Edgar Rice Burroughs Convention 2026

The Carolinas chapter of the Burroughs Bibliophiles will host the annual Edgar Rice Burroughs Convention on June 25-28, 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott-Brier Creek.

A pioneering author of the pulp-fiction era, Burroughs created such enduring characters as Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars and inspired the likes of George Lucas (Star Wars), Frank Herbert (Dune) James Cameron (Avatar) and Ray Bradbury (The Martian Chronicles).

ERBCon 2026 will begin with an evening showing of Burroughs-themed television and film on June 25, followed by full days of programming on June 26 and June 27 as well as optional activities on June 28. Scheduled events include multimedia presentations, panels, art shows, model displays, board gaming, a “Burroughs Bowl” trivia contest and live performances of classic Tarzan radio shows.

Roy Thomas, former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics and author of Tarzan and John Carter stories for Marvel and Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., will also speak at the convention and receive the Golden Lion Award for his contributions to Burroughs lore and fandom. During his storied career at Marvel, DC, and other publishers, Thomas penned such books as X-Men, The Avengers, Wonder Woman, and Justice Society of America and co-created such now-familiar characters as Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Vision, Luke Cage, Ultron, Morbius, Red Guardian, and Valkyrie.