Small, local, or niche genre conventions
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This is a collection of stub articles about small, local, or niche genre conventions that do not yet warrant their own article. Genre conventions broadly cover the areas of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Anime, Comics, Horror, or other similar subject matters.
- See also: Anime convention, Horror conventions, Furry convention, and Gaming convention
It exists to act as an incubator for convention articles as they are created, grow, and eventually mature into self contained articles. It is meant to work in conjunction with the List of science fiction conventions.
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[edit] All-Con
| All-Con | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Multi genre |
| Venue | Crowne Plaza North Dallas |
| Location |  Dallas, Texas |
| Country |  United States |
| Years in existence | 2005 to Present |
| Organizer | ALL-CON, LLC |
| Filing status | For Profit |
| Official website | |
All-Con is a three-day event held annually in the Dallas, Texas, area. All-Con provides an umbrella of content supporting fans of science fiction, fantasy, Renaissance, anime, costuming, theater/performing arts, mystery, art, crafts, collecting, and filmmaking.
To help 'give back' there are several charity events at the convention every year. The All-Con motto is "We Serve The Fan Community."
[edit] Past conventions
All-Con 2005, the first All-Con event, was held at the Sterling Hotel in Dallas on February 4-6, 2005. Guests included artist Adam Hughes, author Troy Denning, actor Bill Johnson, comedian Barry Diamond, plus Star Wars actors Gerald Home and Christine Hewett.
All-Con 2006 was held at the Sterling Hotel in Dallas on March 17-19, 2006. Guests included The Crow creator James O'Barr, artist Ben Dunn, actor Ken Feinberg, actor James Horan, actor Bill Blair, plus Star Wars actors Jay Laga'aia and Nalini Krishan.
All-Con 2007 was held at the Crowne Plaza North Dallas in Addison, Texas on March 16-18, 2007. Guests included artist J. K. Woodward, voice actor Neil Kaplan, plus Battlestar Galactica actresses Luciana Carro and Kate Vernon.
All-Con 2008 was held at the Crowne Plaza North Dallas in Addison, Texas on March 7-9, 2008. Guests included Battlestar Galactica actor Aaron Douglas, Return of the Jedi actors Tim Dry, Sean Crawford, and Mike Edmonds, plus Blazing Saddles actor Burton Gilliam and Who Wants to be a Superhero? contestant Tonya Kay (aka Creature).
[edit] Ambercon
| Ambercon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Gaming |
| Location |  Detroit, Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Official website | |
Ambercon is a gaming convention held annually in late March or early April in the Detroit, Michigan, area. Ambercon bills itself as the premier international Amber Diceless Roleplaying convention. The Amber Diceless Roleplaying Game system is based on the Chronicles of Amber series of books by the late science fiction author Roger Zelazny.
[edit] Past conventions
- Ambercon VIII was held March 13-16, 1997. Organizing committee co-chairs were Wayne Goodwine, Duane Spencer, and Jo Ann Spencer.
- Ambercon IX was held March 26-29, 1998. Organizing committee co-chairs were Wayne Goodwine, Duane Spencer, and Jo Ann Spencer.
- Ambercon X was held March 25-28, 1999. Organizing committee co-chairs were Liz Trumich and Karen Moreno. Webmaster was David Golden.
- Ambercon 2000 was held March 30-April 2, 2000. Organizing committee chair was Liz Trumich. Webmaster was Sol Foster.
- Ambercon 2001 was held March 22-25, 2001. Organizing committee chair was Liz Trumich. Webmasters were Sol Foster and Kris Fazzari.
- Ambercon 2002 was held March 21-24, 2002. Organizing committee chair was Liz Trumich. Webmaster was Kris Fazzari.
- Ambercon 2003 was held March 27-30, 2003. Organizing committee chairs were Liz Trumich and Kris Fazzari. Webmaster was Kris Fazzari.
- Ambercon 2004 was held March 25-28, 2004. Organizing committee chair was Kris Fazzari. Webmaster was Kris Fazzari.
- Ambercon 2005 was held March 31-April 3, 2005. Organizing committee chair was Kris Fazzari. Webmaster was Kris Fazzari.
- Ambercon 2006 was held March 30-April 2, 2006. Organizing committee co-chairs were Kris Fazzari and Ray Laura. Webmaster was Kris Fazzari.
- Ambercon 2007 was held March 22-25, 2007. Organizing committee co-chairs were Ray Laura and Kris Fazzari. Webmaster was Kris Fazzari.
- Ambercon 2008 was held March 13-16, 2008, at the Embassy Suites Detroit-Livonia/Novi in Livonia, Michigan. This was the 19th annual Ambercon. Organizing committee chair was Ray Laura. Webmaster was Kris Fazzari.
[edit] Ancient City Con
| Ancient City Con | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Venue | Comfort Suites at World Golf Village |
| Location |  St. Augustine, Florida |
| Country | United States |
| Years in existence | 2007 to present |
| Organizer | Den of Dreams Books & Games |
| Filing status | For Profit |
| Official website | |
Ancient City Con is a science fiction and fantasy, gaming, anime, LAN, and comics convention in St. Augustine, Florida. The first such one-day event was held on October 6, 2007, at the Comfort Suites at World Golf Village located at 475 Commerce Lake Dr. in St. Augustine.
[edit] History
In August of 2006, a few friends were discussing how they wished there was more convention activity for anime, comics, and gaming of all types in northeast Florida. They wanted to bring together those genre enthusiasts from the local community as well as out of town travelers to their city. Their mission was to create a diversified event for the enjoyment of fans of science fiction, fantasy, gaming (RPGs, CCGs, CMGs, board games, miniatures, historical, LAN, console, and more), anime and comics.
[edit] Upcoming conventions
A second event, this time expanded to two days, has been scheduled for August 2-3, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida.
[edit] Ani-Magic
| Ani-Magic | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Anime |
| Venue | Antelope Valley Fairgrounds |
| Location | Lancaster, California |
| Country | United States |
| Official website | |
Ani-Magic 2008 will be held October 18-19, 2008, at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California.
[edit] Con-Troll
This is a place holder for info about the historical con Con-Troll. Held in Houston Texas. These are web links to obscure references to it
[edit] International Conference for the Fantastic in the Arts
| International Conference for the Fantastic in the Arts | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Location | Orlando, Florida |
| Country | United States |
| Organizer | IAFA |
| Filing status | Non Profit[1] |
| Official website | |
The International Conference for the Fantastic in the Arts, is the annual conference for the IAFA, or the International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts. It is held each year in the US, receiving dozens of scholars, academics, publishers, editors, writers, journalists, students, and critics with an interest in the different aspects of fantasy and science fiction in the arts.
[edit] Mission
ICFA was established to promote critical and scholarly discussion in fantasy in science fiction and covers a variety of sub-genres or divisions including the fantastic as seen in:
- Children's and Young Adult Literature and Illustration
- English Literature
- Film and Media
- Communities and Culture, (specifically fan fiction, comics, graphic novels, filking, conventions, hypertexts, viral marketing, RPG, etc)
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Horror Literature
- International Literature
- Science Fiction Literature and Theory
[edit] External links
[edit] Lazy Dragon Con
| Lazy Dragon Con | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Relaxacon |
| Venue | Holiday Inn McKinney |
| Location | McKinney, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Years in existence | 2007 to Present |
| Organizer | Lazy Dragon LLC |
| Filing status | For Profit |
| Official website | |
Lazy Dragon Con is a three-day relaxicon held in the McKinney, Texas, a northern suburb of Dallas. Lazy Dragon Con is sponsored by Lazy Dragon LLC, dealers of blades "From Pocketknives to Broadswords," and is not related to Dragon Con in any way.
Lazy Dragon Con is a party-oriented convention with informal/minimal programming. This programming includes gaming, contests, a dealers' room, video room, parties, and more. Organizers describe the event as "a weekend-long party with friends." The convention provides a relaxed environment for people who enjoy science fiction to meet new friends and talk about their interests.
[edit] Past conventions
Lazy Dragon Con (2007) - The first Lazy Dragon Con event was held August 3-5, 2007, at the Holiday Inn McKinney.[2] The hotel is located at 1300 North Central Expressway, McKinney, TX 75069. Notable media guests included Guest of Honor Peter Mayhew plus Bill Johnson, James Hampton, and Burton Gilliam.[3] Other notable guests included artist/author and creator of The Crow James O'Barr, singer/songwriter Sarah Gillmore, artist Brad W. Foster, authors Mari Atherton and Gloria Oliver, plus artists Jake Nealis, Jay Ewald, Gwynn Farrith, and Katy Dehay. The Fan Guests of Honor were Joseph Marchione and Christopher David Neathery. The convention also honored Lee Martindale as Author Guest of Honor Who Won't Be Coming for her assistance with the event. The 2007 Lazy Dragon Fun-Jell Wrestling Champion was Kari Watkins of Plano, Texas. The event raised over $1600 to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
[edit] Upcoming conventions
Lazy Dragon Con B (2008) - The second Lazy Dragon Con is scheduled to be held July 18-20, 2008, at the Quality Inn McKinney. The hotel, a former Holiday Inn, is located at 1300 North Central Expressway, McKinney, TX 75069. Notable scheduled guests include Author Guest of Honor Lee Martindale, Fan Guest of Honor James "Jazz Man" Savage, actor James Hampton, singer/songwriter Sarah Gillmore, comics artist/author James O'Barr, author John Moore, and artist Gwynn "Starrydance" Farrith. A silent auction and other events are scheduled to raise money and awareness for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
[edit] External links
[edit] Revelcon
| Revelcon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Relaxacon |
| Venue | Holiday Inn Galleria |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Years in existence | 1990 to Present |
| Organizer | Several Unlimited |
| Official website | |
Revelcon (formerly "REVELcon") is a three-day fan-run relax-a-con/zinefest held annually in Houston, Texas by Several Unlimited. Programming typically includes the Friday Nite Party, a dealers' room, a hospitality suite, a vid show, a music vid contest, an art show and auction, plus panels and fannish discussions. This fanzine and media-oriented convention describes itself as "gen and slash friendly" and is more adult-oriented than a typical general interest science fiction convention. As such, membership is restricted to those 18 years of age and older.
Several Unlimited is a fan club dedicated to any and all fandoms in any media. Several Unlimited actively supports conventions in the Houston area, and REVELcon in particular.
[edit] Past conventions
- REVELcon 1 was held in 1990.
- REVELcon 2 was held in 1991.
- REVELcon 3 was held in 1992.
- REVELcon 4 was held March 12-14, 1993.
- REVELcon 5 was held in 1994.
- REVELcon 6 was held in 1995.
- REVELcon 7 was held in 1996.
- REVELcon 8 was held March 14-16, 1997.
- REVELcon 9 was held March 20-22, 1998.
- REVELcon 10 was held March 19-21, 1999.
- REVELcon 11 (aka RevelCon Y2K) was held March 17-19, 2000.
- REVELcon 12 was held March 16-18, 2001.
- REVELcon 13 was held March 15-17, 2002.
- REVELcon 14 was held March 14-16, 2003.
- REVELcon 15 was held March 19-21, 2004.
- REVELcon 16 was held March 18-20, 2005.
- REVELcon 17 was held March 17-19, 2006.
- Revelcon 18 was held March 16-18, 2007.
- Revelcon 19 was held March 14-16, 2008, at the Holiday Inn Galleria on the West Loop at Richmond (formerly the Courtyard by Marriott) in Houston, Texas.
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[edit] Texas Frightmare Weekend
| Texas Frightmare Weekend | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Horror/Media |
| Venue | DFW Lakes Hilton |
| Location | Grapevine, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Years in existence | 2006 to present |
| Organizer | Loyd Cryer |
| Filing status | For Profit |
| Official website | |
Texas Frightmare Weekend is a horror-oriented for-profit media event held occasionally in the Dallas, Texas area. Guests have included actors, directors, and producers from classic and upcoming horror films.
[edit] Past events
The first Texas Frightmare Weekend was held February 4-5, 2006, at the Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.[4] Guests included Joe Bob Briggs, Linnea Quigley, Ashlie Rhey, Brinke Stevens, Jon Keeyes, Scott von Doviak, Tom Savini, and Ses Carny. A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to the "founding father of bad cinematic blood," Herschell Gordon Lewis.
The second Texas Frightmare Weekend was held June 22-24, 2007, at the Omni Dallas Park West hotel in Dallas, Texas. The Guest of Honor at this event was director George Romero. Programming included screenings of upcoming and classic horror films, panels about horror films and actors, roundtable discussions, documentary screenings, autograph signings, and a special presentation of "Inside the B-Actor's Studio with Clint Howard." A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to effects maestro Tom Savini. Other guests included John Russo, Jeffrey Combs, Linnea Quigley, Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Kristina Klebe, Danielle Harris, Nancy Loomis, Adrienne Barbeau, Lew Temple, Angela Bettis, Ken Evert, Eileen Dietz, Cerina Vincent, George Kosana, Russell Streiner, Charles Cyphers, Barbara Nedeljáková, Gaylen Ross, Jonathan Breck, Camden Toy, Tom Atkins, C.A. Broadstone, Tony Simmons, Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Lloyd Kaufman, Caroline Williams, and James Hampton.
A third Texas Frightmare Weekend was held at the DFW Lakes Hilton in Grapevine, Texas, on February 22-24, 2008. This led to controversy in the local fannish community as this was the same weekend as ConDFW, a science fiction convention held annually on this weekend since 2002.
[edit] References
- ^ By Laws
- ^ White, Stefanie, "Lazy Dragon Con sci-fi festival debuts today", McKinney Courier-Gazette, August 03, 2007
- ^ Shumate, Beth, "Holy Sci-Fi Convention, Batman! Fest Features Costumes, Comics, Games", McKinney News, August 03, 2007
- ^ "Festival of Frights: A local peddler of B-movie horrors marks a North Texas first", November 30, 2005, Fort Worth Weekly
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