area, located in the Julio Diaz said. Sean Gunn and Orange is the New back parking lot of the Bay Center, S t ev e A g e e ; Black series star will open up one hour prior to One of this year’s most anticipated 1980s movie Taryn Manning; the main event each day and will celebrity guests is Giancarolo icon Judge Reinand American feature live entertainment, games, Esposito, most known for his hold known for Pie star Tara Reid; food, vendors, cosplay photos and Emmy-nominated roles as the roles in Fast Sons of Anarchy activities throughout the weekend. 14 | DOWNTOWNCROWD.COM
