a message from martin

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When you come up with an idea … you never know how it’s going to turn out. Goodness knows I have had my share a of bad ideas … PalmCon Cruise anyone? … as it turns out PalmCon - Treasure Coast was an excellent idea. In the months and even weeks leading up to our dates I’ll be honest and say that I had my doubts … trying a PalmCon in a new location in a new town - I think anyone would be worried. All of my fears were washed away when the doors opened and our attendees started to arrive - I knew something special was about to happen. 

Many of the attendees told me how grateful they were to have something like PalmCon in Port St Lucie and even more said that this was the FIRST time they had ever experienced a comic con. I met and spoke with so many happy people, it warmed my heart to be able to provide that experience for them. Let me stop here and roll this back a bit - I can hardly take credit for what transpired on November 16 & 17, 2024 … credit belongs with those who helped me make it happen …

First off - David, who has been the rock I have leaned on throughout this process, he has pushed and pulled me over the finish line more than once and without him - I honestly don’t think I would still be doing what I do. The bulk of the PalmCon staff came from friends and family - my wife and daughter Bethany & Madison were on the front lines along with friends Adam, Polina, and Rebecca … they made sure things rolled smoothly both days along with our kick-butt volunteers Jordyn, Kayla, Tyler, and Joseph. The incredible team at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center made everything so easy … sometimes a show promoter will have to “fight” with their venue to make a show happen … that was not the case with Hailey and her crew … this was easily the BEST experience I have had with a venue.

Of course I have to thank our guests who brought their talents and energy to PalmCon, they  also took time out to host some pretty awesome panels and participate in fun events. I am beyond grateful to each and every one - Bohdan Neswiacheny, The Chalk Twins, Cody's Cosplay Carnival, Fangirl Flail, Ziana Cosplays, Javier Lugo, Ryan Miller, Matt Knowles & Steph Cannon, Pikabellechu, and Markwho42. Beyond our guests - the incredible fan-groups that came added so much to our event, The 501st Legion / Everglades Squad,  The Delta Fleet, Ecto Force of Florida - Ghostbusters, and the Treasure Coast Cosplayers. I never want to host a PalmCon without them again. Also thanks to the cool folks who brought their vehicles to show off - Grimlock & Soundwave (the Transformers Jeeps) along with multiple Ecto cars and the Resident Evil Challenger. Also our sponsors Steinger, Greene & Feiner Injury Lawyers, the US NAVY, and Dave & Buster's helped add a whole layer of fun that would not have been possible without them. 

Beyond the folks I have already mentioned (hope I didn’t miss anyone) I can’t thank the vendors and artists who took a chance on a first year show in an untried market enough. I hope that I delivered a convention that you found success at and that you are willing to come back to year after year to see how the show grows. I was sincerely honest when I said that the surveys our vendors and artists filled out will help guide me as I plan out PalmCon: Treasure Coast 2025 … tentatively happening November 8 & 9.

All of these words can be summed up into two short ones … 

Thank You!