ETSU-Con

ETSU's Very Own Comic-Con!

ETSU-Con

For all fans of anime, comics, cosplay, and more… ETSU-Con is East Tennessee State University’s most memorable event!2025 ETSU-con

FREE for ETSU & ETSU University School Students! 

Just bring your ETSU or ETSU University School Student ID to ETSU-Con Registration day-of on the second floor of the D.P. culp Student Center to redeem for a FREE Weekend Pass for ETSU-Con 2025! 

Join us in Johnson City, Tennessee, where the D.P. Culp Center will come alive with the fan-fueled energy that only ETSU-Con can provide! Nowhere else will you witness the paths of education, fandom, and community merge into what we can only describe as a weekend to remember!

Attend entertaining Panels, tour the Vendor Hall for your next “must have” purchase, test your might in our competitive Gaming Tournaments, enjoy delicious Food Trucks, compete in Cosplay Contests, and meet some of the Voice Actors behind your favorite characters.

ETSU & ETSU University School students get in for FREE! Just bring your student ID to Registration day-of for your Weekend Pass! Of course, this event is open to the public! So even if you’re not an ETSU student, we welcome you to come join us and celebrate your fandom with us. No matter what you’re into, ETSU-Con is sure to have something for YOU! Bring your family and friends, and we’ll see you there!

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TICKETS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED DAY-OF

AT REGISTRATION ON MARCH 29-30 ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE D.P. CULP STUDENT CENTER! 

Ticket prices for event are below!
 
  • ETSU-Con Ticket Prices

    Weekend Pass: $35
    (free for ETSU/University school students, must swipe ID at registration day of)

    Saturday Only: $25

    Sunday Only: $20

    ETSU Alumni & Staff | Must Provide Proof: $25
    (Weekend Pass Only; Discount specifically for ETSU Adjuncts, Staff, or Alumni through the University)

    First Responder | Must Provide Proof: $25
    (Weekend Pass Only; Discount specifically for Veterans, EMTs, Firefighters, Police Officers, and those currently serving in the Military (not applicable for Military Spouses or Family Members)

    High School (Only for Non-ETSU/University High): $20
    (Discounts only for 13-18 year old’s, who attend high school (non-ETSU/University High). Discount only applicable for Weekend Pass only)

    University (Only for Non-ETSU Students): $25
    (Discounts only for students who are currently non-ETSU students. This includes community college, universities from other cities, colleges from other areas, etc. Discount only applicable for Weekend Pass only, must present valid student ID or equivalent at registration)

    Child (0-12): FREE
    Children 0-12 are FREE for our event! Children must be chaperoned by an Adult with a valid ETSU-Con 2024 badge






 

ETSU-Con 2025 Hours of Operation

Saturday, March 29th

Convention Hours:
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

 

D.P. Culp Student Center at East Tennessee State University 
412 J L Seehorn Jr. Road
Johnson City, TN 37614

Registration Opens at 9:00 AM 

First Panel Begins at 10:00 AM 

Vendor Hall: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday, March 30th

Convention Hours: 
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
 

D.P. Culp Student Center at East Tennessee State University 
412 J L Seehorn Jr. Road
Johnson City, TN 37614

Registration Opens at 9:00 AM 

First Panel Begins at 10:00 AM 

Vendor Hall: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM