About
This is an amazing once in a lifetime type of event. Come immerse yourself in the sights and sounds the actors were able to when they filmed the iconic scenes you watched on television but with them in a whole new way. This is beyond any normal fan convention it’s a completely engaging and interactive fan experience in which you join fellow enthusiasts and the cast and maybe even some of the crew for an unforgettable experience and perhaps the most fun you’ve ever had!
Weekend Programming: consists of a variety of activities like Celebrity panels/Q&A sessions, trivia games, concerts, a cosplay contests, parades, auctions and more!
Photo ops: Get your photo taken by our professional photographers with our guest celebrities! One photo op ticket can be up to two fans and additional fans can be added to the photo for each two fans you will need one additional photo op ticket. Each ticket gets you one 8×10 printed photo op. Additional print outs are available for purchase. Digital copies are also avilable for an additional fee.
Scroll down to the photo op section of the FAQ for more details.
(NOTE: You must have a convention admission pass for the day of your photo op to redeem your photo op ticket.)
Autographs: Unless specifically stated all guests will sign autographs. For each item you would like autographed you will need one autograph ticket. On the rare occasion that an actor in attendance will not be signing autographs, it will be noted on our website. Items that are deemed inappropriate will not be allowed at the autograph tables. You can bring an item from home or browse through our vendors to find exclusive merchandise, photos of our actors, and other memorabilia. Most of the time a Sharpie brand pens will be used for autograph sessions, usually there is also a ball point pen around for something that requires that If you would like a different writing instrument used you may bring that from home! (NOTE: You must have a convention admission pass for the day of your autograph to redeem your autograph ticket.)
Meet & greets: will take place typically in a small type room generally with 1-2 celebrities and the timing varies in length depending on the guest. This is an opportunity to spend more time with one of our guests in an intimate setting. These are a fun way to get to actually “hang out” with the guest and a small group of other fans. The amount of other fans in your meet n’ greet will vary but will usually have a max of no more than 30-40 other fans but can be less. (NOTE: You must have a convention admission pass for the day of your autograph to redeem your Meet & Greet ticket.)
Vendors: Offers merchandise and other products for sale during the convention hours.
Please read the convention website completely before ordering tickets. Be sure of which day a guest is doing photo ops/autographs before purchasing your admission tickets, as they are non-refundable/non-
How To Attend
ADMISSION TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE!
In the extremely rare and unlikely instance the entire event is canceled, then refunds would be issued.
If the event is not canceled, but the event dates are changed, refunds would be offered to anyone who could no longer attend (within a 15 day time period from the announcement.)
Always and Forever will never advertise any talent without written permission from the talent and/or their representation.
We always recommend that you do not come for just one actor.
All announced guests are contracted to appear, and all convention contracts specify that appearances are tentative and subject to change.
In the event of a guest cancellation, all guest-specific tickets will be refunded or credited. These tickets include guest-specific events such as autographs, photo ops, or meet n greets.
Please note for group events where several guests are supposed to appear, one guest canceling is not enough to issue a refund for that particular event.
We recommend that you carefully review your order before checking out as tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable as stated on our website. If a guest cancels, or switches days, this information will be posted on our website.
Tickets cannot be used twice. If there are duplicate/copied tickets, we can only honor the first one scanned. If you miss a photo op or autograph, Always and Forever Convention is not responsible for a refund.
If you purchased a Weekend Package, those are your ADMISSION tickets for the entire convention. Your Weekend Admission Pass will allow you to use your Photo Op tickets on any day of the convention. You will not need to purchase any additional single day admission tickets.
Yes, unless either admission ticket/package, photo op or autograph is sold out. We cannot hold tickets, however, as tickets are subject to limited availability.
Everyone is welcome, however, Super Fantastic reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. Please refer to our Minors section for more information on attending with children.
If you’re on-site and something happens, please bring any issue to our attention at the convention registration desk immediately. We can’t do anything about it after the convention is over. Please check the rules page of your schedule to see who you should specifically ask for if something goes wrong. We’re there to help you make your convention experience as smooth as possible.
Admission for minors
There’s no age limit to enter our event and watch the stage show, but please check the special event, VIP and meet & greet listings for age requirements. Many of our guests can be off-color in their humor and language. It is up to the parents to determine if this is acceptable for their child to hear. It is also up to the parents’ discretion whether or not they allow their children to attend alone.
6 and under are free, but they do need to sit on your lap. Children aged 7 and up need to have an admission ticket. We don’t have special children’s prices.
Everyone over the age of 6 that is attending the convention needs an admission ticket. In order to sit together, you’d both have to have the same package or single-day ticket.
q&a'S
Question & Answer sessions occur at every convention. If you are one of the lucky ones to ask a question, please keep in mind that you are representing the fandom and everyone in the audience, therefore, please make sure your questions allow for our mutual shared time with the celebrities to be enjoyable, interesting and entertaining for all (including the guest) and not personal or political in nature.
Also remember that it is not permissible to: ask for hugs, ask for followers on social media, tell personal stories, tell the actor how much you love them (we all do, that’s why we’re here!) or how much they have affected your life. Shouting from the audience or heckling may result in being asked to leave without refund. For the safety and comfort of our guests, staff and other fans, all questions during the panels will be screened. If the Question Screener feels the question is inappropriate or has already been answered, you will be given the opportunity to offer another question. If you attempt to circumvent this by giving the screener one question and asking another when you reach the microphone, you will be removed from the panel immediately. Repeated attempts will result in loss of badge and dismissal from the event.
photo Ops
A purchase of a celebrity PHOTO OP gives you ONE 8×10 glossy full color photo of yourself with the celebrity. You may pay additionally for the digital version of the photo.
Up to two fans can be in the photo on one ticket, with each additional two fans you will need an additional ticket (i.e. four fans you’ll need to have two tickets for four people, six fans you will need three tickets etc). (NOTE: You must have a convention admission pass for the day of your photo op in order to redeem your photo op ticket and each person in the photo will need an admission ticket/pass.)
Due to the nature of where and how this fan convention is taking place, some photo ops may happen in a unique location.
A photo op is to have your photo taken with the celebrity and lasts mere seconds. It is not an opportunity to have a “conversation” with the celebrity guest. Our celebrities have a very busy day with their fans doing meet & greets, on-stage Q&A, and autographs, generally all on the same day. They may also need to catch a plane or make another engagement. Please respect your fellow patrons in helping the photo op sessions to move quickly and efficiently.
YES. You must have an admission ticket for the day of your photo op in order to redeem your photo op ticket. Photo prints are usually ready within one or two hours of the session for pick-up.
NO. ADMISSION TICKET PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTO OPS — these must be purchased separately in advance or at the convention (if not sold out). NOTE: You may buy Photo Op and Autograph tickets before buying an Admission ticket, but you need an Admission ticket in order to use the Photo Op and Autograph tickets. Please buy an Admission ticket as soon as you can as we can never guarantee Admission tickets won’t sell out before the show. If you do not have an admission ticket for the day of your autograph or photo op, you will not be allowed to redeem your autograph or photo op ticket and you will not receive a refund.
Special poses have always been at the discretion of the celebrities. Physical contact of any kind is at the discretion of the actor, hugs are not guaranteed. Poses of sexual nature are not permitted.
Please keep in mind that the actors, while recognizable to us because we see them on TV, films and on their social media pages (if applicable)… We are strangers to them, so don’t do anything to them that you wouldn’t want a stranger to do to you. Please be respectful of the celebrity’s personal space.*
*Covid-19 and disease policy updates: State and local mandates change daily. We are and will continue to monitor any and all regulations that would affect photo ops (the need for masks/plexiglass or other safety measures) and will post any changes in our policy as soon as possible on the specific shows web page.”
Props are ok unless deemed inappropriate by the event or the actor. Items that pose a safety risk, putting on or taking off clothing items, require clean-up or may delay the photo op session (eg: handcuffs, water or nerf guns, projectile toys, confetti, flower petals, etc) are not permitted at any time. Every item brought into a photo op will be checked at the photo op line prior to your photo op. Please note that props are ultimately up to the actors and may be declined at their discretion.
Weapons policy: Please do not bring any weapons to the show. If you are using a prop weapon for a photo op or as part of the cosplay contest, please bring it to registration to get tagged. Prop weapons without tags will not be allowed at any time.
The maximum number of patrons in a photo op with a celebrity is up to the discretion of the event/actor. If you purchase ONE photo op ticket (that includes solo, duos or group photos), you can include up to TWO fans (one photo op tix = up to two fans). If you purchase TWO photo op tickets, you can include FOUR fans in a photo (two photo op tix = up to four fans etc). Please note: 1 8×10 glossy photo is provided per photo op ticket. Also, please note that personal photography is NOT ALLOWED at any autograph or photo op session. Photo prints and jpegs of your photo ops may be used for personal use only.
We supply ONE printed photo per photo op ticket, no matter how many fans are in the picture. You may also purchase the jpeg verizon of the photo op online or onsite. Photo ops are for personal use only and may not be used for advertisement or endorsement in any way.
Your photo print is generally available for pick-up one or two hours after the photo op session or, in some rare instances, the following day of the convention.
PHOTO OP times and locations are included in the Schedule of Events, which is available for download on the website by Wednesday or Thursday of the week of the convention. Printed copies are also available on-site at registration. Sometimes PHOTO OPS sessions take place at the same time other activities are going on at the convention. Please make sure to note the time and location of your photo op, so you don’t miss it. If you have a special event (meet & greet, tour, etc) that might conflict with a scheduled photo op and/or autograph and the instruction to handle your conflict is NOT listed in the schedule, please go to registration BEFORE your conflict happens so we can help you.
Yes, unless sold out. Sometimes the price at the event will be slightly higher than the price on the website so be prepared for a price differential.
Your photo will no doubt be highly prized and saved for years, so we suggest giving some thought to your wardrobe. White generally does not photograph well.
autographs
Yes, unless sold out.
Only those with an autograph ticket for that specific actor may approach the autograph table. If you are accompanied by/or accompanying a minor, or if you are a caretaker or have a caretaker who does not have an autograph ticket, they may stand in line with you, but when it comes time to have your item signed, they will be asked to stand in a nearby area while you get your item signed.
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Only one item can get signed per each autograph ticket.
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If you have difficulty standing or require special assistance, notify the autograph attendant & be prepared to have a friend hold space for you if medically necessary.
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Photo-taking of the celebrity guests during autograph sessions is not allowed.
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Personalizations are at the discretion of the celebrity and may be determined by scheduling or other issues.
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Items that are deemed inappropriate will not be presented at the autograph table.
VIP Experience/Meet & Greets/Special Celebrity Events
At some of our events, we offer special events with some of our celebrities such as karaoke parties, concerts, dinner, game night, city tours, parades, etc. These create a fun and different way of interacting with your favorite celebrities. Please check the event website to see what Special Celebrity Events are offered! Any new events that are added are announced via our email list for that specific show and full details will be listed on that show’s website.
OK, I've ordered my tickets and have arrived for my weekend fun! How do I get in?
Will be available starting at 2pm on the Thursday of the event. Registration will be open an hour prior to the event starting.
When you turn in your printed PDF (admission ticket purchased in advance of the event), you will receive a wristband or badge. The wristband/badge must be worn at all times, and they are non-transferrable.
Inquiries involving sign language interpreters for deaf and hearing-impaired fans, and those with physical challenges. Please contact us no later than four weeks prior to an event and we must see a copy of your purchased ticket for the event in order to set up the accommodations. Please write to: help@alwaysandforevercon.com
Questions not addressed here you can use our online chat option to speak to someone or you can email:
If you have an issue over the weekend pertaining to a show that is happening that same weekend, please go in-person to the convention registration desk for assistance. Requests sent to customer service over the weekend may not be received until the Monday after the convention is over.
Customer service hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-3:30pm Pacific time. If you have an issue over the weekend pertaining to a show that is happening that same weekend, please go in-person to the convention registration desk for assistance. Requests sent to Customer Service over the weekend may not be received until the Monday after the convention is over.
Important Information
Here is some pertinent information for you to have about Super Fantastic Conventions and the Always & Forever Con, certain policies and more:
All policies, guests and scheduling are subject to change.
ADMISSION TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE
Super Fantastic Conventions and the Always & Forever Con does not advertise any talent without written permission from the talent or their representation.
Always and Forever Con is a celebration of the TVDU universe. 2023 was a 10 year celebration for the Originals premiere and 2024 is a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Vampire Diaries premiere! During the celebration fans can meet the beloved actors who played their beloved characters. Multiple actors from the Vampire Diaries universe will be in attendance. If we have a cancellation, we will do our best to book a replacement but we cannot guarantee one. Please do not come for just one actor as schedules can change for any one guest.
EVERY guest we announce is contracted to appear and all contracts specify that appearances are tentative and subject to change. Film and television work, as well as any personal conflicts, always come first. Our events do take place whether a specific guest cancels or not and therefore we cannot issue admission ticket or ticket package refunds. If a guest must cancel their appearance at the convention, and/or in the extremely rare chance that an actor does not finish his or her autographs or photo ops, we will only be responsible for any refunds other than guest specific autograph tickets or photo op tickets or actor-specific experience (e.g. meet & greet or specific class) ticket.
Also in the extremely rare chance that an actor does not finish his or her autographs or photo ops (which has only happened in a handful of cases and always due to something out of our control), we will only be responsible for the refund of the separate autograph or photo op ticket.
We will refund or issue a credit voucher for separately purchased photo ops and autograph tickets for a specific actor if they cancel.
Super Fantastic Convention, Always and Forever Con, its subsidies and partners are not held responsible for any financial loss associated with the purchase of air tickets or hotel rooms (virtually all hotels offer a 24 or 48-hour cancellation policy and most airlines offer air credits), so there should be no jeopardy associated with reservations). We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance for any unforeseen issues.
Disease and Illness Disclaimer: By using your admission pass, you recognize that disease and illness, including, but not limited to, the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the common cold, may be spread through interaction with other people. Super Fantastic programs may be attended by many, sometimes numbering in the hundreds. Social distancing and other measures at these events is very difficult, if not impossible, to practice and enforce. Therefore, you agree that you will not purchase an event admission pass if you know you have symptoms of COVID-19 or any other communicable disease or illness, or you have a high risk of contracting or suffering from one, and you certify that you do not have any reason to believe that you have been exposed to or could be a carrier of any disease or illness. If you do attend, you agree that you will take all possible steps to protect your health and the health of others attending the event. You further agree that, by using an admission pass and attending, you thereby waive any claim of liability you might make against Super Fantastic Conventions, Always and Forever Con llc, or its officers, directors, employees and agents as a result of your contracting disease or illness from attending one of our events, and you agree that you will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Super Fantastic and its officers, directors, employees and agents against any loss that any of them may suffer or be obligated to pay as a result of any claim that may be made against any of them by others, as a result of your attending the event, including, but not limited to, legal damages, attorney’s fees and court costs. If you are unsure of your status, please consult with your doctor before purchasing an event admission pass. You further agree that should Super Fantastic Conventions and Always and Forever Con in its sole opinion believe that you may pose a threat to the health of others, it may deny you admission or request that you leave the event and that you understand and accept all risks that your attendance may encounter.
This convention is primarily intended for adults but people of all ages are welcome. Appearances by our guests may include inappropriate humor and profanity. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult who is aware of the potential content. The views and opinions expressed by any talent or participant at, or during the convention are those of the persons appearing, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Super Fantastic Conventions, Always and Forever Con, its partners, or any of their affiliated parties.
Harassment at events: Super Fantastic does not tolerate any forms of harassment or bullying at its events. If you witness bad behavior at an event, please immediately notify a staff member. We cannot do anything about it if complaints come after the event is over.
Team Members: We are so grateful and fortunate to have the support of our Team Members. They are available to assist you with any questions you may have about convention events and activities, however if you have an issue, please ask to speak to the Management that will be on-site. If you would like to submit an application to be considered as a Team Member please send an e-mail to help@alwaysandforevercon.com
For those attending our conventions and making travel plans: Please know that many of the headliners who appear Sunday usually have schedules through the end of the convention and may potentially run into the late evening. For those traveling, we do suggest staying through Monday in order to get the full convention experience. Super Fantastic Conventions and Always and Forever Con is not responsible for any costs associated with travel for any attendee. We highly suggest you purchase travel insurance in the event that anything should happen.
We are not responsible for orders that are rejected during processing: On rare occasions, an error may occur during the ordering process that can require the order to be resubmitted. This can include but is not limited to:
Incomplete submission (usually caused by not completing the entire ordering process to the very end); Credit card failures (usually caused when there are not enough funds in an account or the credit card company rejects the charge for any number of reasons); or other system errors during transmission of the order.
All tickets are scanned for use at the convention and we can ONLY allow one scan per singular ticket. Please be mindful of this!
Admission ticket packages do not include guest specific items. Ticket prices are subject to change at any time.
Photo ops must be purchased separately on this site or onsite, at the convention (if there are items that are not sold out). You DO need an Admission ticket for the day of your Photo Op or Autograph in order to redeem these tickets at the convention. We cannot guarantee Admission tickets won’t sell out before the show, so we do encourage you to have your admission pass prior to these purchases. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Alcoholic beverages at the convention:
Alcohol will not be permitted in the venue areas during the convention day, including but not limited to the spaces of the panel events, meet & greets, photo ops, or autographs. Outside alcohol is not permitted at any time and we reserve the right to perform bag checks at any time. We also reserve the right to deny entrance into any of the events to anyone who appears intoxicated.
IDs will be checked by the convention team and wristbands will be given to anyone over the legal drinking age at the start of the events where alcohol will be permitted. Any underage customers will not be served any alcoholic beverages. Super Fantastic Conventions and Always and Forever Con is not responsible for the alcohol consumption of others..
Weapons policy: Weapons are not permitted on the convention grounds. If you would like to use a prop weapon for a photo op or as part of the costume contest, please have it marked at the registration table. Prop weapons that have not been registered will not be allowed at any time.
Lost or misplaced items: We are not responsible for lost or misplaced items. We cannot replace items or tickets that are purchased at the convention, so PLEASE make sure your tickets and personal items are kept in a safe place and on your person at all times.
ADA Rules on service animals: This event welcomes service animals as per ADA rules. Dogs who are not registered service animals, (ie.emotional support animals) do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and therefore are not permitted at our event.
Audio or video capture for personal use is allowed, except in certain circumstances which will be made aware to the attendees when necessary.
Raffles/Fundraising/
Merchandise selling: Raffles, fundraisers, and selling of merchandise that is not convention approved will not be tolerated at our event. Flashes from phones and cameras occur often during stage presentations: If you are sensitive to such lighting please be advised to take the necessary precautions. For our attendees, please keep flash photography to a minimum.
Medical emergencies: If you have a medical emergency and you do not have a caretaker with you, 911 will be called to assist you.
Super Fantastic Conventions and Always & Forever Convention nor its partners or its subsidiaries assumes no responsibility for typographical errors or inaccurate information provided by convention venues. All dates, venues and guests are considered tentative and subject to change.
Customer support: ANY problem you have please write to us at: help@alwaysandforevercon.com