
| Event |
Morphicon 2010 |
| Theme |
Furry State Fair |
| Type |
Furry |
| Dates |
May 13-16, 2010 |
| Location |
Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington
7007 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43085 USA
Phone: 1-614-436-0700
Holiday Inn Morphicon group rate |
| Website |
Morphicon.org |
| Remarks |
Fursuit Parade
Old-school Sega Saturn Bomberman Tournament
Whose Pawpet Is It Anyway?
Ice Cream Social
Must book room by 5/1/10 for discount
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| Event |
Mobicon 2010 |
| Theme |
Mobile’s premier science fiction, fantasy, anime, gaming, comics and media convention! |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Anime, Gaming |
| Dates |
May 14-16, 2010 |
| Location |
Ashbury Hotel & Suites
600 W I 65 Service Road South
Mobile, Alabama 36608 USA
Phone: 1 800-752-0389
Ashbury Hotel |
| Website |
MobiCon.org |
| Remarks |
Costume Contests, Dances, Slave Auction
Anime Tractor Pull
Zuri Middle Eastern Dance Co.
Join in Collectible Card Games, Role Playing Games, Computer Games, Board Games and many more!
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“MOBICON is…an annual three-day convention for fantasy, science fiction, horror, comic book, anime, and gaming fans.”

| Event |
The Steampunk World’s Fair |
| Theme |
A Three-Day Expedition into Yesterday’s Future! |
| Type |
Steampunk |
| Dates |
May 14-16, 2010 |
| Location |
Radisson Hotel Piscataway
21 Kingsbridge Road
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 USA
Phone: 732-980-0400
Toll Free: 1-800-395-7046
Radisson Hotel/Steampunk World Fair Rate |
| Website |
Steampunk World’s Fair |
| Remarks |
All ages are welcome |
“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!”

| Event |
Motor City Comic Con – 2010 |
| Type |
Comic books, writers, artists, anime, gaming, and more!! |
| Date |
May 14-16, 2010 |
| Location |
Rock Financial Showplace
46100 Grand River Ave
Novi, Michigan 48374 USA
Rock financial Showplace |
| Website |
Motor City Comic Con |
| Remarks |
SPECIAL GUEST RAY PARK!!
R2 Builders
Media Guests include Adam West, Linda Blair, Eric Roberts |
“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!”

| Event |
Anime Central 2010 |
| Theme |
The Thirteenth |
| Type |
Anime and Japanese pop culture |
| Dates |
May 14-16, 2010 |
| Location |
Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, Illinois 60018 USA
Phone: 1 847-692-2220
Stephens Convention Center
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| Website |
ACen.org |
| Remarks |
Martial Arts Demo
Whose line is it Anime?
Fashion Show and Masquerade
Virtual Battletech
Concerts, Dances, Gaming
Panel Programming will take place in the Stephens Convention Center and nearby Hyatt Regency O’ Hare and Embassy Suites hotels.
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“Anime Central (ACen) is Chicago’s and the Midwest’s largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention. ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities. The event includes a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, 24-hour video rooms, tabletop gaming and much, much more!”

| Event |
Virginia Renaissance Faire 2010 |
| Theme |
Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On |
| Type |
Renaissance Faire |
| Dates |
Weekends: May 15—June 13, 2010 |
| 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 $8, 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.”

| 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”

| Event |
Maryland Faerie Festival 2010 |
| Theme |
Celebrating Unicorns |
| Type |
Fantasy |
| Dates |
May 15-16, 2010 |
| Location |
Patuxent 4H Center
18405 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774 USA
Phone: 1-888-607-9134
Patuxent River 4-H Center |
| Website |
MarylandFaerieFestival.org |
| Remarks |
We have dedicated our year to the celebration of Unicorns and our vendors and artists will all be joining in to gain Sweetie’s favor. We welcome you to come and explore our constantly evolving festival. We have new surprises for children of all ages this year, with Faerie Mushroom Checkers and Rip Van Winkle Bowling. Enjoy our new and expanded Labyrinth. Look for more intrigue and excitement from the Faerie Treasure Hunt. The Seelie and Unseelie Royalty has invited the Four Elemental Courts to join in the revelry this year. Who knows what pageantry, mischief and magic they will bring to our Festival? Come and see!
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“The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries. We provide an atmosphere and entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature, and, of course, by the Faeries themselves. Yes, we believe in Faeries! Through the Faerie heritage, we encourage love, cooperation, peace, harmony, and respect for all beings, along with a pinch of mischief!”

| Event |
Fanaticon – 2010 |
| Theme |
Comics, Collectibles, Pop Culture and More! |
| Type |
Comic-Con |
| Dates |
May 15, 2010 |
| Location |
Asheville Art Museum
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, North Carolina 28802 USA
Phone: 1 828-253-3227
The Asheville Art Museum |
| Website |
Fanaticon.org |
| Remarks |
Organic Armor fantasy costumes
Charlotte Browncoats
Rebel Legion Blue Ridge Base
Comic dealers |
“FANATICON is a labor of love by an enthusiastic team of local comic book and pop culture fans. We are very excited about producing a fun and successful convention that will hopefully continue annually for years to come!”

| Event |
East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention 2010 |
| Theme |
9th Annual |
| Type |
Comic con |
| Dates |
May 14-15, 2010 |
| Location |
Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 USA
Phone: 1-215-561-7500
Toll Free: 1-866-618-0410
Crown Plaza Philadelphia Downtown |
| Website |
ECBACC.com |
| Remarks |
Friday-Reception and Kick-off only at
the Philadelphia African American Museum
$15.00 admission, Free for Youth 12 and under w/ paying adult
Presenters of the Glyph Comics Awards
Comic book marketplace and workshops
Kid’s Corner |
“The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention…is an annual gathering of comic book artists, writers, their fans and retailers who are interested in discussing, buying and selling comic books, sci-fi, action figures and related material by and / or about Black superheroes…. In addition, the Convention also features panel discussions, self-publishing and graphic arts workshops for aspiring creators, and film screenings of works of veterans and amateurs alike. The Convention is held in Philadelphia each May preceded by a reception / awards ceremony. The ECBACC is the first bona fide “Black Comic Book Convention” in Philadelphia, PA, and serves as a replicable model for community-based comic book conventions.
The Glyph Comics Awards recognize the best in comics made by, for, and about people of color from the preceding calendar year.”

| Event |
Spring Con 2010 |
| Type |
Comic Book |
| Dates |
May 15-16, 2010 |
| Location |
Minnesota State Fairgrounds! In the Grandstand!
1265 Snelling Ave. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108-3109 USA
Phone: 651-288-4400
Minnesota State Fairgrounds |
| Website |
MCBA SpringCon Comic Book Celebration |
| Remarks |
Admission is just $11.00 per adult and is good for both days!
Children 9 & under are FREE! Get $1.00 Off Your Admission With A Canned Food Shelf Donation! Tickets are available at the door. Generally ticket sales begin at around 9:30AM. Doors open to the public at 10AM, The first lucky fans to arrive (500 on Saturday and 250 on Sunday) receive free gift bags full of comic swag!
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“An old-fashioned, family friendly comic book convention! Featuring a virtual galaxy of comic book creators and dealers from all over the USA. Something for everyone and everyone is welcome!”

| Event |
comiCONN 2010 |
| Type |
Comic Books |
| Dates |
May 15, 2010 |
| Location |
Holiday Inn in North Haven, CT
201 Washington Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
203-239-6700
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| Website |
comiCONN |
| Remarks |
Cash Only; Base Admission$10; The first 200 paid admissions will receive a FREE goodie bag.
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A Show for the Fans by the Fans;