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    BARTOW, FL / A nearby convention guide

    Small con.
    Big fan energy.

    BARTOW CON is the focus here: a smaller convention in Bartow, Florida, with vendors and cosplay. A Lakeland neighbor’s guide to looking beyond city limits, not a claim that the event is in Lakeland.

    Check BARTOW CON’s official site ↗A little local knowledge ↓
    Official BARTOW CON Land of the Lost guest announcement poster for November 7, 2026 at Bartow Civic Center
    From the organizer · Promotional artLand of the Lost guest announcement, not an event photograph. Source: BARTOW CON official site. Guests and event details are subject to organizer updates.
    Bartow, Florida · Not LakelandBARTOW CONVendors & cosplay

    The right event, in the right city

    A Bartow day.
    A local fan detour.

    For neighbors curious about a smaller convention, start with BARTOW CON’s own information. Browse the official site, ask questions and confirm the practical details before making plans.

    This guide is not about the separate SYFY Bartow February event. Similar names and the same city do not make two events interchangeable.

    Ask BARTOW CON’s organizer ↗

    A little convention courtesy

    Ask for a photo.
    Respect the answer.

    Admire costumes without touching them. Ask before taking photographs, keep paths clear and follow the organizer’s rules. Any costume, prop or accessibility questions should go to the organizer before your visit.

    A small planning checklist

    More ready.
    Less guessing.

    These are suggested planning steps, not event policies or a ticket reservation.

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    Official shop

    Check the organizer’s own current offerings and terms; this guide makes no claims about inventory or prices.

    For a good first convention day

    Browse at your own pace.

    Let the official information lead.

    A saved post or a screenshot can go stale. Recheck the organizer’s current details before committing.

    Give creators room to talk.

    Ask about their work, follow booth photography rules and do not assume every seller accepts the same payment methods.

    Make space for other fans.

    Keep aisles open, take breaks when needed and respect personal boundaries. A friendly convention is a shared effort.

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