Superman Celebration, Metropolis, IL

So the Superman Celebration may not be in western Kentucky, but Superman has certainly made his splash in popular literature. Several comic writers and artists will be at the celebration.

Thursday, June 11
5:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies on Superman Square. Meet Josh Boultinghouse, our 2009 Superman! Official Presentation of Guinness World Record--Most People Dressed as Superman (set during Celebration 2008).
5:00 p.m. Carnival rides and games open (Fifth Street).
5:30 p.m. Noel Neill Statue Ground-Breaking (at 8th & Market Street).
6:00 p.m. Lois Lane Award & Helping Hands Award Presentations (Metro Tent).
6:15 p.m. Cross Harmony & Kingsmen Gospel Concert (Metro Tent).
7:00 p.m. Superman Road Race (Fort Massac State Park).
7:30 p.m. Kids' Karaoke (Smallville Tent).

Friday, June 12
ALL DAY See Clint Young's 1966 Batmobile
7:00 a.m. 1/2 of Autograph Session Tickets Available. Line forms at Metropolis Chamber of Commerce, 607 Market St. Availibility on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Limit 2 tickets per person. Limit one session per person.
10:00 a.m. "Superman Fans" Baseball Game (Metropolis Sports Park).
10:00 a.m. Artists Alley Opens (Four Rivers Church, 715 Market Street).
10:00 a.m. Beverly Washburn fan meet-and-greet (Artists Alley). (10 a.m. until Noon)
11:00 a.m. PANEL--Painting for Comics: The Art of Adam B. Shaw- Adam & Penny Shaw (Artists Alley).
11:00 a.m. "What's it Worth?" Live Broadcast with Mike Mallory of WPSD-TV (Americana Hollywood Museum).
11:30 a.m. Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show (Man of Steel Area).
12:00 p.m. Comics Writers Q&A Session: Gail Simone, John Ostrander, & Josh Elder (Artists Alley).
12:00 p.m. Super Silly Games (Smallville Tent).
1:00 p.m. PANEL--Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa: Martheus Wade, Kevin Williams, Janet Wade (Artists Alley).
1:00 p.m. Superman Jeopardy (Metro Tent).
2:00 p.m. Writing Seminar with John Ostrander (Artists Alley).
2:00 p.m. Video Game Tournament (801 Market Street).
3:00 p.m. Comics Artists Q&A Session (Artists Alley).
3:00 p.m. Kids' Superhero Costume Contest (Smallville Tent).
4:00 p.m. PANEL- Red Mullet: From Comics to Film- Jay Chuppe and Andrew Chandler (Artists Alley).
4:30 p.m. Meet Superman and Gather for Kids' Superhero Costume Parade (Smallville Tent).
5:00 p.m. Carnival rides and games open (Fifth Street).
5:30 p.m. Freestyler Connection BMX Bike Show (Man of Steel Area).
5:30 p.m. Artists Alley closes until 6:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Omega Force Strength Team (Man of Steel Tent).
7:00 p.m. Tribute to Noel Neill: A Career Retrospective with Noel Neill & Larry Ward (Artists Alley).
7:00 p.m. Hot Brass: United States Air Force Band (from Scott AFB) performs (Main Tent).
7:00 p.m. Superhero Gameshow for Kids (Smallville Tent).
8:00 p.m. "Recollections of George Reeves: Noel Neill's Favorite Episodes of The Adventures of Superman" (Artists Alley).
9:30 p.m. World Premier Presentation- Red Mullet: The Movie (Artists Alley).
10:30 p.m. Red Mullet: The Movie Q&A with Jay Chuppe and The Red Mullet (Artists Alley).

Saturday, June 13
ALL DAY See Clint Young's 1966 Batmobile
ALL DAY Carnival rides and games open (Fifth Street)
7:00 a.m. 1/2 of Autograph Session Tickets Available. Line forms at Metropolis Chamber of Commerce, 607 Market St. Availibility on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Limit 2 tickets per person, limit one session per person.
8:00 a.m. Kiwanis Superman Bike Ride (Fort Massac State Park).
9:00 a.m. CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPH SESSION "A"--Noel Neill at Metropolis Daily Planet. Justin Hartley and Phil Morris at The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce. TICKETS REQUIRED: Please see Friday and Saturday 7 am schedule listings.
10:00 a.m. CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPH SESSION "B"--Noel Neill at Metropolis Daily Planet. Justin Hartley and Phil Morris at The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce. TICKETS REQUIRED: Please see Friday and Saturday 7 am schedule listings.
10:00 a.m. Artists Alley Opens (Four Rivers Church, 715 Market Street).
10:00 a.m. Beverly Washburn fan meet-and-greet (Artists Alley). (10 a.m. until 5 p.m.)
10:00 a.m. Washer Pitch Tournament (Girl Scout House).
10:00 a.m. Superman X-Games (Metropolis Sports Park).
10:30 a.m. PANEL--Do-It-Yourself Comics 101: Self-Publishing and Self Promotion--Lin Workman (Artists Alley).
11:00 a.m. Meet Superman--Photos and Prizes!! (Smallville Tent)
11:00 a.m. Bench Press and Dead-Lift Competition (Man of Steel Tent).
11:30 a.m. Celebrity Q&A Session: Justin Hartley, Phil Morris, & Noel Neill (Metro Tent).
12:00 p.m. Q&A with Mike Norton (Artists Alley).
12:00 p.m. Super Silly Games (Smallville Tent).
12:00 p.m. Sign-in for Peddle Tractor Pull (Smallville Tent).
12:30 p.m. Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show (Man of Steel Area).
1:00 p.m. PANEL--Wonder Women: Gail Simone Discusses the Amazon Princess and the Birds of Prey (Artists Alley).
1:00 p.m. Color-a-Cape with the Metropolis Daily Planet Staff (Courthouse Lawn).
1:00 p.m. Superman Jeopardy (Metro Tent).
1:00 p.m. Superman Classic Bench Press and Dead-Lift Competition (Man of Steel Tent).
1:30 p.m. Official Swearing-In Ceremony for Honorary Citizens of Metropolis (Superman Statue). Purchase your limited-edition certificate at the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce (607 Market Street).
2:00 p.m. Writing Seminar with John Ostrander (Artists Alley).
2:00 p.m. Kentucky Harley Owners Group Motorcycle Show 2 p.m.-4 p.m. (Dorothy Miller Park).
2:00 p.m. SuperDog Contest (Smallville Tent).
2:00 p.m. Video Game Contest (801 Market Street).
3:00 p.m. PANEL--Jetta: The Movie--Martheus Wade, Kevin Williams, Janet Wade, and Lizard Brain Productions (Artists Alley).
3:00 p.m. Magic Show (Smallville Tent).
3:30 p.m. CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPH SESSION "C"--Justin Hartley and Phil Morris at The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce. TICKETS REQUIRED: Please see Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. schedule listings.
4:00 p.m. PANEL--The Art of Puppetry--Kevin Williams, Tim Brown, Andrew Chandler, and Adam Shaw (Artists Alley).
4:00 p.m. Harley Show Awards Presentation (Superman Statue).
4:00 p.m. Beautiful Baby Contest (Smallville Tent).
4:30 p.m. CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPH SESSION "D"--Justin Hartley and Phil Morris at The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce. TICKETS REQUIRED: Please see Friday and Saturday 7 am schedule listings.
5:00 p.m. SuperMuseum George Awards Banquet & Auction (Metropolis Community Center). Admission: $15. Contact Jim Hambrick at www.supermuseum.com for information.
5:00 p.m. Colgate Country Showdown (Metro Tent).
5:00 p.m. Artists Alley Closes until 6 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Omega Force Exhibition (Man of Steel Tent).
6:00 p.m. Block Party--Prizes, Food, & Fun! (Artists Alley).
6:00 p.m. Superboy and Supergirl Competition (Smallville Tent).
6:00 p.m. Cruisers Antique Car Show (Superman Square).
7:00 p.m. Tribute to George Reeves and screening of "Superman and the Mole Men" with Beverly Washburn (Artists Alley). Admission: $5. Tickets available at Metropolis Chamber of Commerce starting June 11th and in the Artists Alley on June 12th. Seating is limited.
8:00 p.m. Harrah's Outdoor Concert: Merle Haggard and Shooter Jennings (Harrah's Casino).(Advance ticket purchase required.)
9:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Superman Celebration Fan Film Competition Awards (Artists Alley). Admission: Free. Seating is limited.
10:30 p.m. Metropolis After Dark: The Artists Alley Costumed Dance Party! (Artists Alley).

Sunday, June 14
ALL DAY See Clint Young's 1966 Batmobile
8:00 a.m. Rotary Club Super Car Show (Fort Massac State Park).
10:00 a.m. Artists Alley Opens (Four Rivers Church, 715 Market Street).
10:00 a.m. Sign-In for Superhero Costume Contest 10 a.m.-Noon (Metro Tent).
10:30 a.m. Kids' Superhero Game Show (Smallville Tent).
11:00 a.m. Making Comics the Ninja Way with Josh Elder (Artists Alley).
11:00 a.m. Character Karaoke (Metro Tent).
12:00 p.m. $1000 Superhero Costume Contest (Metro Tent).
1:00 p.m. Omega Force Exhibition (Man of Steel Tent).
1:30 p.m. Official Swearing-In Ceremony for Honorary Citizens of Metropolis (Superman Statue). Purchase your limited-edition certificate at the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce (607 Market Street).
2:00 p.m. Hot Brass: United States Air Force Band (from Scott AFB) performs (Metro Tent).
2:30 p.m. "Super Kids and Dad" TV Pilot Premier (Artists Alley).
2:00 p.m. Color a Giant Comic Book (Smallville Tent).
3:00 p.m. Superman Scavenger Hunt (Smallville Tent).