Hutchinson, Kansas, will be proclaimed "Smallville -- The Home of Clark Kent" Friday and Saturday in celebration of the inaugural Smallville Festival and Smallville ComicCon.

You may recall that in 2012, three Hutchinson residents launched a campaign to rename the city after Superman's hometown, saying the two share many traits. Plus, the move would likely provide an economic boost to the area. Although the city council didn't approve a permanent change, last year it did declare June 21 "Smallville Day," for which The Hutchinson News temporarily became The Daily Planet.

This year, plans are bigger, with the Smallville Festival kicking off Thursday with downtown events that include a car show, Superman-themed photo booth and a screening of Man of Steel, followed on Friday with such activities as a picnic in the park and a benefit concert. And then Saturday sees the first Smallville ComicCon, with guests that include Smallville veterans Alaina Huffman and Phil Morris.

“What I want this festival to represent is the smallest things mean the most,” Christopher Wietrick, who spearheaded the initial Smallville campaign, tells The Hutchinson News. “I want it to serve as a reminder that something little can make a difference. The festival is about giving back and celebrating our heroes.”