by Mistress Fen on May 18, 2012
| Event |
Dubuque Renaissance Faire |
| Theme |
5th Annual |
| Type |
Renaissance Faire |
| Dates |
May 19-20, 2012 |
| Location |
Camp Albrecht Acres
14837 Sherrill Rd
Sherrill, Iowa USA 52073
Phone: 1-563-552-1771
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| Website |
DBQrenfaire.org
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| Remarks |
Sunday only-Sherman the Dragon!
Jousting by Joust Evolution.
Live steel swordplay by The Brotherhood of Steel.
Peter Geldes, the Juggling Pyro.
William and Blackjack’s Dragon Tales.
The Forking Queen – ongoing “forking” ceremonies.
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| About |
“The Dubuque Renaissance Faire provides the Tri-state area with a captivating family event enabling visitors of all ages to be enchanted by this era of jousting, juggling, music, dance, blades, battles, pirates and peers. Patrons will learn about renaissance weaponry and fashion, shop for treasures in a unique tented marketplace and partake of foods fit for a King and Queen!” |
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Iowa
by Mistress Fen on May 16, 2012
| Event |
Towel Day |
| Theme |
Don’t Panic! |
| Type |
Literature, Pop Culture |
| Dates |
May 25, 2012 |
| Location |
Worldwide! Check website for events and locations. |
| Website |
TowelDay.org
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| About |
”Towel Day is an annual celebration on the 25th of May, as a tribute to the late author Douglas Adams (1952-2001). On that day, fans around the universe proudly carry a towel in his honour.”
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Tagged as:
Universe
by Mistress Fen on May 4, 2012
| Event |
Toys, Comics, Statues Convention |
| Tagline |
The small convention for the BIG collector! |
| Type |
Comics, Collectables, Pop Culture |
| Dates |
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Sunday October 7, 2012
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| Location |
Holiday Inn Chicago-Midway Airport
6624 South Cicero Avenue
Chicago, Illinois USA 60638
Phone: 1-708-563-6490
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| Website |
TCS.webs.com
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| Features |
We plan to have plenty of comics, and toys for all ages!
Even free comics from Free Comic Book Day.
May 6th show welcomes Gabriel Bautista of DC/Image Comics.
$8 Early bird admission.
$5 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Kids are free with paid adult!
Cosplayers Free for May 6 show!!!!
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Tagged as:
Illinois,
Midwest-US
by Advania on April 28, 2012
| Event |
HeroesCon (2012) |
| Theme |
30th Anniversary
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| Type |
Comic |
| Date |
June 22-24, 2012 |
| Location |
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 USA
Phone: 1 704.339.6000
Charlotte Convention Center |
| Website |
HeroesCon |
| Remarks |
the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center.
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by Khan on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Clandestine Comics Comic Book Show |
| Type |
Comic Books and Non-Sports Card Show |
| Dates |
June 10 & July 22, 2012 |
| Location |
Laurel West – I-95/Rt 198w
15101 Sweitzer Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
1-800-315-2621
Crowne Plaza Timonium
2004 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093-4114
877-859-5095
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| Website |
Clandestine Comics |
| Remarks |
Maryland’s longest running Comics Show and Collectibles show!
Show at Laurel West is a CHUD Show (Comics Hundreds Under a Dollar), where every comic is sold for a dollar or less.
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Tagged as:
Maryland
by Advania on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Morphicon 2012 |
| Theme |
Fables and Furry Tails |
| Type |
Furry |
| Dates |
May 03-06, 2012 |
| Location |
Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington
7007 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43085 USA
Phone: 1-614-436-0700
Holiday Inn |
| Website |
Morphicon.org |
| Remarks |
Yes, folks, the long wait is almost over. With only two weeks to go until Morphicon 2012: Fables & Furry Tails you can finishing sharpening your claws and preening your coats and think ahead to packing. If you haven’t already, head on over and pre-register at Morphcion.org. While the early-bird discount is over (partially because the bird was consumed) it’s still an easy way to get one more thing taken care of before the con.
As always, we have a plethora of panels and almagama of activities planned to keep you entertained. The Spectacle of Doom, Fursuit Parade, and Frozen Oasis all make a return this year. We’ll also have the Dealer’s Den and Artist’s Alley open to help you buy and sell, what else, art! The patio will be available if you simply want to hang-out and, for those of you who want to earn a discount for next year, your Gopher Wrangler would love to hear from you if you’d like to volunteer!
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Ohio
by Advania on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Emerald City Comic Con |
| Type |
Comic Book and Pop Culture |
| Dates |
March 1-3, 2013 |
| Location |
Washington State Convention Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 694-5030
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| Website |
Emeral City Comic Con |
| Remarks |
The Premier Comic Book & Pop Culture Convention in the Pacific Northwest since 2003! |
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Washington-state
by Khan on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Comic Book and Sport Card Show |
| Type |
Comic Book, Cards |
| Dates |
May 20, July 1, August 26, 2012 |
| Location |
1960 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, Virginia 22102
703-893-2100
Tysons Corner, Va. Crowne Plaza |
| Website |
Shoff Promotions |
| Remarks |
10AM-3:30PM $3 ADM.
TYSONS CORNER VA. CROWNE PLAZA
BASEBALL & SPORTS CARD SHOW
COMIC BOOK & NONSPORTS CARD SHOW
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Virginia
by Advania on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Chibi-Chibi Con 2021 |
| Theme |
none |
| Type |
Anime |
| Date |
March 3, 2012 |
| Location |
The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.
Lecture Halls, Seminar II, and the Library Building
2700 Evergreen Parkway, Olympia
Phone: 360.867.6000
Evergreen State College |
| Website |
Chibi-Chibi Con |
| Remarks |
Chibi Chibi Con is a Japanese animation festival held annually by the Giant Robot Appreciation Society (G.R.A.S.) at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. It is free to attend and provides an opportunity for the Olympia community to become familiar with what Japanese animation has to offer, while also offering a meeting space for the local area high school, college, and community animation clubs to get together and find out what everyone has been up to. |
Tagged as:
Washington-state
by Khan on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Origins Game Fair |
| Theme |
Time Travel |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
May 30-June 3, 2012 |
| Location |
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215 USA
614-827-2500
Greater Columbus Convention Center |
| Website |
Origins Game Fair.com |
| Remarks |
Guests of Honor: Game Designer Robert Schwalb; Game Designer Jeff Tidball, Artist Sandra Garrity and Author Aaron Allston!
Adding to their presence are our Special Guests: Wil Wheaton, Felicia Day and Adrienne Wilkinson! Some lucky attendees will get to actually play games with our guests in the upgraded play program!
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Ohio
by Advania on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Conflux 8 |
| Theme |
On the Beach |
| Type |
Science/Speculative Fiction |
| Dates |
September 29-30, 2012 |
| Location |
Novotel Canberra
5 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
Phone: +66 2 6245 5000
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| Website |
Conflux.org.au
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| Remarks |
A full program of Panels, Workshops, Author readings, mass book signing, art show and other events are being planned.
Conflux is running a short story competition with cash prizes. See the competitions page for details
This year’s special guests include Keri Arthur and Keith Stevenson.
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Tagged as:
Australia
by Advania on April 28, 2012
by Khan on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Hickory Con 2012-Spring |
| Theme |
The largest one-day comic book and gaming show in the Carolinas. |
| Type |
Gaming/Comic Book |
| Date |
May 26, 2012 |
| Location |
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave. Dr. SE
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
828-342-8600
Hickory Metro Convention Center |
| Website |
HickoryCon.com |
| Remarks |
All ages
Only $3 admission!
Hickory Con is the Carolina’s largest one-day comic/gaming convention. Boasting more than 100 dealer, artist, and guest tables, you are sure to find something exciting! We also host sanctioned and just-for-fun tournaments for the hottest CCGs. Be sure to join us for the coolest event in western North Carolina! |
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North-Carolina
by Khan on April 28, 2012
| Event |
KublaCon 2012 |
| Theme |
The Khan of Cons! |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
May 25-28, 2012 |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
1333 Bayshore Highway,
Burlingame, California, USA 94010
1-800-233-1234
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport |
| Website |
KublaCon |
| Remarks |
Guests Include: Martin Wallace (Game Designer, TBL Guest of Honor), Dana Lombardy (Game Designer), Jason Buhlman (RPG Guest of Honor), Christopher Perello (War College Guest), James Ernest (Game Designer) and others.
Other Events: Game Designer’s Contest, Demonstrations, Game Flea Market, Auction Mania!, Special Pins and Prizes. |
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California
by Advania on April 28, 2012
| Event |
Cape & Kimono |
| Description |
A Grand Convention of Japanese animation, comic book, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and games! |
| Type |
Anime, Comic Book, Sci-Fi |
| Dates |
November 3 & 4, 2012 |
| Location |
The address is 84 rue Dalhousie. Vous pouvez emprunter la rue St-Paul pour vous y rendre. You can take the St. Paul Street to get there. For motorists, you entered the parking space by Dahlousie Street Quai St-André. A space of just over 22,000 square feet located near the port of Quebec with river views, two minutes walk from the museum of civilization. |
| Website |
CapeKimono.com
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| Remarks |
Cape & Kimono will host all sort of activities for our con-goer, schedule to be announced:
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Tagged as:
Canada,
Quebec
