Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines at the Superman Statue

Superman Statue 1 Superman Square, Metropolis, IL, United States

Get your cameras ready!  See Rath and Maines make a brief appearance in front of Metropolis' giant Superman Statue.  No ticket required!

Q&A with Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines

City National Bank Metro Tent 51-1 Superman Square, Metropolis, IL, United States

One of our favorite events, the Q&A.  This is your opportunity to see the celebrities under the City National Bank Metro Tent and hear them talk about their SUPER experiences.  No ticket is necessary but you'll need to get there early as the tent will fill up fast! We're doing something a little different this

Tyler Hoechlin at the Superman Statue

Superman Statue 1 Superman Square, Metropolis, IL, United States

What could be better than Superman appearing with Superman!  See Tyler Hoechlin make a brief appearance in front of Metropolis' giant Superman Statue.  No ticket required!

Q&A with Tyler Hoechlin

City National Bank Metro Tent 51-1 Superman Square, Metropolis, IL, United States

One of our favorite events, the Q&A.  This is your opportunity to see the celebrities under the City National Bank Metro Tent and hear them talk about their SUPER experiences.  No ticket is necessary but you'll need to get there early as the tent will fill up fast! We're doing something a little different this

Authors Bonnie Siegler and Helene Stapinski, The American Way Q&A

City National Bank Metro Tent 51-1 Superman Square, Metropolis, IL, United States

Join Siegler and Stapinski on a journey of family history.  Family lore had it that Bonnie Siegler’s grandfather crossed paths in Midtown Manhattan late one night in 1954 with Marilyn Monroe, her white dress flying up around her as she filmed a scene for The Seven Year Itch. Jules Schulback had his home movie camera with

Autograph Session C with Tyler Hoechlin – Pass Required

Metropolis Vault Room SICIL Lobby, 101 W. 8th Street, Metropolis, IL, United States

This is your chance to meet Superman himself, Tyler Hoechlin.  You will need an Autograph Session Pass to get into the Metropolis Vault Room to see Hoechlin. Once inside, Hoechlin will have photos to purchase and that price includes his autograph on it. You can also bring in an item to be autographed at the

Autograph Session 7 with Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines – Open Session – NO Pass Required

Autograph Zone SICIL Basement, 101 W. 8th Street, Metropolis, IL, United States

Meet our 2023 Celebrities, Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines.  The Autograph Zone is where you will meet one or both celebrities, your choice.  No Autograph Session Pass is required for this session and it will be first come/first serve with no guarantee of entry due to time constraints. The Celebrities will have photos to purchase

Autograph Session D with Tyler Hoechlin – Pass Required

Metropolis Vault Room SICIL Lobby, 101 W. 8th Street, Metropolis, IL, United States

This is your chance to meet Superman himself, Tyler Hoechlin.  You will need an Autograph Session Pass to get into the Metropolis Vault Room to see Hoechlin. Once inside, Hoechlin will have photos to purchase and that price includes his autograph on it. You can also bring in an item to be autographed at the

Autograph Session E with Tyler Hoechlin – Pass Required

Metropolis Vault Room SICIL Lobby, 101 W. 8th Street, Metropolis, IL, United States

This is your chance to meet Superman himself, Tyler Hoechlin.  You will need an Autograph Session Pass to get into the Metropolis Vault Room to see Hoechlin. Once inside, Hoechlin will have photos to purchase and that price includes his autograph on it. You can also bring in an item to be autographed at the

SICIL Artist Alley/Writers Way

SICIL Artist Alley/Writers Way 101 W. 8th Street, Metropolis, IL, United States

You will definitely want to stop by AA/WW to see the guest artists and writers.  Pick up custom art, buy a book or comic, and of course, see our special guest, George Newbern.

Registration for the Heroes & Villains Costume Contest

Beagle's Bay Smallville Tent 801 Market Street, Metropolis, IL, United States

If you want to compete in the Heroes & Villains Costume Contest, you'll need to register.  Pick your category(s), pay your $20 fee and walk in the Parade from Smallville to Superman Statue if you like.  Good luck to you all! Click here for your registration form.

$20.00

City of Metropolis Engine #1 In Service Ceremony

The fire truck push-in ceremony is a time-honored tradition in the fire service. Celebrating the arrival of a new unit has been a source of pride for fire departments across North America for over a century. Early hand-drawn fire engines, ladder wagons, hose carts, and other apparatus of the 17th century had to be pushed