conventions within 120 miles of Orlando, FL 32819

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

Mar 17th-21st 2010 • Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL 32822 • MILES: 11.67 / KM: 18.78

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] ICFA website

Mar 17th-21st 2010 • Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, FL 32822 • MILES: 11.67 / KM: 18.78

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] Dark Sky Festival website DarkSkyFestival on Twitter

Apr 17th 2010 • Harmony Town Square, Saint Cloud, FL 34773 • MILES: 37.71 / KM: 60.69

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.

Daytona Beach Comic And Toy Show [tweet this] Daytona Beach Comic And Toy Show website

Apr 26th 2010 • Holiday Inn and Suites, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 • MILES: 59.05 / KM: 95.03

collectibles, comics, fan fiction, horror, roleplaying game, science fiction, star wars,

At the Daytona Beach Comic and Toy Show you will find table after table of rare and highly sought after comics and related collectibles. Friendly dealers will be there to assist, inform, and appraise your collectables.

HAuNTcon [tweet this] HAuNTcon website HAuNTcon MySpace

Apr 28th-May 3rd 2010 • Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747 • MILES: 14 / KM: 22.53

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] Recon website

Apr 29th-May 2nd 2010 • Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 • MILES: 53.25 / KM: 85.7

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] Vulcan Events website VulcanEvents on Twitter

Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport, Tampa, FL 33607 • MILES: 71.64 / KM: 115.29

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!

Tampa Comicbook & Toy Convention [tweet this] Tampa Comicbook & Toy Convention website

May 2nd 2010 • Minnreg Convention Hall, Largo, FL 33773 • MILES: 87.38 / KM: 140.62

art, collectibles, comics,

85 Tables of Comics, Videos, Toys, Action Figures, Anime, Star Wars, Artwork, Trading Cards & Fun!

EyeCon BloodLust [tweet this] EyeCon BloodLust website EyeCon2009 on Twitter

May 7th-9th 2010 • The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando, FL 32809 • MILES: 5.28 / KM: 8.5

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] Florida Battle Con website FLBattleCon on Twitter

May 28th-30th 2010 • Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando, FL 32809 • MILES: 5.28 / KM: 8.5

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.

OASIS [tweet this] OASIS website

May 28th-30th 2010 • Marriott Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL 32801 • MILES: 8.15 / KM: 13.12

fan, fantasy, filk, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction,

Writer Guests of Honor: Sharon Lee and Steve Miller: Liaden series, Balance of Trade, Fledgling, Carousel Tides; Artist Guest of Honor: Richard C Livingston: Conceptual Artist and Designer Battlestar Galactica (2003) Mulan, Tarzan(1999), Lilo and Stitch; Fan Guest of Honor: Michael Hinman: Creator of the Syfy name, site coordinator of Airlock Alpha, Rabid Doll, Inside Blip; Filk Guest of Honor: Rob Balder: Rich Fantasy Lives, For Amusement Only, “Always a Goth Chick”, “Sympathy for George Lucas” PartiallyClips, Erfworld.

BotCon [tweet this] BotCon website

Jun 24th-27th 2010 • Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, FL 32830 • MILES: 7.95 / KM: 12.79

anime, comics, fantasy, film, manga, science fiction,

BotCon is the Official Transformers Convention sponsored by the Transformers Collectors’ Club and Hasbro! Featuring special guests, dealer room, panels, show exclusives and more, much more!

Infinitus [tweet this] Infinitus website

Jul 15th-18th 2010 • Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL 32819 • MILES: 0 / KM: 0

academic, fantasy, harry potter, media,

A Harry Potter Symposium

Vidcon [tweet this] Vidcon website

Jul 16th-18th 2010 • Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 • MILES: 85.44 / KM: 137.5

fan, fan fiction, fantasy, horror, media, science fiction, zine,

Vidcon is Florida’s only con devoted to fan fiction in all it forms. Come and interact with other fans who read, write and love fan fiction. We are gen and slash friendly!

MegaPlex [tweet this] MegaPlex website megaplex_con on Twitter

Jul 23rd-25th 2010 • Radisson WorldGate Resort Orlando Hotel, Kissimmee, FL 34747 • MILES: 14 / KM: 22.53

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.

METROCON [tweet this] METROCON website

Jul 23rd-25th 2010 • Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL 33602 • MILES: 69.3 / KM: 111.52

anime, fantasy, science fiction,

Theme: Ninja vs Samurai

Anime Festival Orlando [tweet this] Anime Festival Orlando website AFOupdate on Twitter Anime Festival Orlando MySpace Anime Festival Orlando Facebook

Aug 5th-8th 2010 • Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL 32819 • MILES: 0 / KM: 0

animation, anime, art, celebrity, collectibles, cosplay, costume, fan, geek, historical, horror, manga, music, roleplaying game, steampunk, twitter, video game,

AFO is a multi-day celebration of all things related to Japanese animation and pop culture held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in August. Growing in attendance nearly 20% each year since its inception in 2000, Anime Festival Orlando has earned the title of

Star Wars Celebration [tweet this] Star Wars Celebration website sw_celebration on Twitter

Aug 12th-15th 2010 • Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL 32819 • MILES: 0 / KM: 0

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] CreatureCon website creaturecon on Twitter

Sep 11th-12th 2010 • Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747 • MILES: 14 / KM: 22.53

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.

Tampa Bay OddCon [tweet this] Tampa Bay OddCon website congrrl on Twitter Tampa Bay OddCon Facebook

Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Doubletree Westshore Tampa, Tampa, FL 33607 • MILES: 71.64 / KM: 115.29

anime, board game, card game, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, fan fiction, fantasy, geek, karaoke, literary, manga, pulp, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game, weird, writing, zombie,

The Tampa Bay OddCon is a three day Grown-up, let-it-all-hang geekstravaganza dedicated to celebrating all things in glorious geekdom! Comics, Games of all kinds, Anime and other Animation, Fantasy and Sci-Fi and so much more! This is a mature atmosphere for the immature to enjoy panels, costume contests, guest speakers and other alternative activities will keep you coming back for more! Spend a weekend with YOUR kind, OUR kind

Necronomicon [tweet this] Necronomicon website NecroGaming on Twitter Necronomicon MySpace

Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 • MILES: 85.44 / KM: 137.5

anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, computer, craft, dance, doctor who, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, film, geek, goth, horror, larp, literary, lovecraft, manga, miniatures, music, paranormal, pirate, renaissance, robot, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, twitter, vampire, video game, weird, writing, zombie,

Necronomicon is a Convention for Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror fans based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, now in its 29th year! Our GoH this year is none other than David Gerrold, author of many wonderful works including everyone’s favorite Star Trek episode “Trouble With Tribbles”. Featuring gaming, panels, trivia, video, costumes, LARP, LAN, Dealer’s Room, Art Show, Con Suite, Guest of Honor Banquet, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog - The Sing-Along, Necronomi-Prom, Ghourmet Bheer Tasting, Adult Scavenger Hunt, Charity Raffle and Filk.

Official Twilight Convention [tweet this] Official Twilight Convention website CreationEnt on Twitter Official Twilight Convention MySpace

Dec 10th-12th 2010 • Hilton Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL 32830 • MILES: 7.95 / KM: 12.79

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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