The one-day pop culture convention Lodi Comic Con will be held in the city on Saturday.

The event, which will take place at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds at 413 E. Lockeford St., will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include comics, games, toy action figures, anime, manga, costume contests and pro wrestling. 

Hosts of the event said there will be more than 200 booths of exhibitors and artists and special guests will be making appearances. 

Tickets for the convention will be $7.50 Friday, then go up to $10 if sold at the gate Saturday. Children ages 12 and under who are accompanied by a paid adult will have free admission.

More details about the event can be found at https://lodicomiccon.com.

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