After 25 years one of the most popular events across the prairies for self-admitted geeks and pop culture buffs is coming to an end. 

On Monday Michael Paille, CEO of River City Conventions and the organizer of the Central Canada Comic Con, took to social media to announce the annual convention was coming to an end. He had previously announced that the convention was taking 2019 off.

"For the last 25 years, I have worked with so many great people," Paille says. "Thousands of awesome volunteers, lots of local clubs and organizations as well as amazing costumers and cosplayers that came out over the years to bring you the best event we could with the means we had."

The event saw many big stars come to Winnipeg around the end of October each year at the RBC Convention Centre. That includes William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Ron Perlman, and Dave Prowse, according to Paille.

"But all things come to an end. River City Conventions after 25 years will be closing its doors permanently," the CEO writes. "There will be no future events planned for 2020 or the future."

Paille closed by thanking people for their support over the years. "I have so many great memories and have met so many wonderful people."