{"id":12,"date":"2026-06-09T23:17:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T23:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-06-10T00:02:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T00:02:28","slug":"experiences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\" id=\"experiences\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-76 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_946367513-scaled.jpeg?wsr)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-logo-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-logo-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-logo-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-logo-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-logo-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-logo-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-logo-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-experiences.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-experiences.png 743w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-experiences-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12a33306 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Be sure of which day a guest is doing photo ops\/autographs before purchasing your admission tickets. You must have an admission ticket for the day of your photo op and\/or autograph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile aos-fade-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-30932b82 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"autos\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/autoIcon.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/autoIcon.png 735w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/autoIcon-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/autoIcon-95x100.png 95w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/autoIcon-730x768.png 730w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-899ab026 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:88%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-e87c01355d449209a6dcd2ef520135d7\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#d02914;border-bottom-width:1px;color:#d02914\"><strong><strong>AUTOGRAPHS<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Having the chance to get in-person autographs from the stars is one of the real benefits in attending our convention.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/romancecon\/#guests\">Click here for guest prices!<\/a><br><br>REMINDER:&nbsp;Most guest will sign almost any item you bring from home or you can buy an item at the convention, but you need to have an item for the guest to sign. One ticket equals one autograph.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/cal\/ce_faq.htm\">Click here<\/a> to see how the autograph process works!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile aos-fade-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-30932b82 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"photos\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/photoIcon.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/photoIcon.png 738w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/photoIcon-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/photoIcon-720x545.png 720w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/photoIcon-132x100.png 132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-899ab026 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:88%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-be2f102bcd9a51d714ca8ac5cfa94871\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#d02914;border-bottom-width:1px;color:#d02914\"><strong><strong><strong>PHOTO OPS<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Make memory you&#8217;ll never forget by getting an amazing 8&#215;10 glossy photo of you and your favorite star.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/romancecon\/#guests\">Click here for guest prices!<\/a><br><br>REMINDER:&nbsp;Your&nbsp;ONE photo op ticket includes an&nbsp;8&#215;10 glossy full color photo of yourself with the guest and can include up to TWO fans&nbsp;(1 photo op tix = 2 fans in one photo).&nbsp;TWO photo op tickets can include up to FOUR fans in a photo&nbsp;(2 photo op tix = 4 fans in one photo). We cannot, however, accommodate over FOUR fans in any one photo op.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/cal\/ce_faq.htm\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to see how the photo op process works!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile aos-fade-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-30932b82 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"grouppo\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:12%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/grouppoIcon.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/grouppoIcon.png 795w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/grouppoIcon-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/grouppoIcon-768x606.png 768w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/grouppoIcon-127x100.png 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-899ab026 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);flex-basis:88%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-b745691f4664878259345d0b1bce6fc6\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#d02914;border-bottom-width:1px;color:#d02914\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>GROUP PHOTOS<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.7\">These cool duo, trio and group photo ops include&nbsp;the guests and YOU in one photo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee79a730 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:27px;border-top-right-radius:27px;border-bottom-left-radius:27px;border-bottom-right-radius:27px;background-color:#513ba84a;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4a53a4975d97454115e9bf1eb0e0e6d4\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><br>IAN SOMERHALDER and PAUL WESLEY&nbsp;$299&nbsp;(Sunday Only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Noscript content for added SEO -->\n<noscript>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/1991404703074\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n<\/a>\n<\/noscript><!-- You can customize this button any way you like -->\n\n<p align=\"center\"><button id=\"number1-1991404703074\" class=\"my-buy-button\" type=\"button\">CHECK AVAILABILITY\n<\/button><\/p>\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/static\/widgets\/eb_widgets.js\"><\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n  window.EBWidgets.createWidget({\n    widgetType: 'checkout',\n    eventId: '1991404703074',\n    modal: true,\n    modalTriggerElementId: 'number1-1991404703074'\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" id=\"events\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-events.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-events.png 457w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-events-300x82.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-259bba15 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">NOTE: ALL SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIRE A CONVENTION ADMISSION PASS TO ATTEND&nbsp;UNLESS INDICATED.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"covington\" class=\"wp-block-group aos-fade-down has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a0b5990d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;background-color:#1212127d;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/covingtonBG.png&apos;);background-position:50% 0%;background-size:cover;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:-38px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-covington.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-covington.png 729w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-covington-300x51.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:315px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-width:1px\"><br><strong>SEE WHERE THE VAMPIRE DIARIES ALL HAPPENED in COVINGTON!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Instead of our traditional vendor area at the venue, attendees of The Covington Salute to Vampire Diaries Festival can shop at select locations in Covington for merchandise and more, with special deals just for our attendees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">PLUS, you\u2019ll be able to dine at the MYSTIC GRILL restaurant in town, where some of our convention special meet &amp; greets and events will also take place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">In order to support the shop-owners and other businesses in the city, there will only be a limited selection of items from Creation at the venue itself. The town\u2019s shop owners will be prepared for our attendees, and we will be offering convention souvenirs as well. We are unable to offer vendor tables at this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">NOTE: You will need an admission pass to get special deals in Covington.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"kat\" class=\"wp-block-group aos-fade-down has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-299e2720 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;background-color:#1212126b;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/katGrahamBG2.png&apos;);background-position:50% 0%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:-40px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-katGraham.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-136\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-katGraham.png 776w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-katGraham-300x48.png 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-katGraham-768x124.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:350px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-width:1px;letter-spacing:1px\">AN EVENING WITH KAT GRAHAM &amp; FRIENDS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:1.7\">We are incredibly excited and honored to present Kat Graham and her band performing hits from her music videos and albums live on stage Saturday night at the Covington event. Kat\u2019s stellar musical career includes collaborations with legendary producers, including Kenneth Babyface Edmonds. Her music videos have thrilled fans around the world. Kat will be performing a comprehensive set of some of her greatest hits in concert. This is a can\u2019t-miss event from a legendary performing artist. Guests are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:1.7\">The concert is complimentary for GOLD, SILVER and COPPER WEEKEND patrons \u2014 and for all others, you can buy an a la carte ticket. NOTE: A convention pass is NOT required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>$80<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Noscript content for added SEO -->\n<noscript>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/1991404703074\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n<\/a>\n<\/noscript><!-- You can customize this button any way you like -->\n\n<p align=\"center\"><button id=\"number2-1991404703074\" class=\"my-buy-button\" type=\"button\">CHECK AVAILABILITY\n<\/button><\/p>\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/static\/widgets\/eb_widgets.js\"><\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n  window.EBWidgets.createWidget({\n    widgetType: 'checkout',\n    eventId: '1991404703074',\n    modal: true,\n    modalTriggerElementId: 'number2-1991404703074'\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"karaoke\" class=\"wp-block-group aos-fade-left is-style-default has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a0b5990d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;background-color:#1212129e;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27_karaoke-2.png&apos;);background-position:77% 0%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:-76px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-karaoke.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.6960268070847295;object-fit:contain;width:480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-karaoke.png 584w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-karaoke-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:158px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-width:1px\"><strong>KARAOKE PARTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Join us for our&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;Welcome Karaoke Party on FRIDAY night, which takes place after pre-registration! Get the chance to sing on-stage in a raucous evening of karaoke and dancing, with special guests. All guest participants are tentative until show time.<br><br>NOTE: You DO NOT need a convention pass to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Since this is a <strong>FREE EVENT<\/strong>,&nbsp;you do not keep your same seats. There will be seats in the back if you prefer to sit. If you have a VIP pass or special needs, please come to the front of the line.<br><br><em>NOTE:&nbsp;If you choose to stand in line early to be up front, you may only hold one additional place until the doors open. Once the doors open and if your companion is not there, there is no guarantee there will be room left in the front. Although these are FREE events and&nbsp;you do not need a convention pass to attend, please be aware that there is still a limited capacity at each venue. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and space may be filled to capacity.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cosplay\" class=\"wp-block-group aos-fade-left has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a0b5990d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;background-color:#1212129e;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27_cosplay-1.png&apos;);background-position:42% 0%;background-size:cover;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:-70px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-cosplay.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.6960268070847295;object-fit:contain;width:480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-cosplay.png 561w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-cosplay-300x67.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:230px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-width:1px\"><strong>COSPLAY CONTEST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Have the perfect cosplay outfit from the TVD franchise? Held on SATURDAY, you can come dressed as any&nbsp;The Vampire Diaries,&nbsp;The Originals or Legacies&nbsp;character or create your own to compete for the audience&#8217;s applause to win great prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\"><em>For the Cosplay Contests Winners: Gift certificate prizes are valid for one year from date of issue and can be used towards Creation Merchandise only, and&nbsp;excludes admission passes and a la carte autograph\/photo op\/concert\/special event tickets<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"trivia\" class=\"wp-block-group aos-fade-left has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-611f5e05 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;background-color:#12121269;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/trivia3.png&apos;);background-position:16% 0%;background-size:cover;background-attachment:scroll;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:-50px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-trivia.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.6960268070847295;object-fit:contain;width:370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-trivia.png 407w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/06\/VFW-COV27-trivia-300x92.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:230px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-width:1px\"><strong>TRIVIA CONTEST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Be the TVD Trivia Master and play one of three rounds&nbsp;of trivia from the franchise. Who knows, you could be the last person standing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\"><em>For the Trivia Contests Winners: Gift certificate prizes are valid for one year from date of issue and can be used towards Creation Merchandise only, and&nbsp;excludes admission passes and a la carte autograph\/photo op\/concert\/special event tickets<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vip\" class=\"wp-block-group aos-fade-down has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-acf450f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:50px;border-bottom-left-radius:50px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;background-color:#12121269;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/broadway\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2026\/01\/vip.png&apos;);background-position:47% 0%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;\">\n<div style=\"height:246px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-width:1px\"><strong>VIP EXPERIENCES &amp; MEET &amp; GREETS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Here\u2019s a more exclusive way to meet our special guests in a smaller group setting! Closer to the convention, we offer special VIP Experiences and Meet &amp; Greet experiences through <a href=\"https:\/\/auctions.creationent.com\/\">online auction site<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:1.7\">If you already have GOLD passes, you have the chance to bid on the VIP experience (only GOLD patrons can win a spot)! Meet &amp; Greets with special guests in attendance are open for bids for everyone. These are generally limited to 10-20 fans per meet and greet. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/email.htm\">Sign up for the email blasts to stay in the loop!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-width:1px\"><br><strong>EXCLUSIVE CONCIERGE SERVICE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Would you like an exclusive concierge assigned to you, and only you, at the convention? Our Concierges will help you keep track of every event, signing and photo op, so you won\u2019t miss a thing. If you&#8217;re interested in this premium service, please write to:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:concierge@creationent.com\">concierge@creationent.com<\/a>&nbsp;no later than one month before the event you\u2019re attending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b253e2fa wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#000000;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full aos-fade-right\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/broadway\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/11\/paperPlane.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-005786dedc163b7ff2943904f8f12037\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/email.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Subscribe to our newsletter<\/strong><\/a><br>for the latest updates and news about upcoming Creation Entertainment events!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Subscribe to our newsletterfor the latest updates and news about upcoming Creation Entertainment events!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":262,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-no-title","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12"}],"version-history":[{"count":66,"href":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":322,"href":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12\/revisions\/322"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-cov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}