
| Event |
Atama Kon 2010 |
| Tagline |
Atama Kon is coming… Are you ready? |
| Type |
Anime |
| Dates |
August 13-15, 2010 |
| Location |
Ramada Orlando Celebration
6375 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee, Florida 34747 USA
Phone: 1-407-390-5800
Toll Free: 1-877-467-5786
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| Website |
AtamaKon.com |
| Remarks |
Hall and Stage Cosplay Contests
AMV Contest
Guest Jennie Breeden: Web Comic Artist of The Devils Panties and Customers Suck.
Guest Bobby Lee Black: TV, film and stage actor, stunt performer, fight choreographer and former pro wrestler.
Body Paint Show (With Property of Body Art)
Workshops, Table Top Gaming
Mayhem Battle of the Bands
Fall Out E.B.M Dance Party
S.E.A.D.S LAN Parties and Viewing Rooms
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“What Is Atama Kon? Atama Kon is A 3-day action packed event celebrating anime, animation, video games, larps, table top gaming, comic books, music, sci-fi and fantasy. ATAMAKON features special guests, panels, cosplayers, artists, costume and cosplay contests, anime, vendors, body painting, live music, rave parties, parties and more parties!!! Get special ticket prices and VIP access for preordering tickets now! Special hotel rates are available at the host hotel! Hurry, space is limited so book your rooms now!”

| Event |
Nan Desu Kan 2010 |
| Tagline |
The premiere anime convention of the Rockies-Colorado’s oldest and largest anime convention. |
| Type |
Anime |
| Dates |
September 10-12, 2010 |
| Location |
Denver Marriott Tech Center
4900 S. Syracuse St.
Denver, Colorado 80237 USA
Phone: 1-303-779-1100
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| Website |
NDKDenver.org |
| Remarks |
Voice Actor Guests Chris Patton, Wendy Powell and Cristina “Vee” Valenzuela.
Music Guest Echostream.
Cosplay, AMV, and Battle of the Rock Bands contests.
Art and Model show, J-Pop and Masquerave dances.
Weekend-long video, video gaming, and DDR rooms.
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“Nan Desu Kan began its life in 1997 at the Tivoli Student Union as a small, fan-run convention with just 200 or so attendees. These days, several hotels and more than a decade later, NDK is still a fan-run convention, but we’re the largest convention in the Rocky Mountain region with an annual attendance of more than 6,000 anime fans from around the country—and even around the world. Every year, we invite a number of industry guests from North America and Japan to come to NDK, including voice actors, directors, art directors, and others. Our guests put on panels, participate as judges in our contests, and hold autograph sessions throughout the weekend. They’ve even been known to hang out with attendees from time to time. And time after time, we hear how much our guests love NDK and our attendees because they keep asking us if they can come back!”

| Event |
Rocky Mountain Fur Con |
| Theme |
Wild West |
| Type |
Furry |
| Dates |
August 6-8, 2010 |
| Location |
Doubletree Denver
3203 Quebec Street
Denver, Colorado 80207 USA
Phone: 1-303-321-3333
Tell [the hotel] you are with “Rocky Mountain Fur Con” The convention rates are available between now and 7/7/2010, after this date room availability cannot be guaranteed so book early!
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| Website |
RockyMountainFurCon.org |
| Remarks |
Along with our unique events such as Free Can Cook and our outdoor fursuit parade, our panels are divided into the following tracks:
• Art Track
• Fursuiting Track
• Gaming Track
• Masquerade
• Music Track
• Puppetry Track
• Science/Technology Track
• Social Track
• Species Track (volunteers needed)
• Spirituality Track
• Writing Track
Guests of Honor: artist Heather Bruton, fursuiter Lucky Coyote of Dont Hug Cacti Studios and our Feature Performer, 2 the Ranting Gryphon.
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“Rocky Mountain Fur Con is a yearly furry convention for those interested with anthropomorphics or human-like animal characters. We are a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, and just everyday fans who enjoy cartoon animals. Rocky Mountain Fur Con prides itself on having outstanding and interesting programming for it’s attendees. This year we are making a focused effort to provide new content and exciting demonstrations to follow our yearly theme for ‘The Wild West.’ Events we hope to provide this year to include ‘Square and Line dancing demonstrations and/or classes.”

| Event |
Westercon 2010 |
| Theme |
Conchord 23, A filk invocation |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Dates |
July 1 – 4, 2010 |
| Location |
Pasadena California
Westercon 63
15931 Kalisher St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Hotel: Our Hotel: Pasadena Hilton Hotel
168 S. Los Robles Ave Pasadena, CA 91101
t: 626-577-1000
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| Website |
Westercon 63 |
| Remarks |
It has been held annually since 1948 in the Western half of North America |
Artshow, dealers, parties, masquerades, dance
Writer Guest of Honor: Rudy Rucker
Fan Guest of Honor: John D. Berry
Artist Guest of Honor: Marc Schirmeister
ConChord Music Guest of Honor: Seanan McGuire
ConChord Toastmaster: Paul Kwinn
Interfilk Guests of Honor: Stone Dragons – Tom Jeffers and Sue Posteraro

| Event |
Starfleet International Conference 2010 |
| Theme |
Wagon Train to the Stars |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
July 30 -August 1, 2010 |
| Location |
Western Hills Guest Ranch at Sequoyah State Park near Wagoner.
On State Highway 51 – 52 miles east of Tulsa, on Ft. Gibson Lake at Sequoyah State Park.
Just call 1-800-368-1486 and tell them you’re with the STARFLEET conference.
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| Website |
Star Fleet Int’l Conference |
| Remarks |
Adult Registration $25.00
Child Registration $12.50
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For those flying in, Tulsa International Airport is served by several major airlines, and the IC will be operating a free shuttle between the airport and the resort. It’s a 50 mile drive, though, so make sure we know when you’re arriving!

| Event |
Ropecon 2010 |
| Theme |
Horror |
| Type |
RPG Industry Event |
| Dates |
July 23-25, 2010 |
| Location |
Dipole conference center in Espoo |
| Website |
Ropecon 2010 |
| Remarks |
Doors open Friday at 15.00 and closing at 18.00 on Sunday. Ohjelmaa ei järjestetä öisin, mutta tapahtumapaikka on avoinna koko viikonlopun. The program is held at night, but the venue is open throughout the weekend. Liput maksavat 25 euroa koko viikonlopulta tai 15 euroa päivältä (poikkeuksena sunnuntai 10 e ). Tickets cost EUR 25 for the whole weekend, or 15 euros per day (except Sunday, 1910 e). Päivälipun voi päivittää viikonloppulipuksi 10 euron hintaan. Day tickets can be upgraded viikonloppulipuksi for 10 euros. Päivälippu on voimassa seuraavaan aamuun klo 09.00 asti. Day Ticket is valid until the next morning from 09:00 until. Lippuja myydään vain ovelta eikä ennakkovarauksia oteta vastaan. Tickets will be sold only at the door or advance reservations will be accepted
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“Overnight sleeping facilities, there is silence, and also guarded accommodation period. Mukaan kannattaa ottaa makuupussi ja makuualusta, sillä patjoja ei ole ja kivilattiat saattavat olla melko kylmät. It is advisable to take a sleeping bag and sleeping pad, because there is no mattresses and stone floors can be quite cold.
Tilat täytetään järjestyksessä, joten majoituspaikkaa kannattaa tiedustella Infotiskiltä. Spaces make up the order, so beds can be inquired Info desk. Kaikille tarvitseville pyritään osoittamaan jokin nukkumispaikka, mutta varhain yöpuulle menevät varmistavat itselleen mukavamman ja rauhallisemman majoituksen sekä pidemmät yöunet. All people who need to demonstrate a nukkumispaikka, but go to sleep early to ensure for themselves more comfortable and peaceful accommodation and a longer night’s sleep. Herätys on Dipolissa kahdeksan ja yhdeksän välillä, erillisissä nukkumatiloissa hieman ennen kymmentä tai kahtatoista, riippuen siitä milloin ohjelma alkaa. Wake Dipoli is between eight and nine, separate sleeping a little before ten or twelve, depending on when the program starts ”

| Event |
Pure Spec 2010 |
| Theme |
Not Available |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
Octobe 22-24, 2010 |
| Location |
Shaw Conference Center
9797 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5J 1N9
General Enquiries: Phone: 780.421.9797; Fax: 780.425.5121
Email: sccinfo@edmonton.com
Shaw Conference Center |
| Website |
Pure Speculation Festival |
| Remarks |
“Currently in our sixth year, Pure Speculation is a friendly little SF&F festival in Edmonton, AB, Canada held every October. We give the geeks of Edmonton a chance to celebrate their passion with a weekend packed with authors, panels, merchants, costumes, games, and demonstrations.” |
“Note that only Weekend Passes are available in pre-registration”

| Event |
Philcon 2010 |
| Theme |
Not Available |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
November 19-21, 2010 |
| Location |
Crowne Plaza Hotel
PHILADELPHIA-CHERRY HILL
2349 W. MARLTON PIKE
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-856-665-6666 | Hotel Fax: 1-856-662-3676
Book Now or Call 1 877 2 CROWNE (1 877 227 6963)
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| Website |
Philcon 2010 |
| Remarks |
Principal Speaker Peter Beagle
r |
“Philcon has one of the larger East Coast shows in the SF/F field. It exhibits flat pieces, 3D works, and jewelry. Special displays include work by our Guest Artist, and items to benefit ASFA, the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists.”

| Event |
OryCon 2010 |
| Theme |
The Darker Side of Fantasy |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Dates |
November 12-14, 2010 |
| Location |
Doubletree Portland
1000 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, Oregon 97232
Phone: 1.800.996.0510,
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| Website |
OryCon 32 |
| Remarks |
Right now it’s $45, but on 8/1 it becomes $55 |
“P.N. Elrod Author Guest of Honor
Sharyn November Editor Guest of Honor
Chad Savage Artist Guest of Honor ”

| Event |
AnimeNEXT 2010 |
| Tagline |
The next evolution of Anime Convention |
| Type |
Anime and Japanese culture |
| Dates |
June 18-20, 2010 |
| Location |
Garden State Exhibit Center
50 Atrium Drive
Somerset, New Jersey 08873 USA
Phone: 1-732-469-4000
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| Website |
AnimeNEXT.org |
| Remarks |
Guest of Honor Kenji Kamiyama.
STEREOPONY-A Japanese all-girl rock band.
AMV contest, Masquerade, LARP.
Hangry & Angry Runway Model Contest and Fashion Show.
Cosplay Human Chess and the Cosplay Dating Game.
Tabletop and Video Gaming.
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“ AnimeNEXT is the largest independently organized anime convention in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. The convention features Japanese creators of anime and manga, voice actors from anime series, Japanese musical acts, artists, vendors and exhibits, panels, workshops, and gaming. Events all focus on aspects of anime, manga, and Japanese culture. With the popularity of anime and manga growing in the 1990′s and 2000′s, anime conventions have seen positive growth in their attendance; AnimeNEXT is no exception.”

| Event |
Muggle Mayhem 2 |
| Tagline |
A weekend event for fans of Harry Potter, Mugglenet and all things magical! |
| Type |
Literature , Fantasy |
| Dates |
September 10-12, 2010 |
| Location |
Park Inn Bedford
St. Mary’s Street
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 0AR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1234 799988
|
| Website |
Muggle Mayhem 2 |
| Remarks |
There are numerous events going to be taking place over the weekend, and here is a list of what you can expect to see there.
• Opening and closing ceremonies
• Exclusive wine reception
• Autograph sessions
• Professional photo-shoot sessions
• 2 themed parties
• 1 Sunday night “chill out” party
• Guest talks and panels
• Souvenir programme
• Dealers room
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‘Muggle Mayhem 2 is a weekend event for fans of the #1 Harry Potter fansite Mugglenet.com, the Harry Potter books and movies, and all things magical! There will be activities each day from the usual guest panels and photograph sessions to seminars, book readings, and late night parties – for more information on these, check out our events section. Our current guests are: Scarlett Byrne “Pansy Parkinson”, Harry Melling “Dudley Dursley” & Hugh Mitchell “Colin Creevey”.’

| Event |
Crypticon Seattle 2010 |
| Type |
Horror |
| Dates |
June 18-20, 2010 |
| Location |
Holiday Inn Downtown Everett
3105 Pine Street
Everett, Washington 98201 USA
Phone: 1-425-339-2000
Toll-free 1-866-700-1188 |
| Website |
CrypticonSeattle.com |
| Remarks |
Readings by dozens of great horror writers.
The crazy, funny, top notch improv troupe Blood Squad.
The Brutally Evil Satan Show.
Live Action Interactive Zombie Quests.
Late night Movies.
Brian Sipes Make-up contest.
Costume Contest, Amazing Fashion Show, Art Show.
Creator’s Edge Press featuring local comics.
Reading Room, Writer’s Contest.
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“Crypticon is the only horror convention in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve enjoyed two years so far and want to share our plans for 2010′s nefarious event with the world.”

| Event |
Novacon 40 2010 |
| Theme |
Not Available |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
November 12-14, 2010 |
| Location |
Park Inn Nottingham
296 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT.
T: 0115 935 9988
F: 0115 9245227
Park Inn Nottingham
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| Website |
Novacon 40 |
| Remarks |
“Novacon is the UK’s longest-established regional science fiction convention, held every autumn since 1971. It’s built around a single-stream programme mixing both literary items and more informal events, with deliberate emphasis on social contact between sf fans and genre professionals.” |
“Novacon 40 is delighted to welcome British science fiction Iain M Banks as its guest of honour. Every member of Novacon 40 will receive a limited-edition souvenir chapbook written by Iain.
In addition, we are pleased to announce Brian W Aldiss and Harry Harrison will be joining us as our special guests.”

| Event |
Au Contraire 2010 |
| Theme |
not available |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Geekery |
| Dates |
August 27-29, 2010 |
| Location |
Quality Hotel Wellington
223 Cuba Street
Te Aro Wellington 6141
Reservations Freephone: 0800 888 5 999
Quality Hotel Wellington
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| Website |
Au Contraire |
| Remarks |
Au Contraire intends to be a celebration of active fandom, and the Kiwi tradition of “number eight wire” DIY creativity.
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“The conventions is open to all ages, but it is aimed at adults, and will feature language and concepts that you may not consider appropriate for children.”

| Event |
Bad Wolf 2010 |
| Theme |
A Three-Day Event for Doctor Who Fans |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
June 11-13, 2010 |
| Location |
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham, United Kingdom
B40 1PP
Telephone: 44 (0) 121 780 4242 |
| Website |
TenthPlanetEvents.co.UK/Bad-Wolf |
| Remarks |
Our current guests are: Sylvester McCoy “The Doctor”, Sophie Aldred “Ace”, Sophia Myles “Reinette”, Andrew Hayden-Smith “Jake Simmonds”, Nick Briggs “Voice of the Daleks”, Ruari Mears “Monk, Ood, Cyberman, etc”, Bruno Langley “Adam”, Sean Gilder “Sycorax Leader”, David Troughton “Professor Hobbes”, Ian McNiece “Churchill”, Christopher Benjamin “Colonel Hugh Curbishley”, Trevor Baxter “Professor Litefoot” & Caroline John “Liz Shaw”, Carole Ann Ford “Susan Foreman.”
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“Our aim is always to offer the best in product and the best entertainment at our shows and events all over the country. We are here for all fans of both classic and new Doctor Who, as well as Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. We are here to help celebrate not only these fantastic series, but also the various book ranges, audio releases, merchandise, and top UK conventions and signing events.”

| Event |
London Film and Comic Con |
| Theme |
A two day event for the best in TV, Film & Comics |
| Type |
Science Fiction & Media |
| Dates |
July 17 & 18, 2010 |
| Location |
Earls Court Exhibition Centre
Earls Court 2
Warwick Road
London
SW5 9TA
Phone: +44 (0)20 7385 1200
|
| Website |
LondonFilmandComicCon.com |
| Remarks |
London Film and Comic Con will be bringing together a host of people who starred and worked on Empire Strikes Back to mark its 30th Anniversary – don’t miss this chance to celebrate!
Guests: far too many to list! Check website for full details.
Actors from Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Twilight, Doctor Who, Stargate, Terminator 3, Farscape and The X-files. |
“LFCC takes place every summer at Earls Court 2 in London. Celebrating the best of film, television, comics and sport, London Film and Comic Con is a day out unlike any other, giving you the chance to meet your idols, ask them questions and have your photograph taken with them as well as grabbing the latest film/tv/comic merchandise on the market.”

| Event |
Finncon 2010 |
| Tagline |
The Largest SciFi/Fantasy Event in Finland. |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Dates |
July 16-18, 2010 |
| Location |
University of Jyväskylä
Seminaarinmäki
PL 35,
Jyväskylä, Central Finland 40014
Finland
Phone: (014) 260 1211
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| Website |
Finncon.org |
| Remarks |
Finncon’s overseas Guests of Honour are Pat Cadigan (UK), called the queen of cyberpunk, and Ellen Kushner (USA), one of the top names in fantasy literature. The Finnish Guest of Honour is Sari Peltoniemi, a leading name in Finnish fantastic literature, and the Fan Guest of Honour is professor emerita Liisa Rantalaiho, an expert in the field of science fiction research.
During the Finncon weekend, the Atorox and Tähtifantasia awards are presented and the winners of the Nova and Usva short story competitions are announced. Other events include Workshops, humour, swordsmanship demonstration, horror in the cellar, meets, masquerade, etc.
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“The largest science fiction and fantasy convention in the Nordic countries showcases new SF publications and Finnish SF fandom, and also looks info the roots of science fiction and its spreading as a part of mainstream culture. The weekend comprises almost a hundred lectures, panel discussions, workshops and other programme items.
Finncon 2010 is free of charge for visitors and is made possible by grants, advertising revenue and plenty of volunteer work. The main organizers responsible for Finncon are the Jyväskylä Science Fiction Society 42 and Finncon-yhdistys ry in cooperation with Jyväskylän Kesä.”

| Event |
Ragnarok XXV |
| Description |
Ragnarok is the biggest Tolkien-inspired live-action event in the world. |
| Type |
Re-enactment |
| Dates |
June 13-20, 2010 |
| Location |
Cooper’s Lake Campground
205 Currie Road
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057 USA
Phone: 1-724-368-8710
|
| Website |
RagSite |
| Remarks |
All ages. All minors must have legal guardian on-site.
What else is there to do besides fighting?
With hundreds of Dagorhir members camping out for the week, there are lots of opportunities to socialize with new and old friends. After the fighting is over, many people love to visit other camps or to host people in their camp, sharing a beverage and retelling war stories that get more grand and heroic each time they are retold. There are also a number of merchants at Ragnarok, so take the time to wander through the merchant areas and at least window shop. There is a wide variety of items available, from garb and armor, to weapons (real and padded) and many other useful things for Dagorhir or camping. |
“Ragnarok is Dagorhir’s famous annual war. For one week each year, the Realms of Dagorhir throughout the country gather for the final glorious battle: Ragnarok! Leave the real world behind and enter a realm of mighty heroes. A realm of the fantastic where warrior maidens and grizzled veterans fight side by side with Elves and Orcs. Ragnarok is a week-long extravaganza of mass melee and fun…a living, breathing celebration of Tolkien’s works and of the European history that inspired those works. This event draws hundreds of Tolkien and medieval combat enthusiasts from all over the United States. Triumphs and defeats, parades and parties, tournaments and pit fighting, belly dancers, song, friendship, bloody battles and more lead up to the final battle and celebration!”

| Event |
Mile Hi Con |
| Theme |
The Answer to the Ultimate Question about Life, the Universe and Everything is… |
| Type |
Science Fiction Literary Convention |
| Dates |
October 22-24, 2010 |
| Location |
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
7800 E. Tufts Ave.
Denver, Colorado 80237 USA
Tel: 303 779 1234
Fax: 303 850 7164
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| Website |
MileHiCon.org |
| Remarks |
“Largest Science-Fiction Literary Convention in the Rocky Mountain Region. Over 80 authors and speakers come to MileHiCon each year. Programs on various subjects such as Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Science, Music, Filking, Movies, Publishing, and much more!”
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“Guests of Honor: Rachel Caine; Katherine Kurtz; Donato Giancola; Paolo Bacigalupi.”

| Event |
Hypericon 6 |
| Theme |
Not availabletd>
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| Type |
Science Fiction, Science, Fantasy, Comic, Gaming |
| Dates |
June 4-6, 2010 |
| Location |
Days In Stadium
Days Inn Stadium
211 North 1st Street
Nashville, TN 37213
Phone: 615-254-1551
Fax: 615-256-0758
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| Website |
Hypericon 6 |
| Remarks |
Pre registration US$35 Ends May 28 |
“Author Guest of Honor: Ramsey Campbell; Artist Guest of Honor: Luke Eldridge; Fan Guest of Honor: Darrell LuAllen; Special Guests: Sherrilyn Kenyon, Glen Cook, The Great Luke Ski.”

| Event |
Hal-Con 2010 |
| Theme |
not available |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming |
| Dates |
October 29-31, 2010 |
| Location |
Lord Nelson Hotel
1515 South Park Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tel: (902) 423-6331 |
| Website |
Hal-Con |
| Remarks |
“This will be an event that fans of both the sci-fi and fantasy genres can come together and celebrate what they love about their passions.” |
“Celebrity Talks – Lectures and Q&A; Autograph / Photograph sessions with celebrity guests; Masquerade Ball; Charity Auction; Art Show; Costume Contests; Artist Alley; Gaming; table top, CCGs, board games, etc; Games Workshop Tournament – Warhammer 40K & Fantasy!”

| Event |
WyrdCon One 2010 |
| Theme |
West Coast LARP Convention in SoCal |
| Type |
Role Play, CosPlay, Costuming |
| Dates |
June 11-13, 2010 |
| Location |
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, California 92626 USA
Phone: 1-714-540-7000
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| Website |
Wyrdcon.com |
| Remarks |
Special Guests Larry Niven and Steven Barnes of the DREAMPARK series.
Watch, learn, and get some practice in at the Fighters Circle.
Saturday—Xatrian Crux In-Character Dance.
Bring yourself over to the Fighters Guild Circle & Tournament area to compete in battles for fun and prizes.
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“Southern California’s Live Action Role Play (LARP) convention Wyrd Con welcomes you to an amazing weekend of Live Action Combat, Theatre Style, and Alternate Reality (ARGs) Games, Costume & Weapon Contests, Special Guests and SG Hosted Events, Tabletop RPG games, Interactive Panels, Demos, Workshops, Classes, Tournaments, Vendors and Artists, Tavern Entertainment, Wandering Performers, Cosplay, Live Shows, and more!”

| Event |
HamaCon 2010 |
| Theme |
Season One |
| Type |
Anime |
| Dates |
June 4-6, 2010 |
| Location |
The Holiday Inn Downtown
401 Williams Ave
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Phone: 1-256-533-1400
Holiday Inn Downtown |
| Website |
Hama-con.com |
| Remarks |
Okinawa Festival Drums.
Featured guests Tiffany Grant, Micah Solusod, and Aaron Pabon.
AMV and Cosplay Contests, Maid and Butler Café.
Beyond Atomic- the definitive Ska/Punk/Metal/Reggae/Nerdcore fusion band of North Alabama! |
“HAMA-CON 2010 is Huntsville Alabama’s newest anime convention. It will be held on
June 4-6th, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Huntsville Downtown. HAMA-CON offers a fun-filled weekend of activities and is open to anime fans and otaku of all ages.”

| Event |
Apollo Con 2010 |
| Theme |
Houston’s Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Conference |
| Type |
Sci Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Gaming |
| Dates |
June 25-27, 2010 |
| Location |
The DoubleTree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport
15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Houston, Texas
77032 USA
Tel: 281 848 4000
Fax: 281 590 8461
The Double Tree |
| Website |
Apollo Con |
| Remarks |
All ages
A single event for fans of speculative and imaginative fiction of all kinds, including literary, media, and interactive.
Combining interesting and informative programming on literary, media, science and culture topics, networking opportunities for clubs and individual fans, art exhibits, and sales of books and other SF/F/H items. ! |
Guest of Honor: Catherine Asaro
Artist Guest of Honor: Keith Thompson
Music Guest of Honor: Dave Weingart
Fan Guest of Honor: Pat Virzi

| Event |
PortConMaine 2010 |
| Theme |
Old School |
| Type |
Anime, Gaming |
| Dates |
June 24-27, 2010 |
| Location |
Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel
363 Maine Mall Road
South Portland, Maine 04106 USA
Phone: 1-207-775 6161
Toll Free: 1-877-999-3223
The Wyndham Portland Airport Hotel |
| Website |
PortConMaine.com |
| Remarks |
All ages
Video Games, RPGs & Board Games, Card Games
Karaoke/Manga Room
Guitar Hero III Smackdown!
That Other Guitar Hero Game Deathmatch! |
“Fan run and for fans, the convention has succeeded year after year to bring anime and gaming funs events such as: a cosplay, anime music videos, two anime theaters, a video game room, panels, discussions, workshops, CCGs, miniature events, RPGs, board games, an auction, extreme geek, Cthulhu, karaoke, an artist alley, contests, free stuff, vendors, and more! Stock full of goodness, with enough events to keep you busy and wanting more- this convention is a family friendly outing for all ages!”

| Event |
Rapier 2010 |
| Theme |
A Friendly Little Game Convention |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
June 4-6, 2010 |
| Location |
Jacksonville Clarion Hotel at the Jacksonville International Airport
2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32218 USA
Phone: 1-904-741-1997
Jacksonville Clarion Hotel |
| Website |
Rapier Con |
| Remarks |
This year we will have a dual theme of D-Day and Sci-Fi. If you run a game that fits within these categories your game will be labeled as a “Theme Game” on the schedule.
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Be sure and ask for the special Rapier room rates.

| Event |
Derbyshire Renaissance Faire |
| Theme |
Come have the time of your life |
| Type |
Renaissance Faire |
| Dates |
June 19-20 & 26-27, 2010 |
| Location |
Muskegon County Fairgrounds
6621 Heights Ravenna Rd
Fruitport, Michigan 49415 USA
Phone: 1- 231-788-4568
Muskegon County Fairgrounds |
| Website |
DerbyshireRenFaire.com |
| Remarks |
Over 100 stage, street and theatre performances to welcome you to the Festival. Thrilling and authentic armored combat matches. Live period music and colorful dance interpretations. Award-winning artisans demonstrating their crafts. Drum Jam, Drench a Wench, and so much more!
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“This year join us as we celebrate the 6th Glorious year! We are planning to have a blow-out celebration every day! You do now want to miss a moment of the fun.”

| Event |
Silver Kingdom Renaissance Festival 2010 |
| Theme |
5th Annual! |
| Type |
Renaissance Faire |
| Dates |
June 12-13, 19-20, 2010 |
| Location |
Ye Old Commons
120 Northside Rd.,
Charlton, Massachusetts 01507 USA
Phone: 1-413-248-SKRF (7573)
YeOldCommons.com |
| Website |
KingdomFestival.com |
| Remarks |
All ages
SKRF Boffer Tournaments
Combat Demonstrations
Interactive Performances
Crafters, Merchants, Music and Entertainment
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Gate Fees:
7 years and under Free!
8-12 $5
13+ $12
Weekend Pass (both days) $20
Two Week Pass (all 4 days) $35
Military ID $10 with ID
Groups of 10-19 Adults $10 each
Groups of 20+ Adults $9 each

| Event |
Stone Tower Glenn Ren Faire 2010 |
| Theme |
7th Annual |
| Type |
Renaissance Faire |
| Dates |
June 19 & 20, August 21-22, 2010 |
| Location |
Natural Chimneys Regional Park
94 Natural Chimneys Ln.
Mount Solon, Virginia 22843 USA
Phone: 1 540-350-2510
Natural Chimneys Regional Park |
| Website |
Stone Tower Glen Ren Faire |
| Remarks |
All ages
Saturday 10am – 6pm, Masquerade Ball 5pm-6pm
Sunday, 10am – 5pm
Admission: $6 per carload
Festive music complements the festive sounds of laughter and merriment that abounds here. While the aromas of delicious foods drift through the Merchant tents filled with wondrous wares, and Knights of Olde clash their swords for Honour and Glory as the Knights of Now test their skill with lance and steed.
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“Array thyself in your favorite garb and join us for a weekend of amazing Performers, Games to test your skills, and more Wonders than can be enjoyed in a single day. The Faire opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday and runs until 6 p.m. Upon the hour of 5 p.m. that eve a Masquerade Ball shall held to include Medieval Dance Instruction, the Wooing Contest and lessons in the Refined Art of Hand Kissing. The Faire reopens Sunday at 10 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m.”

| Event |
Colorado Renaissance Festival |
| Theme |
Renaissance |
| Type |
Festival and Artisans |
| Dates |
JUNE 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
JULY 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
JULY 31-AUGUST 1 – 2010
Saturday & Sunday
10:00am – 6:30pm
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| Location |
650 W. Perry Park Ave.
Larkspur, Colorado 80118 USA
Phone: 1 303-688-6010
The Festival is conveniently located off Interstate 25, halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs. Use exit 172 when approaching north from Colorado Springs and exit 173 when coming from Denver. Travel time is 25 to 30 minutes from Denver or Colorado Springs.
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| Website |
Colorado Renaissance |
| Remarks |
For our 34th season, we take you on a magical tour through time and legend.
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Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival’s seven stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created.

| Event |
Con du Lac 2010 |
| Theme |
Sci-Fi, Fantasy and more! |
| Type |
Science Fiction |
| Dates |
June 11-13, 2010 |
| Location |
Lake Charles Civic Center
900 Lakeshore Drive
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602 USA
Phone: 1 337-491-1256
City of Lake Charles—Civic Center |
| Website |
ConduLac.net |
| Remarks |
Guest of Honor: Luciana Carro (‘Kat’ from series Battlestar Galactica)
Gaming will be mostly free play games with a few tournaments added to the mix.
Local subdivision of the 501st Legion—Bast Alpha Garrison
Klingon Assault Group local—Imperial Klingon Vessel Bayou Serpent
Belly Dance by LaDonna and the “Circle of Sisters”.
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“Convention du Lac is Southwest Louisiana’s premier Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention. Born in 2009 this weekend long event combines the best that conventions can offer. Attendees are treated to a unique experience each and every time. We give you more of what you want, to meet the celebrities of your favorite TV show meet other fans who share similar interests. Convention du Lac is held on the second weekend of June each year. In 2010 we are expanding our lineup to offer even more programming choices!”

| Event |
CapiCons 2010 |
| Type |
Comic Book and Pop Culture |
| Dates |
June 6, 2010
August 1, 2010
October 3, 2010
December 5, 2010 |
| Location |
Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Hall
2148 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, Virginia 22182
Phone: 1-703-560-1539
Email info@capicons.com
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| Website |
Capicons |
| Remarks |
FREE admission! Door prize drawings!
Open to the public from 10 am – 3 pm. Buy, sell & trade: Gold, Silver, Bronze Age comics; Indie & Modern comics, Publishers & Creators, TV & Movie Collectibles. Non-sport cards; Videos & DVDs; Anime; Manga; Horror/Sci-Fi; figures, toys; Star Wars & Star Trek memorabilia; original artwork, posters and other comic-related collectibles.
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Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A (Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd.

| Event |
All’s Faire 2010 |
| Tagline |
Celtic, Renaissance, Steam Punk, Pirates… You’ll find it all here! |
| Type |
Historical, Fantasy |
| Dates |
June 18-20, 2010 |
| Location |
All’s Faire
9205 198th Avenue East
Bonney Lake, Washington 98391-8414 USA
Guest Relations: guestrelations@allsfaire.org
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| Website |
Alls Faire.org |
| Remarks |
All ages. Adult, child, VIP and more ticket tiers.
The Faire showcases talented artisans and craftspeople from all over the countryside [who] arrive to…display and sell a variety of goods, trinkets and wares. Visitors to All’s Faire’s merchant row will find one-of-a-kind jewelry, stone carvings, wood-working, weaving, hand-blown glassware, leather crafts, blacksmiths, gadgets and much more.
See live fire performances by Ignition and Poi spinning by Taylor Twaits, enjoy Owl Jester’s magic and comedy, join 7/10th for “A Hatter’s Tea” Party, bring your boffers and head to the field for boffer warfare, head to the children’s carnival for crafts, games and laughs, watch live black powder demonstations by Lord Admiral Rob, and dance to live music!
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“All’s Faire is cross-genre festival mixing fantasy and history for children and adults. Join us for spirited combat, storytelling, theatrical entertainment, music, dancing, workshops and much more! Enjoy the multiple stages, fighting arenas, merchant row, wandering entertainers and practitioners of various crafts. All’s Faire is conveniently located…south of Seattle in a majestic wooded park offering RV hookups, indoor plumbing, and hot showers. Come for the day or camp for the weekend and enjoy the after party and night life.”

| Event |
DieCon X |
| Theme |
Privateer Weekend III |
| Type |
Gaming, all types |
| Dates |
June 4-6, 2010 |
| Location |
Gateway Center
One Gateway Drive
Collinsville, Illinois 62234 USA
Phone: 1 618-345-8998
Gateway Center
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| Website |
DieCon.com |
| Remarks |
Hacktastic d20 Weekend
Flames of War miniatures tournament
Miniature Contest—Bring in your Best work and put it in the Contest |
“DieCon is an annual, St. Louis-area, gaming convention held in the late spring/early summer at Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL (just minutes from downtown St. Louis, MO). Board Games, RolePlaying Games (RPGs), Collectable Card Games (CCGs) and Miniatures Games. With over 100 different games being played during the three days of our convention, you’re sure to find something you like. Or come to learn something new — you might just find a game you’ve never played before but really, really enjoy!

| 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 |
Origins Game Fair 2010 |
| Theme |
35 Years and Still Rolling! |
| Type |
Gaming |
| Dates |
June 23-27, 2010 |
| Location |
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215 USA
Phone: 1 614-827-2500
Greater Columbus Convention Center |
| Website |
Origins Game Fair.com |
| Remarks |
All ages
Artist Larry Elmore
$5 Day Passes
“Little Dragons” child care
Battle Pods are back!
New Theme Area! Join us in our very own German Beer house.
Beer, brats, pretzels and fun! |
“The Origins Game Fair is one of the largest gaming conventions in the world. We feature games of every variety: tabletop games, miniatures games, roleplaying games, LARPs, traditional games, collectible card games, and even some poker and LAN gaming. Origins is held every year at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in beautiful, family-friendly downtown Columbus, Ohio. Please come join us for the most fun you’ll ever have at a game table!”

| Event |
North East Comic Con 2010 |
| Type |
Comics, Original Art, Toys, Anime, Video Games, collectibles |
| Dates |
June 27 and November 21, 2010 |
| Location |
Boston Radisson Hotel
200 STUART ST. BOSTON, 6TH Floor Ballroom |
| Website |
North East Comi Con |
| Remarks |
Food concession and eating area available. Admission $12 At the door, Buy online and save! Wear a Costume or Children under 12 free
Advance passes available $14 Allows admission at 8:30 |
The show is located within a block of Boston’s theaters, Legal Seafood, Chef Chang’s, Fleming’s Steak House, Dunkin Donuts and over 100 quality Asian restaurants of every type in Boston’s famous “Chinatown

| 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 |
Texas Comicon 2010 |
| Type |
Comic Book, Pop Culture |
| Dates |
June 18-20, 2010 |
| Location |
San Antonio Event Center
8111 Meadow Leaf
San Antonio, Texas 78227 USA
SA Events Center |
| Website |
Texas Comic Con 2010 |
| Remarks |
The State’s Premiere Pop Culture Event
Vintage Toy giveaway all weekend!
Planet 9 Screening: The Worst Movie Ever Made
HALO Costuming How-To |
Celebrities, Creators, Events, Dealers, Exhibitors, Artist Alley.
Free entry for 501st members with proof of Unit and Legion ID.

| Event |
East Hanover, NJ Comic Book Expo 2010 |
| Type |
Comic Books |
| Dates |
4/25, 5/23, 6/27 2010 |
| Location |
Ramada Conference Center
130 Route 10
East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 USA |
| Website |
East Hanover Comic Book Expo |
| Remarks |
Admission only $2
Show hours: 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! |
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.

| Event |
Clifton NJ Comic Book Expo 2010 |
| Type |
Comic Books |
| Dates |
4/11, 5/9, 6/13 2010
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| Location |
Clifton Community Recreation Center
1232 Main Ave.
Clifton, New Jersey 07011
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| Website |
Clifton Comic Book Expo |
| Remarks |
The longest running comic book shows in NJ! |
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!

| 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.”

| Event |
Cyphan 2010 |
| Theme |
Science Fiction and Fantasy United |
| Type |
Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| Dates |
June 25-27, 2010 |
| Location |
Westin Chicago North Shore
601 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Wheeling, Illinois 60090, United States
Phone: 1 847-777-6500
The Westin Chicago North Shore |
| Website |
Cyphan 2010 |
| Remarks |
The Midwest’s very own Sci-Fi & Fantasy convention for costumers, collectors, gamers and any other Frakker that likes the genre and wants to have a good time! |
“Droid Hunts, Cantina, Browncoat Bash, Imperial Ball, costume contests, role playing games and so much more.”

| Event |
Florida Super Con 2010 |
| Theme |
5th Annual South Florida Supercon |
| Type |
Comic Con |
| Dates |
June 18-20, 2010 |
| Location |
Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33126 USA
SUPERCON HOTLINE: 954.263.0654
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| Website |
Florida SuperCon 2010 |
| Remarks |
Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy and Sci-Fi |
Florida Supercon is a 3 day festival dedicated to Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Video Games, Fantasy and Sci-Fi featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more!”