FAQ

Midwest Pixel Fest 2027 is Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17, 2027 in Emporia, Kansas. Public opening is currently planned for Saturday at 10:00 AM, with Sunday currently planned through 5:00 PM.

Midwest Pixel Fest is in Emporia, Kansas. The exact venue will be announced. Venue details are coming soon.

Weekend General Admission $30. Saturday General Admission $20. Sunday General Admission $15. Kids 12 & Under Free. Ticket availability and event capacity are subject to venue limits.

Ticket types and prices are posted on the Tickets page. Online checkout is being finalized. Join the update list so you hear when purchase goes live.

The convention is being built as an all-ages pop culture weekend. Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Specific policies for strollers, quiet space, and any after-dark programming will be published with the full event guide.

Yes. Gaming is a core event area, including video games, retro play, tabletop, trading card games, organized play, and casual community play. Specific schedules, titles, and tournament formats will be announced on the Gaming and Schedule pages.

Competitive programming is planned, including console brackets and other events as partners lock in. Official formats, game lists, and signup rules will be posted on the Gaming and Schedule pages once finalized.

Trading card space is part of the floor plan. Planned areas may include communities such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and other supported TCG groups. Exact games, vendors, and event types will be announced when they are confirmed.

Yes. Cosplay is a core event area. A contest and community meetups are planned. Rules, divisions, judging, registration, and prizes will be posted on the Cosplay page before the event.

Yes. A cosplay contest is planned, along with meetups and photo-friendly space. Rules, divisions, judging, registration, and prizes will be posted on the Cosplay page before the event.

Official vendor applications are not open. Register vendor interest on the Vendors page so we can notify you when the application window exists. That form is not an application, and it is not a booth offer.

Artist alley applications are not open yet. Register interest on the Vendors page. When official applications open, they will live there next to vendor hall applications.

Yes — introduce your organization on the sponsor inquiry form. Categories are outlined on the Sponsors page. Submitting that form does not create a sponsorship agreement, and dollar amounts are not published yet.

Official volunteer applications are not open yet. Register interest on the Volunteer page. That is not a shift assignment, and selection is not guaranteed. Final requirements — including any guardian notes for minors — will be published before official applications open.

Creators, streamers, artists, performers, and community personalities can send a guest inquiry. Submission does not guarantee an invitation. Confirmed guests will be posted on the Guests page and in News.

Confirmed guests will be posted on the Guests page and in News. Until a name is published there, it is not official. Appearance schedules will follow once the programming grid is built.

Official hotel partners and room blocks are not live yet. They will be listed on the Travel page after the venue is confirmed. We are not endorsing specific hotels until those partnerships exist.

Venue-specific parking, lots, and any shuttle notes will be posted on the Travel page after the venue is confirmed.

A ticket refund and transfer policy will be published with online checkout. There is no policy to cite yet because public checkout is still being finalized.

Props will likely be inspected, and functional weapons will not be allowed. Full prop and replica rules depend on the venue and will be posted on the Cosplay page. Until then, plan on peace-bonded, non-functional props and respect for other attendees.

Food options depend on the venue and any on-site or nearby partners. Details will be added to Travel and the event guide once the building is confirmed.

Accessibility information — including entry, seating, and service details we can commit to — will be published after the venue is confirmed. If you have a question before that, use the Contact page or the update list.

Midwest Pixel Fest is presented by PixelNation, building a regional convention for the Midwest gaming, cosplay, and collectibles community.

Emporia sits on the I-35 corridor and is a meeting point for Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, and surrounding Midwest communities. Most attendees will drive. Airport, parking, and hotel details live on the Travel page as they are confirmed.