Oh, snap! Calling all 90s kids, this weekend September 15th - 18th, the Tampa Bay area is going to be kind and rewind back into time. That’s right you read that right Thats4Entertainment is bringing 90s Con to the Tampa Convention Center for the first time. The event is sure to give you a dose of nostalgia with all things 90s. Here are some of the rad things you can expect to experience at the convention.
Guests
There will be tons of celebrity guests from some of the popular 90s shows and music groups. Some of these include Boy Meets World cast such as Danielle Fishel (Topanga), Rider Strong (Shawn), Will Friedle (Eric), and more. Full House cast members Candace Cameron Bure (DJ), Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie), Andrea Barber (Kimmy), Dave Coulier (Joey), and more. Family Matters cast Reginald VelJohnson (Carl), Kellie Williams (Laura), and Jo Marie Payton (Harriette). This is just the beginning there will be many more stars from your favorite 90s shows and movies such as 90210, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Halloweentown, Saved by the Bell, and much more.
In addition to popular shows and movies, there will be popular 90s music group members. TLC’s T-Boz and Chilli will be in attendance. Also appearing will be Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, AJ McLean, and Howie Dorough. If you were more team N’Sync you can meet Joey Fatone.
Each guest will have individual prices for autographs and photo ops which is separate from admission charges. You check those prices out on their website here https://www.thats4entertainment.com/copy-of-90s-home and by clicking the celeb you want to meet. Also, keep in mind that most celebs are cash only.
Events
There will be fun events taking place throughout the convention. For instance, dress in your best 90s cosplay and enter the cosplay contest that is taking place on Saturday, September 16th, at 2 P.M. Test your 90s knowledge by entering into one of the 90s trivia contests that will be taking place each day. There will also be live art demonstrations so you can see how some of the popular characters were created.
Panels
Panels are popular events at conventions and there will not be a shortage of them at 90s Con. Many celebs will be gathering with their co-stars to bring you interesting and fun panels. See panels such as Family Matter, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Disney characters, and much more. You can find a schedule of the panels here https://www.thats4entertainment.com/copy-of-90s-schedules.
The event is located at the Tampa Bay convention center 333 S Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602, and will run Friday, September 15th (4 P.M. – 8 P.M.), Saturday, September 16th (10 A.M. – 6 P.M.) and Sunday, September 17th (10 A.M. – 5 P.M.). Admission prices vary depending on the ticket you wish to purchase but adult tickets start at $40 and tickets for kids start at $10. It will be filled with so much fun it’ll be all that and a bag of chips!
Sources
https://www.tampa.gov/events/90s-con/117966
https://www.thats4entertainment.com/copy-of-90s-schedules
https://www.thats4entertainment.com/copy-of-90s-home
https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/90s_Con_Tampa_FL_2023
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