2018 is shaping up to be an exciting year at Showboat Atlantic City! From the first ever Garden State Comic Fest: A.C. Edition to Professional Wrestling and the city’s first Vegan Food Festival, there is something for everyone at the iconic Atlantic City property.
Here’s a look at some of the events coming up from now through next year.
The Action Expo
Tuesday April 3rd – Thursday April 5th
The Action Expo is the leading action sports industry trade event in the Northeast US (the largest action sports market in the country), bringing together top manufacturers, retailers, reps, gurus and groms to conduct the business of surf, skate, snow, swim, moto, bmx and action sport youth culture. Now in its 10th successful year, the Action Expo gathers over 300 action sports brands and approximately 600 retail buyers and decision makers several times annually.
For more information, visit http://theactionexpo.com
Garden State Comic Festival
Saturday April 7th – Sunday April 8th
Attendees will enjoy a weekend-long comic festival featuring over 100 artists, comic enthusiasts, celebrity comic book and movie authors and actors & live music from Cybertronic Spree.
For more information, visit http://www.gardenstatecomicfest.com/atlantic-city-edition.html
Mardi Gras Wedding & Quinceanera Expo
Saturday, April 29th
The area’s top planning professionals for weddings and Quinceañera come together for a grand affair at the seaside venue. Enjoy the beauty of the Showboat hotel and venue decked out with a Mardi Gras theme and plush accommodations.
For more information, visit
https://www.onceuponatime.events/event/mardi-gras-weddingquinceanera-expo/
Halloween Boardwalk Empire – The National Haunters Convention
Friday, May 18th – Sunday, May 20th
This is the year the Halloween Show & National Haunters Convention (NHC) Fantasy Event comes to Atlantic City with more than 100 vendors and booths. This is a premiere event for haunted house owners and spooky planners. There will even be a themed costume ball complete with magicians, a pumpkin patch carving display area, and even a zombie volleyball tournament!
For more information, visit http://www.halloweenshow.com/
Atlantic City’s Very First Vegan Food Festival
Saturday, July 14th – Sunday, July 15th
NJ Vegfest will be taking over the Showboat Hotel Atlantic City for the first Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival. Organizers are hoping it will be the biggest vegan food festival in the Garden State.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/300854117029608/
Atlantic City’s First Ever FAMILY CON
Thursday, July 19th – Sunday, July 22nd
FAMILY CON is the largest Family Exposition in New Jersey. FAMILY CON includes non-profits and companies, exhibits, displays and 100% Family Fun! Workshops, panel discussions, toy exhibits and even a dog fashion show, there is a ton of family-friendly activities to dive into.
For more information, visit http://www.njfamilycon.com/
J-1 Anime and Gaming Exposition
Friday, September 14th – Sunday, September 16th
J1-Con – known as Philadelphia’s #1 ANIME convention has moved to Atlantic City! Fans of geek culture will converge on the Showboat for a weekend worth of activities and displays.
For more information, visit http://j1con.com/
High Level Games Convention
Thursday, October 11th – Sunday, October 14th
Atlantic City’s first Tabletop Gaming Convention
For more information, visit http://www.highlevelgames.ca/
Additional Events Planned:
Mixed Martial Arts Fights
Reoccurring Comedy Shows
Fishing Expos
Dog Shows
Car Shows
Live Summer Rooftop DJ Series and Live Music At Pool
Glow Golf Parties
