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conventions within 120 miles of Orlando, FL 32818

Megacon [tweet this]

Mar 12th-14th 2010 • Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL 32819 • MILES: 8.19 / KM: 13.18

anime, art, celebrity, comics, cosplay, costume, fan, fantasy, filk, film, larp, literary, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, star trek,

A comic book, Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Gaming and Multi-Media Event! Meet your favorite comic book creator, hundreds of autograph opportunities, panel discussions, costume contests, musical appearances, and much more.

International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts [tweet this]

Mar 17th-21st 2010 • Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL 32822 • MILES: 13.46 / KM: 21.66

academic, fantasy, science fiction,

The IAFA is a scholarly organization devoted to the study of the fantastic (broadly defined) as it appears in literature, film, and the other arts. The purpose of the organization is to promote and recognize achievement in the study of the fantastic, mainly through the organization and management of an annual academic conference, the International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts (ICFA). There are two publications connected to the IAFA: the Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts, which is a peer-reviewed journal for scholarship within the field of the fantastic, and the newsletter, which publishes information relevant to the IAFA membership.

ICFA [tweet this]

Mar 17th-21st 2010 • Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL 32822 • MILES: 13.46 / KM: 21.66

academic, fantasy, literary, science fiction,

International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts - Guests: Nalo Hopkinson, Laurence Yep, Takayuki Tatsumi, Brian Aldiss

Dark Sky Festival [tweet this]

Apr 17th 2010 • Harmony Town Square, Saint Cloud, FL 34773 • MILES: 44.72 / KM: 71.97

academic, science, space,

The purpose of the Dark Sky Festival at Harmony is to expose the general public to the marvels of astronomy and the importance of protecting dark skies - not just for astronomy purposes, but also for the values that darkness provides to area wildlife.

HAuNTcon [tweet this]

Apr 28th-May 3rd 2010 • Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747 • MILES: 20.59 / KM: 33.14

craft, goth, halloween, horror, vampire, zombie,

HAuNTcon is a convention designed by haunters, for haunters! Features haunt industry vendors, education seminars, a multi-day haunted attraction tour, celebrity appearances, and much more.

Recon [tweet this]

Apr 29th-May 2nd 2010 • Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 • MILES: 56.37 / KM: 90.72

board game, fantasy, roleplaying game, space western,

HMGS-South takes RECON on the road again spring to THE Cocoa Beach Venue. (We had so much success, we are Storming the Beach Again!) With over 11,000 square feet dedicated to the best Historical, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Board, and Role Playing in the South! Over 50 vendor tables, tournaments, flea market and more!

Vulcan Events [tweet this]

Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport, Tampa, FL 33607 • MILES: 74.77 / KM: 120.33

celebrity, collectibles, costume, dance, fan, film, science fiction, star trek, stargate,

Christopher Lloyd, Gary Graham, William Morgan Sheppard, Catherine Hicks, and more to be announced! Panels, Q&A, Banquet, Dance, Photo Ops and more! A great weekend planned, be there!

EyeCon BloodLust [tweet this]

May 7th-9th 2010 • The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando, FL 32809 • MILES: 9.8 / KM: 15.77

celebrity, horror, media, romance, vampire,

BloodLust is a weekend long party dedicated to the Vampire and Horror genres, featuring major motion picture and television personalities. The exposure to the celebrities will be unprecedented as the weekend will feature Celebrity Q&A Sessions, Celebrity Photo Op Sessions, Celebrity Autograph Sessions, a Banquet and Cocktail Party with the Stars, and a Fangbanger’s Ball on Saturday Evening. There will be Concerts, Vampire Panels, film rooms showing Vampire movies, Costume Contests and so much more. There will always be something fun to do during the busy weekend.

Florida Battle Con [tweet this]

May 28th-30th 2010 • Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando, FL 32809 • MILES: 9.8 / KM: 15.77

anime, art, comics, cosplay, music, science fiction,

Florida’s Largest Tattoo and Comic Book Convention, brought to you by Battle Mag Magazine and Brooklyn Brother’s Production. We are celebrating the Marvel Comics assembling the Avengers movies. This show is for our 25,000 Florida and Georgia readers and fans.

MegaPlex [tweet this]

Jul 23rd-25th 2010 • Radisson WorldGate Resort Orlando Hotel, Kissimmee, FL 34747 • MILES: 20.59 / KM: 33.14

fantasy, furry,

Megaplex is a performing arts themed convention. The convention’s goal, as stated in its mission, is to “provide for our membership a celebration of interactive arts and performance, with a primary focus on anthropomorphics and fantasy”. In this regard, much of Megaplex’s programming has focused on fursuiting, puppetry, improvisation, and other types of performance.

Star Wars Celebration [tweet this]

Aug 12th-15th 2010 • Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL 32819 • MILES: 8.19 / KM: 13.18

celebrity, cosplay, fan fiction, fantasy, film, media, science fiction, space western, star wars,

Star Wars Celebration is the official Lucasfilm event celebrating all things Star Wars, produced by fans for fans. Celebrations are the largest Star Wars parties, featuring cast and crew celebrities, fans, costumes, music, live entertainment, autographs, collectibles, and panels — but mainly friends who gather to have fun and celebrate their love for the saga. From fans who first experienced A New Hope in theaters to kids just discovering Star Wars through Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Celebration touches on anything and everything connected with that galaxy far, far away.

CreatureCon [tweet this]

Sep 11th-12th 2010 • Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747 • MILES: 20.59 / KM: 33.14

art, collectibles, comics, fantasy, monster, science fiction,

CreatureCon is a comic book, collectable, sci-fi, and fantasy shows will delight fans of all ages while providing a great industry value for both vendors and attending guests.

Official Twilight Convention [tweet this]

Dec 10th-12th 2010 • Hilton Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL 32830 • MILES: 14.8 / KM: 23.82

celebrity, horror, media, romance, twilight, vampire,

Once in many moons a new genre craze begins and so it is for TWILIGHT, the epic series of books and smash hit feature film (with sequels to follow). With fantastic guest stars from the film, wonderful programming, panels and events, themed parties, autographs and photo ops, live musical performances and more: make your plans now to join the celebration!

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