For a limited time, San Diego, CA becomes Arlen, Texas from the iconic KING OF THE HILL series with an immersive activation during San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Swag, photo-ops, and even bite-sized barbecue (that can only be cooked via propane) will be available. It’s a full experience of the best of Arlen, I’ll tell you what! Best of all, no badge is required… just a very long standby line!

Here’s everything we got to see at the Hank Hill’s Backyard activation at San Diego Comic-Con 2025.

What to Expect

Step onto Hank Hill’s Backyard for a big ol’ cookout, complete with BBQ bites served up throughout the day, classic lawn games, themed photo ops and a cold can of Alamo (water) to beat the heat.

Plus, enjoy Alamo Pong, a one of a kind customization at the Mega Lo Mart, and exclusive photo opportunities with your favorite Arlen landmarks.

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Alamo Pong

Guests can partake in a game of ‘Alamo Pong’ in hopes of winning a prize and claiming Alamo Pong championship. Large-scale 2D cutouts of the King of the Hill’s beloved characters fill the space for special photo opportunities.

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Lawn Mower Photo Op

Snap a pic that inserts you at the iconic Hill residence. Pose on the front lawn with large-scale 2D cutouts of the beloved Hill family and “ride” the family lawn mower — a great honor.

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Mega Lo Mart Customization Hat Station

Visit the Mega Lo Mart, an Arlen staple, to customize your own Trucker hat with special King of the Hill patches. With an array of hats and colors to choose from, you’ll be fitting in with the citizens of Arlen in no time.

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Arlen Water Tower

Not only does the water tower serve as a beacon of Arlen, Texas – it is also the rehydration station serving up crisp cold canned water in Alamo branded aluminum cans. We love a practical souvenir.

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Rhinestein’s Cowboy Boot Toss

Visit Rhinestein’s Cowboy storefront for a game of boot toss. Take 2 pairs of oversized, animated-style boots and toss the open side of the boot over a stake in front of the store. Exclusive prizes are available for the victors.

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More to Explore

Unwind under shady umbrellas on picnic tables and refuel with Texas-inspired BBQ bites, served all day. Participate in lawn games such as cornhole, and pose with photo opportunities from the show including Dale’s Dead Bug van and more! There will be a large grill playing clips from the previous and new season of the show.

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When and Where

  • No SDCC badge is required
  • Find them next to the Convention Center on the Hilton Bayfront Parking Lot A1 (Fifth Ave Landing — 600 Convention Way, San Diego, CA)
  • Activation is available from July 24 (11:30am – 7pm), July 25-26 (9:30am-7pm), and July 27 (9:30am–5pm)

See it for Yourself

San Diego Comic-Con takes place July 24 – July 27, 2025.

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