Pokémon Mini Con
Pokémon Mini Con – Gotta Catch ‘Em All
Atlanta did it first. Then Houston. Raleigh, do you have what it takes to be the very best and make this a Pokémon Mini Con like no Con ever was? Get ready for the event built for Trainers, collectors, cosplayers, and fans of all kinds. Come celebrate everything Pokémon with a full day of activities, games, collectibles, cosplay, and plenty of chances to catch something new.
📅 November 1, 2026 | 10AM – 5PM
📍3801 Sumner Blvd Raleigh NC 27616
🎟️ FREE Entry + FREE Parking
🔥 Event Highlights 🔥
🛍️ Pokémon Marketplace
The marketplace floor at Pokémon Mini Con feels a lot like stepping into the tall grass on Route 1. Every booth brings a new encounter, with collectibles to discover and hidden gems waiting to be found.
Apply to be a Vendor → https://tinyurl.com/GuestVendorFormRaleigh
🦹♂️ Pokémon Cosplay Showcase | 3PM – 4PM
Choose your Pokémon. Choose your look. Take the stage. Our Pokémon cosplay showcase is calling all Trainers, Gym Leaders, Champions, and Pokémon characters to show off their favorite looks and bring their Pokémon fandom to life. ✨ Hosted by @Johnie_5
❓ Pokémon IQ Live: Test Your Knowledge! Trivia Panel | 12PM
Think you know Pokémon? Put your knowledge to the test with Anime IQ LIVE! Contestants and audience members will go head-to-head through Pokémon trivia, rapid-fire questions, True or False, and challenges covering the world of Pokémon. ✨ Hosted by @debatableanime
💥 Anime Battles Panel | 1PM – 2PM
Two audience members will go head-to-head in a Blind Draw Draft Battle! Each player will take turns picking a random photo of an anime character to build their team. Once the draft is complete, the teams go head-to-head to see who built the stronger lineup! ✨ Hosted by @shonnenshowdown
🃏 Learn to Play Pokémon + Casual Play | 12PM – 4PM
Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with Unplugged Games! Start with a beginner-friendly learning session from 12PM – 1PM, with one participation pack per participant, then stick around for a casual tournament from 1PM – 4 PM. The tournament will use Swiss rounds, best-of-three matches, with a pack awarded for each win. New players are welcome, so grab a deck and enjoy the game! ✨ Hosted by @unplugged.games
🧑🎨 Color Your Own Demon Slayer Playmat – All Day
Bring your creativity to the table with BayPaint Studios! Customize your own Pokémon playmat with your colors and style, and create a design that’s uniquely yours. $30 per Playmat ✨ Hosted by @baypaintstudios
🖌️ Paint Your Own Pokémon Figure – All Day
Put your own spin on an iconic Pokémon! Choose your colors, get creative with your design, and paint a Pokémon figurine that’s uniquely yours. Will you stick to the classic look or create a whole new style? $10 per Pokémon figurine, including paint. ✨ Hosted by @tenrickgames
🪢Face Painting, Hair Braiding and Glitter Tattoos – All Day
Get festival-ready with face painting, creative hair braiding, and glitter tattoos inspired by the world of Pokémon. Designs range from $8-10 ✨ *Hosted by @beebeekidz
🖍️Community Canvas & Coloring Station – All Day
Get creative! Add your mark to the community canvas or grab a coloring page and bring it to life with your own colors and designs.
🃏 Top Loader Decoration Station – All Day
Give your favorite Pokémon card a custom look. Decorate a top loader with your own colors, designs, and Pokémon-inspired flair.
⚡ Be a Vendor
New encounter unlocked: Pokémon Mini Con vendor applications are open! If you specialize in collectibles, artwork, or all things Pokémon, we want you to be part of the adventure. → https://tinyurl.com/GuestVendorFormRaleigh
🌊 Calling all Pokémon Fans
Every great Trainer needs the right team. We’re looking for collaborators ready to join the journey to the Elite Four.
Activities, Workshops, Tournaments, & Panels→ https://forms.gle/Azq52H6eZTSaDK7a6
Content Ambassadors → https://forms.gle/3xZ3HYzB4eGavR2CA
Volunteer Sign Up → https://forms.gle/QhwS6RiFUzLW2GPb8
Now you’ll be humming the theme song all day. We can’t blame you. Raleigh’s first Pokémon Mini Con is coming this November!