Hallmark Channel Hosting First-Ever 'Christmas Con' In NJ

EDISON, NJ — It's never too early for Christmas on the Hallmark Channel, and this year, die-hard fans of the channel's original Christmas movies can meet up at the first-ever Christmas Con.

Held at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison, Christmas Con celebrates all things Christmas. Stars from the movies, including Lacey Chambert and Jonathan Bennett, will be on hand for meet and greets and photo opportunities.

Think you have the ugliest Christmas sweater? You could win up to $500 in an ugly sweat contest on Ugly Sweater Day. More of a baker? Show off your skills at the 1st Annual Gingerbread Wars, with the winner taking home $1,000.

Christmas Con will take place Nov. 8-10. Tickets start at $35 for a Friday pass, or $75 for a three-day pass. Tickets to a Saturday concert are extra. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Christmas Con website.