Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-15 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-15 GMT
Convention Finder*
*Sorry, U.S. & Canada only
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.
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.
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.
Mar 25th-28th 2010 • Hilton Vancouver Washington, Vancouver, WA 98660
art, board game, card game, larp, roleplaying game,
The Pacific Northwest’s Premiere Social and Strategic Game Convention. Guests of Honor: Boardgame: Tom Lehmann, Designer of Race for the Galaxy; Roleplaying: Vincent Baker, Author of Dogs in the Vineyard; Artist: Quinton Hoover
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport, Calgary, AB T2E 1L4
animation, anime, board game, collectibles, computer, cosplay, fantasy, filk, film, larp, miniatures, mystery, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, video game,
The Calgary Games Convention (CalCon), is Western Canada’s annual convention for games of all sorts. We are focused on a variety of games and tournaments, including Board & Miniatures games, Role-Playing & Live-Action games, Cards & Collectable games, Computer & Console games, and so much more! Not only will you be able to play classic and recent games, you’ll also see unreleased games and demos, not to mention meeting some of Canada’s interesting game designers and play-testing their newest projects.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Suffolk Community College, Brentwood, NY 11717
art, comics, cosplay, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, furry, larp, literary, manga, media, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, star trek, technology, video game, zombie,
I-CON is a 3 day convention of science fiction, fact and fantasy and related genres, attended by over 7,000 people each year. Guests from film and TV, Authors, artists and scientists, speak and meet with I-con members in a causal setting. Games,events, demostrations, performances, awards, films and shows are also showcased during the 3 day convention.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Camp Kettle Run, Medford, NJ 08055
larp,
Immerse yourself in a fantasy environment in Seventh Kingdom IGE (Interactive Gaming Environment). Our setting provides players with a continuous in-game experience, allowing for the character development to be completed largely by the players and their choices. Our full-service inn provides players with included meals and additional snacks, allowing players to get the most out of their time on site. We strive to create modules and situations that utilize the skills of every class and race in the game to promote participation at all times. Players always find someone or something with which to interact, a puzzle to solve, or a random event whenever possible.
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.
Apr 2nd-4th 2010 • Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA 02115
anime, art, cosplay, karaoke, larp, manga, roleplaying game, video game,
Anime Boston is an annual three-day anime fan convention held in the spring in Boston, Massachusetts. The convention features a number of events which include a masquerade, an anime music video contest, video programming rooms, an artists’ alley and art show, karaoke, game shows, video games, RPGs, and a LARP.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • San Pedro Village Event Center, San Antonio, TX 78216
anime, board game, card game, lan, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Chimaeracon is a South Texas festival for Gamers, Sci-Fi enthusiasts and Anime fans. Come enjoy video games, miniatures, card games, RPGs, live action role play and much more. Join discussion panels, participate in the costume contest, and hang out with people interested in Gaming, Sci-Fi and Anime.
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!
Apr 24th-25th 2010 • Camp Jordan Arena, Chattanooga, TN 37412
board game, card game, larp, roleplaying game, video game,
Open Gaming and Tournaments. Come prepared to be challenged, come prepared to play and be prepared for the SIEGE! Chattanooga’s Largest Gaming Only Convention is coming.... Over 30,000 Square Feet of GAMING!
Apr 29th-May 2nd 2010 • Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA 19406
animation, anime, art, collectibles, comics, computer, cosplay, craft, dance, fantasy, goth, halloween, harry potter, horror, larp, lovecraft, manga, paranormal, pirate, renaissance, roleplaying game, science fiction, victoriana, zombie,
If you like to visit conventions or have never been to one before we welcome everyone who is into Goth, horror movies, classic movies, animatronics, robots, makeup, prop building, airbrushing, or just plain anything to do with Halloween to attend. Our seminars are top notch, and you will find vendors that have products and services that will amaze you.
Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Holiday Inn Select Doraville, Atlanta, GA 30340
fantasy, glbt, horror, larp, roleplaying game, video game,
Atlanta’s GLBT science fiction and gaming convention. Special guests include Andy Mangels, Joe Castro, Lee Martindale and others.
May 7th-10th 2010 • Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Milwaukee, WI 53203
cosplay, fantasy, furry, larp, pirate, renaissance, science fiction, steampunk, victoriana,
Rendezvous with your fellow c.o.s.t.u.m.e. spies, past, present, or future! SF fans, Historical Reenactors, Cosplayers, Furries, Theater Folk, Ethnic Heritage Performers all encouraged to report for duty. (You don’t have to be an active costuming agent to attend this debriefing!)
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Jul 30th-Aug 15th 2010 • Cooper’s Lake Campground, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
cosplay, craft, dance, larp, renaissance, roleplaying game,
Pennsic is an annual event, in the guise of a “War”, between the Kingdoms of the East and the Middle of the Society for Creative Anachronism Pennsic is also the largest Society event, with attendance in recent years exceeding 10,000. The scheduled activities include large melee battles, tournaments, archery, stage performances, dancing, and hundreds of classes on medieval topics. The marketplace has over 200 merchants selling a variety of wares.
Aug 13th-15th 2010 • Bellevue Hilton Hotel, Bellevue, WA 98004
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).
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.
Aug 21st-22nd 2010 • Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview, NY 11803
RetCon is Long Island’s dedicated gaming con.
Sep 3rd-6th 2010 • Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303
anime, art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, fantasy, lan, larp, manga, media, music, science fiction, star trek, star wars, steampunk, video game,
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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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