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“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.”

“Norwescon is one of the largest regional Science Fiction and Fantasy conventions in the United States. While maintaining a primarily literary focus, Norwescon is large enough to provide a venue for many of the other aspects of Science Fiction and Fantasy and the interests of its fans such as anime, costuming, art, gaming, and much, much more.
Norwescon is the host convention for the prestigious Philip K. Dick Award, given to a distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during the award year in the U.S.A.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Ad Astra is a volunteer, non-profit group who hold a convention every spring.
‘Ad Astra’ means ‘to the stars’ and the focus of the group is on literary works that fall into the speculative fiction genre (science fiction and fantasy).”

“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.”

“WillyCon is sponsored by the Wayne State College (WSC) Science Fiction and Fantasy Club and is located on the WSC campus…in the town of Wayne, in northeast Nebraska.
WillyCon is typically held during the months of March or April…. Although WillyCon is held on a college campus, it is open to everyone and we would appreciate your attending.”

Event	Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Type	Renaissance
Dates	April 10 through May 31, 2010
Location	Scarborough Renaissance Festival 2511 FM66 Waxahachie Texas 75167 USA Phone: 1 972.938.3247
Website	SRFestival.com
Remarks	All ages Regular Admission: $21.99 Adults, $8.50 Children (ages 5-12) Children age 4 and under are free Parking is free Student Days, May 4 & 5 Highland Games, April 24 & 25 Daily Falconry demonstrations 3 Full Combat Jousts take place each day 21 stages with over 200 performances daily

“Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance-themed festival based on the year 1533, during the reign of England’s King Henry VIII. [It is set on] a 35 acre ‘village’ (larger than most area shopping malls) within a 167 acre site. The Festival runs 8 consecutive weekends and Memorial Day Monday each spring.”

“Saturdays & Sundays, 10am – 7pm.
Our Faire is 20 acres of pure fun! 13 stages offer variety entertainment all day long. In addition, we dazzle you with a fully armored joust, the Queen and her glittering Court, amazing arts and crafts, delicious food, fine spirits, music, dance, parades, rides and games. Join us for a day of play”

Various card games
• “Battle Cattle, the hilarious game of cow-to-cow combat!”
• “Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirl…Lovingly illustrated by Phil Foglio, SPANC is a fast-paced card game of space pirates, amazons, ninja, and catgirls. All at once.”
• “Collect the souls of the damned! In Burn in Hell, you try to assemble the tastiest ‘Circles’ of history’s sinners.”
• “Ninja Burger with Sumo Size Me–Based on the popular website at www.ninjaburger.com, this hilarious card game, designed by Steve Jackson, pits you against your fellow trainees in a new Ninja Burger store. Learn the secrets of stealth, swordsmanship, and customer service. Fight for honor, respect, big tips, and that coveted promotion.”

“Meet comic book legends Dick Giordano and Allen Bellman! Don’t miss the LEGO® Stormtrooper Minifigure Speed Build for children ages 6-14. Included with museum admission”

Easy access from Rt 3 or Rt 46.
The NYC bus from Port Authority stops at the door.
Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Easy free parking. Comics from GA to present. The world’s friendliest dealers! No minimum bid auction around noon. Monthly shows since 1991!

”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!”

“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!”

Open to the Public:
Friday, April 16, 2010 – 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 17, 2010 – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 18, 2010 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wizard World, The Pop Culture Capital of the World

GUESTS: CREATORS: DEALERS:

“Welcome to Minnesota’s very own convention dedicated to Anime, Manga, and Japanese culture. This is a convention run by fans for fans. We are open to people of all ages and interest related to this media explosion. Register… Get a hotel room… Volunteer… The excitement awaits… Take the Detour today….”

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

“The Puerto Rico Comic Con is the premier entertainment event in Puerto Rico. A two day show with exhibitors and dealers of what we geeks love: Comics, Toys, Anime, Manga, Video games, Strategic and Card games, Movies, etc. This is the biggest comic convention in Puerto Rico, hands down!”

Tables are only $25! (35 tables)

The Doubletree is just a couple blocks away from the Lloyd Center Shopping Mall and movie theaters, dozens of restaurants and hotels, and is conveniently located next to a Portland Tri-Met MAX Line stop for accesibility. The Exhibition Hall is over 14,000 square feet, and parking is available for attendees at $3 a day in the adjacent parking garage.

we will be bringing you twice the amount of dealers, comics professionals, and events

“SPACE is about the comics and the creators with no distractions. I’ve always felt a great creative buzz during the show.” Bob Corby, Show Organizer

The hotel offers great amenities including a Sports Bar and Restaurant. It is centrally located on RT 10, just minutes from RTs 80, 280, 287, 78 and the Garden State Parkway. Tons of shopping, restaurants and entertainment nearby if the person driving with you to the show isn’t into comics.

“If you like to visit conventions or have never been to one before we welcome everyone who is into Goth, horror movies, classic movies, animatronics, robots, makeup, prop building, airbrushing, or just plain anything to do with Halloween to attend. Our seminars are top notch, and you will find vendors that have products and services that will amaze you.”
“The National Gothic Convention is the largest gathering of Goth, Horror and Halloween fans in the country. This Show Event will take place April 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd in 2010 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA. This annual event will feature information on the latest Goth Trends, professional Goth Makeup suppliers, Gothic clothes, Leather, DVD’s, Gothic accessories, jewelry, and much more!”

“OutLantaCon [is] the new Atlanta-based geek event for GLBT/Other fans! Plans are well underway for our Spring 2010 convention. We are finalizing our programming now and will have new information online in the coming weeks.”

“With activities for fans of all ages, Vulcan Events strives to become the premier fan-produced conventions in the United States. We bring you the best stars to the best places. Our attendees enjoy a myriad of exciting events at every convention including autograph and memorabilia auctions, costume contests, innovative games, a lively dance party with disc jockey, autograph sessions, Q&A sessions and panel discussions with the best stars, and even special events and games developed expressly for children. Vulcan Events…it’s the logical choice!”

“The greatest STAR TREK & Sci-Fi Media Convention turns 19! FedCon is the annual gathering of the world’s finest students, teachers, doctors, lawyers, corporate heads and professionals in celebration of the legend that became STAR TREK and it’s creator Gene Roddenberry. FedCon provides a think tank for the world’s most imaginative minds who would go on to revolutionize medicine, space exploration, and consumer technology.”

Event	Chibi-Con 2010
Theme	Welcome to the first Chibi☆con!
Type	Anime
Date	April 30, 2010
Location	Virginia Beach Central Library (Bocated in the conference rooms area, near the entrance.) 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, Virgina 23452 USA Phone: 1 757-385-0150 Virginia Beach Central Library
Website	Chibi-Con.com
Remarks	Prince Butler/Miss Maid cafe Voice actor Micah Solusod (Soul Eater Evans) Anime will be provided by Crunchyroll & FUNIMATION Chibi-con will be having our very own Otaku showdown. Cosplay encouraged!! (To be in character is best ) Chicken Fight, The Worm Race, Anime Trivia, more.

“Chibi☆Con is an all volunteer, fan-run event located in Virginia Beach, VA.
Brought to you by fans for fans. We promote Japanese animation (Anime) and Asian culture. We provide a variety of Anime related activities, screenings, fan panels, guests, concerts, and more for all our attendees to enjoy. Join us for a one day MINI con of anime, cosplay, fun panels, concerts, and more! This event is FREE.”

“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!”