Pokemon collectors, gamers, families, and fans from across Vermont and the surrounding region will come together this fall when PokeKon-Fest Burlington arrives at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont on Saturday, October 17.

Running from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the one-day convention is dedicated entirely to the world of Pokemon, bringing vendors, artists, trading cards, collectibles, games, artwork, apparel, toys, and other Pokemon merchandise together under one roof.

Joining fans in Burlington will be special guest Danny Kramer, the voice of Raihan in Pokemon Journeys: The Series. Known as the Dragon-type Gym Leader of Hammerlocke and one of Leon’s strongest rivals, Raihan became a memorable part of Ash and Goh’s adventures through the Galar region.

Event Highlights Include:

Meet Pokemon Voice Actor Danny Kramer: Pokemon fans will recognize Kramer as the English voice of Raihan in Pokemon Journeys: The Series. His voice acting career also includes The Shepherd in Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS, Sebek Zigvolt in Disney’s Twisted Wonderland, Galactus in Marvel Snap, and roles in Genshin Impact, Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS, Tower of God: New World, and other anime and video games.

Pokemon Cards and Collectibles: Collectors can spend the day searching exhibitor tables for Pokemon TCG products, toys, retro items, games, collectibles, and harder-to-find additions to their collections.

Artists and Pokemon Merchandise: PokeKon-Fest goes beyond trading cards, with artwork, apparel, jewelry, custom creations, and other Pokemon-inspired merchandise represented throughout the convention.

Gaming and Pokemon Fandom: Video games are also part of the PokeKon experience, giving fans of different generations of Pokemon an opportunity to gather in the same place and share their enthusiasm for the franchise.

An All-Ages Pokemon Event: From longtime collectors who grew up with the original games and television series to younger fans discovering Pokemon today, PokeKon-Fest is designed as an approachable one-day convention for families and fans of different ages.

General admission is $20. Kids under 11 get in free, one child per paid adult, and additional children are $10 each.Tickets are available in advance and at the event.

Free parking is available at the DoubleTree.

PokeKon-Fest Burlington gives Vermont Pokemon fans an opportunity to meet a Pokemon voice actor, discover artists and vendors, hunt for new additions to their collections, and spend a full Saturday alongside other people who share their interest in Pokemon.