Get ready for a weekend of pop culture excitement at the Cincinnati Comic Expo, taking place at the Sharonville Convention Center from October 18-20! This year’s event promises an incredible lineup of guests and activities for fans of all ages.

Headlining the event are Hollywood stars like Ron Perlman, Simon Kassianides, Jason Isaacs, John Rhys-Davies, David Wenham and the legendary Chuck Norris! Whether you’re looking to snag an autograph, participate in photo ops, or meet your favorite comic book creators, there will be no shortage of opportunities for memorable experiences.

For cosplayers, the costume contest is always a crowd favorite, while gamers can test their skills in a few video game tournaments in Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. From exclusive panels to artist alley showcases, the Cincinnati Comic Expo offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a die-hard comic book fan or just love immersing yourself in pop culture, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Horror fans from across the region flocked to Sharonville Convention Center for this year’s HorrorHound Weekend, marking the 15th anniversary of the event in Cincinnati. The largest iteration of HorrorHound to date, it brought together horror enthusiasts, celebrities, and creators for a weekend of unforgettable thrills.

Attendees were thrilled to meet iconic horror stars such as Robert Englund, Cole Sprouse, Kathryn Newton, and Skeet Ulrich. More than 30 horror luminaries were in attendance, signing autographs, participating in photo ops, and engaging in panel discussions with fans. The convention floor was packed with over 100 vendors offering rare horror memorabilia, from toys and t-shirts to posters and VHS collections.

The HorrorHound Film Festival showcased movie premieres and special screenings, while after-hour events, including live concerts from John Christ and Zombeast, kept the energy going late into the night. As a special celebration of 15 years in Cincinnati, this year’s HorrorHound truly stood out, continuing its legacy as a can’t-miss event for fans of the genre.

Dear Friends,

This year has been an amazing one for the Sharonville Convention Center. In January, of course, we cut the ribbon on our $24 million expansion, designed to help Sharonville and Hamilton County attract and retain more convention, meeting and tourism business. It is slated to have an initial annual economic impact of $15 million – a figure expected to grow to $27 million annually in the first five years.

Judging from what we’ve seen so far, the expansion will deliver on those promises. We have been able to accommodate more than a dozen events that would have been lost to Hamilton County during the renovation of the Duke Energy Convention Center. The new amenities are receiving rave reviews. And business overall – both bookings and attendance – are pretty much up across the board.

The momentum shows no sign of slowing down, with 2025 shaping up to be a banner year. The calendar is already getting crowded, with new shows signing on and others growing in size.

If you are a meeting planner, my advice is to reserve space for your 2025 needs right now. We want to make sure we can accommodate your needs and show you the possibilities of the new Sharonville Convention Center.

Hope to see you – and hear from you – soon!
Jim

The 2024 Greater Cincinnati House and Outdoor Living Show at the Sharonville Convention Center in
August was a great success. Thousands of people were able to get a glimpse at the latest trends in all-
things home improvement. Attendees had the opportunity to talk directly to experts and get advice on how
to make their dream home a reality.

This comprehensive 3-day expo was filled with innovative displays showcasing the latest in design and
product offerings. The most knowledgeable remodeling and building experts were made available to
attendees whom wanted to spruce up their home.

We were happy to accommodate the comprehensive showcase that is the Greater Cincinnati House and
Outdoor Living Show and delighted to be able to provide this event to all those who did not want to miss
out on it this year.

HorrorHound is making another stop at the Sharonville Convention Center from September 13-15 to
celebrate 15 years of horror in Cincinnati, and it promises to be the largest iteration of HorrorHound to
date.

Year in and year out, HorrorHound Weekend delivers. The experience provides fans with ample
opportunities to meet their favorite horror stars, get autographs, participate in photo-ops and costume
contests and check out panel discussions including an audience. Fans will get the chance to meet
some of the biggest names in the genre including Robert Englund, Cole Sprouse, Kathryn Newton, Skeet
Ulrich and a roster of more than 30 horror luminaries.

Fans can shop for the newest (or rarest) horror toys, t-shirts, posters, VHS/DVD/Blu-rays, masks, and
other assorted goodies from 100-plus vendors representing film studios, filmmakers, toy companies and
DVD distributors. Movie premieres and screenings are included with every show via the HorrorHound
Film Festival. After hour events include concerts from John Christ and Zombeast, movie screenings, live
stage events and parties.

For more information about HorrorHound Weekend, click this link to see the full roster of celebrities, the
full itinerary of events and to purchase your tickets!

Dear Friends,

Among the many benefits we expected as a result of our $24 million expansion – more food and
beverage options, better event flow, user-friendly technology – one of the most important was being able to accommodate groups that would have been lost to Hamilton County during the renovation of the Duke
Energy Convention Center.

To date, more than a dozen events have done exactly that. They include Holiday Marketplace, Urban League Annual Gala, American Heart Association Heart Ball, NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, Comic Expo, Men of Honor, Black White Cancer Survivor Ball, Wendy’s Bridal Show, Bridalrama, Platinum National Dance, Cure Starts Now Gala and Breakthrough T1D Gala (previously JDRF).

This is great news for our County and shows how cooperation truly works. We fully expect that most if not all of these events will return to Duke when it reopens in early 2026. Either way, the Center will have
delivered on its promise.

Hope to see you soon!
Jim

HorrorHound Weekend, one of Sharonville Convention Center’s most popular events, returns September 13-15. Fans will get the opportunity to see Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) in the flesh, as well as Cole Sprouse, Kathryn Newton, Skeet Ulrich and a roster of more than 30 horror luminaries.

Fans will have ample opportunities to meet their favorite horror stars, get autographs, participate in photo-ops and costume contests and check out panel discussions including audience Q&A. Fans can shop for the newest (or rarest) horror toys, t-shirts, posters, VHS/DVD/Blu-rays, masks, and other assorted goodies from 100-plus vendors representing film studios, filmmakers, toy companies and DVD distributors.

Movie premieres and screenings are included with every show via the HorrorHound Film Festival. After hour events include concerts from John Christ and Zombeast, movie screenings, live stage events and parties.

For more information about HorrorHound Weekend, click this link to see the full roster of celebrities, the full itinerary of events and to purchase your tickets!

If you’re looking for new ideas for the inside and outside of your home, make plans to attend the Greater Cincinnati House & Outdoor Living Show August 23, 24 and 25. You’ll not only see the latest trends. You’ll have the opportunity to talk to talk directly with local experts and get the advice you need to help you with your home improvement projects. 

This comprehensive 3-day expo is filled with innovative displays showcasing the latest in design and product offerings. The most knowledgeable remodeling and building experts will be available for questions and advice about executing projects to update and maintain your home. The show includes kitchen and bath remodeling, roofing, home security, insulation, windows, exterior products and much more. You can check out the Show’s website here.

We look forward to seeing you at the show, where convenience and expertise combine to offer homeowners the best opportunity to find the solutions needed to make their dream home a reality.

Dear Friends,

As you may have heard, the 2024 Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market will be held at the Sharonville Convention Center this November. This is one of the most popular events in the region, and we’re proud and excited to host it. You’ll be hearing a lot more about this in the coming days and weeks.

In addition to the excitement of hosting the Holiday Market, I’m equally pleased that our center is delivering on one of the key elements of our recently-completed, $24 million expansion: helping keep convention and event business in Hamilton County during the renovation of the Cincinnati’s Duke EnergyConvention Center.

Holiday Market is not the only event the Sharonville Convention Center has been able to accommodate during Duke’s renovation.Our Center has been able to shore up a multitude of other events for the County, including the Urban League Annual Gala, American Heart Association Heart Ball, NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, Comic Expo, Men of Honor, Black White Cancer Survivor Ball, Wendy’s Bridal Show,  Bridalrama, Platinum National Dance, Cure Starts Now Gala, and Breakthrough T1D Gala (previously JDRF). We are continuing to work with others.

This is what partnership looks like. And we’re proud to play our part.

Sincerely,

Jim