Walker Stalker Con and Fan Fest Events Brought Smiles and Fun to New Jersey
Published on July 7th, 2019 | Updated on July 7th, 2019 | By FanFest
Walker Stalker Con returned to New Jersey earlier this month bringing happiness and smiles to all fans in attendance.
Walker Stalker Con and Fan Fest Events brought together cast members from hit TV shows such as The Walking Dead, Arrow, Fear the Walking Dead, Legends of Tomorrow, Gotham and more for a fun-filled weekend!
The weekend kicked off with fantastic fans eager to show off their fabulous cosplay creations. Some fans dressed up as their favorite superheroes or TV show characters. Others dug deep into their imagination to create their unique spin on classic favorites. All cosplayers looked amazing! Check out some of the awesome cosplayers below.
Day 2 of #FFNJ is here! pic.twitter.com/7tPLeNUM9R
— Fan Fest Events (@fanfestevents) June 30, 2019
NEW JERSEY! We had a blast this past weekend! Let’s see your photos, photo ops and selfies! pic.twitter.com/TIl8wsTVoB
— Fan Fest Events (@fanfestevents) July 3, 2019
Even the celebrity guests like The Walking Dead‘s Cailey Fleming got in on the cosplay action.
Fleming currently stars on the AMC hit series as Judith Grimes. She is also well-known for playing the role of young Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She couldn’t resist snagging a quick photo op with the 501st Legion.
The Force is strong with this one! Cailey Fleming aka Young Rey strikes a pose with the 501st here at #FFNJ! pic.twitter.com/I8JjWzNJ5s
— Fan Fest Events (@fanfestevents) June 30, 2019
Fleming wasn’t the only guest who was getting in on the playful fandom fun. The Walking Dead‘s Callan McAuliffe discovered that one of the best ways to get around a massive convention hall is by bike. McAuliffe borrowed the iconic prop bike from the hit horror film IT and took it for a spin back to his autograph table towards the end of the weekend.
You never know what you’ll see on the con floor! @CallanMcAuliffe takes a spin on a prop bike from The HSPPA! pic.twitter.com/1cXqWTyHGR
— Walker Stalker Con (@WalkrStalkrCon) June 30, 2019
Guardians of the Galaxy star Michael Rooker also decided he needed some wheels to get around during the weekend.
He made a grand entrance at the Main Stage for his panel with moderator and Comic Book Men star Ming Chen. Chen hopped on the handlebars for a good old fashioned double ride.
Michael Rooker and I are working on a new Netflix show called Ride with Ming and Mike. Our budget has allowed us one stingray bike with a banana seat. Stay Tuned after Stranger Things season 3. @RookerOnline @fanfestevents 📷: Kimberly Pekula Photography. pic.twitter.com/CjYfKRr7P0
— Ming Chen (@mingchen37) July 1, 2019
Walker Stalker Con/Fan Fest New Jersey was a weekend that was more than just fun and smiles; it was full of love and appreciation. Tons of hugs, happy tears and handshakes were seen all over the convention floor as fans got to meet their favorite celebrities. Additionally, the celebrity guests got their chance to return the sentiments.
The whole weekend is perhaps best summed up by Arrow star Juliana Harkavy in her tweet below which reads:
“Thank you for an unforgettable weekend #FanFestNewJersey. Meeting you all touched my heart.”
Flying high with my boy by my side, thanks to the amazing @blkandwhiteguy. ✈️🐾❤️ Thank you for an unforgettable weekend #FanFestNewJersey. Meeting you all touched my heart. xo pic.twitter.com/eg06ORI3nr
— Juliana Harkavy (@JulianaHarkavy) July 1, 2019
Both Walker Stalker Con and Fan Fest Events have more amazing conventions planned throughout the remainder of the year. Visit www.walkerstalkercon.com and www.fanfestevents.com for more info and to purchase tickets!
A karaoke obsessed, craft beer enthusiast and lover of all things pop culture, Denise enjoys all facets of entertainment from Broadway to box office blockbusters. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, concerts (lots and lots of concerts), volunteering, reading and playing with her rescue kitten, Samantha (who rescued who, right?).
