YOUR GUIDE: ‘Twilight’ convention comes to Cincinnati, Aug. 27-28

Peter Facinelli headlines a two-day Twilight convention coming to the Hyatt Regency in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28. Joining the actor who played Dr. Carlisle Cullen will be several celebrities from the Twilight world, including Charlie Bewley, Kiowa Gordon, Booboo Stewart and Tinsel Korey.

All of the actors, except Facinelli, are appearing both Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are still available, and being that this is a two-day convention, rather than the customary three, prices are manageable.

Gold Weekend patrons receive priority seating, autographs with all of the stars, plus admission to exclusive parties. The cost is $219.

One step below Gold is the Preferred Weekend Package, which features reserved seating and autographs for $149.

General admission is also available for $20 per day.

If autographs are included in your ticket purchase, then you’re all set. If you need to buy them separately, expect to pay $20 for almost everyone ($30 for Facinelli). Photo ops, which are not part of any package, cost $40 per star ($50 for Facinelli); however, there are several duo photo ops available that will help you save a few bucks.

Creation Entertainment’s weekend event is hosted by Hilly and Hannah Hindi of The Hillywood Show. They’ll get things started Saturday morning with a screening of their Twilight: Eclipse parody. Other events throughout the convention include no-minimum-bid auctions, trivia games, a costume competition and a Saturday night Volturi Vampire Ball.

If you want to enjoy some personal time with the stars, check out the Sunday morning celebrity breakfast. Tickets cost $89.

The two-day event will also feature a vendors room where patrons can purchase rare collectibles, 8×10 glossy photos and plenty of Twilight gear. Remember: Most of the celebrities at Creation Entertainment conventions require that fans bring something for them to sign. Be prepared.

The Hyatt Regency in Cincinnati is located at 151 W. Fifth St.

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• Click here for more information on the Official Twilight Convention in Cincinnati.