Countdown to Baltimore = 2 Days: Useful Information

Baltimore Comic-Con News You Can Use BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - August 30, 2016 - The 2016 Baltimore Comic-Con is just around the corner. We know we're providing a lot of information in a short period, but we wanted to make sure you have all of the important details about the show! Of course, as always, we are at the Baltimore Convention Center, and this year's show takes place the weekend of September 2-4, 2016. If you haven't bought your General Admission, VIP, or Harvey Awards  tickets yet, doing so now will avoid additional lines upon arrival. Go here for online purchases . . . . .  http://baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets/    If you cannot purchase tickets until coming to the show for any reason, box office hours begin at 8am ET Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If you came to the show last year, we are in the same location in 2016. If you are new to the show, or missed us last year (we forgive you), see the diagram above for details on where to enter.   ATMs will be available in numerous places throughout the convention floor for your convenience. CONVENTION PLANNING If you have not explored our website extensively already, please consider taking a few minutes to do so now to prepare for your visit. Within, you will find links to driving and parking directions, programming, costume contest and weapons policy details, our exhibit hall map, and a PDF copy of our 2016 Program Guide, not to mention the full list of guests, media guests, retailers, exhibitors, and Artists Alley guests.   You can also check our FAQ in case you have any other questions. GUARANTEED PARKING To make parking easy and stress free, we have partnered with Parking Panda, the nationwide leader in online parking reservations, to allow attendees to purchase guaranteed parking near the Baltimore Comic-Con. View real-time availability and pricing at many convenient locations within easy walking distance to the convention center.    Once purchased, parking is 100% guaranteed even if the location otherwise fills up. Simply present your purchase confirmation at the selected location, and this serves as your payment with no additional payments or fees ever. Parking availability is very limited, so it is strongly recommended that you purchase your parking in advance, if driving. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS If you still need to purchase a hotel room, our Hotels page has details on available options and discounts that remain. See http://baltimorecomiccon.com/about/hotels/ for details (but don't delay!). ART AUCTION Josie and the Pussycats by Allison Sohn The art created for the 2016 Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook will be auctioned off at the Baltimore Comic-Con Art Auction at 5pm on Saturday, September 3rd at our Exclusives Booth in the Main Hall lobby, with art from the book displayed in the Exclusives Booth throughout the day.   Come out and bid on some one-of-a-kind original art by artists who have never drawn Archie characters before! TICKETS General Admission and VIP Package tickets for Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as the Harvey Awards, are now on sale! Visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets/ for more information and to purchase your advanced tickets now, and as always, kids 10 and under get into the show free with a paid adult General Admission!   About The Baltimore Comic-Con The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 17th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com. About The Harvey Awards The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 11 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.