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“Anime Boston 2010 will once again be presenting popular events which include a masquerade, an anime music video contest, video programming rooms, an artists’ alley and art show, karaoke, game shows, video games, manga library, dances and balls, and much more… We’ll also be hosting some special guests and industry representatives at Anime Boston.”

“Odyssey Con is a general interest Science Fiction and Fantasy convention. We feature literary guests, panel discussions, demonstrations, film reviews, art work, musical acts, and much more. With around 350 members, we have a great guest-to-attendee ratio. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a long-time “fan,” you’ll find OddCon is an enjoyable, entertaining, and comfortable convention. Everyone’s invited!”

“Albacon is… a weekend gathering of fans and creators of Science Fiction or Fantasy, including literature, movies, games, and other media. Join us for three days of panel discussions, interviews, films, games, readings, autographs, an art show, special events, a fabulous dealers room, debates, conversation, and socializing with people who share your interests!.”

“The Rock Financial Showplace in beautiful Novi, Michigan is the new home to the Motor City Comic Con. Novi is a suburb of Detroit in Oakland county. Rock Financial Showplace has a $5.00 parking fee.
FRI. 12:30pm – 7pm / SAT. 10:30am – 6pm / SUN. 10:30am – 5pm
Advance ticket holders admitted 30 minutes early each day!”

“Come and spend the day with a trio of fan bases as we sit and talk about Star Trek, Doctor Who and much more… A day full of Q&A sessions, a photo session, an autograph session, quizzes, competitions and lots of fun.”

“The Hub Productions is a small company out of Sydney, Australia that strives to provide opportunities for fans to meet the actors, artists and behind the scenes stars that contribute to the tv shows, movies and comics that we all so love and adore.
We work in association with our affiliates to provide these opportunites in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, as well as across the ditch in Auckland and Wellington (New Zealand too).”

“MisCon, Montana’s premier science fiction convention, is a 4 day celebration of literacy and the arts held Friday to Monday, Memorial Day weekend each year. MisCon offers families an opportunity to share an experience both fun and educational.”

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“The Northeast’s Largest Convention of Science Fiction, Fact and Fantasy Returns to Stony Brook University. Guests from film and TV, Authors, artists and scientists, speak and meet with I-con’s members in a causal setting. Games, events, demostrations, performances, awards, films and shows are also showcased during the 3 day convention.”

“A typical Readercon features over 150 writers, editors, publishers, and critics, attracting prominent figures from across the U.S., and from Canada, the U.K., and occasionally even Australia and Japan. They are joined by some 500 of their most passionate and articulate readers for a long weekend of intense conversation.”

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“Art Show, author readings, lectures and pannels, What Line’s mine, gaming”

“Along with slaying the dragons, hopping through live action Candy Land and frolicking at the parties, join your kinky peers for a weekend of fun, community, education and play.”

“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.”

“AnachroCon is a retro sci-fi, alternate history convention that takes place in Atlanta, GA the first weekend in May. AnachroCon is the place in the South for Steampunk, History, Alternate History, Sciences, Music, Classic Sci-Fi Literature and the most amazing costuming you’ve ever seen!”

“ConGlomeration is a convention for fans, by fans. We…pride ourselves on being a product of the local fan community, and for our convention’s family-friendly atmosphere. We took up the Louisville convention mantle after Steve and Sue Francis retired RiverCon in 2000.”

“Ai-Kon is a three-day event held during the summer, which runs around the clock from start to finish. Thanks to the diverse range of anime fans in the area, with each passing year we’ve been able to host panels and other events covering more ground in other semi-related areas, from Japanese Tea Ceremony and Aikido demonstrations from the Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre to panels discussing the finer points of Go and ball-jointed dolls. Ai-Kon is now run by a nonprofit organization consisting of an independent board of volunteers who are dedicated to making the convention a memorable time for all who attend…”

“Join us for a Sci-Fi Weekend!”

“Gothla US…has been a tremendous success, attended by dancers and aficianados from all over the world. They gather together to celebrate, share, learn, and perform the art of Gothic & Dark Fusion Bellydance in it’s many varieties.
And it is indeed Gothla (as in Gothic + Hafla (a Middle Eastern Dance party) NOT GothLA as in Goth Los Angeles.

“Con Nooga is Chattanooga’s first and only Multi-Fandom Convention covering everything from Celebrities, Artists, Authors, Film Makers, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, Comics, Paranormal, Costuming, Concerts, Shows, Contests, Gaming, Console Gaming, Seminars, Workshops, Families, and Fun.”

“Colossalcon is an anime, gaming, and Japanese culture convention in Sandusky, OH.
There will be dances, cosplay contests, a game room, lots of panels, video rooms, guest appearances, and more! ”

“Our biggest event and fundraiser of the year is TrekFest. RACC entirely plans and implements TrekFest, and every year we do something new.”

“Keycon is Winnipeg’s science fiction and fantasy convention… held every May.”

“R.O.S.E.’s First Annual Steamposium will be a 3 day salon style convention in the Saint Louis area…. It was typical in Victorian times to gather all of the greatest minds together for a weekend of fun, frivolity and a meeting of the minds. This First Annual Steamposium will be no exception. This event will welcome all fans and future fans of the Steampunk genre that encourages characters, costumes as well as inventions.”

“The Premier Steampunk event of the Midwest welcomes you one and all for an event the likes the world has yet to witness. Join us for 4 days of wonder, amazement and splendor as we cater you to an event 120 years in the making. From special guests, unique programming, concerts, contests & more.”

“…We pride ourselves on being a full-spectrum family-friendly convention with programming for all ages and pretty much any subject we can get people to talk about!
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the MARCON experience, we’d love to listen to you expound upon your knowledge of geek…(ahem, excuse us)…fantasy and science fiction literature, art, science, and other forms of entertainment, past or present. This year, we also want to hear all you horror fans get in on the action!”

“Cutting Edge Role-Playing Games and Gaming Products For Cutting Edge Gamers.
Plenty of contests to challenge your wits, creativity and ability to lose Characters…”

“One of Florida’s largest comic book and anime conventions.”

“The World Fantasy Convention is an annual gathering…of professionals, collectors, and others interested in the field of Light and Dark Fantasy art and literature. World Fantasy Convention is also defined by what it does not include. Few members wear costumes, there is no gaming or masquerade, and if any films or videos are shown they are tied directly into the literature.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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…”

“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.”

“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.”

“The vision of GottaCon™ is to host something for everyone including tournaments in Collectible Miniatures, Collectable Trading cards, Role Playing Games, board games, and video games as well [sic] demonstrations, contests, information sessions, a variety of vendors and whatever else the community wants.”

“Katsucon is a fan convention for multicultural enthusiasts and entertainment. It is an annual three-day event held in or around Washington D.C.”