conventions within 120 miles of Huntington, WV 25701

Animation & Gaming Ohio [tweet this] Animation & Gaming Ohio website Animation & Gaming Ohio MySpace

Mar 12th-14th 2010 • holiday inn eastgate, Cincinnati, OH 45245 • MILES: 109.39 / KM: 176.04

animation, anime, art, card game, celebrity, computer, cosplay, costume, dance, fan, fantasy, geek, karaoke, lan, larp, manga, music, roleplaying game, video game, zombie,

A&G OHIO 2010 Guests: Chris Patton - Air Gear (Itsuki “Ikki” Minami), Area 88 (Shin Kazuma), Fullmetal Alchemist (Greed), and Ghost Stories (Hajime Aoyama); DM Ashura - Here Goes Are DJ From Year 1 DM Ashura To Run Are Dance Once Again In Year 3!; GPX Gaming - Glad To Have GPX Gaming Back Working With Our Game Staff And Running Some Awesome Game Rooms!; DC Douglas - Albert Wesker (RE:5 / Umbrella Cronicles), Kamogawa Genji (Hajime no Ippo), Gabi, Taihaku (.hack//G.U. Vol 1-3), and Alexei (Tales of Vesperia).; Nerdfit Network - The Nerdfit Network formed in the year 2006 to bring forth some great entertainment to the world. From shenanigans in video form, a full on radio station with great radio shows, panels at conventions and bringing out DJs from all over the east coast for shows and DJ gigs, you can count on the Nerdfit team to make your A&G Experience more enjoyable.; Events: Cosplay Wrestling, Live Action Zelda, Operation Virus Game, Cosplay Musical, Nerf Warz, and Battle Of The Rock Bands!

S.P.A.C.E. [tweet this] S.P.A.C.E. website

Apr 24th-25th 2010 • , Columbus, OH 43229 • MILES: 119.62 / KM: 192.5

art, comics, zine,

Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo: The Mid-West’s Largest Exhibition of Small Press, Alternative, and Creator-Owned Comics

RT BookLovers Convention [tweet this] RT BookLovers Convention website

Apr 28th-2nd 2010 • Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH 43215 • MILES: 112.18 / KM: 180.53

literary, romance,

What sets the Romance Times BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION apart from any other Romance book industry convention? We mix business and networking with fellowship and fun: Begin each morning with a meet and greet mixer hosted by various authors and publishers.; Then choose from a rich variety of over 125 informative workshops for readers, writers and booksellers.; Cap off the afternoon with a fun-filled stimulating networking party.; At dark, it’s time to get ready for our sumptuous evening events.

Ohioana Book Festival [tweet this] Ohioana Book Festival website

May 8th 2010 • State Library of Ohio, Columbus, OH 43201 • MILES: 113.84 / KM: 183.2

academic, fantasy, literary, science fiction, writing,

Join us at the State Library of Ohio as we present the third annual OHIOANA BOOK FESTIVAL - a day that brings together writers and readers to promote and celebrate books, reading, writing, and our state’s great literary tradition.

Marcon [tweet this] Marcon website

May 28th-30th 2010 • Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH 43215 • MILES: 112.18 / KM: 180.53

fantasy, horror, science fiction,

Marcon (Multiple Alternative Realities Convention) is The Midwest’s Premiere Fantasy & Science Fiction Convention. This year’s theme is: Necropolis, a year of horror.

Midwest Haunters Convention [tweet this] Midwest Haunters Convention website midwesthaunters on Twitter Midwest Haunters Convention MySpace Midwest Haunters Convention Facebook

Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH 43215 • MILES: 112.18 / KM: 180.53

craft, halloween, horror,

The Midwest Haunters Convention is a weekend event planned for Haunted Attraction Producers, Actors, and Home Haunters. Our goal is to provide you with educational seminars and workshops with experienced presenters, a 75+ vendor tradeshow with the latest in haunt offerings, and place to network with others in the industry during our fun social activities. If you are involved in a haunted house in any way then MHC is the place to be!

Origins [tweet this] Origins website

Jun 23rd-27th 2010 • Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH 43215 • MILES: 112.18 / KM: 180.53

board game, collectibles, roleplaying game, video game,

The 2009 Origins Game Fair will of course still have the signature events you keep coming back for year after year. The Play with The Creator Series, Origins Theme Tracks, Smithee and Origins Awards, Origins War College, Board Room and War Room, Teacher’s Hall Pass, and much more!

PulpFest [tweet this] PulpFest website PulpFest Facebook

Jul 30th-Aug 1st 2010 • Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Columbus, OH 43229 • MILES: 119.62 / KM: 192.5

art, collectibles, comics, fantasy, horror, literary, lovecraft, mystery, pulp, science fiction, westerns, writing,

PulpFest 2010 continues the proud tradition of a summer pulp con, now in its 39th year. A new and improved version of the venerable convention for fans and collectors of vintage popular fiction and related material returns to Columbus, Ohio in 2010. Following the resounding success of the inaugural PulpFest, the 2010 show will be bigger and better. Sellers of pulp magazines, digests, vintage paperbacks, and other paper collectibles will find a larger dealers’ room while those members partaking of the evening presentations will be able to enjoy an expanded programming area.

Buckeye Comic Con [tweet this] Buckeye Comic Con website

Aug 1st 2010 • Fort Rapids Indoor WaterPark & Conference Center, Columbus, OH 43232 • MILES: 107.23 / KM: 172.57

collectibles, comics, fan fiction, science fiction, star trek, star wars,

HUGE One Day Comic Book Convention featuring Guest artists and publishers and great back issues.

Tsubasacon [tweet this] Tsubasacon website tsubasacon on Twitter Tsubasacon MySpace Tsubasacon Facebook

Oct 1st-3rd 2010 • The Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Huntington, WV 25701 • MILES: 0 / KM: 0

anime, cosplay, dance, karaoke, manga,

Video Screenings; Guest Panels; Industry Panels; Fan Panels; Game Shows; Dealers Room; Artists Alley; Video Game Room; Video Game Tournaments; Cosplay and Masquerade; Anime Music Video Contest; Midnight Rave

Charcon [tweet this] Charcon website charcon on Twitter

Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV 25301 • MILES: 43.69 / KM: 70.31

board game, card game, collectibles, comics, miniatures, roleplaying game, war game,

CharCon is THE West Virginia Gaming Convention.

Rising Star [tweet this] Rising Star website Rising Star Facebook

Oct 22nd-23rd 2010 • Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV 24701 • MILES: 103 / KM: 165.76

anime, board game, card game, comics, costume, doctor who, fantasy, filk, film, furry, geek, ghosts, larp, media, pulp, robot, roleplaying game, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate,

Scarefest Horror and Paranormal Convention [tweet this] Scarefest Horror and Paranormal Convention website Scarefest Horror and Paranormal Convention MySpace

Nov 5th-7th 2010 • The Lexington Convention Center, Lexington, KY 40507 • MILES: 114.18 / KM: 183.75

art, celebrity, collectibles, film, horror, monster, paranormal,

The Scare Fest is the Largest Horror and Paranormal Convention in the southeast. Come and meet your favorite celebrities in the horror and paranormal community. Over 100 Vendors, Special Media Showing, and Seminars with the Stars will Highlight the event!

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