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 Advania on March 24, 2012
| Event |
Dixiecon 26 |
| Theme |
The longest-running Diplomacy tournament on the East Coast |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
May 25-27, 2012 |
| Location |
Granville Towers
125 West Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 USA
Phone: 1-800-332-3113
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| Website |
Dixiecon.com |
| Remarks |
“Features three rounds of Diplomacy and all the open boardgaming you can shake a stick at! Come to the tournament that has been the scene of thrilling Diplomacy gaming since 1987, including as host convention for the North American Championships, Dipcon, in 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002. Dixiecon also served as the host of the world championships, World Dipcon, in 1990 and 1998. THIS IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY DIXIECON!”
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North-Carolina
by Advania on March 24, 2012
| Event |
Animazement |
| Theme |
Japanese Animation and Manga |
| Type |
Anime and Japanese Media |
| Dates |
May 25-27, 2012 |
| Location |
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 USA
Phone: 1-919-833-1120
Raleigh Convention Center
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| Website |
Animazement.org |
| Remarks |
All ages
Animazement is an all-volunteer, fan-run anime convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrating popular Japanese visual culture in all of its forms.
Love is in the air! And we love that we get to announce our next wave of guests: Hiroshi Nagahama & Mayu Shinjo.
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North-Carolina
by Mistress Fen on March 10, 2012
| Event |
MACE Gaming Convention 2012 |
| Tagline |
The Carolinas` Gaming Con |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
November 02-04, 2012 |
| Location |
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Tel: 1-704-547-7444
Fax: 1-704-549-9708
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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.”
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North-Carolina
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!
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North-Carolina
by Mistress Fen on March 21, 2011
| Event |
North Carolina Renaissance Faire 2011 |
| Tagline |
Step back 400 years into time and history! |
| Type |
Renaissance |
| Dates |
April 2 & 3, 9 & 10, & 16 & 17, 2011 |
| Location |
The North Carolina Renaissance Faire & The Historical Enrichment Society
200 Powell Drive, Suite 119
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 USA
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| Website |
NCRenFaire.com
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| Remarks |
At this 16th Century Faire, you’ll find over 110 artisans hawking their wares, you’ll enjoy musicians, jugglers, and the ribaldry of actors in many distinct staging areas. You’ll see brave and bold knights competing for the favor of the Her Majesty’s Court (and for their lady’s affection) during any one of three full-contact jousts held in the Queen’s Tiltyard.
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“This full scale, interactive theater experience is like no other. The Faire offers you a chance to visit the days of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I!”
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North-Carolina
by Mistress Fen on February 25, 2011
| Event |
Lego KidsFest 2011 |
| Type |
Games, Toys |
| Dates |
Various dates in 2011 |
| Location |
Various cities, check website for event dates.
Lego KidsFest Upcoming Events
General inquiries regarding the LEGO KidsFest can be emailed to info@legokidsfest.com.
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| Website |
Lego Kids Fest
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| Remarks |
LEGO® KidsFest is a three-day show filled with hands-on, interactive and educational activities for the whole family. Get creative in the construction zones, meet LEGO Master Builders, help build the Creation Nation and Mystery Murals, experience LEGO Universe and LEGO Games, and see dozens of live-sized models made entirely from LEGO bricks. LEGO KidsFest is an event for all ages – anyone from 2 to 102 years old! We offer DUPLO Construction areas for toddlers through LEGO Universe and Video Game Gallery for teens and adults.”
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Connecticut,
Minnesota,
North-Carolina,
Ohio,
Pennsylvania
by Advania on April 15, 2010
| Event |
Charlotte Comicon 2011 |
| Theme |
Best Family Friendly |
| Type |
Comic Book |
| Dates |
July 31, 2011
Dec 18, 2011
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| Location |
Crowne Plaza Hotel
201 S McDowell St,
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina 28204
t:(888) 608-7502
Crowne Plaza Hotel |
| Website |
Charlotte Comic Con |
| Remarks |
Free Parking at Hotel |
Admission only $3
Tagged as:
North-Carolina
by Advania on April 2, 2010
| Event |
Raleigh Comic Book Show 2010 |
| Type |
Comic Book |
| Dates |
August 30, 2010 |
| Location |
Holiday Inn Crabtree
4100 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27612
(exit 7 off Hwy 440)
Hotel: (919) 782-8600 |
| Website |
Raleigh Comic Book Show |
| Remarks |
Comic Book Show featuring thousands of golden age, silver age to current comics plus posters, art, toys, & related merchandise.
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Hours:10am to 4pm Admission: ***FREE***
Tagged as:
North-Carolina
by Mistress Fen on February 3, 2010
| Event |
Stellarcon 34 – 2010 |
| Theme |
A Clockwork Carnivale |
| Type |
Literature, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
| Dates |
March 5-7, 2010 |
| Location |
Best Western High Point
135 South Main St
High Point, North Carolina 27260 USA
336–889-8888
Best Western High Point |
| Website |
Stellarcon.org |
| Remarks |
All ages
KidsTrack programming
Fan Groups expected to attend include:
The 501st
The Anime Club
Charlotte Browncoats
The Stormbringer (KAG – Klingon Assault Group)
Society for Creative Anachronism – Canton of Middlegate |
“StellarCon is a general speculative fiction convention held in the Greater Metro area of Greensboro, NC (aka. The Triad – Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point), usually around mid March. StellarCon is a general fantasy, science fiction, horror, and comics fiction convention held in High Point, NC. Drawing an average of 500 fans each year, we have an intimate convention setting where you can sit and relax with fans and guests alike.”
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North-Carolina
