Madicon

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Madicon
Status	Active
Genre	Science Fiction/Fantasy
Venue	James Madison University Festival Center
Location	Harrisonburg, VA
Country	United States
First held	1991
Organizer	JMU Science Fiction/Fantasy Guild
Official website

[edit] About

Madicon is a college science fiction and fantasy convention located at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. It is run by the JMU Science Fiction/Fantasy Guild and typically takes place during the last weekend of JMU's spring break. Madicon annually supports the Wildlife Center of Virginia with the proceeds from the convention's Charity Auction and a portion of the profit from the Art Auction.

Founded in 1991, Madicon provides a place for sci-fi/fantasy fans and enthusiasts to meet friends and share in their interests. Each year hosts both an Author and Artist Guest of Honor, as well as guests from various other fields, including: medieval re-creationists, LARPing groups and guests, representatives from the gaming industry, JMU staff and professors, etc.

[edit] Events and Activities

Many events and activities take place over the span of the weekend, including but not limited to:

• Guest Panels and Discussions
• Art Show and Auction
• Charity Auction (Proceeds go to the Wildlife Center of Virginia)
• Vendor/Dealer Room
• Tournaments
  • Magic: The Gathering
  • Warhammer Fantasy
  • Warhammer 40k
• Gaming
  • Role Playing Games
  • LARPs
  • LAN Room
  • Console Room
  • Board Games
• Anime Room
• Video Room
• Costume Contest

[edit] External Links

• Madicon Homepage - http://www.madicon.org/
• JMU Science Fiction/Fantasy Guild - http://sffg.org/
• Wildlife Center of Virginia - http://www.wildlifecenter.org/

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