Convention Listings across the Universe

CanGames Convention 2010

Filed under: Events,Gaming — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 12:15 pm May 15, 2010
No Gravatar
Event CanGames Convention
Theme Friendly Mayhem Since 1977
Type Gaming
Dates May 21-23, 2010
Location Rideau Curling Club
Rue 715 Cooper Street
Ottawa Ontario K1R 5J5 Canada
Phone: 1.613.232.966
Rideau Curling Club
Website CanGames
Remarks Vote! Miniatures Painting: The Peoples Choice Awards
On Saturday we have a selection of games for children aged 8-12.

“Welcome to CanGames, the longest-running games convention in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and all of Canada!
At Ottawa’s CanGames, you can play:
• RPGs (role playing games) such as Dungeons & Dragons
• Board games such as Carcassone, Risk, and Settlers of Catan
• Collectable card games such as Magic the Gathering
• Miniatures games such as Warhammer, Flames of War, DBA
And many more!”

Keycon 27 2010

Filed under: Events,Fantasy,Literature,Science Fiction — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 11:26 am February 9, 2010
No Gravatar
Event Keycon 27
Theme Host of the 2010 Aurora Awards
Type Science Fiction/Fantasy
Dates May 22-24, 2010
Location Radisson Downtown Winnipeg
288 Portage Ave
Winnipeg MB
R3C OB8
Phone: 204-956-0410
US/Canada Toll-free: 1-800-395-7046
Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
Website Keycon.org
Remarks Author guest of honour S. M. Stirling
The Prix Aurora Awards are given out annually for the best Canadian science fiction and fantasy literary works, artworks, fan activities from that year, and are awarded in both English and French. The event is organized by Canvention and the awards are given out by the Canadian SF and Fantasy Association, which began in 1980.—Wikipedia

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

Otafest (2010)

Filed under: Anime,Events — Tags: , — Advania @ 5:22 pm April 30, 2010
No Gravatar
Event Otafest (2010)
Theme Anime!
Type Otafest is an annual conference for anime enthusiasts.
Dates May 21-23, 2010
Location University of Calgary
2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2N-1N4
Website Otafest 2010
Remarks We act as a creative outlet for fans, an occasion where they can show their passion and appreciation of the hobby. We are an event where fans can show off the costumes they have made, the music videos they have created, and the art they have painted and drawn. Otafest is a forum for discussion and education.

Newly opened this year and located right on the U of C campus, Hotel Alma has 140 luxurious rooms made up primarily of trendy euro bedroom suites and gorgeous two bedroom suites.

Virginia Renaissance Faire 2010

Filed under: Events,Renaissance Faire — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 7:13 pm April 9, 2010
No Gravatar
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.”



Scarborough Renaissance Festival 2010

Filed under: Costume,Events,Renaissance Faire — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 10:47 pm April 21, 2010
No Gravatar
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.”

Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire 2010

Filed under: Costume,Events,Historical,Renaissance Faire — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 4:27 pm April 22, 2010
No Gravatar
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”

Victoria Steam Exposition 2010

Filed under: Events,Steampunk — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 10:05 am April 29, 2010
No Gravatar
Event Victoria Steam Exposition 2010
Title Being a Celebration of Steampunk Art & Culture
at Victoria’s Empress Hotel
Type Steampunk
Dates May 22-23, 2010
Location The Fairmont Empress Hotel
721 Government Street
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8W1W5
Phone: 1 250-384-8111
Toll Free: 1 866-540-4429
Fairmont Empress Resort Hotel
Website Victoria Steam Expo
Remarks Steampunk Burlesque with Miss Rosie Bitts
Guest of Honor: Cherie Priest, author of Boneshaker,
Nebula and Hugo award nomination.
Musical Guest: Unwoman
Steampunk Film Screenings

“Come join your fellow air pirates, burlesque performers, time travelers, mad scientists, ladies, gentlemen, madmen, tinkerers and enthusiasts of all things steampunk.”

Wonderful Woburn Warehouse Show (2010)

Filed under: Events,Literature — Tags: , , — Advania @ 9:08 am April 2, 2010
No Gravatar
Event Wonderful WOburn Warehouse Show 2010
Type Comic Shows Skate Gaming Toys
Dates April 24, May 22, Jun 19, Jul 24, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20,
Dec 18, 2010
Location Best Western New Englander
66 Lakeview Ave.
Lowel, Massachusetts 01850 USA
Tel: 1-978-459-5323
Website Wonderful Woburn Warehouse Show
Remarks Coming at ya like freight train EVERY Month in 2010!
Admission Free, Golden Age Collectables and the Wonderful World are cornerstones of this event. Exit 36 off rt 93. Montvale Ave.
The Show runs 9am-2pm.

Tables are only $25! (35 tables)

Lehigh Valley Comic Con (2010)

Filed under: Comic-con,Events,Media — Tags: — Advania @ 9:57 am
No Gravatar
Event Lehigh Valley Comic Con 2010
Type Comic Con, Gaming, Manga, TV, Toys, Action Figures
Dates May 22 and Dec 4, 2010
Location Schnecksville Fire Hall
4550 Old Packhouse Rd.
Schnecksville, PA 18078
tel: 610-573-6110
Website Lehigh Valley Comic Con
Remarks Show Hours – 10:00am to 4:00pm, Admission: $5.00 ($4.00 with college ID) Children 12 and under get in free! $1.00 off admission if you are in costume.


Mayfaire Renaissance Festival 2010

Filed under: Events,Renaissance Faire — Tags: , , — Mistress Fen @ 11:35 am May 5, 2010
No Gravatar
Event Mayfaire Renaissance Festival 2010
Tagline Come have the time of your life!
Type Renaissance Faire
Dates May 22-31, 2010
Location Mayfaire Renaissance Festival
720 Fair Street
Marshall, Michigan 49068 USA
Phone: 1 269-382-6120
Website MayfaireRen.com
Remarks All ages, Adults $10.00, Children (5-11) $5.00, Under 5 free.
Weekends and Memorial Day, 10:00-6:00
4 stages – Non-Stop Entertainment – Shows Galore! Don’t miss a single moment.
Vikings of the Great Lakes
Dark Flower Gypsies—Gypsy-tribal fusion belly dance troupe

“Join the Mayfaire Renaissance Festival for all the fun and adventure with a fantastic line up of daily Entertainment. Join the Queen, Princess, and the court, as they frolic at the Mayfaire Renaissance Festival. Join in the festivities around the Maypole, the Queen’s Tournament, or perhaps a lite Tea with the Queen.”

Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire 2010

Filed under: Events,Renaissance Faire — Tags: — Mistress Fen @ 12:47 pm April 1, 2010
No Gravatar
Event Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire 2010
Type Renaissance Faire
Dates Five weekends, May 22-23 through June 19-20, 2010
Location Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire
2302 Nelson Rd.
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729 USA
Phone: 1 715-723-9999
Website FestFun.com
Remarks All ages
Meet the King, watch the jousters joust, hear the brass and drums, gnaw on a turkey leg, chug an ale, have a belly laugh.
Adults $15.00, Children (5-12) $5.00, Seniors (65 and over) $13.00
Wee ones 4 and under are free.
Active military and their spouse are free with ID.
Group and Early Bird rates available.

“We are one of the newest and fastest growing Renaissance Faires in Wisconsin! The Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire in Wisconsin offers opportunities for entertainment that are affordable, accessible, and high-quality. Parking is free! Ticket prices are significantly more reasonable than other Renaissance Faires in Wisconsin. We offer package discounts and coupons throughout the season.”