conventions within 120 miles of Saint Paul, MN 55108

Minicon [tweet this]

Apr 2nd-4th 2010 • Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, MN 55425 • MILES: 9.77 / KM: 15.72

fantasy, literary, science fiction,

We’re pleased to announce that Brandon Sanderson, author of Elantris, the Mistborn Trilogy, and A Memory of Light (the final volume of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time) will be our Author Guest of Honor!

Anime Detour [tweet this]

Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Sheraton Bloomington Hotel!, Minneapolis, MN 55439 • MILES: 12.05 / KM: 19.39

anime, cosplay, manga,

Minnesota’s very own convention dedicated to Anime, Manga, and Japanese culture. This is a convention run by fans for fans. We are open to people of all ages and interest related to this media explosion. Register... Get a hotel room... Volunteer... The excitement awaits... Take the Detour today...

Gamer’s Reunion [tweet this]

Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Rochester Senior Center, Rochester, MN 55906 • MILES: 73.35 / KM: 118.04

board game, card game, miniatures, roleplaying game,

Are you ready to reunite with some of your gaming friends? How about make a few new ones to hang out with on an annual basis? Then the Gamer’s Reunion is the right place for you! The Gamer’s Reunion will host all types of table-top gaming. So if you enjoy board games, collectible cards games, role-playing games, and miniatures games then Gamer’s Reunion is definitely worth your time to visit. The Gamer’s Reunion promises to be the one reunion you look forward to going to each year!

No Brand Con [tweet this]

Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Ramada Inn Convention Center, Eau Claire, WI 54701 • MILES: 83.98 / KM: 135.15

anime, cosplay, manga,

The first Anime convention in the state of Wisconsin

MCBA SpringCon Comic Book Celebration [tweet this]

May 15th-16th 2010 • Minnesota State Fairgrounds - Grandstand, Saint Paul, MN 55108 • MILES: 0 / KM: 0

anime, art, card game, collectibles, comics, costume, fan, fan fiction, literary, manga, media, pulp, science fiction, star trek, star wars, writing, zine,

For the 22nd consecutive year, a celebration of a singular and unique art form will take place here in the Twin Cities. The Midwest Comic Book Association is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization devoted to the recognition, appreciation, and preservation of the art of the comic book. Our annual two-day SpringCon Comic Book Convention is an event for people throughout the Upper Midwest. Fans young and old have the opportunity to meet and visit with creators, writers, and artists of independent, alternative, nationally- and internationally-known comics such as Superman, Batman, Justice League, and many others. Special events will include a show of collectibles and comic art with examples from some of the masters of the craft, as well as educational Q&A panels with professional artists and retailers. The annual charity auction will feature comic art donated by guest artists, with proceeds going to local and national charities. Live bands will perform daily. Grab bags will be given out to the first several hundred attendees, and door prizes will be awarded all weekend long. Comic dealers from across the Upper Midwest will have collectibles available ranging from investment-grade comics to that first issue of Spider-Man you read as a kid. Comics are more than just words and pictures. Join us and see the people and the art that lay just beyond the capes.

Official Twilight Convention [tweet this]

Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Minneapolis Marriott, Minneapolis, MN 55402 • MILES: 4.38 / KM: 7.05

celebrity, horror, media, romance, twilight,

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). We are proud to present Creation Entertainment’s Official TWILIGHT CONVENTION in the city of MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA! 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!

Minneapolis Anime Convention [tweet this]

Jun 18th-20th 2010 • , Minneapolis, MN 55416 • MILES: 8.38 / KM: 13.49

animation, anime, celebrity, comics, cosplay, costume, dance, fan, film, furry, geek, larp, manga, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,

The Minneapolis Anime Convention is a Anime, Manga, and Gaming convention with an emphasis on asian culture, and entertainment.

Fourth Street Fantasy [tweet this]

Jun 25th-27th 2010 • Doubletree Park Place, Minneapolis, MN 55416 • MILES: 8.38 / KM: 13.49

fantasy, literary, writing,

Fourth Street is a small convention for people who are serious about good fantasy and good books - serious about reading them, serious about writing them, serious about appreciating them in all their various forms. It’s also for people who are serious about having a good time. It’s a weekend of high-quality, high-intensity, mind-stretching fun, focused on books - there’s a single track of programming that is at the heart of it all. When everyone sees the same panels, it leads to fascinating conversations in the consuite, hotel bar, and corridors. Typical panel topics range from the sublime to the frivolous, from the uses of symbolism in fantasy to the symbolism of shoes in fantasy, from subtext to developing taste. The always controversial Moral Fiction panel is a favorite. Come and argue for yourself!

CONvergence [tweet this]

Jul 1st-4th 2010 • Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, MN 55439 • MILES: 12.05 / KM: 19.39

anime, art, fantasy, filk, literary, media, science fiction,

CONvergence is a convention for fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all media. It features three days of nearly round-the-clock entertainment including: Local and National Guests, Two Full Floors of Cabana Room Parties, Panels and other Programming, Live Music and DJ Dance, Costume Contest/Masquerade, Cinema Rex Movie Room, Theater Nippon Anime Room, Dealers Room, Art Show and Auction, ConSuite, COF2E2 Free Coffee Shop, Harmonic CONvergence, Connie’s Space Lounge, Silent Auction, and more!