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Thanks, everyone, for supporting Long Island's non-profit comic, collectible, & pop culture con!

All proceeds support our education and preservation programs.

See You May 17th - 18th, 2025!

Cradle-Con: A Comic, Collectible and Pop Culture Con

Cradle-Con: A Comic, Collectible and Pop Culture Con

May 18-19, 2024

Cradle-Con is Long Island’s non-profit, comic, collectible, and pop culture convention, built by fans, for fans. 

Advance Tickets 
Adults $25.00, Kids $12.00, Weekend Pass $40.00

At the Door 
Adults $30.00, Kids $15.00 (no weekend pass)

Hours  Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm

And did we mention FREE Parking?!!

The Cradle of Aviation is proud to present an event that is a pure celebration of all things comic book culture. It is an opportunity for readers to meet and greet local comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for rare books and toys, for cosplayers to show off some of their best work and for gamers to get their game on! This spectacular yet intimate experience is for fans of all ages to gather, socialize, and be passionate about what they love. This is Long Island's non-profit comic convention created by fans, for fans. This is...Cradle-Con.

Proceeds benefit the museum's Preservation and Education Programs.

2024 Special Guests

The list keeps growing - we now have 6 cast members from the 80s classic: Brian Tochi, Robert Carradine, Donald Gibb, Curtiss Armstrong, Julia Montgomery and Andrew Cassese!


Check out our show schedule full of Panels and Activities here!


 

Dozens of Local Artists

Get up close and personal with dozens of local artists in our artist alley!

Great Vendors

Retro Arcade and Console Gaming

The Arcade Age exhibit will be out with over 60 classic cabinets set to free play. And our friends from Mid-Tier Gaming with have modern free play consoles and several tournaments.

Cosplay Groups, Guests & Meet-Ups

Meet and greet and take photos with some of your favorite characters from Star Wars, Marvel and more. The Star Wars 501st legion will have their new Tatooine set for photo ops, the NY Avengers are bringing lots of fun giveaways and the newly expanded Cosplay Zone will be filled with special guests (see www.cradlecon.com/cosplay for more details) and watch our socials for various fandom meet-ups throughout the weekend.

Adult cosplay contest on Saturday for ages 17+. Pre-judging at 11 am and 2 pm, contest at 4 pm on the main stage. $500 first place prize. Kids cosplay contest on Sunday for ages 17 and under. Pre-judging at 11 am and 2 pm, contest at 4 pm on the main stage. $250 first place prize. See www.CradleCon.com/Cosplay for rules.

Vader's Fist - The 501st Legion cosplay group will be at Cradle-Con!
Vader's Fist - The 501st Legion will be on hand.
Saber Guild - Endor Temple will train you to be a Jedi! Star Wars Light Sabers!
Train to be a Jedi with the Saber Guild - Endor Temple
  • Proceeds support museum Preservation and Education Programs
  • Well organized-event; manageable floor layout, not overcrowded
  • Family-friendly - something for everyone
  • Supporting local artists and vendors in the community

Cradle-Con is the Cradle of Aviation's own non-profit comic, collectible, and pop culture convention.

Advance Tickets 
Adults $25.00, Kids $12.00, Weekend Pass $40.00

At the Door 
Adults $30.00, Kids $15.00 (no weekend pass)

And did we mention FREE Parking?!!

*Note: Library Museum Passes are not eligible for Cradle-Con Admittance

 


Get full show details including artists, guests and panels at CradleCon.com


2024 Sponsors

Show Floor Sponsor

Media Sponsor