{"id":67702,"date":"2026-05-29T17:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T21:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=67702"},"modified":"2026-05-29T17:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T21:01:07","slug":"pokekon-is-coming-to-the-rp-funding-center-this-saturday-may-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/05\/29\/pokekon-is-coming-to-the-rp-funding-center-this-saturday-may-30\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9Kon is coming to the RP Funding Center this Saturday, May 30"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It looks like a huge weekend for Pok\u00e9mon fans in Lakeland! If you&#8217;re planning to head out to Sikes Hall at the RP Funding Center tomorrow, here is a quick breakdown of what to expect and a few essential details to keep in mind before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"704b2d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #704b2d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"352\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-7.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67704 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-7.webp 710w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-7-300x149.webp 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday, May 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Sikes Hall at the RP Funding Center (701 W Lime St, Lakeland)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> General admission is $20 (which includes entry for one adult and one child). Extra child tickets are $10, and kids under 11 get in free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Happening at the Fest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trading Card Games &amp; Vendors:<\/strong> A massive trade floor to buy, sell, and trade cards, rare vintage collectibles, apparel, and custom crafts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Guests:<\/strong> Meet voice actor Chris Niosi and well-known Pok\u00e9mon cosplayer\/collector PikaBelleChu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cosplay Contest:<\/strong> Free to enter for all ages if you want to show off your favorite trainer or creature design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artist Alley &amp; Panels:<\/strong> Discover unique fan art, custom collectibles, and check out community-led panels throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Critical Venue Rules to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb3 <strong>Go Cashless:<\/strong> The RP Funding Center is a completely cashless facility.<sup><\/sup> You will need a credit card, debit card, or mobile payment (like Apple Pay) for parking, ticketing, and concessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udeab <strong>Prohibited Items:<\/strong> No outside food or beverages are allowed inside.<sup><\/sup> Additionally, the venue permits certified service animals only\u2014no casual therapy pets or emotional support animals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It looks like a huge weekend for Pok\u00e9mon fans in Lakeland! 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