Geek Conventions

Lunacon [tweet this] Lunacon website

Mar 19th-21st 2010 • Hilton Rye Town, Port Chester, NY 10573

academic, anime, art, board game, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fantasy, filk, film, furry, geek, larp, literary, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, steampunk, technology, writing,

Lunacon 2010 will be the 53rd annual regional literary convention run by the New York Science Fiction Society / The Lunarians. Join us for three days of interviews, debates with fellow fans, conversation, socializing with people who share your interests, and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics, including costuming, literature, media, science & technology, and society. We’ll also have a Masquerade, Anime Room, Films, Dealers’ Room, Book Exhibit and Charity Raffle, Gaming, and one of the best Art Shows in the country. Author GoH: Tanya Huff, Artist GoH: Theresa Mather, Music Guest: Allison Lonsdale, Fan Guest: Dominick Corrado.

MomoCon [tweet this] MomoCon website MomoCon on Twitter

Mar 20th-21st 2010 • Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332

animation, anime, art, board game, card game, comics, cosplay, fan, film, free, geek, karaoke, larp, manga, media, music, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, video game, zombie,

Free admission anime, gaming, comic, costuming convention.

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

Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Holdiay Inn Koger Center, Richmond, VA 23235

anime, art, board game, card game, craft, fantasy, filk, geek, horror, literary, media, miniatures, monster, music, mystery, paranormal, pirate, pulp, roleplaying game, romance, science, science fiction, space, space western, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, technology, writing,

Science Fiction & Fantasy return to Richmond with RavenCon 2010, a weekend celebrating the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. (And as we’re playing the Edgar Allan Poe angle, we’re Mystery friendly, too!) Join our guests for panel discussions and workshops that can only happen at RavenCon! Guests of Honor: Author: Rachel Caine; Artist: R. Cat; Gaming: Steve Long; Workshops, Gaming Room open 24/3, an ever expanding list of Guests, Costume Contest, Charity Auction, The FuMP, Groups and Organizations, lots of great stuff in the Dealer’s Room, Con Suite, spontaneous laughter and general merriment.

OddCon [tweet this] OddCon website

Apr 16th-18th 2010 • Radisson Hotel, Madison, WI 53719

animation, art, board game, card game, comics, fan, fantasy, geek, literary, music, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game, writing,

Odyssey Con is a general interest science fiction convention with great programming, consuite, gaming, art show, and more. Our Guests of Honor are Harry Turtledove, Tobias Buckell and Gaming Guest of Honor Monte Cook.

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.

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

Apr 18th 2010 • Inn at Reading, Reading, PA 19610

anime, art, collectibles, computer, cosplay, fantasy, geek, larp, music, roleplaying game, video game,

FREE play all day on arcade games! Lots of great vendors with new and old-school games and supplies! Low, low, LOW $5 entrance fee! Game tournaments, including MTG! Celebrity guests!

FOPCON [tweet this] FOPCON website

Apr 24th 2010 • Captain John C. Post FOP Lodge 44, Dayton, OH 45424

board game, card game, fantasy, geek, miniatures, roleplaying game, war game,

FOPCON is a gaming convention sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police, Captain John C. Post Lodge 44. We have board games, RPG’s, CCG’s and Miniatures.

Texas Frightmare Weekend [tweet this] Texas Frightmare Weekend website

Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Sheraton Grand Hotel, Irving, TX 75063

celebrity, collectibles, cosplay, fan, film, geek, goth, halloween, horror, media, monster, paranormal, science fiction, twilight, twitter, zombie,

The Southwest’s Premier Horror Convention: Established in 2006, our luxury-hotel based autograph show and film festival routinely draws nearly 5,000 fright fans to Dallas from across the nation for three days of celebrity signings, panel discussions, movie screenings, collectibles and other frightful fun.

Penguicon [tweet this] Penguicon website penguicon on Twitter

Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Crowne Plaza, Romulus, MI 48174

anime, comics, fan, fantasy, film, geek, literary, media, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, video game,

More than 1,000 geeks who gather annually in southeast Michigan to celebrate science fiction and fantasy, free and open source software, and other geek interests. A party in a hotel all weekend bursting with creativity and intelligence--and free beer! Packed with scheduled content crossing disciplines, full of celebrities and experts, opening the source of everything by teaching you HOWTO. Encouraging you, the attendees, to teach us what you know. A half-dozen conventions combined. Concerts, anime, costuming, games, LAN party, comics, podcasts, and one of the most renowned hopitality suites in America. Mix and match a weekend that’s just for you!

ROFLcon [tweet this] ROFLcon website roflcon on Twitter

Apr 30th-May 1st 2010 • MIT, Cambridge, MA 02139

computer, geek, technology,

The first internet culture conference devoted to discussing what makes memes work, why they work, and where its all going (and then throwing a big-ass rocking party with the internet celebs themselves). It was a kickass time. We figured we’d keep doing this as long as it remains awesome.

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.

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.

KublaCon [tweet this] KublaCon website

May 28th-31st 2010 • Hyatt Regency Burlingame, Burlingame, CA 94010

board game, card game, fantasy, geek, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game,

Four days of family gaming fun in the San Francisco Bay Area! Featuring: Collectible card games; Classic and modern board games; Role-playing games; Games for Young Players; Childrens Room; Miniatures; Special events; Special Guests; Demonstrations; Game flea market; Huge Exhibit hall/dealers room; Prizes; Auction Mania!

Hypericon [tweet this] Hypericon website Hypericon on Twitter

Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Days Inn Stadium, Nashville, TN 37213

academic, art, board game, card game, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fantasy, film, geek, goth, halloween, horror, literary, lovecraft, monster, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, writing, zombie,

Speculative Fiction/Gaming convention in Nashville. Literary tracks with a strong writing and horror emphasis. Various gaming. Independant Film making track. Room devoted to British TV. We’re proud of our Con Suite. Hypericon 6 will have Author Guest of Honor Ramsey Campbell. Past guests have included Sherrilyn Kenyon, Tom Piccirilli, Brian Keene, Tim Powers, Scott Nicholson, Deborah LeBlanc and Jonathan Maberry.

TwtrCon [tweet this] TwtrCon website TWTRCON on Twitter

Jun 14th 2010 • Hilton NY, New York, NY 10019

computer, geek, technology, twitter,

At TWTRCON NY, a one-day conference focused entirely on the business use of Twitter, you’ll see case studies and learn best practices from leading organizations that are using the real-time web to deliver bottom-line results.

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.

PortConMaine [tweet this] PortConMaine website

Jun 24th-27th 2010 • , South Portland, ME 04106

animation, anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, computer, cosplay, dance, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, film, geek, karaoke, lan, larp, manga, media, music, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, steampunk, video game,

PortConMaine is Maine’s biggest and longest running Anime & Gaming Convention! We happen to also be New England’s longest running convention as well. Woot! Fan run and for fans, the convention has succeeded year after year to bring anime and gaming funs events such as: a cosplay, anime music videos, two anime theaters, a video game room, panels, discussions, workshops, CCGs, miniature events, RPGs, board games, an auction, extreme geek, Cthulhu, karaoke, an artist alley, contests, free stuff, vendors, and more! Stock full of goodness, with enough events to keep you busy and wanting more- this convention is a family friendly outing for all ages!

CYPHAN [tweet this] CYPHAN website cyphan on Twitter

Jun 25th-27th 2010 • , Wheeling, IL 60090

celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, film, geek, goth, harry potter, horror, media, paranormal, renaissance, robot, roleplaying game, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, twilight, zombie,

CYPHAN is the Midwest’s very own Sci-Fi / Fantasy convention for costumers, gamers and any other Frakker that likes the genre and wants to have a good time! Celebrity guests, seminars, a Jail ’N Bail, Droid Hunt, Imperial Ball and Costume cointest are all a part of the fun!

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.

KansasFest [tweet this] KansasFest website kansasfest on Twitter

Jul 20th-25th 2010 • Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO 64110

computer, geek,

KansasFest is the world’s only annual convention dedicated to the Apple II, the computer that revolutionized the personal computing industry. Hobbyists, retrocomputing enthusiasts, and diehard aficionados gather from all corners of the world to build, buy, sell, swap, code, and crack. If you’re interested in the annual HackFest programming competition, taking a soldering class, or watching WarGames, there is no better company to do it with than at KansasFest, whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran.

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

Anime Evolution [tweet this] Anime Evolution website animeevolution on Twitter Anime Evolution MySpace

Aug 13th-15th 2010 • University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

animation, anime, art, card game, comics, cosplay, dance, fan, geek, larp, manga, music,

Vancouver’s annual three-day event celebrating Japanese animation and Asian popular culture. The three-day convention is expected to draw close to 5,000 people and brings together art, animation (anime), comic books (manga), video games, film and music in a celebration of Asian popular culture and multimedia. Convention attendees can attend Q&A’s and workshops with voice actors, directors, artists, animators, comic books publishers and game developers. Video screenings, video game rooms, a cultural festival and live performances by DJs, bands and improv actors are sure to keep guests thoroughly entertained.

Pi-Con [tweet this] Pi-Con website

Aug 20th-22nd 2010 • Crowne Plaza Enfield-Springfield, Enfield, CT 06082

board game, geek, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, video game,

Our event features a variety of awesomeness in the form of gaming, panels, special guests, events, and more. Gaming sessions happen every day for this 3-day event with a rotating cast of Game Masters. Special panel discussions feature guests from writers to artists who will discuss anything from books to subjects of a more erotic flavor. Vendors, artists, special performances and book signings will also take place at the fourth annual Pi-Con event.

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.

SIEGE [tweet this] SIEGE website siegecon on Twitter

Oct 1st-3rd 2010 • , Atlanta, GA 30339

academic, computer, geek, horror, larp, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, vampire, video game, war game,

SOUTHERN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT & GAME EXPO [SIEGECON.NET] is the definitive center of gravity for knowledge exchange among video game industry professionals and students in the southeastern U.S. In 2009, the show hosted more than 600 attendees enjoyed keynotes by industry luminaries, 60 break-out sessions, and 15 social/networking events over a 3-day weekend! The convention provides well-structured meet-and-greet sessions, hands-on technical demos and crash-courses, advanced seminars for business executives, access to capital advisors, individual interviews, new studio showcases, and other ground-breaking opportunities to advance your career or business, at a price affordable to both professionals and college students. The show includes special events, such as parties, music concerts, game competitions, award ceremonies, etc.

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

SOULS FEST [tweet this] SOULS FEST website

Oct 9th-Nov 9th 2010 • Julie Rogers Theatre Beaumont, tx, Beaumont, TX 77701

comics, computer, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, geek, goth, halloween, horror, media, mystery, paranormal, science, science fiction, ufo, zine,

S.O.U.L.S. FEST will be the very first paranormal convention in Southeast Texas. S.O.U.L.S. Paranormal is excited to bring to you guest speakers from across the country and even internationally. These include Doug Carnahan & Shane Thornton from Norcal Paranormal and Norcal Ghost Talk Radio, Rob Henry of West Virginia Paranormal, Shannon Sylvia from Ghost Hunters International and Paranormal State, and also Barry Fitzgerald also of Ghost Hunters International. This Event will present a view from the most renown paranormal investigators , haunted survivors, authors and will keep you on the edge of your seat. From the most skeptic to the most seasoned ghost hunter... there will be something for everyone! So come to our awesome first annual event and meet and greet legendary Ghost Hunters, renown Paranormal Speakers, authors and much much more!

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,

SNAFUcon [tweet this] SNAFUcon website SnafuCon on Twitter

Oct 22nd-23rd 2010 • The Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV 89595

anime, cosplay, geek, manga, roleplaying game, video game,

Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite (SNAFU Con) is an anime convention in Reno, NV, inside the Grand Sierra Resort.

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

Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

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.

Hal-Con [tweet this] Hal-Con website halcon_scificon on Twitter

Oct 29th-31st 2010 • Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, NS B3J 2L2

anime, board game, collectibles, comics, fantasy, geek, miniatures, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, video game,

HAL-CON is a not-for-profit association that will be holding a Science Fiction/ Fantasy/ Comic/ Gaming/ Anime/ Media convention. This will be an event that fans of Sci-Fi, fantasy, anime, gaming and Comics genres can come together and celebrate what they love about their passions. With celebrity guests, merchant tables, gaming of all sorts, workshops, entertainment and much, much, more. We hope to see you all there so we can make this a great event not just for the fans, but for Halifax and the Maritime provinces.

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.

Carnagecon [tweet this] Carnagecon website

Nov 5th-7th 2010 • , Fairlee, VT 05045

board game, card game, fantasy, geek, historical, horror, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction, war game,

On the shores of Lake Morey in scenic central Vermont, Carnage hosts all manner of tabletop games, from board games and RPGs to historical and fantasy miniatures and war games.

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