| Event | Oasis 25 |
| Theme | |
| Type | Science Fiction, Science, Comic Book, Horror |
| Dates | May 25-27, 2012 |
| Location | Sheraton Orlando Downtown 400 West Livingston Street Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 1-407-843-6664 Toll-free: 1-800-574-3160 Sheraton Orlando Downtown |
| Website | Oasis 25 |
| Remarks | Writer Guests of Honor: L.E. Modesit, Jr. and David Weber Artist Guest of Honor: Janny Wurts |
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| Event | Official Twilight Convention 2012 |
| Theme | Twilight Book and Movie Series |
| Type | Pop Culture, Literature, Fantasy |
| Dates | Various |
| Location | Multiple dates. Check website for cities. |
| Website | Official Twilight Convention |
| Remarks | Twilight Stars with Photo Ops and Autographs |
| About | “Creation Entertainment presents a salute to TWILIGHT convention with celebrities from the TWILIGHT film. Merchandise and collectibles too.” |
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| Event | Necronomicon 31 |
| Theme | A Convention of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror fans in its 31st year! |
| Type | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror |
| Dates | October 26-28, 2012 |
| Location |
Hilton Bayfront 333 First Street South St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 USA Tel: 1-727-894-5000 |
| Website | Necronomicon |
| Remarks | Necronomicon is a well-established Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Convention in St. Petersburg, Florida. Guest of Honor: Linnea Sinclair |
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| Event | Hurricane Who 2012 |
| Theme | Doctor Who |
| Type | Science Fiction, Media |
| Dates | November 2-4, 2012 |
| Location | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld Center 10100 International Drive Orlando, Florida, 32821 USA Tel: 1-407-352-1100 |
| Website | HurricaneWho.com |
| Remarks | Hurricane Who is a fan-run group who organizes Doctor Who Events in the Orlando, Florida area. Our third full-weekend convention, Hurricane Who: Category Three, is taking place November 2nd through 4th, 2012 at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Sea World. While our focus is primarily Doctor Who and British Science Fiction, we welcome Guests and Speakers from all areas of Science Fiction fandom. |
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| Event | Bay Area Renaissance Festival 2011 |
| Type | Renaissance Festival |
| Dates | February 26 through April 17, 2011 |
| Location |
On the grounds of the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) 11315 46th Street North Tampa, Florida 33617 USA Phone: 1-813-983-0111 |
| Website | BayAreaRenaissanceFest.com |
| Remarks | Theme weekends include: Wine, Chocolate and Romance; Highland Fling; High Seas Adventure; and an Afterhours Ball. Enter music & mayhem in the galley of the Black Pearl Pirate Ship and feast, drink & make merry! A delicious 3 course meal and live entertainment! Live Armored Jousting, Human Combat Chess Match, large Merchant Marketplace. |
“ The Bay Area Renaissance Festival is located on the MOSI grounds off Fowler Avenue & 46th Street!
February 26th – April 17th
Weekends & Friday, March 11th
10am – 6pm, Rain or Shine.”
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| Event | Gasparilla Pirate Fest 2011 |
| Type | Pirate Festival and Parade |
| Dates | January 29, 2011 |
| Location |
Sponsored by EventFest, Inc. 1200 W. Cass Street, Suite 110 Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 251-FEST (3378) |
| Website | GasparillaPirateFest.com |
| Remarks | The streets of downtown Tampa will again host the Pirate Fest street festival along Florida Avenue, from Kennedy Boulevard to Channelside Drive. The merriment begins before the pirates invade the City and continues until long after the last pirate parades through the streets! The 2011 Pirate Fest Street Festival will feature stages of live entertainment, food, and the Gasparilla Midway – with games, rides and amusements for all ages. |
“Be among the first in the City to surrender to the pirates while encouraging the Mayor to relinquish the Key to the City! The legendary pirate, Jose Gaspar, and his band of marauding buccaneers will once again return to Tampa to reenact the pirate invasion of the City which began in 1904. The Tampa Convention Center will host the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch. This is your opportunity for reserved seating along the Tampa Convention Center’s Riverwalk. The Jose Gasparilla will sail up Seddon Channel and dock “table side” at the Convention Center. This colorful event includes a buffet brunch, live entertainment and a reserved seat with the best view in Tampa of the historic Gasparilla Invasion of the pirates, presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. The Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates consists of over 130 units, including over 90 colorful floats, 14 marching bands, 50 participating Krewes and, of course, those infamous YMKG pirates.”
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| Event | Chibi-Pa: Moto!!!!! |
| Title | Chibi-Pa is going back in time… Well, sort of… |
| Type | Japanese Anime and Culture |
| Dates | November 4-6, 2011 |
| Location |
West Palm Beach Marriott 4000 RCA Boulevard Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Tel: 1-561-622-8888 |
| Website | ChibiPa.com |
| Remarks | Contests, gaming, vendors, panelists. Guests include Robert Axelrod and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn |
“Chibi-Pa was organized as an Anime and Cultural Festival. We try to the best of our ability to bring in events and guests that will expand the knowledge of Japanese Anime to fans. We try to show programming that may not yet be available in the United States. We also try to have programming that is available but attendees may not see unless shown.
We also do not aim our goals at one age group. For this, we have events that are not aimed at children. We urge all parents to accompany their children through life and this event..”
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| Event | Atama Kon 2011 |
| Tagline | Atama Kon is coming… Are you ready? |
| Type | Anime |
| Dates | TBA |
| Location |
Ramada Orlando Celebration 6375 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee, Florida 34747 USA Phone: 1-407-390-5800 Toll Free: 1-877-467-5786 |
| Website | AtamaKon.com |
| Remarks | Not much information on their website. Please feel free to check in. |
“Atama Kon is a 3-day action packed event celebrating everything Pop Culture… Anime, comics, video games, table top gaming, trading card games, cos play, music, sci-fi and fantasy.
Atama Kon will feature: A large dealers hall and artist ally, special guest, live music, larps, video game tournaments, trading card game tournaments, body painting, an ebm dance party, battle of the bands, workshops, pannels, amv contests, cos play contest and more.”
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| Event | Ancient City Con V |
| Theme | The Five Deadly Genres. |
| Type | Anime, Sci-Fi, Gaming |
| Dates | July 09-10, 2011 |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32202 USA Phone: 1-904-588-1234 Call 1-800-233-1234 when making reservations and ask specifically for the Ancient City Con rate. |
| Website | AncientCityCon.com |
| Remarks | Fan Fiction Contest, Minature Painting Contest Hallway Costume Contest, Dealers, Gamers, Panels and Workshops, Guest: PikaBelleChu, Kevin A. Ranson, Linda S. Cowden |
“DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FEES
Adult Attendee 2 Day Badge = $25.00
Adult Saturday Only = $15.00
Adult Sunday Only = $10.00.”
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| Event | Rapier 2011 |
| Theme | A Friendly Little Game Convention |
| Type | Gaming |
| Dates | June 10-12, 2011 |
| Location |
Jacksonville Clarion Hotel at the Jacksonville International Airport 2101 Dixie Clipper Rd. Jacksonville, Florida 32218 USA Phone: 1-904-741-1997 Jacksonville Clarion Hotel |
| Website | Rapier Con |
| Remarks | “This year we will have a dual theme of Napoleonics and Fantasy. If you run a game that fits within these categories your game will be labled as a “Theme Game” on the schedule.” |
“Admission for all three days of the convention is $20.00 if payment is made by May 11, 2011. Admission after May 11, 2011 and at the door will be $25.00 for the weekend. Daily admission is: $10.00 each for Friday and Saturday, and $5.00 for Sunday.”
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| Event | Leakycon 2011 |
| Theme | Harry Potter Conference |
| Type | Fantasy, Literature |
| Dates | July 13-17, 2011 |
| Location |
Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando 6300 Hollywood Way Orlando, Florida, 32815 USA Phone: 1-407-503-3000 Toll Free: 1-888-430-4999 and Portofino Bay Royal Pacific Resort |
| Website | Leakycon |
| Remarks | “From panels and keynotes, to workshops and round tables, formal programming at LeakyCon 2011 will be a feast for the mind and soul. Programming based on the Harry Potter world and the life lessons, morals, and ideas of the story will be discussed in great detail on every subject imaginable. Our informal programming covers wizard rock concerts, podcasts, Quidditch games, movie screenings, and a myriad of events centered on the creative side of Harry Potter fans. A specially designed track for attendees aged 13-17, our Youth Programming will offer younger conference-goers the option to take part in panels, workshops, and hands-on activities that relate to their experience in the world of Harry Potter” |
“LeakyCon is a charity conference thrown by the staff of The Leaky Cauldron, the web’s online destination for Harry Potter fans. LeakyCon focuses on community and spirit, and fostering unity within our fandom”
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| Event | Vulcan Events 2011 |
| Theme | Meet the Stars, Enjoy the Sun |
| Type | Science Fiction |
| Dates | Feb 25-27, 2011 |
| Location |
Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport 4500 West Cypress Street Tampa, Florida 33607 USA Phone: 1-813-879-4800 Vulcan Events hotel rate Or call the hotel directly at the number listed above and mention our group code: “VUL” |
| Website | VulcanEvents.com |
| Remarks | Come meet Casper Van Dien, J.G. Hertzler, Robert O’Reilly, Steven Culp, Peter David and many more. |
“For fans of all ages, Vulcan Events strives to become the premier fan-produced conventions in the United States. We bring you the best stars to the best places. Our attendees enjoy a myriad of exciting events at every convention including autograph and memorabilia auctions, costume contests, innovative games, a lively dance party with disc jockey, autograph sessions, Q&A sessions and panel discussions with the best stars, and even special events and games developed expressly for children!”
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| Event | Florida Battle Con 2010 |
| Theme | For ultimate Tattoo and Comic book art fans |
| Type | Comics, Tattoos, Anime |
| Dates | May 28-30, 2010 |
| Location | The Florida Hotel and Conference Center 1500 Sand Lake Road Orlando, Flordia 32809 USA Phone: 1 407-951-3803 Florida Hotel and Conference Center |
| Website | Florida Battle Con |
| Remarks | Tattoo vendors Cosplay Lovers Dating Game Muscle car competition Special $99.00/night room rates—mention Florida Battle Con |
“Florida Battle Con is a convention put on by the members of Battle Con. Members of Battle Con share a passion for the Arts, Music,Comic book,Tattoo,and art of American Muscle Car.The outside public is welcome to join the fight. This Battle is for,Tattoo,Comic Book Sci-Fi, Anime, Pop culture,Gamers,Cosplay fans,Rock,Goth, Muscle car,Bikers and People who just want to have the best time of their lives.”
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| Event | Megacon – 2010 |
| Type | Anime, Comics, Gaming |
| Dates | March 12-14, 2010 |
| Location | Orange County Convention Center Hall D 9899 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819 USA Doubletree Universal Hotel |
| Website | MegaCon.com |
| Remarks | Kids Events Children under 10 are FREE. Anime Sushi hosts the biggest anime costume contest in Florida and Ninja Olympics Florida Tribal Bellydance Movie cars Wolf Pack Elite brings you the 5th Annual Megacon Attendees After Hours Party |
“One of Florida’s largest comic book and anime conventions.”
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