Costume Conventions

Xanodria [tweet this] Xanodria website Xanodria MySpace

Mar 20th 2010 • Olivet Blue Mountain Campground, Hamburg, PA 19526

cosplay, costume, fantasy, larp, lovecraft, monster, renaissance, roleplaying game, war game, zombie,

Xanodria is a completely original setting, which already had a rich expanse of background detail when we first began playing. After sixteen years of songs, stories, poems, artwork and other additions, it has only become more unique. All that wealth of glorious detail has served to create a fascinating and complex tapestry of nations, creatures, histories, and people that serves as backdrop to each and every Xanodria: Medieval Fantasy event.

Halloween and Attractions Show [tweet this] Halloween and Attractions Show website haashow on Twitter

Mar 25th-28th 2010 • America’s Center, Saint Louis, MO 63101

collectibles, costume, craft, halloween,

For the last 15 years, TransWorld’s Annual Halloween & Attractions Show has gathered the largest collection of industry leading vendors and a huge selection of products to give our buyers the greatest opportunity to see all of the best products and creations, all under one roof.

Marmalade Dog [tweet this] Marmalade Dog website Marmalade Dog MySpace

Mar 26th-28th 2010 • , Kalamazoo, MI 49008

board game, card game, computer, costume, lan, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game, war game,

Annual gaming convention featuring role-playing games, collectible card games, board games, miniature wargames and a variety of other events.

Las Vegas Steampunk Ball [tweet this] Las Vegas Steampunk Ball website Las Vegas Steampunk Ball MySpace

Mar 26th-27th 2010 • Flamingo Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89148

academic, art, collectibles, cosplay, costume, music, mystery, pirate, renaissance, romance, science fiction, space western, steampunk, victoriana,

This year, we have decided to bring you into a world of grinding gears and bodies, steaming pipes and breath-- Welcome to the first Steampunk and Air Pirate Ball of Las Vegas. So come out and play with us, be who you are when no one is looking, be the person you’ve never dared let yourself be. Bring your masks, your crewmates, and set sail for Flamingo Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nv 89148 on March 26th.

NOLA Pyrate Week [tweet this] NOLA Pyrate Week website captainswallow on Twitter NOLA Pyrate Week MySpace

Mar 26th-Apr 4th 2010 • NOLA Pyrate Week, New Orleans, LA 70116

art, celebrity, costume, craft, dance, fan, fantasy, free, historical, literary, media, music, pirate, steampunk,

Set yer bearings and mark yer maps, NOLA Pyrate Week is coming - all across New Orleans! Rebuilding homes & communities with lowernine.org (Tues/Wed/Thurs), fundraisers, live entertainment, art, fantastic food and drink, parades and a celebration of New Orleans Pyrates & culture! Special guest musical performers are PYRATES! (what else?) The UK’s #1 Pyrate band, the legendary Coco Robicheaux, Alex McMurray, Debauche and many more local artists & musicians! Two parades, burlesque shows, private tour of Blaine Kern’s NEW Mardi Gras World, rum tasting...fun up to yer Buccaneers! Land Of Nod & NOLA Pyrate Week

Animarathon [tweet this] Animarathon website Animarathon on Twitter

Mar 27th 2010 • Bowling Green University Campus, Bowling Green, OH 43403

animation, anime, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, dance, fan fiction, fantasy, film, free, manga, media, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game,

Animarathon, an annual convention hosted by Anime in Northwest Ohio, the anime club of Bowling Green State University. Animarathon features multiple anime screening rooms, informational panels, video game competitions, dealers, artists, cosplay, and more! Admission is FREE and is open to the public.

Steamposium [tweet this] Steamposium website

Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Hotel, Saint Louis, MO 63105

cosplay, costume, craft, dance, steampunk, victoriana,

R.O.S.E.’s First Annual Steamposium will be a 3 day salon style convention in the Saint Louis area on April 9, 10 and 11th in the year of 2010. It was typical in Victorian times to gather all of the greatest minds together for a weekend of fun, frivolity and a meeting of the minds. This First Annual Steamposium will be no exception. This event will welcome all fans and future fans of the Steampunk genre that encourages characters, costumes as well as inventions. Plans are underway for an amazing event and as things are added they will be posted on the front page. There will be opportunities for Costumes to be Judged, Group Pictures, Balls, Discussions, Dances and Off Site Excursions.

Mid-Jersey Comicon [tweet this] Mid-Jersey Comicon website

Apr 17th 2010 • Ramada Inn, Bordentown, NJ 08505

art, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, fan, feminist, geek, pulp, twilight,

Approximately 50 tables, a single afternoon of fun for the whole family -- back issues comics, rare golden and silver age, guest writers and artists, doorprizes for the kids and adults. Lots of small-press publishers and artists doing sketches, and some people running around in costumes, with frequent appearances of storm-troopers, courtesy of the New Jersey Order of the Star Wars Fan Force.

Vulcan Events [tweet this] Vulcan Events website VulcanEvents on Twitter

Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport, Tampa, FL 33607

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!

Cape Comic Con [tweet this] Cape Comic Con website

May 1st-2nd 2010 • Osage Community Center, Marble Hill, MO 63764

comics, costume, geek, star trek, star wars, video game,

Cape Comic Con is partnering with FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) and will be giving away free comics Saturday, May 1 while supplies last.

Canadian Haunters Convention [tweet this] Canadian Haunters Convention website

May 7th-9th 2010 • Parkway Hotel & Convention Centre, St Catharines, ON L2R 5L3

art, collectibles, cosplay, costume, craft, ghosts, goth, halloween, horror, lovecraft, monster, paranormal, vampire,

Haunters of the world, you are invited to convene in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada for the first annual Canadian Haunters Convention.

Steampunk World’s Fair [tweet this] Steampunk World’s Fair website steamworldsfair on Twitter

May 14th-16th 2010 • Radisson Hotel Piscataway, Piscataway, NJ 08854

cosplay, costume, craft, filk, music, steampunk, tea party, victoriana,

You will find musicians, bands, wandering minstrels and opera singers, comic and graphic artists, mind-readers and fire-eaters, writers and authors, dancers and performers! Stay on the sharp lookout for information on our programming, discussions, games, amusements, and salons!

MCBA SpringCon Comic Book Celebration [tweet this] MCBA SpringCon Comic Book Celebration website

May 15th-16th 2010 • Minnesota State Fairgrounds - Grandstand, Saint Paul, MN 55108

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.

NakamaCon [tweet this] NakamaCon website nakamacon on Twitter

May 27th-31st 2010 • , Madison, WI 53719

animation, anime, art, cosplay, costume, fan fiction, film, furry, historical, larp, media, steampunk, tea party, victoriana, writing, zine,

This is the first NakamaCon. The fandoms represented will be Anime, Steampunk and Furry. Besides the normal Anime showing and panels we will be offering a Steampunk themed Live action game, a High Tea party and a Steampunk fashion show.

CONduit [tweet this] CONduit website

May 28th-30th 2010 • Radisson Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

academic, animation, anime, art, board game, card game, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, craft, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, film, geek, historical, horror, larp, literary, lovecraft, manga, media, miniatures, monster, music, paranormal, pirate, pulp, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, space western, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, technology, ufo, vampire, war game, writing,

Annual general science fiction and fantasy convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is the longest-running convention in Utah and in the inter-mountain west. Events and activities include panels, presentations, workshops, masquerade, a large art show, gaming, a media room and anime room, and general fun for everyone. We are a family-friendly convention.

World Steam Expo [tweet this] World Steam Expo website worldsteamexpo on Twitter World Steam Expo MySpace

May 28th-31st 2010 • Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 48126

cosplay, costume, craft, steampunk, victoriana,

The Premier Steampunk event of the Midwest welcomes you one and all for an event the likes the world has yet to witness. Join us for 4 days of wonder, amazement and splendor as we cater you to an event 120 years in the making. From special guests, unique programming, concerts, contests & more. Memorial Day Weekend, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan. In conjunction with the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village. We look forward to meeting you, and your expectations.

AdventureCon [tweet this] AdventureCon website

May 28th-30th 2010 • Pigeon Forge Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

celebrity, collectibles, comics, costume, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, science, science fiction, space, star wars, video game,

Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Collectors Show! Live from the Grand Resort Hotel & Connvention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN

What The Fur [tweet this] What The Fur website whatthefur on Twitter

Jun 4th-6th 2010 • , Montreal, QC H3H 2K4

art, cosplay, costume, fan, fantasy, furry, science fiction,

What The Fur? Is a furry convention being held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Kogani Convention [tweet this] Kogani Convention website

Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Ramada Inn, Roanoke, VA 24013

anime, card game, cosplay, costume, dance, geek, roleplaying game, video game,

Video Game and Anime Convention in Roanoke Virginia.

Minneapolis Anime Convention [tweet this] Minneapolis Anime Convention website mnanimecon on Twitter

Jun 18th-20th 2010 • , Minneapolis, MN 55416

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.

All’s Faire [tweet this] All’s Faire website

Jun 18th-20th 2010 • Swiss Sportsman Club Park, Sumner, WA 98390

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.

Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts [tweet this] Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts website

Jun 19th-20th 2010 • Main Street Station Shopping District, Evanston, IL 60204

art, costume, craft, music, steampunk, westerns,

The fair began in 1972 on historic Custer Avenue named after General George Armstrong Custer in gratitude for his service to the Union during the Civil War. Each year since then artists, craftspeople, antique dealers, restauranteurs, entertainers and the business community get together with 60,000 attendees for this award-winning Northshore tradition.

San Japan [tweet this] San Japan website sanjapan on Twitter San Japan MySpace

Jul 9th-11th 2010 • San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, San Antonio, TX 78205

anime, card game, cosplay, costume, dance, geek, karaoke, manga, media, video game,

San Japan returns for its third year in bringing the best of Japanese culture & anime to the famous Riverwalk.

Faerieworlds [tweet this] Faerieworlds website Faerieworlds on Twitter Faerieworlds MySpace

Jul 30th-Aug 1st 2010 • Mount Pisgah, Veneta, OR 97487

art, cosplay, costume, craft, fairy, fantasy, music, steampunk, victoriana,

Faerieworlds has become the premiere mythic music festival on the West Coast. Featuring world renowned fantasy artists, Grammy-award winning musicians, spectacular performances and entertainers, an amazing arts and crafts vending village, thousands of fans from around the globe travel each year to Eugene, Oregon to experience the magic of Faerieworlds.

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

Aug 5th-8th 2010 • Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL 32819

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

Barataria Faire [tweet this] Barataria Faire website

Aug 7th-8th 2010 • Springfield, Springfield, MO 65806

cosplay, costume, craft, fairy, fantasy, historical, music, pirate, renaissance, steampunk,

The Barataria Faire is a brand new pirate and faerie faire coming to Springfield, Missouri.

FenCon [tweet this] FenCon website FenCon on Twitter

Sep 17th-19th 2010 • , Addison, TX 75001

art, board game, card game, costume, fan, fantasy, filk, film, geek, literary, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space,

FenCon VII Guest of Honor: Spider & Jeanne Robinson Music Guest of Honor: Ookla the Mok Fen Guest of Honor: Kevin Roche & Andrew Trembley Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio Toastmaster: Joe R. Lansdale Special Guest: Ginjer Buchanan plus many more guests Theme: Mad Science!

Horror Realm [tweet this] Horror Realm website HorrorRealmCon on Twitter Horror Realm MySpace

Sep 17th-19th 2010 • , Pittsburgh, PA 15241

art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, costume, film, geek, ghosts, horror, literary, paranormal, twitter, writing, zombie,

Horror Realm is Pittsburgh’s modern horror convention produced by fans for fans in the zombie capital of the world.

Motaku [tweet this] Motaku website Motaku on Twitter

Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Park Place Hotel, Kansas City, MO 64120

animation, anime, art, cosplay, costume, dance, geek, karaoke, manga, steampunk, tea party, video game, weird,

Kansas City’s Newest Anime Convention! Join us this October at the Park Place Hotel, for a weekend of fun and anime fandom! Featuring anime themed gameshows, showings, video and tabletop gaming, and so very much more.

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

Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Doubletree Westshore Tampa, Tampa, FL 33607

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

Anime Banzai [tweet this] Anime Banzai website

Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Davis Convention Center, Layton, UT 84041

anime, comics, cosplay, costume, fantasy, manga, media, roleplaying game, steampunk, video game, zombie,

Budding anime convention that’s been running for about five years. Family-friendly and LOTS of fun.

MCBA FallCon Comic Book Party [tweet this] MCBA FallCon Comic Book Party website MCBA FallCon Comic Book Party MySpace

Oct 16th 2010 • Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Saint Paul, MN 55108

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

The One Day Wonder!

Rising Star [tweet this] Rising Star website

Oct 22nd-23rd 2010 • Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV 24701

anime, board game, card game, comics, costume, doctor who, fantasy, filk, film, furry, geek, ghosts, larp, media, pulp, robot, roleplaying game, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate,

Rock-Con [tweet this] Rock-Con website

Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Wedgbury Indoor Sports Center, Loves Park, IL 61111

board game, card game, costume, historical, larp, miniatures, pulp, renaissance, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, war game,

Rock-Con 2010 Game Fair is the Midwest’s premier regional gaming convention. This year we welcome you to celebrate our 37th anniversary! The convention features historical and fantasy miniature gaming, collectible miniatures, role playing, collectible card and board gaming events covering the entire spectrum of adventure gaming.

ZomBcon [tweet this] ZomBcon website ZomBcon on Twitter

Oct 29th-31st 2010 • Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109

academic, animation, art, board game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, computer, cosplay, costume, dance, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, geek, goth, halloween, historical, horror, karaoke, literary, media, monster, music, pulp, roleplaying game, romance, science fiction, star trek, technology, twitter, video game, weird, westerns, writing, zombie,

ZomBcon mashes the obsession of an extreme fan culture, together with the leading edge of entertainment industry hysteria for fans of all ages to celebrate one of the world’s most electrifying movie icons, the Zombie.

SFContario [tweet this] SFContario website

Nov 19th-21st 2010 • Ramada Plaza Toronto, Toronto, ON M5B 2C5

cosplay, costume, filk, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction,

We are planning a new Science Fiction and Fantasy literary convention in downtown Toronto. We’re going to be friendly to all the members of our community, including filkers, gamers, costumers, et. cetera.

Steamcon [tweet this] Steamcon website Steamcon on Twitter Steamcon MySpace

Nov 19th-21st 2010 • Seattle Airport Marriott, Seattle, WA 98188

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

TeslaCon [tweet this] TeslaCon website

Nov 19th-21st 2010 • Radisson Inn, Madison, Madison, WI 53719

academic, art, board game, card game, costume, dance, fan fiction, film, ghosts, historical, media, music, robot, science, science fiction, steampunk, tea party, technology, vampire, victoriana, writing, zine,

A TRUE all Steam/Diesel/Gothic/convention. All aspects of retro-science fiction and fantasy will be explored with a weekend full of panels, dance, interactive theater and victorian frivolity. Besides numerous panels on writings and fan published works we will also have classes and demonstrations in fencing, dueling (a gentlemen’s sport), a NERF shooting range, and a full weekend mystery theater that takes place over the entire weekend (this includes full interaction with the players and the story). There will also be a High Tea and Runway fashion show with designers present.

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