
| 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.
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“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!”

| 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.”

| 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
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| 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.
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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.

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

| 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
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| 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.
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Tables are only $25! (35 tables)

| 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.”

| 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.
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“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.”