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 • , Jersey City, NJ 07306
animation, anime, celebrity, collectibles, comics, doctor who, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, halloween, harry potter, horror, lovecraft, media, monster, mystery, paranormal, pulp, renaissance, robot, science, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, twilight, zombie,
Join us for the biggest classic Horrorthon show to hit the bogs of NJ! That’s right, for all the Classic Horror fans of Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Christopher Lee, Vincent Price and Peter Cushing, just to name a few! Finally an expo to celebrate these Horror legends both past and present. Not to mention from the land of the living, hand-picked vendors from across the nation. Special guests featuring George Romero, The cast and crew from Dawn of the Dead, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Savini, John Amplas and many more! Be sure to join us for the Saturday Nightmares ROMERO Groovie Movies, with panel discussion and Q&A with the films director and cast. So set your radars for the Landmark Loew’s Theatre in Jersey City, NJ. What better place to be surrounded by Horror movie memorabilia, Model Kits, Comics, TV related toys, autographs, magazines/books, collectibles, posters and vintage toys. The theatre itself is one of the last of it’s kind filled with marble columns, bronze railings, rich red tapestries, plush carpets and sweeping staircases leading to balcony areas where you can be sure to get autographs and pics taken with your favorite Guests of Horror! So keep your scanners peeled for the most exciting, horrific terrifying Horror convention heading straight for The Landmark Loew’s Theatre in Jersey City NJ!!
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 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.
Apr 1st-4th 2010 • Sheraton Gateway, Atlanta, GA 30301
cosplay, fantasy, goth, pirate, zombie,
Frolicon is an adult science-fiction convention held every Easter weekend in Atlanta, GA. We frolic in the spring. That’s what we do. Frolic. We are Frolicon. Think flowers, tropical drinks, games and tournaments, zombie beach parties, cargo cult, pirates, Dr. Moreau, chupacabra, cannibalism, virgin sacrifices, live-action candyland, drag queens, art, spanking, sex, massages, pagan rituals, and parties, lots and lots of parties!!
Apr 4th 2010 • Tattoed Mom, Philadelphia, PA 19147
What began as a vision from Philly bartender extraordinaire Melissa Torre to celebrate the world’s most ultimate zombie (Jesus H-Friggin’ Christ) on Easter Sunday, has developed into a larger crawl event. The Philly Zombie Crawl in of itself is a free event. But you will need to bring cash for any drinks and food you will want at the bars.
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 • Holiday Inn Select, Strongsville, OH 44136
collectibles, film, horror, media, science fiction, zombie,
This year’s theme is Zombies! 3 Days of Films & Fun Celebrating the Drive-In Era of Horror & Sci-fi Movies. 16mm Movie & Video Screenings All Weekend Long. Celebrity Guests, Q&A Sessions, Special Events, Plenty of Surprises and More! GIANT Dealers Room packed to the rafters with tons of Movie Memorabilia, including: Movie Posters, DVD, Books, Magazines Toys, T-Shirts, Autographs, Photographs and much, much more!
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Marriott Burbank Convention Center, Burbank, CA 91505
art, celebrity, collectibles, craft, horror, miniatures, monster, zombie,
Monster artwork, masks, collectibles, illustrations, resin kits, and a walk-thru museum.
Apr 24th 2010 • Andersonville, Chicago, IL 60640
3rd annual Zombie Pub Crawl in Chicago.
Apr 28th-May 3rd 2010 • Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747
craft, goth, halloween, horror, vampire, zombie,
HAuNTcon is a convention designed by haunters, for haunters! Features haunt industry vendors, education seminars, a multi-day haunted attraction tour, celebrity appearances, and much more.
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 • 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.
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 • Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109
art, celebrity, collectibles, horror, zombie,
Crypticon Seattle is the only Horror Convention in the Pacific Northwest.
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Sanctuary: Area 51, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
art, dance, fantasy, goth, halloween, horror, paranormal, science fiction, zombie,
We bring together different elements of the underground in a single large-scale event that would be a celebration of our culture, created by the scene for the scene.
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!
Jul 8th-11th 2010 • Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA 19406
academic, historical, miniatures, pulp, victoriana, war game, westerns, zombie,
Historical Miniatures Gaming’s Biggest Summer Vacation! As it does every year, HISTORICON presents: the world’s largest hobby shop, plus the world’s biggest hobby flea market, for four days every July. Both offer a gigantic selection of military miniatures, rules, books and anything else needed for the historical miniature gaming hobby. HISTORICON is the historical miniatures gaming convention in the United States. Each year, thousands of avid gamers descend on historic Valley Forge, Pennsylvania for what the New York Times has described as the “mother of all wargaming conventions.” There will be hundreds and hundreds of games, the world’s biggest wargame hobby shop, painting events and much, much more. HMGS War College (formerly the Military Seminar Series): This year we have another grand battery of speakers and seminars, with topics ranging throughout history, and quite a number of theme-related. If you are looking to spend just an hour or two between games and shopping at this year’s convention, then don’t forget to check out the HMGS War College.
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.
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 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.
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