Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest

Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest Wilmington NC based Comic book and Pop Culture convention. Event hosted by: Collector’s Crusade United

We’re officially sold out of space for the Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest on July 25th. I know with had more applications fo...
06/14/2026

We’re officially sold out of space for the Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest on July 25th. I know with had more applications for this years event then previous years. We wanted to thank you all for sticking with us on our new team

artist- we just announced the Handmade Heroes Fest at waterline brewing on August 29th. We’re excited for the event and to see everyone’s awesome creations.

Handmade Heroes Fest Applications:
https://form.jotform.com/261618455902157

All Vendors -
The trick or treat fest application is going up this week! We’re asking $65! And the best part they’re 8 feet like always. We’ve got fun events planned as well.

Attendees - we’ve got some great events planned this year and beyond! Next year we’ll be hosting several events as well including another new show!

Thank you all again

-Jeremy
Collectors Crusade United

Join us Saturday August 29th for the first annual Handmade Heroes Fest at Waterline Brewing Company. Vendors will be ins...
06/14/2026

Join us Saturday August 29th for the first annual Handmade Heroes Fest at Waterline Brewing Company.

Vendors will be inside the brewery and outdoors. What to expect from this event. All items are handmade by the individual artist whether it’s self published independent comic artists. Unique hand made arts and crafts this is the event for you! Come by and shop to get awesome art of your favorite comic book and anime characters. We will have a wide range of different artist and items to shop from.

Here’s what to expect from our vendors
- self published comic artists
- fan arts and paintings
- nerdy crafts
- 3d prints
-apparel
- jewelry
And much more!

ABSOLUTELY NO AI ART AND IMPORTED ITEMS ARE ALLOWED AT THIS EVENTS

All items must be made by yourself!

This is something that I’ve always wanted to host we get a ton of different artists and crafters who apply for our events so we decided to do a show just for you!

Vendor application

https://form.jotform.com/261618455902157

Collectors Crusade United presents
Handmade Heroes Fest 2026
Date: Saturday August 29th
Time: 12pm-4pm
Location: Waterline Brewing Company
Address: 721 Surry St Wilmington N.C. 28401
Admission: Free for all attendees

Collectors Crusade United is the ONLY Organization contacts for this event.

Trick or Treat Fest applications coming very soon. Table costs haven’t changed! Still that $65 per 8ft table. October 2...
06/13/2026

Trick or Treat Fest applications coming very soon. Table costs haven’t changed! Still that $65 per 8ft table. October 24th is going to be a jammed packed show. We’ve had this show booked well over a year now we’re excited to kick off the Halloween season with you all

ANNOUNCEMENT Trick or Treat Fest will be returning October 24th this year. Official flyer and vendor application will be...
06/02/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT

Trick or Treat Fest will be returning October 24th this year. Official flyer and vendor application will be available soon!

This will be the 3rd year in a row we’ve hosted this event. The first year under Collector’s Crusade United full ownership. We’re going to have a stacked event so vendors and customers save the date.

WILMINGTON!Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest returns July 25th for its 4th year in a row! We’re back bigger and better than bef...
05/31/2026

WILMINGTON!

Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest returns July 25th for its 4th year in a row! We’re back bigger and better than before. We’re bringing you a true mixture of all things pop culture!

Come join us Saturday July 25th for an amazing experience with over 90 tables of vendors who specialize in all things pop culture. From comics books , Pokémon cards , retro toys and much more.

This year’s event we’re excited to host our first cosplay contest hosted by Wilmington Cosplayers Unite. Adults and children’s contest entry must by 3pm.

Door prizes every hour from Pokemon cards to local businesses gift certificates. Must be a paying customer!

Here’s what to expect from our vendors
Comic Books
Pokémon Cards and other TCGs
Retro Video Games
Anime Items
Physical Media - Movies and vinyl
Legos
Nerdy Crafts
Pop culture themed art
And much more.

Official show sponsors
Right To Left Anime
Game Giant
Memory Lane Comics

Collector’s Crusade United Presents
Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest
Date: July 25th , 2026
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: The Elks Lodge
Address: 5102 Oleander Dr, Wilmington N.C. 28403.
Admission $5, Kids 12 and Under Free with a paying adult!

Collector’s Crusade United are the ONLY organization contacts for this event!

We’re less than 2 months away from Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest Returning on July 25th. In the meantime I wanted to share...
05/29/2026

We’re less than 2 months away from Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest Returning on July 25th. In the meantime I wanted to share the previous show flyers. All awesome work by Travis Stephens by the way. I wanted to say thank you for all the vendors who made the shows awesome! And a big thank you to all the customers who came out in support of all the events we hosted. I have gotten to know many people in that time and it’s be a truly great experience. We’ve got big things planned Collector’s Crusade United and other big surprises in the near future.

-Jeremy

05/22/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

We’re proud Jak’s Game Exchange is returning to the Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest on July 25th. He’s done almost all of our events and brings the retro video games and toys. See Them on July 25th when Wilmingtons TRUE Pop culture experience returns.

Wilmingtons true pop culture convention returns July 25th for it’s 4th year in a row! We’re back bigger and better than ...
05/10/2026

Wilmingtons true pop culture convention returns July 25th for it’s 4th year in a row! We’re back bigger and better than before.

Come join us Saturday July 25th for an amazing experience with over 90 tables of vendors who specialize in all things pop culture. From comics books , Pokémon cards , retro toys and much more.

This year’s event we’re excited to host our first cosplay contest hosted by Wilmington Cosplayers Unite. Adults and children’s contest entry must by 3pm.

Door prizes every hour from Pokemon cards to local businesses gift certificates. Must be a paying customer!

Here’s what to expect from our vendors
Comic Books
Pokémon Cards and other TCGs
Retro Video Games
Anime Items
Physical Media - Movies and vinyl
Legos
Nerdy Crafts
Pop culture themed art
And much more.

Vendors we still have some spots left. All arts and crafts tables are sold out. Almost all tables are sold out so if you like to be a vendor link will be below.

Vendor application
https://form.jotform.com/260836890013053

Official show sponsors
Right To Left Anime
Game Giant
Memory Lane Comics

Collector’s Crusade United Presents
Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest
Date: July 25th , 2026
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: The Elks Lodge
Address: 5102 Oleander Dr, Wilmington N.C. 28403.
Admission $5, Kids 12 and Under Free with a paying adult!

Collector’s Crusade United are the ONLY organization contacts for this event!

Collector’s Crusade United presents the 4th annual Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest!We’re back bigger than ever! Don’t miss W...
04/30/2026

Collector’s Crusade United presents the 4th annual Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest!

We’re back bigger than ever! Don’t miss Wilmingtons largest true pop culture event this summer on July, 25th 2026. We’re bringing you 90 tables of vendors who specialize in everything from comic books, retro video games , Pokemon cards , anime and much more. We’ve got other announcements in the works as well! Also we’re hosting our first cosplay contest! Plus door prizes every hour starting at 11am! Here’s more of what you’ll find at the event.

This years show official sponsors:
Right To Left Anime
Game Giant
Memory Lane Comics

What to expect from vendors
Comic Books - Modern to Vintage
Collectible Toys - retro to new
Retro Video Games
Pokémon Cards
Anime items
Legos
Nerdy crafts
Artists
Plus other collectibles and surprises!

We still have limited spots available! Some categories are sold out!

Vendor application:

https://form.jotform.com/260836890013053

Food Trucks
LVL Up Coffee
Dirty Tacos & Mas

Door Prizes every hour starting at 11am. Every paying attendee to the event will receive one ticket. Tickets will be pulled start of the hour. You don’t need to be present to will.

Adult and children’s cosplay contest ran by Wilmington Cosplay Unite. All entries must be submitted by 3pm.

More announcements coming soon!

Collectors Crusade United Presents:
Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest
Date: July 25th , 2026
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: The Elks Lodge
Address: 5102 Oleander Dr, Wilmington N.C. 28403.
Admission $5, Kids 12 and Under Free with a paying adult!

Collector’s Crusade United are the ONLY organization contacts for this event!

Our friends from our hosting this show today in Greenville. If anyone is in the area we’d highly recommend it. Lots of ...
04/25/2026

Our friends from our hosting this show today in Greenville. If anyone is in the area we’d highly recommend it. Lots of great vendors and ran by really awesome guys.

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