by admin on April 30, 2010
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Find Conventions across the Universe! It’s easy! As new posts are added or edited, they will appear below this message! Also, you can use any of these methods to search the list:
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by Mistress Fen on January 6, 2012
| Event |
ConDFW XI |
| Theme |
A Literary Science Fiction and Fantasy Event |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Literature |
| Dates |
February 17-19, 2012 |
| Location |
Crown Plaza Suites Park Central
7800 Alpha Road
Dallas, Texas USA 75240
Phone: 1-972-233-7600
Call Direct: 972-233-7600, “Option 2”, and reference group code CD8 or A6F.
Online, enter Group Code CD8 or A6F and click “Check Availability”.
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| Website |
ConDFW.org
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| Remarks |
Author Guest of Honor: Cherie Priest, author of Boneshaker
Artist Guest of Honor: William Stout
Here’s a short list of just some of the games we’ll be having at ConDFW; Classic Battletech, Dr. Who wargame, Railroad Tycoon, Zombies!!!, Galaxy Trucker, Battlestar Galactica boardgame.
Room Parties
Book Swap
Short Story Contest
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| About |
ConDFW is a literary science fiction and fantasy convention featuring writing- and publishing-focused programming, science programming, excellent guests, art show, charity book swap, short story contest, and a slew of non-traditional activities such as the Sci-Fi Spelling Bee. ConDFW is brought to you by the Texas Speculative Fiction Association, a 501 (c)(3) organization.
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Tagged as:
South-US,
Texas
by Mistress Fen on December 30, 2011
| Event |
DeCONpression 9 2012 |
| Tagline |
Ohio’s adult-only Relaxacon for fans of S/F, Fantasy, and Horror |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy |
| Dates |
January 13-15, 2012 |
| Location |
Worthington Holiday Inn
7007 N. High Street
Worthington, Ohio 43085 USA
Phone: 1-614-436-0700
(Mention DeCONpression to get the room rate)
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| Website |
DeCONpression.org
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| Remarks |
Ghost of Honor: Marco Polo.
DeCONpression again hopes to provide enjoyable, non-intense programming for attendees who like adult SCI-FI, Fantasy, Horror, and games, themes, and artists and dealers in that vein. In keeping with our theme, we will be having some oriental-themed stuff!
DeCONpression brings you good food, good beverage, good fun – in a warm and inviting atmosphere that includes several good restaurants in the area, indoor pool, and our usual great hospitality! The midnight swim will return for convention members only, on both Friday and Saturday night. There will be the same large Con Suites, with lots of food and drink, and there will be a Casual party, and lots of time for slack!
The food function will again be a brunch on Sunday, with limited seating! With the increased space, we will have a gaming room available throughout the con, and more time to plan interesting events in programming.
Sign up for the Sunday Brunch to play Quotes!
DeCONpression is for adults only. All events are restricted to persons 18 years of age or older. NO MINORS ALLOWED.
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Tagged as:
Martin Luther King weekend-US,
Midwest-US,
Ohio
by Mistress Fen on December 28, 2011
| Event |
The Difference Engine Steampunk Convention & New Year’s Eve Ball – 2011 |
| Type |
Steampunk, Theater |
| Dates |
December 30, 2011 to January 1, 2012 |
| Location |
Radisson Hotel Forth Worth North
2540 Meacham Blvd
Forth Worth, Texas 76106 USA
Call the hotel directly at (817) 625-9911 and mention you’re booking for The Difference Engine! Your card WILL NOT be charged until the event!
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| Website |
The-Difference-Engine.info
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| Remarks |
This three-day conference will include Steampunk Social Hours, Open Mike, Wild West Magic Show, Belly Dancing, Panels from some of the most knowledgeable Steampunk authorities in the spectrum, a Steampunk Fashion Show, Art/Charity Auction and so much more. There will also be writing and short films contests.
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| About |
“This New Years weekend we will be kicking up our boots, strapping on six pack lasers, firing up the steam powered airships, gypsy wagons, ironclads and other contraptions and heading to Fort Worth Texas for 3 days of Steampunk concerts, dancing, panels, gaming, fashion shows, and steamy readings. Don’t let rumors of assassins, murder, or another invasion by the British Empire deter you! We have assurances that the Nation of Texas and the Covenant of the Kraken have such matters well in hand. See ya’ll there!”
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Tagged as:
South-US,
Texas
by Mistress Fen on December 28, 2011
| Event |
San Diego Comic Con 2012 |
| Type |
Comic Books, Media |
| Dates |
July 12-15, 2012 |
| Location |
San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101 USA
Phone: 1 619.525.5000
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| Website |
San Diego Comic Con International |
| Remarks |
Comic-Con International is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture. With more than 400 events over all four days, Comic-Con’s program slate is the largest in the nation. Programs include major comics publisher presentations, “Spotlight” panels featuring all the special guests, and the greatest number of events geared toward the entire spectrum of comics of any convention. |
There will be no onsite registration. As always your best source for updated Comic-Con information is…on our website!
Tagged as:
California,
Pacific-US,
West-US
by Mistress Fen on December 27, 2011
| Event |
Dragon*Con |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Film |
| Dates |
August 31 – September 3, 2012 |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 USA
Tel: +1 404 577 1234
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| Website |
DragonCon.org |
| Remarks |
All ages
“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 universe!
Featured Events:
Annual Dragon*Con Parade
Costuming Fashion Show
Comic Book Babes Costume Contest
Guest of Honor Awards Banquet
Autograph Sessions
Video & Film Rooms
Readings by authors from their own works
Exclusive “after-hours” evening experience: Night at the Georgia Aquarium
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Tagged as:
Georgia,
Labor Day Weekend-US,
South Atlantic-US,
South-US
by Mistress Fen on December 3, 2011
| Event |
Capricon 32 |
| Theme |
Amazing Adventures! |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alternate History |
| Dates |
February 9-12, 2012 |
| Location |
Westin Chicago North Shore
601 North Milwaukee Avenue
Wheeling, Illinois 60090 USA
Tel: 1-847-777-6500
It’s never to early to make your room reservations!
Rates are applicable for February 6-14, 2012. Room rates must be reserved by January 19, 2012 to guarantee the convention rate.
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| Website |
Capricon.org |
| Remarks |
Author Guest of Honor: Cory Doctorow
Artist Guest of Honor: Les McClaine.
Capricon 32 is proud to host a Pre-Qualifier for the World Wide Catan Championships 2012 in conjunction with Mayfair Games. Players will compete to win a trip to GenCon Indy 2012 to play for a seat in the WWCC.
Party rooms, Dealer’s room, Art show. Programming TBA.
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Chicagoland’s only four-day science fiction convention! Capricon is an annual science fiction convention held in the Chicago area since 1980. The convention draws 1,000 attendees, not just from Chicago, but from neighboring states.
Tagged as:
Illinois,
Midwest-US
by Mistress Fen on December 2, 2011
| Event |
StellarCon 36 – 2012 |
| Theme |
Zombies |
| Type |
Literature, Science Fiction |
| Dates |
March 2-4, 2012 |
| Location |
Best Western High Point
135 South Main St
High Point, North Carolina 27260 USA
Phone: 1-336–889-8888
Toll Free: 1-800-780-7234
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| Website |
StellarCon.com |
| Remarks |
All ages
KidsTrack programming
SONAR: the Symposium On Nerdy Academic Research
Special Writing Guest: Michael A. Stackpole
Literary Guest of Honor: Patrick Rothfuss
Special Guest of Honor: John Kovalic
Artist Guest of Honor: Mark Poole
Gaming Guests of Honor: Humans vs Zombies’ Brad Sappington and Chris Weed
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“StellarCon is a wonderful little convention run out of High Point, North Carolina, catering to a range of different fandoms, exotic and familiar: Whether you’re into science fiction, fantasy, gaming, podcasting, or costuming, there’s something here to please every taste. StellarCon draws around 500 attendees a year, providing a diverse array of new and old fans to meet. Panels and signings’ short lines ensure a rich experience and contact with nearly everyone. Feel free to bring the kids, because the convention is family friendly and offers a wide range of activities aimed at our younger fans. Come hang out with old friends and new at North Carolina’s longest running convention – StellarCon!
Tagged as:
North-Carolina,
South-US
by Mistress Fen on December 2, 2011
| Event |
DunDraCon 36 |
| Tagline |
The West Coast’s Premier Game Convention |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
February 17-20, 2012 |
| Location |
San Ramon Marriott at Bishop Ranch
2600 Bishop Dr.
San Ramon, California 94583 USA
Phone: 1-925-867-9200
Toll Free: 1-800-228-9290
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| Website |
DunDraCon.com |
| Remarks |
DunDraCon is happy to have kids of all ages in attendance at our conventions, and we try to provide events and attractions that will appeal to a wide range of ages. Children are expected to follow the rules of DunDraCon just as adults are, and are subject to the same penalties and restrictions if they do not.
These events have been submitted for DDC36. They are not yet on the final schedule; the final schedule will be posted in mid-late January. We will update the Database twice a week, on Monday and Thursday.
The Events database currently contains:
121 RPGs
28 Board games
7 Card games
13 LARPs
12 Miniatures games
6 Other games
0 Seminars
9 Kids Room
0 Open games
28 Requested Games
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| About |
DunDraCon is open to all ages and provides an exciting opportunity to game nonstop for 72 hours in your favorite games with over 1600 of your soon-to-be closest friends! Our focus is on social games including RPGs, Miniatures and CMGs, LARPs, CCGs, Board Games and Card Games. DunDraCon offers over 200 convention-sponsored games run by selected Game Masters over the 4-day weekend. |
Tagged as:
California,
Family,
President's Day Weekend-US,
West-US
by Mistress Fen on November 25, 2011
| Event |
Wonderful Woburn Warehouse Show 2011 |
| Type |
Comics, Cards, Toys |
| Date |
Dec 10, 2011 |
| Location |
Best Western Plus New Englander
1 Rainin Road
Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 USA
Tel: 1-781-935-8160 |
| Website |
Wonderful Woburn Warehouse Show |
| Remarks |
NEW Monthly Saturday Collector Show, Come check out the GREAT DEALS!
Coming at ya like freight train EVERY Month in 2011!
You can submit books for CGC grading every week at the show!
Admission Free, Golden Age Collectables and the Wonderful World are cornerstones of this event. Exit 36 off rt 93. Montvale Ave.
The Show runs 9am-2pm.
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Tables are only $45! (35 tables). Retailers reserve you tables now! 603-944-1176
Tagged as:
Massachusetts,
New England-US,
Northeast-US
by Mistress Fen on November 25, 2011
| Event |
Bishie Con 2011 |
| Tagline |
The Midwest’s Yaoi and Slash Convention |
| Type |
Fan Fiction, Writing |
| Dates |
December 17-18, 2011 |
| Location |
Crowne Plaza St. Louis-Clayton
7750 Carondelet Avenue
Clayton, Missouri 63105 USA
Phone: 1-314-726-5400
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| Website |
BishieCon.com
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| Remarks |
Our theme for 2011 will be vaudeville. Expect karaoke, improv, skits, drag performances, and burlesque!
First ever Bishie Con art show!
Singer Warky T. Chocobo will be performing more yaoi Christmas songs and other parodies.
Vaudeville/burlesque magician Gorgeous Phineas.
Also: Crossplay contest, Fanfiction contest, My Big Fat Gay Wedding, Whose Line is it Yaoi? (18+) |
‘Bishie Con is a convention for artists and writers who create Boys’ Love, whether it be yaoi, shounen-ai, or fan-slash…and, of course, the fans who enjoy it!
The “Bishie” in the convention name is a shortening of the word “bishounen”, meaning “pretty boy” in Japanese. Bishie Con is meant for more mature fans, both in your real age and the age you act. During the day, there will be serious discussions of yaoi and its impact on society as well as art sessions, games, and a focus on shounen-ai rather than more explicit yaoi. While some daytime events may have an age limit (and IDs WILL be checked), younger attendees ARE allowed. In the evening (after 10:00), the age limit will become 18 for all events, panels, and viewing rooms.’
Tagged as:
Midwest-US,
Missouri
by Mistress Fen on November 24, 2011
| Event |
Crypticon Seattle 2012 |
| Tagline |
The Largest Horror Convention in the Pacific Northwest |
| Type |
Horror, Media |
| Dates |
May 25-27, 2012 |
| Location |
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
17620 International Blvd.
Seattle, Washington 98188 USA
1-206-244-4800
Use promo code CRYP to get your room for $104 per night!
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| Website |
CrypticonSeattle.com |
| Remarks |
Guests so far are: Sonny Landham, Ricou Browning, J. Larose, Tom Woodruff Jr and more TBA.
Film Festival-now taking submissions for 2012!
Make Up Contests, Writing Contests, LARP, costume ball, bio-hazard room parties.
Sunday, Zombie Tag with Nerf guns.
Vendor Room. The room is huge. Fans will want to visit and re-visit this sanctum of horror. This room will crush the mind of the horror enthusiast.
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“Save money by purchasing your passes ahead of time! Presale prices: Weekend Adult: $60, Weekend Kids: $40. Check out website for details.”
Tagged as:
Memorial Day Weekend-US,
Pacific-Northwest-US,
Washington,
West-US
by Mistress Fen on November 12, 2011
| Event |
MACE Gaming Convention 2011 |
| Tagline |
The Carolinas` Gaming Con |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
November 11-13, 2011 |
| Location |
Best Western Plus High Point
135 South Main Street
High Point, North Carolina 27260 USA
Phone: 1-336-889-8888
Toll Free: 800-780-7234
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| Website |
MACE Gaming Convention
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| Remarks |
MACE (in all its forms) is dedicated to providing the highest quality games and related activities to you, the gamer. We have access to hundreds of GMs, Judges, tournament directors, and event coordinators that present some of the best gaming the Carolinas have to offer. Our gaming include indie RPGs, RPGA gaming, war gaming, board games, miniature games, and live action games. In one weekend, we have the most concentrated, and focused amount of gaming you will find in the Carolinas.
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“MACE is a gaming Convention held in High Point, NC since 1997. Since then, it has grown to be one of the largest gatherings of gamers in the Carolinas. Board games, war games, role playing games, live action, video games, and miniature games – there is something for everyone. We encourage our attendees to always try to play something new during our weekend. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the organizers. We are here for you, the gamer.”
Tagged as:
North-Carolina,
South Atlantic-US,
South-US
by Mistress Fen on November 7, 2011
| Event |
Midwest FurFest 2011 |
| Theme |
Route 66 |
| Type |
Furry |
| Dates |
November 18-20, 2011 |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency O-Hare
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, Illinois 60018 USA
Tel: +1 847 696 1234
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| Website |
FurFest.org
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| Remarks |
Guests of Honor; Rick Griffin, artist and writer of Housepets; illustrator Thornwolf.
Panels andevents include: First Time Fursuiting, Introduction to Dragon Storm 2.0, Making Graphic Novels and Comics, Military Furries, Second Life Meet and Greet, Apples to Apples, Fursuit Parade, Midnight Howl, and various Dances each night.
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“Midwest Furfest is an annual convention that takes place in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. We come together to celebrate furry fandom, that is, art, literature, and performance based around anthropomorphic animals. 2011 marks the twelfth year of Midwest FurFest. We look forward to bringing you an exciting weekend spent with some of the best authors, costumers, and artists in furry fandom. We hope to see you there!”
Tagged as:
Illinois,
Midwest-US
by Mistress Fen on November 4, 2011
| Event |
Memorabilia Birmingham |
| Tagline |
The Ultimate Collector’s Show |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Anime |
| Dates |
November 19-20, 2011 |
| Location |
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham
B40 1NT
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 121 780 4141
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| Website |
Memorabilia.co.uk/Birmingham
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| Remarks |
Media guests include: Bruce Boxleitner, Kai Owen, Vera Day, Martine Beswick, Laurie Goode, Ladislav Beran, Paul Markham, Chester Durrant, Jon Davey, Kathy Manning, Arthur Darvill, Catrin Stewart.
Sports guests include: Denis Law, Tim Witherspoon, Roy Kean, Trevor Francis, and John McGovern.
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GENERAL ENTRY PRICES
Adult Ticket: £10 (15 years old & above)
Child Ticket: £5 (5 to 14 years old)
Family Ticket £30 (2 Adults and up to 3 children)
OAP (Over 60) £5
Tagged as:
Doctor Who,
United-Kingdom
