conventions within 120 miles of Atlanta, GA 30342

FantaSciCon [tweet this] FantaSciCon website

Mar 19th-21st 2010 • Country Hearth Inn, Chattanooga, TN 37421 • MILES: 90.65 / KM: 145.88

art, comics, fantasy, horror, science fiction,

Special Guests: Allen Gilbreath, Author; Cheryel Hutton, Author; Kimberly Richardson, Author; Mark Helwig, Artist; Rob E. Brown, Comic/Design and Illustration Artist; Joe Dickerson, Editor

MomoCon [tweet this] MomoCon website MomoCon on Twitter

Mar 20th-21st 2010 • Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332 • MILES: 7.1 / KM: 11.43

animation, anime, art, board game, card game, comics, cosplay, fan, film, free, geek, karaoke, larp, manga, media, music, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, video game, zombie,

Free admission anime, gaming, comic, costuming convention.

Furry Weekend Atlanta [tweet this] Furry Weekend Atlanta website FurryWeekendAtl on Twitter

Mar 25th-28th 2010 • Hilton Atlanta Downtown, Atlanta, GA 30303 • MILES: 8.84 / KM: 14.23

furry,

Furry Weekend Atlanta is a yearly &rsquo “furry” convention for fans of anthropomorphics, held in Atlanta, Georgia!

Frolicon [tweet this] Frolicon website

Apr 1st-4th 2010 • Sheraton Gateway, Atlanta, GA 30301 • MILES: 2.07 / KM: 3.33

cosplay, fantasy, goth, pirate, zombie,

Frolicon is an adult science-fiction convention held every Easter weekend in Atlanta, GA. We frolic in the spring. That’s what we do. Frolic. We are Frolicon. Think flowers, tropical drinks, games and tournaments, zombie beach parties, cargo cult, pirates, Dr. Moreau, chupacabra, cannibalism, virgin sacrifices, live-action candyland, drag queens, art, spanking, sex, massages, pagan rituals, and parties, lots and lots of parties!!

Atlanta Anime Day [tweet this] Atlanta Anime Day website

Apr 10th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 • MILES: 5.23 / KM: 8.42

anime, cosplay, manga,

Atlanta Anime Day (or ATL Anime Day as the kids like the call it) is a one day anime marketplace that brings all your anime/manga needs to you without all the hassle or extra expense associated with other conventions.

JordanCon [tweet this] JordanCon website

Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA 30346 • MILES: 3.77 / KM: 6.07

fantasy, literary, science fiction, writing,

JordanCon programing will include three tracks of simultaneous programing over all three days. The Forum is dedicated to Wheel of Time theories, trivia and discussion, as well as the varied worlds of author Brandon Sanderson. The Workshop is dedicated to costuming, gaming, jewelry making, martial arts, dance and period crafts. The Writer’s track, which is new in 2010, is for writers, editors and publishers of genre literature. Our Dealers Hall will feature a variety of vendors, including Badali Jewelry, maker of Wheel Of Time and other licensed fantasy jewelry. JordanCon programming will also include our second annual Seanchan Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament, benefiting the Mayo Clinic, the Seanchan Homecoming Dance, author appearances, and much, much more. Guests this year include online humorist, David Wong, who’s critically acclaimed first novel John Dies at the End is a forthcoming release from St. Martins Press. We will also be joined by Atlanta based author, Jana G. Oliver, who’s Virtual Evil received a Pluto Award in 2008. Our Guest of Honor will be New York Times bestseller Brandon Sanderson. In 2007 Sanderson was selected to complete The Wheel of Time series.

Dicehead Seige [tweet this] Dicehead Seige website

Apr 24th-25th 2010 • Camp Jordan Arena, Chattanooga, TN 37412 • MILES: 91.62 / KM: 147.44

board game, card game, larp, roleplaying game, video game,

Open Gaming and Tournaments. Come prepared to be challenged, come prepared to play and be prepared for the SIEGE! Chattanooga’s Largest Gaming Only Convention is coming.... Over 30,000 Square Feet of GAMING!

OutlantaCon [tweet this] OutlantaCon website OutlantaCon MySpace

Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Holiday Inn Select Doraville, Atlanta, GA 30340 • MILES: 7.11 / KM: 11.44

fantasy, glbt, horror, larp, roleplaying game, video game,

Atlanta’s GLBT science fiction and gaming convention. Special guests include Andy Mangels, Joe Castro, Lee Martindale and others.

TimeGate [tweet this] TimeGate website

May 28th-30th 2010 • Holiday Inn Select, Atlanta, GA 30342 • MILES: 0 / KM: 0

comics, doctor who, horror, literary, media, science fiction, star trek, stargate,

TimeGate is an annual science fiction / fantasy covention that focuses on Doctor Who and Stargate, though all interests are represented. So if you’re into Stargate SG-1, Doctor Who, Stargate Atlantis, Torchwood or the Sarah Jane Chronicles--or you’re excited about the upcoming show Stargate Universe--this is the con for you! But if not, we’ll also have Star Trek, Battlestar, Heroes, literary, horror and comics programming too, along with many other topics.

Sci Fi Summer Atlanta [tweet this] Sci Fi Summer Atlanta website

Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta, Marietta, GA 30067 • MILES: 6.38 / KM: 10.27

anime, comics, fantasy, horror, science fiction,

The official start of summer sci-fi s.e. fandom

LibertyCon [tweet this] LibertyCon website LibertyCon Facebook

Jul 9th-11th 2010 • Comfort Inn & Suites, Chattanooga, TN 37412 • MILES: 91.62 / KM: 147.44

fantasy, literary, science, science fiction,

Literary Guest of Honor: Terry Brooks; Artist Guest of Honor: Darrell K. Sweet; Special Guest: Dan & Sarah Hoyt; First Ever Science Guest: Les Johnson; Master of Ceremonies: Eric Flint

Game Fest South [tweet this] Game Fest South website

Aug 19th-22nd 2010 • Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chattanooga, TN 37402 • MILES: 96.76 / KM: 155.72

board game,

Game Fest South is a chance for boardgame players to gather for four days of fun and games. There will be hundreds of the world’s best boardgames available for play as well as friendly folks who can help with the rules. This will be a major regional event with the fun and feel of an invitational.

DragonCon [tweet this] DragonCon website dragoncon on Twitter DragonCon Facebook

Sep 3rd-6th 2010 • Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303 • MILES: 8.84 / KM: 14.23

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] Anime Weekend Atlanta website

Sep 17th-19th 2010 • Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA 30339 • MILES: 5.23 / KM: 8.42

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] SIEGE website siegecon on Twitter

Oct 1st-3rd 2010 • , Atlanta, GA 30339 • MILES: 5.23 / KM: 8.42

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.

InvaderCON [tweet this] InvaderCON website InvaderCON on Twitter InvaderCON MySpace InvaderCON Facebook

Mar 26th-27th 2011 • Marriott Century Center, Atlanta, GA 30345 • MILES: 5.19 / KM: 8.35

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)

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