
| Event |
National Haunters Convention/National Gothic Convention 2010 |
| Type |
Halloween, Horror, Goth |
| Dates |
April 29-May 2nd, 2010 |
| Location |
Valley Forge Convention Center
1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 USA
Phone: 1 610-354-8212
Valley Forge Convention Center |
| Website |
National Haunters Convention.com
National Gothic Convention.com |
| Remarks |
Costume Ball. Theme: Zombies and Undead Rise Again!
Costume Ball Dinner Buffet-Early Grave Risers in the first hour get to sample Cheese and Vegatable Platters.
This years Costume Ball will be hosted by DJ Dave Ghoul, Dave Ghoul is a longtime DJ and event organizer from Philadelphia that specializes in Dark Alternative Dance Music. Goth and Industrial club nights, Halloween parties, haunted attractions, horror-themed events – whatever the show is Dave Ghoul will provide a heart-pounding experience that you won’t forget.
FREE Gaming all weekend long!
The Medieval Weapons of War Show.
Halloween University Training and Classes.
Competitions include the National Haunted Gingerbread House, Best Original Halloween Short Story, and Best Halloween/Horror Original Artwork |
“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!”

| Event |
OutLantaCon Spring 2010 |
| Type |
Literature, Gaming |
| Dates |
April 30-May 2, 2010 |
| Location |
Holiday Inn Select Atlanta-Perimeter
4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30341 USA
Phone: 1 770-457-6363
Toll Free: 1 800-972-2404
Outlantacon group rate |
| Website |
OutLantaCon.org |
| Remarks |
Syrens of the South
Author and editor guests
Tribute Band Strobelight
Project Cosplay |
“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.”

| Event |
No Brand Con 9 |
| Tagline |
Wisconsin’s Premier Anime Convention |
| Type |
Anime |
| Dates |
April 30-May 2, 2010 |
| Location |
Ramada Inn
205 South Barstow Street
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 USA
Phone: 1 715-835-6121
Ramada Inn Convention Center |
| Website |
NoBrandCon.com |
| Remarks |
Web Comic artist Michael “Mookie” Terracciano
Vareity Show
Annual pinata party celebration
Costume/Cosplay Contest
A Sunday buffet with the guests!
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| Event |
Vulcan Events 2010 |
| Theme |
Meet the Stars, Enjoy the Sun |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
April 30-May 2, 2010 |
| Location |
Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport
4500 West Cypress Street
Tampa, Florida 33607 USA
Phone: 1-813-879-4800
Vulcan Events room rate |
| Website |
VulcanEvents.com |
| Remarks |
Come meet Christopher Lloyd, Michael Shanks, Gary Graham, Jennifer Lien, Catherine Hicks, Tony Todd, Dean Stockwell, Sally Kellerman, Gary Lockwood, concerts, a dance and more!
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“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!”

| Event |
FedCon XIX |
| Tagline |
Europe’s biggest STAR-TREK & SCIFI-Convention |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
April 30-May 2, 2010 |
| Location |
Maritim Hotel Bonn
Godesberger Allee
(Zufahrt/Access: Kurt-Georg-Kiesinger Allee 1)
53175 Bonn, Germany
Reservation phone: + 49 (0) 228-8108-777
Maritim Hotel Bonn |
| Website |
FedCon.de |
| Remarks |
Klingon Opera
Jerry Doyle (Babylon 5)
Cliff Simon (Stargate SG-1)
Joe Flanigan (Stargate Atlantis)
Gareth David-Lloyd (Torchwood)
Panel: Stark Trek Tribute for Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell
Childcare available
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“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 |
AnachroCon 2010 |
| Theme |
Open your mind to the possibilities |
| Type |
Retro Science Fiction |
| Dates |
April 30-May 2, 2010 |
| Location |
Wellesley Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel
1377 Virginia Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30344 USA
Phone: 404-762-5111
Wellesley Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel |
| Website |
Anachrocon.com |
| Remarks |
Friday-Jazz with Play It With Moxie
Syrens of the South
First Annual AnachroCon Fashion Show
Poolside Saturday from 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday-Steampunk Superheroes and The Extraordinary Contraptions |
“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!”

| Event |
Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire 2010 |
| Type |
Renaissance |
| Dates |
April 10 – May 23, 2010 |
| Location |
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 E. Arrow Highway
Irwindale, California 91706 USA
Phone: 1 626.969.4750
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area |
| Website |
Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire |
| Remarks |
All ages
Adults – $25.00; Children (ages 5-12) – $15.00
Children under 5 are always free.
Games & Rides for the kids
Manly Men In Tights
RenQuest: a fully immersive gaming experience
Special Themes each weekend
Saturday, May 15th only: Military Appreciation Day |
“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”