Beaver State Comic Con brings pop culture fun to Central Oregon

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The annual pop culture event, Beaver State Comic Con, made a return to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.

The convention kicked off Saturday with a special appearance from Jerry Mathers, best known as Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver on the classic sitcom Leave It to Beaver.

Mathers is headlining a star-studded guest lineup that also includes Reb Brown, the action star who played Captain America in the 1979 television series.

Beaver State Comic Con is a multi-genre convention that celebrates everything from comic books and cosplay to movies, TV, and gaming. It's a gathering place for fans of all ages to meet special guests, dress as their favorite characters, and explore all things nerd culture.

Autograph and photo opportunities with featured guests are available throughout the weekend.

The event runs from 10 am. to 5 p.m. and wraps up Sunday, June 1st.