Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-14 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-14 GMT
Convention Finder*
*Sorry, U.S. & Canada only
Mar 14th-16th 2010 • Hotel Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA 50309
fantasy, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Des Moines’ Annual Science Fiction, Fantasy and Gaming Convention. Author Guest of Honor: TBA; Artist Guest of Honor: Don Maitz; Fan Guest of Honor: Gregg Parmentier; Ghost of Honor: Sir Arthur C Clarke, CBE; Toastmaster Emeritus: Rusty Hevelin; Toastmaster: Tadao Tomomatsu;
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 19th-21st 2010 • Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
academic, anime, board game, card game, fantasy, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Vericon is a science-fiction, fantasy, gaming, and anime convention featuring many events and distinguished guest speakers. It has been held annually at Harvard University since 2001.
Mar 19th-21st 2010 • The Holiday Inn I-275, Cincinnati, OH 45241
anime, fantasy, literary, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space,
MILLENNICON returns for its 24th year. After making it to the new Millennium, we’re moving on to new worlds. Along with our reputably fine programing of science fiction, space and science subjects we keep working to make this MILLENNICON something special.
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 23rd-26th 2010 • Bally’s Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89109
board game, collectibles, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game,
GTS is a business-to-business show where both publishers and manufacturers show their products to retailers and distributors. Industry experts also give seminars on building better business practices, and a great deal of other industry business occurs at GTS, including distributors and vendors showing their services, freelancers showing their games to publishers, and much more.
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 • Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA 02115
board game, collectibles, comics, computer, roleplaying game, video game,
In 2010, something will happen. I forget what... Oh, no! I remember now! We’re bringing PAX - the finest gaming con in existence - over to your neck of the woods. PAX East takes place in Boston, Massachusetts, a town already familiar with revolution. That’s a good thing, because we’re going to revolutionize your ass off. PAX East is a three-day game festival for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. We call it a festival because in addition to dedicated tournaments and freeplay areas we’ve got nerdcore concerts, panel discussions, and an exhibitor hall filled with booths displaying the latest from top game publishers and developers. Even with all this amazing content the best part of PAX East is hanging out with other people who know their shit when it comes to games.
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 • , 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.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX 77010
celebrity, comics, fantasy, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, video game,
Comicpalooza is Houston’s premier convention for comics, sci-fi and fantasy, horror, steam punk, New Media, movies, film, and gaming of all types.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063
academic, anime, fantasy, feminist, roleplaying game, science fiction,
A sci-fi/fantasy/anime/gaming convention, focusing on female members of the community. Lynn Flewelling; Patricia Briggs; Holly Black; Phoebe Wray; Annette Curtis Klause; Jeph Jacques; Jennie Breeden; Randall Munroe
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. Toronto Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
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.
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 2nd-4th 2010 • Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, WA 98101
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!
Apr 3rd 2010 • Salem Civic Center, Salem, VA 24153
collectibles, comics, miniatures, roleplaying game, star trek, star wars,
Comic books - Toys - Star Wars - Star Trek - Action Figures - Collectible Card Games - Magazines and more!
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • The Essex Resort & Spa, Essex Junction, VT 05452
board game, card game, fantasy, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Northeast Wars presents gaming and mischief in the Green Mountains of Vermont. All kinds of games are represented, from the latest in board games to all kinds of roleplaying adventures to popular miniatures and war games.
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.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Kelly Inn, Fargo, ND 58103
anime, cosplay, fantasy, horror, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game, zombie,
Year of the Zombie:Core Con is Fargo’s newest Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Anime convention! Interested fans can join this list to receive periodic updates on Core Con events, discuss the last convention and share hopes and dreams about those upcoming! Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Anime, Roleplaying, strategy & miniatures, costuming, movies, electronic gaming and more.
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 9th-11th 2010 • Wayne State College, Wayne, NE 68787
academic, art, cosplay, fantasy, roleplaying game, science fiction,
WillyCon is sponsored by the Wayne State College (WSC) Science Fiction and Fantasy Club and is located on the WSC campus. A variety of campus organizations are involved with the convention and we strive for a unique quality of fun and education. Some of our programs are presented by WSC science educators, and others by students and/or selected guests dealing with fantasy, science fiction, and gaming topics. We also have a Writer’s workshop, a short-story contest, an Artist’s workshop, an art show and auction, a masquerade show, gaming, movies, dealer’s room, etc. Fun and educational!
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
anime, board game, card game, fantasy, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
CODCON XV: Three days of gaming and anime at the College of Dupage sponsored by the COD Sci-fi & Fantasy Club. We’ll also have several Video Game Tourneys, along with a host of RPGA events, CCGs, Miniatures, and Table Top/Board games. Vendors, Friday Night Animé, AMTGARD, and Critter Crunch (with battling robots!) are also featured.
Apr 10th 2010 • University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208
board game, cosplay, manga, roleplaying game, video game,
From panels run by club members, attendees and guests to Cosplay Chess, NashiCon will have plenty of events to keep attendees entertained. We will be having three major cosplay events: the ever-popular Cosplay Contest, a brand new super-sized board game called O.T.A.K.U., and a Maid Café. We have three rooms dedicated solely to games, from tabletop and board games to video games, old school and new school alike. Finally, we will have viewing rooms playing all sorts of anime.
Apr 10th 2010 • Centennial High School, Ellicott City, MD 21042
anime, manga, roleplaying game,
Centennial High School Otaku Festival is a Maryland-based one day anime convention dedicated to all things Otaku and awesome.
Apr 11th 2010 • Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 07030
anime, art, comics, cosplay, manga, roleplaying game,
The members of the Stevens Anime Club are proud to present the second annual Castle Point Anime Convention! Located in Hoboken, NJ, the Castle Point Anime Convention will be hosting a variety of exciting events such as anime showings, game tournaments, artist alley, and informative panels. Come and experience otaku and Japanese culture and have a fun-filled day!
Apr 11th 2010 • Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435
comics, cosplay, roleplaying game,
Guests Include: Don Rosa, Terry Huddleston, Chad Lambert, Mike Maydak, Kevin Meinert. Sean Forney, Scott D.M. Simmons, Andy Bennett, Dara Naraghi
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.
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • Marriott DTC, Denver, CO 80237
anime, celebrity, comics, fantasy, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Starfest is an annual Denver convention encompassing all aspects of popular media, film and television. There are over a hundred activities on the multi-track programming schedule. Events include film studio presentations, onstage Q&A sessions with actors - producers & directors, autograph and photo sessions, costume and talent contests, film festivals, model and art shows, collectible merchandise, educational seminars, discussion panels, kids events, fan club presentations, and assorted Klingons, Jedi and other strange and unusual creatures.
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • Hilton Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, VA 22314
anime, cosplay, dance, music, roleplaying game,
T-MODE is where Asian, western, and urban pop culture collide into a completely fun and unique convention experience. Held in the Washington, DC Metro area, T-MODE celebrates the fusion of anime, gaming, music, cosplay, and all things otaku.
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32301
anime, cosplay, manga, roleplaying game,
FreeCon has been held at the Florida State University for the last 7 years, originally under the moniker of the Tallahassee Anime Festival. In 2005 it took on its current and more renowned name. In those years FreeCon has grown by leaps and bounds, expanding in both fanbase and content. This year we will continue to offer more content, contests and events. Look around here for all the info concerning the event.
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 23rd-25th 2010 • Radisson Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 74146
art, filk, film, furry, roleplaying game, science fiction, writing,
Art Show, Panel Discussions, Writers Conference, Dealers Room, Short Film Contest, Gaming, Fangs Fur & Fey Mini-Con, Friday night concert, Filksinging, Author Readings, Masquerade, Charity Auction, Panels, Podcasts, and the inexplicably popular Penguin Playhouse Theatre! Of course, this is only some of the many activities and events we have planned.
Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Ramada Hotel, Moline, IL 61265
comics, miniatures, roleplaying game,
For this year’s theme for GamerCon 7 is Science Fiction: In space, no one can hear you scream!
Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • University of Houston, Houston, TX 77004
anime, cosplay, roleplaying game, video game,
Annual Gaming and Anime convention in Houston Texas.
Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Rochester Senior Center, Rochester, MN 55906
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!
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 24th-25th 2010 • Stampede Park, Calgary, AB T2R 0G8
animation, anime, celebrity, comics, fantasy, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo was born in 2006 after carefully evaluating the potential of a show dedicated to not only comics, but to the cross-media attention that exists in the entertainment industry. As has been the result, our expo has become the single largest event of its kind across all of Western Canada. We feature all elements of pop culture including sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, animation, and the horror genres.
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.
Apr 24th 2010 • Game Kastle, Santa Clara, CA 95050
collectibles, roleplaying game,
JudgeKon is a 7-slot convention featuring events not yet run in the Bay Area. The purpose of this convention is to reward and encourage judging in the bay area. JudgeKon will follow a novel approach to convention organizing - with no zeroes, simply requiring all attendees to judge one (and only one) adventure).
Apr 26th 2010 • Holiday Inn and Suites, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
collectibles, comics, fan fiction, horror, roleplaying game, science fiction, star wars,
At the Daytona Beach Comic and Toy Show you will find table after table of rare and highly sought after comics and related collectibles. Friendly dealers will be there to assist, inform, and appraise your collectables.
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 29th-May 2nd 2010 • Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
board game, fantasy, roleplaying game, space western,
HMGS-South takes RECON on the road again spring to THE Cocoa Beach Venue. (We had so much success, we are Storming the Beach Again!) With over 11,000 square feet dedicated to the best Historical, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Board, and Role Playing in the South! Over 50 vendor tables, tournaments, flea market and more!
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.
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!
May 2nd 2010 • Sugar Grove Community Center, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
board game, card game, roleplaying game,
A Spring convention held in Chicago in the grand tradition of the original Concentric convention franchise.
May 14th-16th 2010 • Ashbury Hotel, Mobile, AL 36608
anime, art, comics, fantasy, horror, roleplaying game, science fiction,
MOBICON is an annual fan convention held in Mobile, Alabama. Founded in 1998, its membership has steadily grown since its inception. Mobicon is a Multigenre convention with a broad focus on many aspects of fandom. Including science fiction, fantasy, gaming, movies, anime, horror, art, and comics to name a few. Guests include: Vic Mignogna, J.F. Lewis, Sarah Clemens, Davey Beauchamp, Karen Chance, Glenda Finklestein, Debbora Wiles, Patrick Burns.
May 21st-23rd 2010 • Rideau Curling Club, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J5
board game, card game, roleplaying game,
The longest-running games convention in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and all of Canada! La convention de jeux la plus vielle de l’est de l’Ontario, l’ouest du Québec et tout du Canada!
May 22nd 2010 • Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA 99224
art, collectibles, comics, cosplay, roleplaying game,
The Spokane Comicon features all of your favorite things such as Special Guests, comics, collectibles, artists, costume contest, panels, raffle prizes, gaming, freebies and more!
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!
May 28th-30th 2010 • Marriott Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL 32801
fan, fantasy, filk, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Writer Guests of Honor: Sharon Lee and Steve Miller: Liaden series, Balance of Trade, Fledgling, Carousel Tides; Artist Guest of Honor: Richard C Livingston: Conceptual Artist and Designer Battlestar Galactica (2003) Mulan, Tarzan(1999), Lilo and Stitch; Fan Guest of Honor: Michael Hinman: Creator of the Syfy name, site coordinator of Airlock Alpha, Rabid Doll, Inside Blip; Filk Guest of Honor: Rob Balder: Rich Fantasy Lives, For Amusement Only, “Always a Goth Chick”, “Sympathy for George Lucas” PartiallyClips, Erfworld.
Jun 3rd-6th 2010 • Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Convention Center, Sandusky, OH 44870
anime, cosplay, karaoke, roleplaying game, video game,
Colossalcon is an Anime, Gaming, and Japanese Culture Convention, and your ultimate summer vacation getaway!
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.
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Sheraton Dallas, Dallas, TX 75201
anime, cosplay, film, manga, roleplaying game,
A-Kon is the oldest continually running, anime-based convention in N. America. Celebrating 20th year in 2009, A-Kon hosts anime fans and guests, and offers other items of interest ranging from gaming, to independent film, all in the quest to provide the best experience for the fans and bring the most engaging, and educational, entertainment to the anime community.
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Biltmore Hotel Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
anime, art, collectibles, comics, cosplay, fantasy, film, literary, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction,
SoonerCon is a fan-run multi-genre convention held annually in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While originally created as a traditional sci-fi/fantasy convention, SoonerCon now crosses over to many different aspects of fandom including gaming, comics, literature, anime, miniature modeling, costuming, art, and film.
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Jacksonville Clarion Hotel, Jacksonville, FL 32218
board game, card game, collectibles, roleplaying game,
A Friendly Little Game Convention
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 • , Bellevue, WA 98004
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!
Jun 18th-20th 2010 • Holiday Inn Select, Naperville, IL 60563
anime, filk, film, furry, literary, media, roleplaying game, science fiction,
We’ve got something for everyone, from our fabulous Young Fan programming, science and literature panels, writer’s workshops, special events like Build-a-Blinkie, Critter Crunch and the longest running Klingon Love Poetry of any con in the country. We pride ourselves on being a family friendly convention with fun things to do for fen of all ages.
Jun 18th-20th 2010 • Richard Hugo House, Seattle, WA 98122
Go Play NW is an annual RPG weekend where people come together to play indie games and story games. Meet new people. Play new games.
Jun 23rd-27th 2010 • Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH 43215
board game, collectibles, roleplaying game, video game,
The 2009 Origins Game Fair will of course still have the signature events you keep coming back for year after year. The Play with The Creator Series, Origins Theme Tracks, Smithee and Origins Awards, Origins War College, Board Room and War Room, Teacher’s Hall Pass, and much more!
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!
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!
Jun 25th-27th 2010 • DoubleTree Houston Intercontinental Airport, Home, PA 15747
fantasy, literary, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
ApolloCon offers information and entertainment for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other genres of speculative and imaginative fiction in all their forms, including literary, media, and interactive gaming.
Jul 2nd-4th 2010 • Westin Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Irving, TX 75063
board game, card game, collectibles, roleplaying game, video game,
What is SGC? The long and short of it is that you can expect 72 straight hours of fun filled with anything and everything us as gamers want. We’re going to have a great time and look forward to seeing you there so register an account, get your badge to attend, and then bring all your friends! Celebrate your gaming independence at SGC!
Jul 8th-11th 2010 • Rime Garden Inn, Birmingham, AL 35212
What Is Play On Con? The LEAGUE OF FANDOM AND GAMING (LFG) proudly presents PLAY ON CON (POC), an affordable 4-day science fiction fan convention dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and building a real sense of community with gaming, entertainment, parties, and related events year-round.
Jul 9th-11th 2010 • Windemere Hotel and Conference Center, Mesa, AZ 85205
board game, card game, roleplaying game, war game,
A NEW GAMING CON COMES TO PHOENIX!
Jul 10th-12th 2010 • Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista, La Vista, NE 68128
anime, celebrity, comics, fantasy, horror, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Contagion: Outbreak is the convention the Midwest has been missing. Covering many genres and media types, Contagion: Outbreak will be the must not miss convention of 2011. Join them for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Anime, Gaming, Celebrities, Panels and Workshops, Contests, Comics, and so much more!
Jul 10th-11th 2010 • Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL 32202
anime, collectibles, comics, fantasy, roleplaying game, science fiction,
A Northeast Florida convention for fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy. Anime, Comics, Collectibles, & Gaming.
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 5th 2010 • Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN 46225
board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game, war game,
Gen Con Indy is the original, longest running, best attended, gaming convention in the world. For over 40 years, Gen Con Indy has been setting the trend and breaking records. Last year, more than 28,000 unique attendees experienced Gen Con Indy. The biggest complaint we hear is that there is simply too much to do, see, and experience. Get lost in a phantasm of art exhibits. Stare at jaw-dropping costumes, or better yet, wear one of your own. Meet the movers and the shakers in the gaming industry. Check out the newest games and get a sneak peek at the latest editions.
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
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 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.
Aug 21st-22nd 2010 • Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview, NY 11803
RetCon is Long Island’s dedicated gaming con.
Aug 27th-29th 2010 • Renaissance Hotel Austin, Austin, TX 78759
animation, art, literary, media, roleplaying game, science, science fiction,
The primary focus of ArmadilloCon is literary science fiction, but that’s not all we do -- we also pay attention to art, animation, science, media, and gaming. Every year, dozens of professional writers, artists and editors attend the convention. We invite you to attend the convention especially if you are a fan of reading, writing, meeting, sighting, feeding, knighting, and all the other things folks do at a sci-f/fantasy convention.
Sep 3rd-5th 2010 • Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WA 98101
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.
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!
Sep 24th-26th 2010 • College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
board game, card game, roleplaying game,
A fall convention held at the College of DuPage.
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 1st-3rd 2010 • John. B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston, MA 02115
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. New England Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
Oct 7th-10th 2010 • Pier 94, New York, NY 10019
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. Big Apple Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
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
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.
Oct 15th-17th 2010 • New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, NJ 08837
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. New Jersey Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV 25301
board game, card game, collectibles, comics, miniatures, roleplaying game, war game,
CharCon is THE West Virginia Gaming Convention.
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-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.
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 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.
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.
Nov 12th-14th 2010 • Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 78701
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. Austin Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
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.
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