Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-09-02 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-09-02 GMT
Convention Finder*
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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.
Sep 3rd-5th 2010 • Madison Marriott West, Middleton, WI 53562
anime, art, board game, card game, collectibles, comics, computer, cosplay, costume, craft, dance, fan fiction, fantasy, film, geek, lan, larp, manga, media, mystery, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, tea party, victoriana, video game, writing,
Geek.Kon is Madison Wisconsin’s very own anime convention, sci-fi convention, and gaming convention all rolled into one! As the name implies, Geek.Kon is a place to celebrate all that is geeky from strong foundations in anime, science fiction, video gaming, tabletop gaming, and costuming to up and coming fandoms like steampunk and gothic lolita, Geek.Kon has it all. This year, in addition to a variety of guests, panels and special events, Madison’s largest convention will also feature one of the state’s largest LAN gaming rooms, an expanded table top gaming room, three viewing rooms featuring both anime and sci-fi, and Wisconsin’s largest video game room all running 24-hours a day!
Sep 4th 2010 • Edgerton Performing Arts Center, Edgerton, WI 53534
anime, board game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, doctor who, fairy, fan fiction, fantasy, film, geek, goth, horror, larp, manga, media, monster, music, mystery, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, twilight, twitter, vampire, video game, war game, weird, writing, zine, zombie,
Edge Comic-Con 2010 is a fresh con for the south central Wisconsin and northern Illinois area. Our show is going to bigger and better this year, with a new hall with a theater, our theater can hold 600 seated guests; you can host your forums and meetings. Our main hall will hold over 300 tables this year, along with some limited number of booths. We are again in the process of recruiting artists, writers and exhibitors, and this year we are adding movie stars, our first Star this year is famed actor Doug Jones you will remember him for his work as THE SILVER SURFER in FANTASTIC FOUR RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. He is also the life and soul of ABE SAPIEN in HELLBOY and HELLBOY II THE GOLDEN ARMY (based on the popular Dark Horse comic book)! In the film he wants to be remembered for Doug portrays 2 characters in the Oscar winning film Pan’s Labyrinth.
Sep 4th-5th 2010 • Rocky Mountaineer Train Station, Vancouver, BC V6A 2L8
anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, doctor who, fan, fantasy, film, geek, horror, lovecraft, manga, media, miniatures, monster, music, pirate, pulp, renaissance, robot, roleplaying game, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, twilight,
A yearly Trade & Convention Show featuring Comics, Anime, Games, Toys, Video Games, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Media Guests. We are Where Geek is Chic. Exhibitors, Panels, Guests, Demonstrations and a Costume Contest using ICG rules.
Sep 17th-19th 2010 • Holiday Inn Express, Huntsville, AL 35816
art, board game, card game, dance, fantasy, literary, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, steampunk,
Con*Stellation XXIX: Leo will have the following guests: Guest of Honor: Wen Spencer Master of Cermonies: Steve Jackson Artist Guest of Honor: Vincent Di Fate Fan Guest of Honor: Warren Buff Also Expected to Attend: Lou Anders, Chris Berman, Mark Fitzgerald, Allan Gilbreath, Sara M. Harvey, Les Johnson, Darrel Osborn, Stephanie Osborn, Kimberly Richardson, and Steve White Special Performance by Jeff Ugly Shoes and the Cemetery Surfers
Oct 1st-3rd 2010 • , Richmond, BC V6Y 2V7
art, board game, card game, comics, costume, fan, fantasy, filk, literary, media, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, steampunk,
VCON - Vancouver Canada’s Convention of Science Fiction and Fantasy - is the oldest general-interest science fiction and fantasy convention in Canada and the Pacific Northwest. The convention has promoted the interests of science fiction and fantasy fan culture in Vancouver BC and its environs since 1971, offering events and exhibits focused on a variety of Science Fiction and Fantasy fandom interest areas such as literature, art, media, music, costumes, comics, games, etc.
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.
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 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.
Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Hilton Washington DC/Rockville, Rockville, MD 20852
board game, card game, collectibles, fantasy, filk, literary, paranormal, science, science fiction, space, steampunk, weird, writing,
Literary science fiction convention. Guests of Honor are author Connie Willis and editor Ann Vandermeer (Weird Tales) and author Jeff Vandermeer. Capclave is a relaxed SF con featuring panels, writing workshops, gaming, readings, parties, a dealers room and a hospitality suite.
Nov 5th-7th 2010 • Cedar Rapids Marriott, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
fantasy, science fiction, steampunk,
A Steam Powered Convention of the Future
Nov 5th-7th 2010 • Holiday Inn Convention Center, Omaha, NE 68124
animation, anime, board game, cosplay, costume, dance, fan, fan fiction, geek, goth, kaiju, karaoke, larp, manga, music, robot, roleplaying game, romance, science fiction, star wars, steampunk, tea party, vampire, video game, weird,
Anime NebrasKon features anime and gaming activities. It will have over 100 panels and events to satisfy the interest of any attendee. Cosplay Contest, a main event, is when attendees dress in costumes like their favorite anime or game characters and participate in skits. Anime Idol is a contest where singers sing anime related songs or Japanese pop songs and get critiqued by judges. There will be a 24 hour viewing and gaming room; a Dealer’s Room with vendors selling popular anime and gaming merchandise; and an Artist Alley where local artist can sell their work. The type of panels will be fan panels, industry panels featuring our industry guests, and educational panels.
Nov 5th-7th 2010 • Radisson Inn West, Madison, WI 53719
academic, card game, costume, dance, film, ghosts, goth, historical, literary, media, music, mystery, paranormal, science fiction, steampunk, tea party, vampire, victoriana,
This fall Madison, Wisconsin will play host to the newest Steampunk convention in the Midwest region. TeslaCon. The weekend festivities will be at the Radisson Inn west on Grand Canyon Drive. TeslaCon unlike other sci-fi conventions caters to the aesthetic of retro science fiction. According to Eric Larson, chairman of the convention “TC” is an immersion convention. It will offer many panels of current issues along with more specific activities linked to steampunk, but with a twist. TeslaCon will make you feel like you are taking a dirigible ride circa 1880. From the halls being resigned to the registration station being made up to feel you are boarding from a train station complete with sights & sounds. “It’s unlike anything anyone has done so far,” says Larson. The concept is to take you back in time for 3 days and enjoy the spirit that makes steampunk fandom so much fun. Along with the immersion effect there will be live music every night starting with Eli August on Friday and Scarring Party on Saturday after the conventions formal Cotillion. Several other bands will also be playing and will soon be announced. If you wish to truly become part of the weekend festivities there will also be a murder mystery event that unfolds over the entire weekend. Think Disney meets Jules Verne and you will have a good idea of what to expect. TeslaCon’s main guest of honor is Cherie Priest the author of “Boneshaker”. Cherie will be on hand throughout the weekend to talk to fans and lead discussions at various panels. TeslaCon will also be hosting a huge steam fashion show with the help of two very special guests. Heather Luca of Scoundrelleskeep will unveil her newest fall collection. Samantha Rei of Blasphemina's Closet will be hosting the event and also be selling many of her newest creations in the couture shop along with many other vendors of unique wares. The dealer’s rooms are free and open to the public. To signup for Teslacon go to: www.teslacon.org The site is linked to Eventbrite and registering takes under a minute. For further information please contact the staff through the website. The Radisson Inn may be reached at: 608-833-0100 for reduced priced room rates. For more information on the designers please visit: www. Scoundrelleskeep.com and www. blaspheminascloset.com
Nov 12th-14th 2010 • Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, MO 64057
art, costume, dance, doctor who, fairy, fan, fantasy, furry, geek, goth, halloween, horror, monster, science fiction, steampunk, zombie,
Kansas City’s premier Adults-Only sf relaxicon. This year’s theme: Viva Las Vegas
Nov 12th-14th 2010 • Portland DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, OR 97232
anime, art, board game, card game, comics, costume, dance, fairy, fan, fantasy, filk, geek, horror, larp, literary, miniatures, monster, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, vampire, weird, writing, zombie,
Come experience “The Darker Side of Fantasy” at Orycon 32, Oregon’s Premier Sci-Fi/Fantasy Convention
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
Nov 26th-28th 2010 • LAX HILTON, North Hollywood, CA 91601
costume, dance, fantasy, filk, science, steampunk,
Writer Guest: Emma Bull Artist Guest: Phil Foglio Fan Guest: Kim Brown Fan Guest: Jordan Brown
Jan 14th-15th 2011 • Gloucester County College, Sewell, NJ 08080
academic, anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, cosplay, costume, craft, dance, fan, film, geek, manga, music, star wars, steampunk, victoriana, video game,
KotoriCon, Gloucester County College’s Anime Convention is sponsored by the College’s Japanese Anime and Gaming Club as a fundraiser for charity.They will hold a game tournament on Friday evening and then the full con on Saturday. They are getting great guests including the L33tStr33t Boys performing and comedians Uncle Joe and Cosplay Joe. To extend the appeal, they are adding a Steampunk theme this year. There will be anime with Steampunk elements, and open an invitation to all those who want to dress in SteamPunk attire. The first KotoriCon was held January 2010 where 260 fans enjoyed video games, Japanese language lessons. and Sumi painting lessons, watching anime, playing with the PA Jedi, a great show from the J-rock band [geist], dancing and more.....They were entertained by over 35 guests and vendors, and hosted by over 45 volunteers.In 2010 The Japanese Anime and Gaming Club donated $500 to F.A.C.E.S. to help local families with autistic children, and $500 to Doctors Without Borders... to help Haiti. They also sponsored members of Robin’s Nest to attend. The Game Tournament held in May also raised $250 donated to Child’s Play charity. Anime DVDs and manga were donated to the GCC library to start a related collection.
Feb 25th-27th 2011 • Holiday Inn Tanglewood-Roanoke, Roanoke, VA 24018
anime, art, comics, costume, fantasy, filk, film, ghosts, horror, larp, media, paranormal, roleplaying game, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, vampire, war game, writing,
Mysticon is a revival of a con of the same name from the 80s by some of the original founders. We will cover fantasy, science fiction and gaming, both tabletop and larp.
Mar 4th-6th 2011 • Old Tucson Studios, Tucson, AZ 85735
art, card game, collectibles, cosplay, costume, dance, geek, ghosts, goth, historical, horror, larp, monster, music, mystery, paranormal, pirate, renaissance, robot, roleplaying game, romance, science fiction, space western, steampunk, tea party, technology, twitter, vampire, victoriana, weird, westerns, zombie,
Arizona’s One and Only Steampunk Event! We are breaking the chains of the traditional hotel based convention. We are presenting the un-convention - moving it away from the hotel, incorporating an active story line, and providing an incredible amount of entertainment in an exceptional theme-park environment. For three full days in March 2011 we have partnered with Old Tucson Studios - a famous, working Old West Movie Studio built in 1939. When you attend WWWC hold on to your top hat and be prepared for an amazing experience that is a themed un-convention like no other. Confirmed Guests include: Abney Park, The Strand, Veronique Chevalier, the League of Steam, DJ Yasha and steampunk romance author O.M. Grey! Music Concerts, The Chrononaut Ball, The Tesla Masquerade Ball, Gaming Hall, Fashion Shows, Costuming Contests, Live Action Stunt Shows, Cabaret Saloon Shows, Discussion Forums, Workshops, A Mercantile Second To None, Texas Hold ’Em Tournament, High Noon Duel Competition, Steampunk Freak Show & Art Show, Fast Draw Competition, Street Performers Abound, Mystery Dinner Theater, Steampunk Street Parade.
Jul 1st-4th 2011 • Fairmont San Jose, San Jose, CA 95113
art, fantasy, literary, science fiction, steampunk,
Guests include: Patricia A. McKillip, Phil & Kaja Foglio, Mike Willmoth
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