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The Superman Celebration is an annual four-day festival held in Metropolis, Illinois, dedicated to honoring Superman and celebrating his enduring legacy in popular culture. Since its inception in 1979, the event has become a beloved tradition, drawing thousands of fans from around the world to the "Home of Superman." [1] Packed with activities like celebrity appearances, costume contests, art exhibits, and panel discussions, the festival brings the fictional world of the Man of Steel to life. With a giant Superman statue and a rich history tied to the character, the celebration offers an immersive experience for fans of all ages, making it a must-attend event for any Superman enthusiast. [2]

The Superman Celebration is organized by a collaboration between the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce, the City of Metropolis, and the Greater Metropolis Convention & Visitors Bureau. These local entities work together to coordinate and host the event, ensuring that it brings Superman fans from around the world to Metropolis, Illinois, for an unforgettable celebration. Their joint efforts help maintain the festival's long-standing tradition and success, making it a central event for the community and Superman enthusiasts alike.

Dates, Guests and Events

#YearDateMain EventCelebrity GuestsSpecial GuestsComics Artist and WritersOfficial SupermanSpecial Event
11979Jun-791st Superman Celebration
21980Jun-802nd Superman Celebration
31981Jun-813rd Superman Celebration
41982Jun-824th Superman Celebration
51983Jun-835th Superman Celebration
61984June 7–10, 19846th Superman Celebration Margot Kidder
71985June 6–9, 19857th Superman Celebration
81986June 5–8, 19868th Superman Celebration Kirk Alyn First Superman statue, 7-foot fiberglass statue [3]
91987June 4–7, 19879th Superman Celebration
101988June 2–5, 198810th Superman Celebration
111989June 1–4, 198911th Superman Celebration Noel Neill
121990June 7–10, 199012th Superman Celebration
131991June 6–9, 199113th Superman Celebration Jack Larson Jim Hambrick moves to Metropolis, IL [4]
141992June 4–7, 199214th Superman CelebrationHambrick opens the Superman Museum [5]
151993Jun 3-6, 199315th Superman CelebrationNew Superman Statue inauguration, 15-foot bronze statue [6]
161994June 2–5, 199416th Superman Celebration John Haymes Newton
Kirk Alyn
Phyllis Coates
Tommy Bond
171995June 8–11, 199517th Superman Celebration Gerard Christopher Travis Ford
181996June 6–9, 199518th Superman CelebrationJack Larson
191997June 12–15, 199719th Superman CelebrationNoel NeillGeorge "Goober" LindseyTom Nagy
201998June 11–14, 199820th Superman Celebration Lane Smith Jon Bogdanove
Rick Stasi
211999June 10–13, 199921st Superman Celebration Alex Ross Kerry Gammill
Rick Stasi
222000June 8–11, 200022nd Superman CelebrationMargot Kidder
Marc McClure
Mike Carlin
Noel Neill
Jeph Loeb
Ed McGuinness
Doug Hazelwood
Scott Cranford [7]
232001June 7–10, 200123rd Superman CelebrationJeff East
Valerie Perrine
Sarah Douglas
Jack O'Halloran
Noel NeillAlex Ross
Kerry Gammill
John Thompson
Scott Cranford
242002June 6–9, 200224th Superman Celebration Adam West
Julie Newmar
Noel Neill
Scott Cranford
252003June 12–15, 200325th Superman CelebrationBob Holiday
Yvonne Craig
Larry Thomas Ward
Noel Neill
Steve Rude Scott CranfordNoel Neill became "The First Lady of Metropolis" [8]
262004June 10–13, 200426th Superman Celebration Jackson Bostwick
Lou Ferrigno
Noel NeillScott Cranford
272005June 9–12, 200527th Superman Celebration John Schneider
Margot Kidder
Noel Neill
Mark Waid
Steve Stanley
Lin Workman
Scott Cranford
282006June 7–10, 200628th Superman Celebration Michael Rosenbaum Noel Neill
Stephan Bender
Michael Dougherty
Steve Rude
Marv Wolfman
Scott Cranford
292007June 7–10, 200729th Superman Celebration Helen Slater Noel Neill
Jerry Maren
Jon Bogdanove
Len Wein
Jake Black
Lin Workman
Kevin Williams
Steve Stanley
Jake Black
Andrew Chandler
Jay Chuppe
Anton Wade
Janet Wade
Scott Cranford [9]
302008June 12–15, 200830th Superman Celebration Allison Mack
Ned Beatty
Noel Neill
Michael Eury
Josh Elder
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Murphy Anderson
Lin Workman
Dave Beaty
Antone Wade
Micah Stewart
Jason Rawley
Eddy Zeno
Lonnie Cruse
Bruce Scivally
Josh Boltinghouse [10]
312009June 11–14, 200931st Superman Celebration Justin Hartley
Phil Morris
Noel Neill
Beverly Washburn
Mike Norton
Gail Simone
John Ostrander
Daniel Peretti
Larry Ward
Josh Boltinghouse
322010June 10–13, 201032nd Superman Celebration Laura Vandervoort
Sam Witwer
Noel Neill
Ilya Salkind
Carmine Infantino
Dave Beaty
Josh Elder
Trevor Hawkins
Josh BoltinghouseNoel Neill's Lois Lane Bronze Statue inauguration [11]
332011June 9–12, 201133rd Superman Celebration Mark Pillow
Tracey Lewis
Brandon Routh
Alaina Huffman
Sam Huntington
Dave Beaty
Josh Elder
Jamal Igle
Freddie Williams II
Trevor Hawkins
Josh Boltinghouse
342012June 7–10, 201234th Superman Celebration John Glover
Cassidy Freeman
Gerard Christopher
John Rockwell
Sandra Taylor
Noel Neill
George Pérez
Terry Beatty
Larry Tye
Larry Ward
Dean Zachary
Jim Hall
Josh Boltinghouse
352013June 7–10, 201335th Superman Celebration [12] Michael Rosenbaum
Alessandro Juliani
Margot Kidder
Tracy Scoggins
Laurie Mitchell Roberts
Gregory Moffett
Art Baltazar
Brett Breeding
Ron Frenz
Chris Sprouse
Josh Boltinghouse
362014June 12–15, 201436th Superman Celebration Dean Cain
Billy Dee Williams
Valerie Perrine
Aaron Smolinski
Elliott S! Maggin
Ken Bailey
Sean Dulaney
Lonnie Easterling
Charles Ettinger
Jim Hall
Mitch Foust
Jason Rawley
Tyrone Reed
Dean Zachary
Josh Boltinghouse
372015June 11–15, 201537th Superman CelebrationCandice Patton
Caity Lotz
John Shea
Stacy Haiduk
Diane Sherry Case
Kurt Busiek
Alex Saviuk
Mike Norton
John Jackson Miller
Randyl Bishop
Ken Bailey
Sean Dulaney
Lonnie Easterling
Mitch Foust
Benjamin Glendenning
Jim Hall
Josh Boltinghouse
382016June 9–12, 201638th Superman CelebrationMehcad Brooks
Peter Facinelli
Marc McClure
Michael Landes
Jon Schnepp
Holly Payne
Jerry ""The King"" Lawler
Jon Bogdanove
Rick Burchett
Brian K. Morris
Josh Boltinghouse
392017June 1–4, 201739th Superman CelebrationDean Cain
James Marsters
Margot Kidder
Sarah Douglas
Amanda Conner
Jimmy Palmiotti
John Ostrander
Gwenda Bond
Todd Aaron Smith
Josh Boltinghouse
402018June 7–10, 201840th Superman Celebration [12] Brandon Routh
Shaun Sipos
Blake Ritson
Jack O'Halloran
Jeff East
Aaron Smolinsky
Ilya Salkind
John Newton
Alex Saviuk
Art Baltazar
Michael Eury
Peter Poplaski
Philo Barkhart
Josh Boltinghouse
412019June 6–9, 201941st Superman CelebrationHelen Slater
Erica Durance
Katrina Law
Marv Wolfman [13] Josh Boltinghouse
CANCELLED [14] 2020CANCELLEDCANCELLEDCANCELLEDCANCELLEDCANCELLEDCANCELLED
422021July 30-August 1, 202142nd Superman Celebration Stacy Haiduk
K Callan
Ian Mitchell Smith
Nicholle Tom
Chad Hardin
Blake Armstrong
Ale’ Garza
Steven Walden
Mostafa Moussa
Jim Hall
Josh Boltinghouse
432022June 10–12, 202243rd Superman Celebration George Newbern
Michael Rosenbaum
Tom Welling
Jeff East
Jack O'Halloran
Douglas B. Meyers
Michael Mammo
Rick Burchett
Trevor Hawkins
Josh Boltinghouse
442023June 9–11, 202344th Superman Celebration Tyler Hoechlin
Nicole Maines
Jesse Rath
Sam J. Jones Trina Robbins
Ed Gross
Josh Boltinghouse
452024June 7–9, 202445th Superman Celebration [15] Elizabeth Tulloch
Brandon Routh
Kristin Kreuk
Mark Pillow
Gil Adler
Gregory Moffett
Beverly Washburn
Raushan Hammond
Karl Kesel
Zach Howard
Mark Spears
Ed Gross
Todd Aaron Smith
Steve Walden
Josh BoltinghouseAction Comics #1 Mural Innauguration [16]

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