| 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 |
| Event | Anime USA 2012 |
| Type | Anime and Japanese Pop Culture |
| Dates | November 9-11, 2012 |
| Location |
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 2660 Woodley Road, NW Washington, DC 20008 Phone: 1-506-474-2009 / 1-877-212-5752 AnimeUSA Hyatt Reservations |
| Website | AnimeUSA.org |
| Remarks | “In 1999 AnimeUSA began as a northern Virginia convention started by fans, and in 2004 become a non-profit educational organization. Our mission is to educate the public about and promote Japanese arts and popular culture. As in the beginning, we remain a convention of fans, by fans, and for fans.” |
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| Event | NekoCon 15 |
| Tagline | Join the annual celebration of anime & Japanese culture in Hampton Roads, VA. |
| Type | Anime |
| Dates | November 2-4, 2012 |
| Location |
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr. Hampton, Virginia 23666 USA Phone: 1-757-315-1610 TheHRCC.com |
| Website | NekoCon.com |
| Remarks | AMV Contest and Cosplay “NekoCon is Virginia’s oldest running Anime Convention (Founded in 1997) and for the past 13 years it’s been our pleasure to be based in the Hampton Roads Area. Our Current home is the Hampton Roads Convention Center and we hope to be able to stay their for years to come.” |
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| Event | Stone Tower Glenn Ren Faire 2011 |
| Theme | 8th Annual |
| Type | Renaissance Faire |
| Dates | June 25 & 26, 2011 |
| Location |
Natural Chimneys Regional Park 94 Natural Chimneys Ln. Mount Solon, Virginia 22843 USA Phone: 1 540-350-2510 Natural Chimneys Regional Park |
| Website | Stone Tower Glen Ren Faire |
| Remarks | All ages Saturday 10am – 6pm, Masquerade Ball 5pm-6pm Sunday, 10am – 5pm Admission: $6 per carload “Festive music complements the festive sounds of laughter and merriment that abounds here. While the aromas of delicious foods drift through the Merchant tents filled with wondrous wares, and Knights of Olde clash their swords for Honour and Glory as the Knights of Now test their skill with lance and steed.” |
“Array thyself in your favorite garb and join us for a weekend of amazing Performers, Games to test your skills, and more Wonders than can be enjoyed in a single day.”
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| Event | Virginia Renaissance Faire 2011 |
| Tagline | Such stuff as dreams are made on |
| Type | Renaissance Faire |
| Dates | Weekends: May 7—June 05, 2011 |
| Location | Lake Anna Winery 5621 Courthouse Road Spotsylvania, Virginia 22551-6100 USA Phone: 1 540-895-5085 LAWinery.com |
| Website | Virginia Renaissance Faire |
| Remarks | All ages Admission: Ages 6 and up $9, 5 and under Free! Court Musicians, The Queen’s Jesters, and many merchants |
“Mission Statement: To provide the highest quality interactive educational entertainment ensuring all participants (patrons, cast and crew) not only have fun but also come away from each event with increased knowledge.
The Faire brings a unique brand of educational interactive family entertainment. Join in the revelry as the little 16th century town of Staffordshire celebrates the arrival of Elizabeth, Queen of England and her court.”
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