To Serve Fan

Polaris’ Author Guest of Honour will be Kelley Armstrong.
Authors: Eric Choi, Karen Dales, Violette Malan, Michelle Rowen & Dr.Robert Smith.
Special Guest: Robert J. Sawyer, author & the mind behind TV’s FlashForward.

Guest of Honor Alastair Reynolds
Official Artist John Picacio
Special Guest Tom Shippey
Featured Filker Mary Crowell

“For three days All-Con provides an umbrella of content supporting fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Renaissance, Anime, Costuming, Theater / Performing Arts, Mystery, Art, Crafts, Collecting, and Film Making.”

Past Capclaves have hosted discussions with authors and fans; readings by authors; a dealer’s room with books, magazines, artwork, crafts, and other science fiction and fantasy related items; exhibits by artists; space science presentations from NASA; a hospitality suite; room parties; interesting conversations with other fans and professionals; and a relaxed atmosphere for visiting old friends and meeting new friends.

“Farpoint is an annual gathering for fans of all genres of imaginative fiction – Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, SuperHeroes – in all the media formats in which they might appear – Cinematic Movies, Television, Direct to DVD , Books on Tape, Podcasts, Web Video – you name it, we want to celebrate it!”

“…We have held an annual convention in Memphis, TN for over two decades hosting numerous authors, editors, scientists, and artists. We also hold a free seminar for educators and librarians, a writers’ conference with workshops by award winning authors and editors, and annual student art and writing contests.”

“Founded in 2006, TempleCon is a celebration of all things gaming, especially games with a retro-futurist theme…. A three day festival of modern hobby gaming and retro-futurist fandom. TempleCon 2010 is gearing up for a weekend that embodies just this spirit of temporal creation, featuring a plethora of games, stories, and diversions that explore Retro-Futurist genres such as Steampunk, Neo-Victorianism, Weird West, Dieselpunk, Decopunk, Raygun Gothic, and Cyberpunk…”

“We focus on all of the awesome stuff that we like including: web comics, anime, console games, board games, table top miniatures, science fiction, fantasy, comics books, roleplaying games, live action roleplaying, collectible card games, and horror.”

“A fan-run Science Fiction convention.”
Media guests include Edward James Olmos, Katee Sackhoff, Dominic Keating, Kevin Sorbo.
Author guests include Peter A David, Eric Kotani, Ilsa J Bick ”

“Pennsic is an annual event, in the guise of a “War”, between the Kingdoms of the East and the Middle of the Society for Creative Anachronism. The scheduled activities include large melee battles, tournaments, archery, stage performances, dancing, and hundreds of classes on medieval topics. The marketplace has over 200 merchants selling a variety of wares. The opening weekend of Pennsic is the last Saturday in July, and the event runs for 2 weeks”

“WonderCon, the sister-show to mega blockbuster Comic-Con in San Diego…
WonderCon features the best in a variety of specialty programming including the very best from Hollywood film and television, but comics are the core of the…event.”

”What to expect: One hour on-stage talks and Q & A from our celebrities, special presentations on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, videos, costume and trivia competitions, auctions, parties, charity fund raising, a giant Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis vending room…and tons of fellow fans!”

“New York’s Oldest Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention. Focusing on SF in literature, film and TV, Lunacon features many interesting panels on a wide range of topics as well as gaming, and a nationally recognized masquerade and dealer’s room.”

“The world’s largest comprehensive Anime event.
More than 200 Anime related companies reveal their latest news at their stands.”

“The 2008 California Steampunk Convention was just the beginning. Renewed as The Nova Albion Steampunk Exhibition, this unique event is returning to the San Francisco Bay Area…. Come immerse yourself in 3 days of Steampunk workshops, discussions and delights….”

“We are working hard to bring you a steampunk symposium of the highest caliber in the resplendent Pacific Northwest…More details as we get things finalized!”

“Wai-Con is Perth’s premier anime convention! Wai-Con promotes Japanese animation and culture, manga and gaming to a captive audience over two fun-filled days in the final weeks of January.”

“Kawaii Kon is dedicated to creating a broader awareness of, and appreciation for Japanese animation by celebrating the richness of this artform. Through cooperation with the community, Kawaii Kon hopes to facilitate growth of the anime, manga and related industries in Hawaii and beyond.”

“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!”

“ConDor is a project of C.A.A.S.M., The California Association for the Advancement of Speculative Media, Inc. Its purpose is to promote an interest in the speculative fiction media (science fiction and fantasy), and provide opportunities to educate and broaden public awareness of this genre.”

“Animé Los Angeles is a medium-sized fan-friendly convention — in the winter, ‘on the other side of the year.’ By medium-sized, we mean that all of the other anime conventions in California are either smaller than 2000 members, or have more than 10,000 members. We’re the only one in the middle..”

“Gallifrey One, run by the Gallifrey Conventions fan group, is the world’s longest-running annual Doctor Who convention, and the annual North American Doctor Who celebration. Gallifrey One: Blackjack 21 will continue the long tradition of celebration of all things Doctor Who, Torchwood and the science fiction media genre.”