conventions within 120 miles of Alpharetta, GA 30022

DragonCon [tweet this]

Sep 3rd-6th 2010 • Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303 • MILES: 21.03 / KM: 33.84

anime, art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, fantasy, lan, larp, manga, media, music, science fiction, star trek, star wars, steampunk, video game,

Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US.

Anime Weekend Atlanta [tweet this]

Sep 17th-19th 2010 • Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA 30339 • MILES: 16.71 / KM: 26.89

anime, cosplay, dance, manga, video game,

Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) has a wide variety of events including video room showings of Japanese cartoons from new releases and titles going back to the 1960s, a dealer’s room with retailers who sell Japanese animation and manga related merchandise such as toys, videos, audio CDs and artwork, workshops, panel discussions on various topics including the current trends in Japan and how they will affect the United States, a costume contest where attendees dress up as their favorite anime or manga character, and scores of guests who have worked or currently are working in the industry.

SIEGE [tweet this]

Oct 1st-3rd 2010 • , Atlanta, GA 30339 • MILES: 16.71 / KM: 26.89

academic, computer, geek, horror, larp, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, vampire, video game, war game,

SOUTHERN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT & GAME EXPO [SIEGECON.NET] is the definitive center of gravity for knowledge exchange among video game industry professionals and students in the southeastern U.S. In 2009, the show hosted more than 600 attendees enjoyed keynotes by industry luminaries, 60 break-out sessions, and 15 social/networking events over a 3-day weekend! The convention provides well-structured meet-and-greet sessions, hands-on technical demos and crash-courses, advanced seminars for business executives, access to capital advisors, individual interviews, new studio showcases, and other ground-breaking opportunities to advance your career or business, at a price affordable to both professionals and college students. The show includes special events, such as parties, music concerts, game competitions, award ceremonies, etc.

TrekTrac Atlanta [tweet this]

Feb 18th-20th 2011 • Holiday Inn Perimeter/Dunwoody, Atlanta, GA 30341 • MILES: 9.85 / KM: 15.85

board game, card game, celebrity, costume, fan, filk, film, literary, roleplaying game, star trek, writing,

The NEW Star Trek convention in Atlanta, dedicated to Star Trek in all its various forms and to the fans in all their various forms. Our celebrity guests are: • Tim Russ, (Tuvok) of Star Trek: Voyager - Barbara March (Lursa) of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Generations - Gwynyth Walsh (B'Etor) of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Generations Three concurrent tracks of programming will be dedicated to the Star Trek universe in general, the Klingon Empire in particular, and costuming & makeup together. Three concurrent 24-hour gaming rooms will be devoted to role-playing games, board games and card games. A 24-hour video room will feature episodes of several well-known Internet-based Star Trek series, a variety of Star Trek-related TV specials, programs featuring Star Trek celebrities and of course, the ever-popular blooper reels!

InvaderCON [tweet this]

Mar 26th-27th 2011 • Marriott Century Center, Atlanta, GA 30345 • MILES: 12.64 / KM: 20.34

animation, anime, art, celebrity, comics, cosplay, goth, science fiction,

InvaderCON is a fan convention organized by Green Mustard Entertainment, Inc. (also known as Wasabi Anime�). The event is designed to be a celebration of the 10th anniversary of enduringly popular cartoon Invader ZIM which ran on Nickelodeon from 2001-2003. It will feature guests who worked on Invader ZIM when it was produced and will also include events themed around the show and characters including Richard Horvitz (the voice of It will feature guests who worked on Invader ZIM when it was produced and will also include events themed around the show and characters including Richard Horvitz (the voice of ZIM) and Rikki Simons (the voice of GIR)