PokeKon-Fest South Bend

PokeKon-Fest South Bend, an all-Pokémon show, sets up at the Hilton Garden Inn South Bend on Sunday, September 13th, running 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Exhibitors cover Pokémon candy, magazines, toys, video games, retro items, artwork, apparel and jewelry, TCG, and manga, with local Pokémon artists also on site.

General admission is $20 and includes one free child ticket (under 11), with additional children's tickets at $10 each. VIP tickets are $50 and grant 30-minute early entry, and Platinum tickets are $100, also with 30-minute early entry plus an exclusive show comic book. Parking is free. Voice actor Joe Hernandez is confirmed to appear, with more guests to be announced.

The Details:

• 📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026

• ⏰ 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• 📍 Hilton Garden Inn South Bend, 53995 Indiana State Route 933, South Bend, IN 46637

• 🎟️ General admission: $20 (includes 1 free child under 11)

• 🎟️ Additional children's tickets: $10

• ⭐ VIP: $50 (30 min early entry)

• 💵 Platinum: $100 (30 min early entry + exclusive comic book)

• 🅿️ Free parking

• 🃏 Pokémon TCG, retro Pokémon, toys, artwork, apparel, manga

• 📸 Guest: voice actor Joe Hernandez, more to be announced

• 🎨 Local Pokémon artists