2010 Promises to be another exciting year at Superman Celebration!

2009 was a banner year for Metropolis, Illinois' Superman Celebration, and we set the bar pretty high for ourselves after a stellar lineup of events, activities, and guests.  People have been asking us just how can we top 2009's guest lineup that included Smallville stars Justin Hartley and Phil Morris, The Adventures of Superman star (and first lady of Metropolis) Noel Neill, and Superman and the Mole Men star Beverly Washburn, as well as comics superstars such as Wonder Woman writer Gail Simone, legendary DC writer John Ostrander, Green Arrow artist Mike Norton, and Mail Order Ninja and Batman writer Josh Elder.  Along with a great gang of independent comics creators and artists, events like our Fan Film Competition, dance party, film screenings, musical acts, and more, just how in the world can we possibly top 2009?

Well hang on to your hats, because we have a whole lot in store for 2010!  

Between now and May, we will be revealing special guests, exciting events, and a whole lot more here on the only official site of the City of Metropolis, Illinois' Superman Celebration.  

Make your travel plans today!  You'll definitely want to join us for another exciting year!

Be sure to check out our new gallery section!  Pictures from the 2009 Superman Celebration by Lin Workman can be seen here.

Back by popular demand!

Last year's Fan Film Competition drew cheers from Celebration attendees with entries from around the country- and the world- , so we're doing it again!

Full details on prizes, rules, and submission information can be found in the Fan Film Competition section of our website.  The entry deadline has been set for May 25th, 2010, and the Awards Presentation will be on Saturday night, June 12th, 2009 at 8:00 PM.  So get those cameras rolling, those actors acting, and those special-effects people special-effecting!  We're looking forward to see your creations!

Sunday, June 13th - Main Tent at Superman Square

Entry Fee: $25 

Entry information will be available at the Chamber of Commerce (607 Market Street) on Friday and Saturday.  

The stakes are high, and if your costume is the most heroic you could fly away with $1000!  Our judges will be looking for the best of the best, and one lucky winner will walk away with the grand prize.  

Does your superhero costume have what it takes to claim the prize?  Enter the $1000 Superman Celebration Costume Contest and find out!

Photo courtesy of Lin Workman

Meet our Official Celebration Superman, Josh Boultinghouse!

Josh can be found throughout the Celebration at various locations and events. 

_{photographs courtesy and © Lin Workman}

_{Bio courtesy and © Josh Boultinghouse}

Josh Boultinghouse was chosen as the winner in the 2008 search for the official Superman of the Metropolis Celebration.