The RAF Manston History Museum near Ramsgate has announced it will be hosting their second cosplay and comic event, Comicon At The Museum in June – and is looking for participants, as well as attendees.
Presumably, that means there’s opportunity for comic creators to take part, alongside cosplayers and traders.
Taking place over the weekend of 14th and 15th June 2025, the event in aid of The Hill 112 Memorial Foundation, the museum has appealed for cosplayers, traders and stallholders or “simply someone with collections and merchandise that you think would be interested in participating or displaying at this event”.
Details of who is already lined up to take part are sketchy at present, but the Star Wars-inspired Droid Builders have announced they will be at the event, following on from their Portsmouth Comic Con this weekend, and other upcoming appearances, including Makers Central.
Contact events@rafmanston.co.uk if you are interested in trading or being involved
RAF Manston History Museum is based on the history of the airfield from 1916 to the present day, including aircraft and artifacts from World War One to modern search-and-rescue operations, and its more recent move into Civil Aviation. Check website for opening times.
• RAF Manston History Museum Comicon at the Museum 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th June 2025 RAF Manston History Museum, 821 Manston Road, Ramsgate CT12 5DF | Web: rafmanston.co.uk | Facebook | Instagram
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