Connecting through costumes: New, two-day event called 'AlphaGeekCon' promises a 'Comic-Con' like atmosphere A new event aimed at encouraging kids and adults to unleash their superpowers is coming to the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds this weekend. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 7:00 AM EDT April 28, 2021 BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — If you or your kids ever wanted to go to an event like Comic-Con in San Diego, where people dress up as their favorite superheroes and celebrate all things comic books and more, then a new event hitting our area called AlphaGeekCon could be for you this weekend in Columbia County. Organizers want it to look and feel a lot like a comic con, which has played out for years all over the globe.