NerdaCon

NerdaCon
Status Active
Genre Multi-genre
Venue Columbus State University Davidson Center and Schuster Center
Location(s) Columbus, Georgia
Country United States
Inaugurated March 2007
Attendance Around 2,400 in 2012[1]
Organized by Campus Nerds of Columbus State University
Filing status Non-profit[2]
Website
http://www.nerdacon.com

NerdaCon is a multi-genre fan convention (first seen as a "gaming, popular arts, and crafts convention"[3][4]) held annually since 2007 at Columbus State University by the school's Campus Nerds group, a campus organization that describes itself as "an organization that embraces all special interests and gives its members a community of like minded invidiviuals".[5] Each year, the con is titled "NerdaCon vX", where "X" is the number of the con (The first was "v1", the second was "v2", etc.). As it is a multi-genre convention, it has no general focus other than that of the Nerds, in that the panels, guests, and dealers each add a focus toward anime, manga, science fiction, gaming, comic books, zombie apocalypse, or a combination of these or other generally nerdy or geeky things to add to the atmosphere.[2] Also unlike other conventions, admission to NerdaCon is free, and, as it is hosted on an open campus, parking for the convention is, as well. Instead, the convention makes its money through donations, in-con sales, et cetera.[2][6] However, the Campus Nerds do not keep all the money; much of it is donated to such organizations as Children's Miracle Network and the Hero Initiative.[4]

By tradition, the convention is held on a Friday and Saturday in November, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM on the Friday, and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturday. However, since NerdaCon v6 was held on November 11, 2011 (11/11/11), each day was extended by 11 minutes, making it end at 11:11 PM.[7][2]

Events

Though each iteration has its own unique events, there are a few that have stood as constants throughout the lifespan of NerdaCon. For instance, each year, there is a martial arts demonstration (during the first and/or second day), and the con ends with a rave. Other notable events include the boffer, trading card, and video game tournaments (and casual play), a costume contest to judge the best Cosplay, and having the last panel be one that shows the comedic side of hentai.

Event History

version Dates Location Attend. Special Guests
v1 March 25 2007[8][3] Columbus State University - Davidson Student Center
Atlanta, Georgia 		1500[9]
v2 November 9-10 2007 Columbus State University - Davidson Student Center
Columbus, Georgia 		Around 2000[10] Steve Cummings[10]
v3 November 14-15 2008 Columbus State University - Davidson Student Center
Columbus, Georgia 		Around 2000[10]
v4 November 13-14 2009[11] Columbus State University - Davidson Student Center[11]
Columbus, Georgia		 Around 2000[10]
v5 November 12-13, 2010[12] Columbus State University - Davidson Student Center and Schuster Student Success Center
Columbus, Georgia		 Around 2000[10]
v6 November 11-12, 2011 (1800 - 2311 and 1000 - 2311, respectively)[13][14][2][6][15] Columbus State University - Davidson Student Center, Schuster Student Success Center, Student Recreation Center (Costume Contest and Raffle only)[2]
Columbus, Georgia		 Around 2000[10]
v7 November 16-17, 2012 (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM and 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, respectively)[16][17] Columbus State University - Davidson Student Center, Schuster Student Success Center, University Hall [18]
Columbus, Georgia		 2400[10] Wesley Tillander, Kevin Galbraith[19]
v8 November 15-16, 2013 (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM and 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, respectively)[18][1] Columbus State University - Davidson Student Center, Schuster Student Success Center[18]
Columbus, Georgia		 N/A TBA
v9 November 14-15, 2014 (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM and 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, respectively)[20] Columbus State University - Davidson Student Center, Schuster Student Success Center, University Hall, Student Recreation Center[18]
Columbus, Georgia [21]		 N/A TBA

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NerdaCon v8 times as listed on the official site". ~~~~~. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Sonya Sorich (November 10, 2011). "NerdaCon arrives at Columbus State University". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 QJ Staff (March 25, 2007). "NerdaCon at Columbus State University: something for every enthusiast". QuickJump Gaming Network. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "GEORGIA’S COLUMBUS STATE’S NERDACON SUPPORTS THE HERO INITIATIVE". HERO. March 23, 2007. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  5. ↑ "The Campus Nerds' self-description, as stated in the site's About section". November 9, 2011.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Information on Nerdacon 2011". AnimeCons. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  7. ↑ "The time intervals of v6, as stated in the "Nerdacon v6 info" box on the welcome page". November 13, 2011.
  8. ↑ "NerdaCon attendance, as stated in the site's About section". November 17, 2011.
  9. ↑ "NerdaCon attendance, as stated in the site's About section". November 17, 2011.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 Firsthand report from Campus Nerds leader
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Information on Nerdacon 2009". AnimeCons. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  12. ↑ "Information on Nerdacon 2010". AnimeCons. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  13. ↑ "NerdaCon schedule, as recorded by CSU". November 17, 2011.
  14. ↑ "NerdaCon schedule, as stated by their website homepage. May be temporary.". November 17, 2011.
  15. ↑ Paul (November 7, 2011). "Cons This Weekend: November 11-13 2011". Joygazm. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  16. ↑ "NerdaCon v7 schedule, as announced on the welcome page of the NerdaCon website". November 18, 2011.
  17. ↑ "NerdaCon v7 schedule, as announced on the Campus Nerds' Facebook page". March 28, 2012.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Directly told this by the convention's organizers
  19. ↑ "NerdaCon v7 guests as listed on the official site". ~~~~~. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ↑ "NerdaCon schedule, as stated by their website homepage. May be temporary.". October 21, 2014.
  21. ↑ "NerdaCon schedule, as stated by their website's schedule page. May be temporary.". October 21, 2014.

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