by Khan on March 24, 2012
| Event |
Philcon 2012 |
| Theme |
Not Available |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
November 9-11, 2012
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| Location |
Crowne Plaza Hotel
PHILADELPHIA-CHERRY HILL
2349 W. MARLTON PIKE
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-856-665-6666 | Hotel Fax: 1-856-662-3676
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| Website |
Philcon 2012 |
| Remarks |
Principal Speaker: Catherynne Valente
The other Guests of Honor have not been selected yet. Watch this listing and the Philcon website for more information, as things develop.
“Philcon, also known as the ‘Philadelphia Science Fiction Conference,’ is an annual science fiction convention, which has been held in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, nearly every year since 1936. The convention is run by the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society (PSFS).” |
Tagged as:
New-Jersey
by Advania on March 24, 2012
| Event |
UberCon XIV |
| Theme |
The Ultimate Gaming Experience |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
November 2-4, 2012 |
| Location |
TBD
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| Website |
UberCon.com
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| Remarks |
All ages
“UberCon returns, once again in New Jersey (Edison). The dates for UberCon XIV are now finalized: Nov 02-04, 2012. We are bringing back the Boardgames, RPG and RPGA events, the LAN, the console games, the con suite, and the Miniature and CCG games you love, plus adding a few new surprises!”
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Tagged as:
New-Jersey
by Mistress Fen on March 22, 2012
| 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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Tagged as:
Florida,
Illinois,
Michigan,
Missouri,
New-Jersey,
Tennessee,
Texas
by Khan on March 10, 2012
| Event |
Chiller Theatre Expo 2012 |
| Theme |
Toy, Model and Film Expo |
| Type |
Horror, Media |
| Dates |
April 27-29, 2012 |
| Location |
Hilton Parsippany
One Hilton Court
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
Call 1-973-267-7373 for hotel reservations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays…and BE SURE to ask for the Chiller Theatre rate!
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| Website |
ChillerTheatre.com
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| Remarks |
Don’t miss the number one convention event of the season! Very Special Guests John Astin (Gomez), Dean Cain, Butch Patrick, Alice Cooper and many more will be there! All ages.
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New-Jersey
by Mistress Fen on March 4, 2012
| Event |
The Steampunk World’s Fair |
| Tagline |
The World’s Greatest Steampunk Festival! |
| Type |
Steampunk |
| Dates |
May 18-20, 2012 |
| Location |
Radisson Hotel Piscataway
21 Kingsbridge Road
Piscataway, New Jersey USA 08854
Phone: 732-980-0400
Toll Free: 1-800-395-7046
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| Website |
2012 Steampunk World’s Fair |
| Features |
All ages are welcome
Currently confirmed are some of the folks of Geek Girl Productions, Allison Curval of The Clockwork Dolls, and Professor Mark Donelly.
The Goblin Market-our very own interactive theatrical experience!
From Tokyo, Japan, Strange Artifact are at the vanguard of the growing Japanese steampunk movement.
An absinthe tasting and mad party hosted by our talented headliner, Voltaire.
Steampunk Midway is proud to present the Bacchus Brothers Cabaret & Sideshow.
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About |
When the World’s Fair started, there were many great Steampunk conventions, but few festivals. We were one of the first Steampunk festivals in the world. We wish to create unbelievable and unforgettable pleasure, camaraderie, friendship, and joy for each and every single person who walks into our event. Whether you’re a Steampunk veteran, or totally new to Steampunk and curious, or anywhere in-between, you are welcome here! Whether you have the finest Steampunk gear in all of space and time, or are wearing a t-shirt and some jeans, you are welcome here! Amazing Steampunk fun is afoot – come in and enjoy it! |
Tagged as:
New-Jersey
by Advania on June 11, 2010
| Event |
AnimeNEXT 2011 |
| Tagline |
The next evolution of Anime Convention |
| Type |
Anime and Japanese culture |
| Dates |
June 10-12, 2011 |
| Location |
Garden State Exhibit Center
50 Atrium Drive
Somerset, New Jersey 08873 USA
Phone: 1-732-469-4000
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| Website |
AnimeNEXT.org |
| Remarks |
Pregistration for adults is April 1, 2011 Weekend Pass $45.00
May 24, 2011 Weekend Pass $50.00
Events include: AMV Contest, Game Shows, Hall Costume Contest, LARP, Masquerade, Panesl, Workshop and Gaming.
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“ AnimeNEXT is the largest independently organized anime convention in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. The convention features Japanese creators of anime and manga, voice actors from anime series, Japanese musical acts, artists, vendors and exhibits, panels, workshops, and gaming. Events all focus on aspects of anime, manga, and Japanese culture. With the popularity of anime and manga growing in the 1990′s and 2000′s, anime conventions have seen positive growth in their attendance; AnimeNEXT is no exception.”
Tagged as:
New-Jersey
by Advania on April 23, 2010
| Event |
Costume-Con 29 |
| Theme |
Give My Regards to Broadway |
| Type |
Costume |
| Dates |
April 29-May 02, 2011 |
| Location |
Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands
and Executive Meeting Center
650 Terrace Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Phone: 1 201-288-6100
Hilton Hasbrouck |
| Website |
CC29.org. |
| Remarks |
Masquerades, contests and more about the theme coming soon |
“The convention has its roots in science fiction and fantasy conventions and historic re-enactment type events. All forms of costuming are welcome, including anime, fursuit, etc. Costume-Con is a “travelling” national-level convention, and is in a different city and run by a different committee each year.”
Tagged as:
New-Jersey
by Advania on April 15, 2010
| Event |
Comic Art Con (2011) |
| Theme |
The First Exclusive Comic Art Convention |
| Type |
Comic Art |
| Dates |
September 11, 2010 |
| Location |
Meadowlands Crown Plaza Hotel
2 Harmon Plaza, Secaucus, N.J. 07094
(201) 348-6900
Meadowland Crown Plaza |
| Website |
Comic Art Con |
| Remarks |
“NO COMIC BOOKS! No fan boys! No hustle and bustle of the big cons! This is a gathering of Comic Art collectors in a friendly venue to buy, sell, trade, network and talk about comic art . . . and only comic art!!!”
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“ComicArtShowcase.com has been created and developed so that Sellers of original comic art can obtain and achieve retail prices for their coveted pieces of comic art.
Tagged as:
New-Jersey
by Mistress Fen on January 13, 2010
| Event |
The Steampunk World’s Fair |
| Theme |
A Three-Day Expedition into Yesterday’s Future! |
| Type |
Steampunk |
| Dates |
May 14-16, 2010 |
| Location |
Radisson Hotel Piscataway
21 Kingsbridge Road
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 USA
Phone: 732-980-0400
Toll Free: 1-800-395-7046
Radisson Hotel/Steampunk World Fair Rate |
| Website |
Steampunk World’s Fair |
| Remarks |
All ages are welcome |
“SPWF is the first East Coast event to welcome Steampunks, Neo-Victorians, Retro-futurists, Gas Lamp Fantasists, and any and all others who consider themselves part of steampunk into a weekend long festival celebrating all things steamy!”
Tagged as:
New-Jersey
