Wizard World Chicago History Dates and locations

| Dates | Location_ | Attendance | Official_guests | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 4–6, 1997 | Rosemont Convention Center | 5000 |  |  |
| July 17–19, 1998 | Rosemont Convention Center | 25000 | Guest of honor: Todd McFarlane. Special guests: David Prowse and Kenny Baker |  |
| July 9–11, 1999 | Rosemont Convention Center |  |  |  |
| August 4–6, 2000 | Rosemont Convention Center |  |  |  |
| August 17–19, 2001 | Rosemont Convention Center | 40,000+ | Guest of honor: Alex Ross. Special guests: Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Gene Simmons, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Kimmie Kappenberg from Survivor, James Marsters, and Juliet Landau |  |
| July 5–7, 2002 | Rosemont Convention Center |  | Guest of honor: Marc Silvestri. Special guest: Stan Lee |  |