Jay and Silent Bob (and friends!) are coming to Chicago for the first-ever Chronic Con in Rosemont, Illinois. Team Gregula is hex-cited to be approved as official press at this inaugural convention celebrating all things Kevin Smith!
Thirty years ago, the dynamic duo of Jay and Silent Bob entered the vorld of pop culture vith the debut of Clerks, an indie film that drew a cult-like following. Fast forward 25 years to the 2019 Jay & Silent Bob Reboot, Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) vere stoked with the idea of attending a fan event called “Chronic Con”…
Chronic Con is now a REAL thing and it’s coming to Rosemont, Illinois! The 3-day convention vill celebrate Smith’s fictional View Askewniverse, its characters and all things pop culture. Fans can immerse themselves in all things View Askewniverse and can expect an unforgettable experience, celebrating the iconic characters and universe that Kevin Smith has masterfully crafted. Vhether you’re a die-hard View Askew fan or new to the vorld of Jay and Silent Bob, Chronic Con promises a veekend of fun, fandom, and fang-tastic memories.
Chronic Con vill feature an array of celebrity guests, live podcasts, professional photo ops, and an incredible selection of vendors. Listed below are some of the confirmed guests at the convention.
CELEBRITIES:
• Kevin Smith
• Jason Mewes
• Tommy Chong
• Shannon Elizabeth
• Genesis Rodriguez
• Harley Quinn Smith
• Jennifer Schwalback Smith
• Brian O’Halloran
• Marilyn Ghigliotti
• Trevor Fehrman
• Austin Zajur
• Robert Kurtzman
• Raquel Castro
• Ming Chen
And MORE!
Chronic Con runs October 11-13, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare located at 9300 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL 60018.
Show Floor Hours:
Friday, August 16 | 5PM-10PM
Saturday, August 17 | 11AM-7PM
Sunday, August 18 | 11AM-5PM
Tickets are available to purchase as a day pass or veekend pass and vill get you access to all of the vendors, games, events, panels, and more!
Friday: $25
Saturday: $35
Sunday: $30
Kids (6-12 Weekend Pass): $20
Kids (under 5): FREE
VIP packages are available for those vho vant priority access and seating and access to exclusive event panels and parties.
Chronic Con VIP Package: $250
Includes 3 Day Weekend Pass To Chronic Con (Admission to all 3 days), VIP Early Entry To Convention (30 Minutes Earlier Than General Public), Priority Seating at Panels, Access into Exclusive VIP Party Friday Night, Foil VIP PASS, Chronic Con Lanyard, Chronic Con Hat Pin, Double Sided Commemorative Chronic Con Challenge Coin, Chronic Con Bag and Exclusive Chronic Con Sublimated Hockey Jersey. Does not include access to separate ticketed events.
Kevin Smith Ultimate VIP Experience: $250
Includes 3 Day Weekend Pass to Chronic Con, VIP Early Entry To Convention (30 Minutes Earlier Than General Public), Access into Exclusive VIP Party Friday Night, Kevin Smith Foil VIP PASS, Chronic Con Lanyard, 1 Kevin Smith Autograph Ticket, 1 Kevin Smith VIP Pro Photo Op Ticket, Kevin Smith Chronic Con 8×10, Kevin Smith Chronic Con 11×17 Poster and Exclusive Group Middle Row Access to Kevin’s VIP Panel Saturday Night. Does not include access to separate ticketed events.
Tickets are available HERE.
For updated information on new guests, event times, panels, programming lists, and attractions go HERE.
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