Dallas Fan Festival is coming up October 4–5 at the Irving Convention Center, and I’m already buzzing with excitement. This year’s guest list is packed with familiar faces from across television, movies, gaming, and fandom. William Daniels will be there—Mr. Feeny himself—as well as Ed Begley Jr., and Dean Butler, who fans know from Little House on the Prairie and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (one of my favorite shows). Glenn Morshower from 24 will also be making an appearance, and of course two of my personal favorites, Kathy Coleman and Wesley Eure from Land of the Lost. As a huge fan of that show, a nostalgic favorite, I can’t wait to see them again, and it’s always extra fun since we’ve become Facebook friends over the years.
Another guest I’m looking forward to is Robbie Rist (I definitely grew up Brady—he was Cousin Oliver on the show), along with Melody Anderson from the Flash Gordon movie (another favorite). That colorful and quirky film holds a special place in my heart, and getting to see Melody again is a real treat—the first time was way back in 2006 at Comic-Con San Diego. Even better, Sam J. Jones will be back—Flash himself—and I have great memories of hanging out with him at the Houston Arcade Expo when we were both guests.
As a hardcore gamer, it will be cool seeing Samantha Kelly (Princess Peach) and Kenny James (Bowser). Adding to the mix will be a roster of talented voice actors from anime and video games, plus an array of comic book creators, making this event a true celebration of fandom across generations.
But Dallas Fan Festival isn’t just about the celebrity encounters. The weekend will be full of Q&A’s where fans can hear behind-the-scenes stories, autograph and selfie opportunities to make those memories tangible, and an incredible vendor room packed with comics, toys, memorabilia, collectibles, artwork, retro games, and more. There will also be cosplay, trick-or-treating for kids and families, and panels, demos, and workshops that give fans a chance to dig deeper into the creative worlds they love.
For me, part of the magic of a convention like this is the sense of discovery. You never know what you’ll find in the vendor hall or who you’ll meet in the halls—maybe a favorite actor, maybe a fellow fan who loves the same obscure show you do. I’ll be filming the event for my YouTube channel so you guys can come along for the ride, and you can bet I’ll be on the hunt for retro games and vintage toys to show off. It’s a mix of nostalgia, community, and the thrill of the hunt for something new to add to the collection. With so many favorite guests on the schedule and so much to see and do, I can already tell this Dallas Fan Festival will be one for the memory books.
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