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conventions within 120 miles of Seattle, WA 98188

Potlatch [tweet this]

Mar 5th-7th 2010 • Deca Hotel, Seattle, WA 98105 • MILES: 14.93 / KM: 24.03

fantasy, literary, science fiction,

Potlatch, the convention, is an all-volunteer, non-profit, literary event for the readers and writers of speculative fiction. At Potlatch, people talk to each other and participate in panel discussions about reading and writing speculative fiction. You’ll find conversations at the program events, in Nanoprograms (spontaneous member-generated programming), in writers’ workshops, in the consuite, in the halls, and in elevators. Proceeds from Potlatch benefit Clarion West—an intensive six-week workshop for writers who are preparing for professional careers in science fiction and fantasy. Check out our Auction page for news about this year’s Clarion West Scholarship Auction, an event that’s traditionally held at each year’s Potlatch.

Emerald City ComiCon [tweet this]

Mar 13th-14th 2010 • Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, WA 98101 • MILES: 11.81 / KM: 19.01

celebrity, collectibles, comics,

Nearly 200 comic publishers and artists, exclusive signed, special-release issues, and special-made items.

NorWesCon [tweet this]

Apr 1st-4th 2010 • , Seattle, WA 98188 • MILES: 0 / KM: 0

fantasy, literary, science fiction,

Norwescon is one of the largest regional Science Fiction conventions in the United States. While maintaining a primarily literary focus, Norwescon is large enough to provide a venue for many of the other aspects of Science Fiction and the interests of its fans such as anime, costuming, art, and much, much more. Norwescon is the host convention for the prestigious Philip K. Dick Award, given to a distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during the award year in the U.S.A. - Writer Guest of Honor: Vernor Vinge; Artist Guest of Honor: John Jude Palencar; Special Guest: Cory Doctorow

Sakura-Con [tweet this]

Apr 2nd-4th 2010 • Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, WA 98101 • MILES: 11.81 / KM: 19.01

anime, art, comics, cosplay, fantasy, filk, film, manga, roleplaying game, technology, video game,

Presented by the Asia Northwest Cultural Education Association, Sakura-Con is the oldest and most well attended anime convention in the Pacific Northwest. Please join us as we celebrate our 13th amazing year. All the excellent programming you’ve come to expect will be back in abundance. Anime theaters, gaming, cosplay, cultural panels, dances, concerts, art contests, AMV’s, industry guests, over 100,000 square feet of exhibits hall, guests of honor and more!

Victoria Steam Exposition [tweet this]

May 22nd-23rd 2010 • Fairmont Empress, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5 • MILES: 84.5 / KM: 135.99

steampunk, victoriana,

Being a Celebration and Exhibition of Steampunk Art & Culture. Come join your fellow air pirates, burlesque performers, time travelers, mad scientists, ladies, gentlemen, madmen, tinkerers and enthusiasts of all things steampunk. There will be a display of working steam engines and period historical artifacts, along with books and merchandise for sale. GUEST OF HONOUR: Cherie Priest, author of Boneshaker; MUSICAL GUESTS: Unwoman; FILM GUESTS: Ryan Copple of RIESE; STEAMPUNK FILM FESTIVAL; ART EXHIBIT; COSTUME CONTESTS

Crypticon Seattle [tweet this]

Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109 • MILES: 13.1 / KM: 21.08

art, celebrity, collectibles, horror, zombie,

Crypticon Seattle is the only Horror Convention in the Pacific Northwest.

PaizoCon [tweet this]

Jun 18th-20th 2010 • , Bellevue, WA 98004 • MILES: 12.16 / KM: 19.57

board game, card game, roleplaying game,

PaizoCon returns in 2010 bigger and better than ever! Officially sponsored and run by Paizo Publishing, LLC, PaizoCon 2010 brings together dozens of hobby gaming’s veteran authors, artists, publishers, and designers and gives YOU the opportunity to meet, greet, and game with some of the best and brightest that the hobby gaming industry has to offer. PaizoCon 2010 is three non-stop days of gaming, panels, workshops, banquets, and (most importantly) fun! Rub shoulders with your favorite Paizo Publishing employees and freelancers and game with your favorite people from the paizo.com online community. Attendance is capped at 500 TICKETS, and onsite tickets will be $40 (if still available), so don’t delay--buy your tickets today!

All’s Faire [tweet this]

Jun 18th-20th 2010 • Swiss Sportsman Club Park, Sumner, WA 98390 • MILES: 17.91 / KM: 28.82

cosplay, costume, craft, dance, doctor who, fairy, fantasy, filk, larp, music, pirate, renaissance, steampunk,

Celltic, Renaisence, Steam Punk, Pirates... You’ll find it all here! Music, dance, events and shows of all kinds.

Dragonflight [tweet this]

Aug 13th-15th 2010 • Bellevue Hilton Hotel, Bellevue, WA 98004 • MILES: 12.16 / KM: 19.57

board game, card game, collectibles, lan, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game,

The Dragonflight Convention started in 1980 and is one of the longest running gaming conventions in the Pacific Northwest. This event gathers together more than 500 players and GMs to play in or run some 300 events spread over three days in August. Here is a list of what we offer: Board games, Role-playing, RPGA, Miniatures, LARP (Live Action Role-playing), Networked Computer Games, Card games, Seminars, An auction featuring all kinds of gaming collectibles, Vendors from around the Seattle area, including Game Stores, Game Companies, Artists, Online Magazines, and other resources that are related to gaming. Most of our events are geared toward adult and young adult players, although a growing number each year are designed just for younger players (ages 8 and up).

PAX [tweet this]

Sep 3rd-5th 2010 • Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WA 98101 • MILES: 11.81 / KM: 19.01

roleplaying game, video game,

The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is an annual gamer festival held in Washington state, USA. PAX was created by Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik, the authors of the Penny Arcade webcomic, because they wanted to attend a show that gave equal attention to console gamers, computer gamers, and tabletop gamers.

Steamcon [tweet this]

Nov 19th-21st 2010 • Seattle Airport Marriott, Seattle, WA 98188 • MILES: 0 / KM: 0

cosplay, costume, craft, steampunk, victoriana,

A Vendor’s Bazaar packed with exotic wares; An Art Exhibition; The Perpetual Teatime and Hospitality suite; The Magic Lantern Theater; Talks and discussions on all matters steampunk; Gun modification demonstrations; Lessons in etiquette; Steam technology exhibitions; Games and diversions of a role playing nature; Cabaret acts presented by the esteemed Mr. Bodewell

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