Sask Expo Regina dissolving permanently, organizers say

WATCH: Comic book and entertainment fans in Regina are sure to be disappointed, as Sask. Expo Regina will be dissolving permanently.

After years of providing a venue for comic book and pop culture fans in the Queen City, Sask Expo Regina is now shuttering its operations permanently.

“We’re very sad to have to announce that Sask Expo Regina is dissolving,” the organization announced in a post to social media on Monday. “We have had every intention of holding a 2025 event, but could not make it happen, despite pursuing multiple avenues to keep it going.”

In the post, the organization identified lower attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic and venue issues as reasons for the decision to call it quits.

Organizers thanked those who supported the event through the years – and shared that it’s their hope that any similar events in the future have the “full support of the city and the venue.”

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During its 2023 show, the expo boasted 180 artists and vendors including cosplay guests.

The event attracted some notable celebrities, such as Judith Hoag (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Halloweentown), Khary Payton (The Walking Dead, Teen Titans), Nolan North (Uncharted video game), Amy Jo Johnson (Power Rangers), Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Avengers), Roger Clark (Red Dead Redemption II), and Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead).

The event’s 2024 edition, which was set run from Sept 28 and 29th, was postponed to 2025 following health concerns from one of the organizers.

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The abrupt cancellation led to complaints from some vendors who requested reimbursement. Organizers defended the decision, saying that all fees were rolled over to the expo’s next show.

The post did not elaborate on if vendors will be reimbursed their fees, seeing as the event is no more.

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Those with questions are encouraged to email @reginaexpo.com