Mid-Ohio-Con 2008 Event FAQ
When and where is Mid-Ohio-Con 2008 being held?
Mid-Ohio-Con 2008 will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 4–5, in Exhibit Hall E of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
How do I get to the Convention Center, where is Exhibit Hall E, and where can I park?
Driving directions and parking information are available here.
What are the show hours?
The show is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
How much do tickets cost?
One-Day Passes are $15 per person, per day.
Weekend Passes are $25.*
Children 8 years and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
*Weekend Passes are available exclusively online and cannot be purchased on-site during the event.
Is there a VIP ticket package available this year?
A limited number of VIP Weekend Passes are available exclusively online.
Can I purchase tickets in advance?
Yes. To buy tickets before the show, go to the tickets page.
If you purchase tickets online on or before Friday, September 19, they will be mailed to you in advance of the show.
If you purchase tickets online after Friday, September 19, you will need to bring your printed confirmation receipt to the ticket desk at the Greater Columbus Convention Center during the show dates to pick up your tickets.
Can I purchase tickets at the show?
Yes. You can buy tickets during show hours at the ticket desk at the Convention Center.
Can I pay with a credit card or check at the ticket desk?
Sorry, no. We can only accept cash at the ticket desk.
Is my admission still good if I leave the Convention Center and come back?
Yes. All ticket holders will be issued a wristband; as long as you don't remove your wristband, you can come and go all day long.
Do I really have to keep my wristband on? What if I lose it?
Yes, you have to keep it on. If you take your wristband off, at any time, it is automatically void. If it's not on your wrist, it is not valid. So keep it on until you're sure that you are leaving the show. Lost or broken bands will not be replaced. Our wristbands are "hospital quality" and well nigh unbreakable, so it is not likely you'll lose yours.
I'm coming from out of town. Where do I stay when I'm visiting Columbus?
We have arranged to offer all attendees special room discounts at the Hyatt Regency and the Drury Inn and Suites, both conveniently located to the Convention Center. Availability of rooms is limited, so we recommend making your reservations early. See the hotels page for further information.
Are photography and videography allowed on the show floor or in panels and special events?
Yes. However, you must ask celebrities' permission before you take their photograph.In panels and special events, please limit flash photography, take photographs from your seat, and abide by the specific rules for that event. Some special events, such as the Indie Film Festival (MOC-IFF), will prohibit video and audio recording.
Can I bring my own collectible items for celebrities to autograph?
Yes. However, guests reserve the right to impose their own limitations on what they will or will not sign, as well as how many items.
Do celebrities charge for an autograph? How much?
Each celebrity sets his or her own prices. Most media celebrities charge for their signatures; many comic book celebrities do not.
Will the artists be doing sketches?
Most do offer sketches. However, each artist sets his or her own policy and pricing.
Will food and beverages be available in the Convention Center?
Yes, in the food court.
Can I bring alcohol into the show?
No.
What is Mid-Ohio-Con's weapons policy?
Functional weapons of all kinds, or realistic replica weapons that can be confused for real weapons, are strictly forbidden at Mid-Ohio-Con.
I have a question that hasn't been answered here. How do I contact Mid-Ohio-Con?
For further questions about Mid-Ohio-Con 2008, please e-mail us at info@midohiocon.com or post a comment on the FAQ page at the MOC-BLOG.