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Convention and Trade Show Schedule
This is a schedule of the game conventions that we know about, some of which we plan to attend. We are more than happy to help you promote your convention. If you'd like to add your con to our list, use our handy convention registry form.
We can also provide support to GMs who run SJ Games events at conventions and other types of convention support, such as GMs to run SJ Games events! Send mail to conventions@sjgames.com and let us know how we can help.
You can download these posters to publicize your games and help you find new players at conventions (or stores, or schools)!
We also need volunteers to help us at conventions.
![[SJG Attended]](img/conpyr2.gif) Conventions listed with this pyramid symbol will have an SJ Games staffer in attendance. (For a list of JUST those conventions we'll be attending, click here.)
Caution and Disclaimer: SJ Games provides this page as a public service. The information has been provided by the conventions themselves. We cannot be responsible for errors, changes of plans, hoaxes, or Acts of God. Or the other side, for that matter. If you plan to attend, please contact the convention and verify things for yourself ahead of time!
May 10-11: Emerald City ComiCon - Seattle, Washington
Location: Washington Stae Convention and Trade Center
The premier comic book and pop culture convention in the Pacific Northwest.
Contact Person: Michael Byers
For more info, contact: The Comic Stop,Suite F-240,16495 NE 74th St.,Redmond, WA, 98052
May 16-18: 2008 National Block Party - New Albany (suburb of Louisville, Ky), Indiana
Location: Holiday Inn Express--New Albany, 411 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Block wargame and Eurogame tournament. The block games are: Liberty, Crusader Rex, Hammer of the Scots, Warof 1812, Eastfront, C&C: Ancients, Friedrich, and 1960: Making of the President. The Euros are: Carcassonne and Settlers of Catan. A Diplomacy tournament will also be held. The Winner of each tournament will receive a plaque. Demo games will also be run to teach people: Combat Commander: Europe/Med, Agricola, Twilight Struggle, Prussia's Defiant Stand, Through the Ages, Race for the Galaxy, Manuevore, Pacific Typhoon, Age of Empires 3, FAB: Bulge, and World Engulfed.
Contact Person: Ric Manns
For more info, contact: Richard Manns,241 Greenway Drive,Scottsburg, In 47170,
May 16-18: Delta H Con - Houston, Texas
Location: University of Houston University Center, 4800 Calhoun RD
A gaming and anime convention looking to bring the best of both worlds to Houston Texas.
Contact Person: Sarah Skrobarczyk
For more info, contact: Stardust Entertainment LLC.,7838 Birmingham St,Houston Texas 77028
May 16-18: CanGames 2008 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Location: Rideau Curling Club, 715 Cooper Street at Percy
The CanGames strategy games proudly hosts it's 32nd year! Join us for a little “Friendly Mayhem” with 450 of our closest friends. We host board games, miniatures gaming, collectable card games and role-playing games, as well as a host of new game demos, tournaments and a marketplace that brings all of Ottawa-Gatineau’s favorite local merchants under one roof. Fans of all types of strategy games can meet old friends and make new ones at CanGames. See our Website for prices and our games schedule. www.cangames.ca
Contact Person: Anita Hebert
For more info, contact: 6930 Sunset Blvd, Greely, Ontario, K4P 1C5, Canada
May 16-18: Mobicon - Mobile, AL
Location: Ashbury Suites & Hotel on the Beltline
We are a not-for-profit gaming/sci-fi convention. Our beneficiary this year is the Bay Area food bank. We have a large host of games scheduled as well as a KidCon. Everyone loves Munchkin and we usually give away copies to the winners of events. Any donation would be greatly appreciated as we also host a Charity Auction that benefits the Bay Area Food Bank who have been hard pressed since Hurricane Katrina struck this area.
Contact Person: Dawn Fischer
For more info, contact: MOBICON,P.O. BOX 161632,MOBILE AL 36616-2632
May 17-19: METUCon - Ankara, Turkey
Location: Middle East Technical University Campus / Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi Kampusu
METU is the university that 4 out of 6 MiB's in Turkey belong to, and METU Science-Fiction and Fantasy Society holds the oldest and the biggest SF&F convention in the country, METUCon. METUCon is focused mainly on tabletop and live action RPG's, with several gaming-related side attractions. Our convention attracts almost every RPG enthusiast in Turkey and is a much sought-after event.
Contact Person: Cansu Pekoz & Tuna Soncul
For more info, contact: Dogakent Sitesi 16. Blok No:32/2 Ayas Yolu 06793 Eryaman/Ankara TURKEY
May 17-19: Metucon - Ankara, Turkey
Location: Middle East Technical University Campus, , Ankara/Turkey
Metucon is an RPG convention consists of PnP RPG's as well as live action RPG's an card games. We are holding 12th Metucon this year and by contribution of people we are trying to grow even bigger. Today Metucon is the greatest convention in Turkey and it is an international convention also.
Contact Person: Tuna Soncul
For more info, contact: metucon@gmail.com
May 22-25: Anime North 2008 - Toronto, Ont.
Location: Gaming will be Located at the following Locations:, - The Toronto Congress Center, , 650 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario Canada
This years Anime North's Gaming Department is going to ROCK we will have the following SJ Games: - Munchkin - Car Wars (the card Game) - King's Blood and a lot more... more information can be found at: animenorth.com/gam_events.php
Contact Person: Ron Hoppe
May 23-26: Baycon 2008 (Baycon 26) - Santa Clara, California
Location: The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, , 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California 95054, USA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
BayCon is the San Francisco Bay Area's main Science Fiction Convention. It is held over Memorial Day weekend in Santa Clara, California. This years theme - Pirates! BayCon is a large convention topping two thousand attendees over the last several years. The convention draws many attendees from throughout California and also as far away as Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.
Contact Person: Unwn
For more info, contact: BayCon,P.O. Box 62108,Sunnyvale, CA 94088-2108
May 23-26: KublaCon - Burlingame, CA
Location: Burlingame Hyatt Regency, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010
The largest board game convention in the west. We will have alomst 600 sceduled gaming events on the schedule this year plus many other fun things in store for our attendees. So come join in the fun!
Contact Person: David Gabriel
For more info, contact: David Gabriel,1298 Trojan Ave,San Leandro, CA 94579,
May 23-26: MisCon 22 - Missoula, Montana
Location: Ruby's Inn and Convention Center, 4825 North Reserve Street, Missoula, MT 59808, Phone: 406-541-RUBY (7829), Toll Fr
MisCon, held each year on Memorial Day Weekend, is a full spectrum science fiction/fantasy/horror convention with a writer’s workshop, author readings, an art show and auction, panel discussions, all sorts of gaming, video and anime, a short film contest and more! Our guests and pros this year include Artist Guest of Honor William R. Warren Jr., Special Gaming Guest of Honor Keith Baker, Author Guest of Honor Maggie Bonham and returning professionals; authors C.J. Cherryh, Jane Fancher, John Dalmas, Patricia Briggs, James Glass; and artists Robin Walker, Betsy Mott and Roberta Rice.
Contact Person: CthulhuBob Lovely
For more info, contact: MisCon,P.O. Box 7721,Missoula, MT 59807
May 23-25: D-Con - Duluth, MN
Location: Edgewater Resort Hotel and Waterpark, 2400 London Rd.
D-Con is a Gaming and SF convention in Duluth MN. Coming for the first time in May of 2008, D-Con will be a new and exciting alternative for gamers across the Midwest.
Contact Person: Luke Wallrich
For more info, contact: P.O. Box 3404 ,Duluth MN, 55812
May 23-25: Marcon 43 - Columbus, Ohio
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Marcon is a full spectrum convention, with something for everyone: Art, Children, Costuming, Fan, Filk, Film, Gaming, Literature, Media, and Science, with items and event that include an Art Show, a Masquerade, a Dealers Room, 2 48 hour video rooms, and the gaming is in 7000 square feet of its' own!
Contact Person: Nick Winks
For more info, contact: Marcon, PO Box 141414, Columbus, OH 43214
May 23-26: Strategicon Presents Gamex 2008 - Los Angeles, CA
Location: LAX Radisson, 6225 West Century Blvd.
Gaming of all kinds: board games, card games, miniatures games, collectible games, roleplaying games, and LARPS.
Contact Person: Eric Aldrich
For more info, contact: P.O. Box 92103,Long Beach, CA 90809
May 23-26: BayCon - Santa Clara, CA
Location: The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, , 5101 Great America Parkway
BayCon is a SciFi/Fantasy convention celebrating going into it's next 25 years of delivering a fan-friendly, comfortable environment. The Gaming room has been going strong for many years now and boasts an around-the-clock, all-con-long open room which will be featuring a wide variety of games.
Contact Person: Reynaldo Magdael
For more info, contact: P.O. Box 62108,Sunnyvale, CA 94088-2108
May 24: Arkansas Anime Festival Spring Convention - Springdale, Arkansas
Location: Holiday Inn, 48th Street off of Hwy 540
Arkansas ONLY Anime Convention!! Last year was great!! over 800 people attended last year! Come see us at the Holiday Inn for a bigger and better convention than ever!! please join our forums and let us know what you want to see!! www.arkansasanimefestival.com/forums see you there!!
Contact Person: Brooke Shock
For more info, contact: Realms Anime,2579 N. College Ave.,Fayetteville, AR 72703
May 30-June 1: The Wrath of Con - Panama City Beach, FL
Location: Marriott Bay Point Resort and Spa
The Wrath of Con is North Florida's Premier Sci-Fi Event, featuring appearances by celebrity guests, cutting-edge scientists, writers, film-makers, and more! Gaming? Gotcha covered with a game room that won't close the entire show! Like film? We've got our very own "Sci-Fi Sundance" indie film festival and the best thing about is that you get to be the judge! We've got a schedule full of exclusive events, so reserve your place at The Wrath of Con!
Contact Person: Rick Albritton
For more info, contact: 101 Queens Circle,Panama City, FL 32405
May 30-June 1: DieCon 8 - Collinsville, IL
Location: Gateway Center, # 1 Gateway Drive (St Louis, MO Metro Area)
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). Not gaming in the gambling, blow-your-life-savings sense; but gaming in the have-fun-without-paying-too-much sense. We're talking actual, interactive game-playing here! Board Games, RolePlaying Games (RPGs), Collectable Card Games (CCGs) and Miniatures Games. With over 120 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!
Contact Person: Jon Bancroft
For more info, contact: DieCon 8,PO Box 27,Collinsville, IL 62234-0027,
SJ Games Staff Attending: Mark Schmidt
May 31-June 1: UK Games Expo - Birmingham, West Mids United Kingdo
Location: Clarendon Suites, Hagley Road, Edgbaston
I am an organizer of UK Games Expo.UK Games Expo is a games exhibition and fair modeled on the Essen Spiel fair and to an extent the likes of Origins and gencon. Games companies come and exhibit games which visitors can try out. A strong thrust is attracting new gamers as well as the converted. UK Games Expo includes board games, card games, miniatures games and roleplaying games. Also we had some computer gaming. We had 70 exhibitors in 2007 . There were 2000 visitors including many families. The partially family orientation of the show worked well. The first year was a success and we are looking to expand in 2008 and have interest from quite a few overseas companies in exhibiting in person or via a UK trader
Contact Person: Richard Denning
For more info, contact: 16 Boldmere Drive,Sutton Coldfield,West Mids,UK,B73 5ES
June 12-15: Phoenix Con Games - Mesa, AZ
Location: Mesa Convention Center & Phoenix Marriott East, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, 85201
4 best days of Gaming in the Valley of the sun at the Mesa Convention Center!
Contact Person: Ivan Ericson
June 13-14: MDG MichiCOn 2008 - Rochester, Michigan
Location: Oakland University-Oakland Center
One of the oldest group-run conventions in the country, MDG MichiCon covers board games, miniatures, RPG and CCG.
Contact Person: Robert Fix
For more info, contact: c/o Robert Fix,34736 San Paulo Dr.,Sterling Hts., MI 48312
June 13-15: Rapier - Jacksonville, FL
Location: Clarion Airport, 2101 Dixie Clipper Road
Contact Person: Mike Jones
June 20-22: PortConMaine - Portland, Maine
Location: the Sheraton at the Maine Mall
PG13 Anime and Gaming convention (about 50/50). The theme for PCM08 is "Mecha"
Contact Person: Jacqueline Taylor
For more info, contact: 145 Hartland Ave. Apt #101,Pittsfield, Maine 04965
June 25-29: Origins Game Fair - Columbus, OH
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Origins is a 24 hour game convention in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center with Registration opening at 7 a.m. on the Wednesday June 25th, 2008 (games starting at 8 a.m.) running 'till 8 p.m. on the 29th. Registration is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday (and 'till 4 p.m. on Sunday) and though game-playing is 24 hours a day, games tend to be between 8 a.m. and Midnight. The Exhibit Hall is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday - Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Contact Person: GAMA
SJ Games Staff Attending: Ross Jepson, Mark Schmidt
June 26-29: Arcon - Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Location: Undecided, see webpage
ARCON is a congress for game enthusiasts from all over Norway. This congress is a yearly event and attracts several hundred imaginative and creatuve people to play boardgames, roleplaying games, collectable card games, miniaturere wargames, watch movies, participate in discussions, exchange ideas and have a good time.
Contact Person: Arcon Staff
For more info, contact: arcon@spillfestival.no
July 3-6: Gen Con Australia - Brisbane, Queensland
Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merrivale Street, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia
Gen Con™ is set to hit Australian shores at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, on the 3rd of July, 2008. This will be the first time ever that the "Best Four Days in Gaming"™ will hit Australian shores, offering gamers four fun-filled days of Anime, Board Games, Collectable Card and Miniatures Games, Computer and Console Games, CosPlay, Historical and Fantasy Wargames, along with Tabletop and Live Action Role Playing Games. With over 10,000 square meters of space under one roof, life in the land down under now leads up to one thing: Gen Con™ Australia. So come along and join thousands of gaming enthusiasts to celebrate what gamers do best: Play hard. Create worlds. Think brilliantly. Be our heroes. Be ourselves.
Contact Person: Ian Houlihan
For more info, contact: Gen Con Australia,c/- Eventions Creative Event Management,P.O. Box 1025,Toombul, Brisbane, 4012
July 3-6: Play On Con - Birmingham, AL
Location: Birmingham Airport Hotel, 5216 Messer Airport Hwy., Birmingham, AL 35212, (205) 591-7900
The LEAGUE OF FANDOM AND GAMING (LFG) proudly presents PLAY ON CON (POC), an affordable 4-day science fiction fan convention dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and building a real sense of community with gaming, entertainment, parties, and related events year-round. We’ll have a wide range of game tournaments and a library of games for open play.
Contact Person: Greg Glidden
For more info, contact: Dan Gilbert,LFG LLC President,902 Forest Ridge Dr.,Marietta, GA 30067,Cell: 678-230-9039,
July 5-6: XVI EIRPG - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Location: Colégio Marista Arquidiocesano, Domingo de Morais, 2565 - Vila Mariana
The biggest RPG convention in the Latin America, with international guests, stores, tournaments, card games and sessions of Role-Playing of all systems.
Contact Person: Igor Almeida
For more info, contact: fonebonetm@yahoo.com.br
July 11-13: LibertyCon 21 - Chattanooga, TN
Location: Comfort Inn, 6710 Ringgold Road
LibertyCon turns legal this year! "The South’s Friendliest Science Fiction Convention" is proud to welcome authors Harry Turtledove, Eric Flint, David B. Coe, and artist David Mattingly to the party, along with a veritable host of other professionals.
Contact Person: "Rev. Bob" Hood
For more info, contact: LibertyCon 21,PO Box 695,Hixson, TN 37343-0695,(This is a standard PO Box; you can also use the shipping address below.)
July 25-27: M.O.O.N. COM: The Black Hole of Fandom - Spring Green, Wisconsin
Location: The Round Barn Lodge, Hwy 14
General Interest Science Fiction, Fantasy, Anime, and Gaming Convention. Fan run.
Contact Person: Robert H. Poole, Convention Coordinator
For more info, contact: Starbase Revolution,P. O. Box 174,Muscoda, WI. 53573
July 25-27: OGC - Nashua, NH
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 2200 Southwood Dr.
Three days of gaming including RPGS, board games, miniature games, card games, 40K tournament, vendors, RPGA and much more.
Contact Person: Lisa Sussenberger
For more info, contact: OGC,PO Box 692,Nashua, NH 03061-0692
Aug. 1-3: ConnectiCon 2008 - Hartford, Connecticut
Location: Connecticut Convention Center, Columbus Blvd.
ConnectiCon is a multi-genre convention held each summer in the NorthEast United States with focus on web comics, anime, gaming (electronic and analag), fantasy, science fiction and related genres. ConnectiCon offers over 3,000 hours of events for our members to attend. We're adding an additional 50,000 sq ft of event space in 2008, to total over 150,000 sq. ft. dedicated to event space!
Contact Person: Mathew Daigle
For more info, contact: ConnectiCon, LLC,705 North Mountain Road,Box B11,Newington, CT 06111
Aug. 1-2: International Wizard Card Game Championship 2008 - Niagara Falls, Ontario
Location: Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Convention Center, 6755 Fallsview Blvd.
Friday evening reception on outdoor terrace overlooking the falls. Open bar, finger food, events and casual play of Wizard. Tournament play all day Saturday. Regular tournament (max 100), Junior Tournament (max 25). Cash prizes, Master Points, trophies, and light refreshments. Fee of $20 per player covers all. Under 16 free.
Contact Person: Ken Fisher
For more info, contact: 93 Perivale Cres.,Toronto, Ontario,M1J 2C4
Aug. 1-3: DefCon7 - tulsa, oklahoma
Location: Tulsa Convention Center, 100 civic center, downtown tulsa
"DEFCON 7 is a rebirth of our show-stopping multi-dimensional convention from the late 1990s. With attendance scaling from 2,400 to over 4,000 in the years of its run DEFCON became the largest comic, anime, sci-fi, gaming, and much more convention in the area. At each DEFCON we donate the proceeds of the charity auction and a portion of profits, amounting to thousands of dollars to local charities and this year we are happy to be involved with the United Way. "
Contact Person: jim jarmen
For more info, contact: Wizard's Asylum,7165 South Mingo,Tulsa, O.K. 74133
Aug. 1-3: Fandemonium - Middleton, Idaho
Location: Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street South, Nampa, ID 83653, (208) 468-5500
Fandemonium is Idaho's Convention promoting the growth and networking of the gaming community. Whether you enjoy video games, role playing, Board Games, Anime, Science Fiction, graphic novels, Art, Horror, Card Games, Fantasy, or anything else you could think of, there is a place for you. This is our 5th annual convention. Guests of honor include: Reed Hawker, Steve Williams, Order of Ares, and Ichidan live theatre and Cosplay. This year Ichidan will perform the final chapter to their Kingdom Hearts play. For more information please visit our website at www.Fandemonium.org.
Contact Person: Mary K. Murphy
For more info, contact: Fandemonium,308 S. 1st Avenue West,Middleton, ID 83644-5778
Aug. 1-3: Flying Buffalo's First Tunnels & Trolls Convention - Scottsdale, AZ
Location: Holiday Inn Express, 3131 N Scottsdale Road
All of the original T&T 'gang' have been invited as guests. Several will be GM'ing T&T games for the fans. Ken St Andre, Liz Danforth, and Larry Ditillio have been confirmed as guests so far.
Contact Person: Rick Loomis
For more info, contact: PO Box 1467,Scottsdale, AZ 85252
Aug. 1-3: Tokyo in Tulsa - Tulsa, OK
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 East 2nd St
Tokyo In Tulsa is a convention centered around Japanese Anime and Culture. We are also highlighting gaming (both video and tabletop), web comics, writers, and popular culture. Otaku everywhere and of every persuasion will find something to do and be excited about! Tokyo In Tulsa is about coming together, having fun and celebrating our common interests.
Contact Person: James Fowler
For more info, contact: 5103 S Sheridan Rd Box #715,Tulsa, OK 74145
Aug. 2-3: Ancient City Con - Jacksonville, Florida
Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 Easy Coast Line Dr.
A Northeast Florida convention for fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Anime, Comics, Collectibles, & Gaming.
Contact Person: Christopher Gabaldon
For more info, contact: Den of Dreams Books & Games,805 Oak Arbor Cir.,St. Augustine ,FL 32084
Aug. 5-10: World Boardgaming Championship - Lancaster, PA
Location: Lancaster Host Resort
The Boardgame Players Association's largest event is the annual World Boardgaming Championships (WBC) where people from around the world compete to be named champion of their favorite games. About 100 games (the “Century Group”) in are the featured tournaments, with another 50 trials that can earn promotion the following year via tournament attendance. You need not be an expert player. While some WBC gaming events are for experienced players, many are designed for beginners or are coached for first-time players. Additional features include open gaming space, an auction, seminars, vendors, and Juniors and Teen events.
Contact Person: Kaarin Engelmann
For more info, contact: 1541 Redfield Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015.
Aug. 14-17: GenCon Indy - Indianapolis, IN
Location: Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46225
Gen Con Indy is the original, longest running, best attended, gaming convention in the world. For nearly 40 years, Gen Con Indy has been setting the trend and breaking records. The biggest complaint we hear is that there is simply too much to do, see, and experience. Get lost in a phantasm of art exhibits. Stare at jaw-dropping costumes, or better yet, wear one of your own. Meet the movers and the shakers in the gaming industry. Check out the newest games and get a sneak peek at the latest editions.
Contact Person: GenCon LLC
SJ Games Staff Attending: Ross Jepson, Mark Schmidt
Aug. 22-24: Fan Expo Canada - Toronto, Ontario
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Canada's largest annual pop culture celebration. One of the largest events of it's kind in the World. Children 12 and under are FREE! Big celebrity line up ever year.
Contact Person: James Armstrong
For more info, contact: Hobby Star Marketing,38 Riverlea Dr,Toronto, ON,M9P 2H4
Aug. 22-24: Bubonicon40 - Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO
Location: The Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel, (formerly the Wyndham), 2910 Yale Blvd SE
Bubonicon is the longest running science fiction convention in New Mexico. With so many writers living in New Mexico our main focus is sci-fi/fantasy literature. But you can find lots more including games. Each year we offer board games, party games, role playing games and miniatures events, and this year is no different. We even plan to run some Steve Jackson games like Munchkin and Strange Synergy(with 6 players).
Contact Person: Craig Chrissinger
For more info, contact: NMSF Conference,PO Box 37257,Albuquerque, NM 87176
Sept. 6: Librari-Con 2008 - Fayetteville , NC
Location: Cumberland County (NC) Public Library, Headquarters Branch, 300 Maiden Lane
From our library blog during the 2007 convention: Here we are at Librari-Con, an Anime Mini-Convention at your Library. This is our very first attempt at a convention. Will Hays and Robert “Dr. Gonzo” Wicker, voice actors from the anime show and movie You’re Under Arrest are having their question and answer session with a crowd of fans. The Carolina 501st Legion, an international STAR WARS costuming enthusiasts organization and charitable organization helped present a cosplay workshop earlier in the day. The chibi’s (children) have been coloring their little hearts out and even made some really neat origami fish. The viewing room is a constant draw and Artist’s Alley is packed. Nick Capiot has his amazing art on display, alongside the 501st’s table, The Anime Arsenal, Trimekka Studios, Cosmos Studios, and 12 other local artists. The video game room is packed, and we're almost ready for CosPlay Runway. Additional support has been provided by
Contact Person: Katharine Rankin
For more info, contact: Katharine Rankin,Teen Services/Librari-Con Coordinator,CCPL North Regional Branch,855 McArthur Rd,Fayetteville NC 28311
Sept. 12-14: The Scare Fest - Lexington, Kentucky
Location: The Lexington Center
We are a Horror and Paranormal convention
Contact Person: Jeff Waldridge
For more info, contact: 584 copperfield dr,Lawrenceburg ky 40342
Sept. 12-14: CogCon 16 - Rolla, MO
Location: Havener Center, MS&T University, corner of Highway 63 and University Drive.
CogCon is a veteran gaming convention which offers role-playing, miniatures, CCGs, and board and card game events. We also host an annual charity raffle to raise money for the Russell House, our local battered women's shelter.
Contact Person: Rob Hobart
For more info, contact: CogCon,P.O. Box 1939,Rolla, MO 65402
Sept. 12-14: Protocon 10 - College Station, Texas
Location: Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M Campus
Protocon is the A&M gaming club's annual gaming extravaganza. The highlight of Protocon is game design. We'll have our Friday "let's design a game" seminar, now in its third year, and will have the second year of our game design contest. If you have an unpublished game design (board, card, mini, rpg, or something unique) we encourage you to enter. To expand our game design theme this year we are adding a game design forum. We have the usual dealer's room and wide variety of gaming in all major categories, however each has a fun twist. On Saturday afternoon we'll have our fabulous game auction completely with lovely spokes models. For gaming, all game design contest entries must be run at least once and are open to non-judges as well as judges. Want to be the first one in your gaming group to play the next Magic, this is the place.
Contact Person: Herbert Nowell
For more info, contact: The Gaming Club - 959480,Texas A&M University,Student Organization Finance Center,P.O. Box 5688 Aggieland Station,College Station, Texas 77844-9081
Sept. 19-21: Gamer's Reunion - Rochester, MN
Location: Kahler Grand Hotel, Windsor Rooms (Subway Level), 20 Second Ave SW
Gamer's Reunion is a table-top gaming convention sponsored by Rochester Gamers' Community (RGC). The games run at Gamer's Reunion can vary widely and really depend on what our great volunteer GMs have prepared for the convention. You can easily be involved in mutliple board games, collectible card games, miniatures games, and role-playing games.
Contact Person: Jeff King
For more info, contact: PO Box 5825 ,Rochester, MN 55903
Sept. 27-28: Aurora-Con - Anchorage, Alaska
Location: Egan Convention Center
The third annual Aurora-Con is happening once again in Anchorage! Are you ready?
Contact Person: Mercedes Totman
For more info, contact: PO Box 210050,Anchorage, AK 99521
Sept. 27: Games Day Memphis - Memphis, TN
Location: 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. Memphis, TN
Games Day Memphis 2008 Games Day Memphis is a one day convention set up with gamers in mind. Running from 9am to midnight, both scheduled and impromptu games will be available for anyone to play. All ages are welcome. Games Day Memphis 2008 will be held September 27, 2008 at the Agricenter International. Lunch and dinner are included in the registration fee and will be provided on site. No alcohol will be at this event. Registration prices are as follows: • Now until August 31st o $18.00 for adults o $9.00 for children ages 5-10 o children under 5 are free* • September 1st on and at door o $26.0 for adults o $13.00 for children ages 5-10 o Children under 5 are free* For more info visit www.gamesdaymemphis.com
Contact Person: Neal Gibson
For more info, contact: 7263 Calebs Lane,Cordova, TN 38018
Oct. 2-5: Con on the Cob - Akron, Ohio
Location: Holiday Inn Hudson, (Akron Area), 240 EAST HINES HILL ROAD, HUDSON, OH 44236
Con on the Cob is the universe's most "off the cob" gathering for fans of gaming, science fiction, fantasy, art, comedy music, Japanese animation, cult films, and other assorted aspects of geekdom. It's a four day party chock full of fellow fans and like-minded nerds, geeks, gamers, and friends (with the occasional hot chick thrown in for effect). We've got games out the wazoo, a fabulous fantasy and sci-fi art show, the Mama of All Marketplaces, art demos and workshops, seminars and discussions, movies and anime, parties, activities for the kids, one of the world's most phenomenal lineups of comedy musicians, and a metaphorical buttload of other amazing entertainments and diversions.
Contact Person: Gaston Gosselin
For more info, contact: 7134 Wilson Mills Rd,Chesterland, OH 44026
Oct. 3-5: Archon 32 - St. Louis Metro Area, Missouri / Illinois
Location: Gateway Convention Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234
Archon returns in its original format for '08! Archon is a full-featured Sci-Fi, Gaming, Fantasy, and Costuming con with all of the fannish activites that implies. Multiple programming tracks, gaming, a world-class masquerade, dealer room, performances, art show, and on and on.
Contact Person: Thomas Barnes
For more info, contact: Archon 32,P.O. Box 8387,St. Louis, MO 63132-8387
SJ Games Staff Attending: Mark Schmidt, and others to be announced
Oct. 11-12: OshCon 2008 - Oshkosh, WI
Location: River Center, University Wisconsin - Oshkosh
OshCon is a tabletop gaming convention based in Oshkosh, WI. It features role-playing games, board games, collectible card games, miniatures wargaming, dealer areas and more. Come play in our fun, party-like atmosphere. Check out our photos on the web site.
Contact Person: Adam Loper
For more info, contact: 316 Court St.,Unit 8,Oshkosh, WI 54901
Oct. 17-19: TRAVELLERcon - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Location: Hotel Brunswick , 151 N. Queen Street
North America's ONLY gaming convention dedicated to Marc Miller's TRAVELLER. We Keep the Flame.
Contact Person: Keith Frye
For more info, contact: 33 Ridge Road,Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
Oct. 24-26: HallowCon - Chattanooga, TN
Location: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 6700 Ringgold Rd.
Our theme for 2008 is "Wizards, Witches and Warlocks, Oh My!" We will focus on all the Magick surrounding Halloween with a plethora of Magick Movies. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Warlock movies, Chronicles of Narnia, Hocus Pocus, Witches, The Craft and many more.
Contact Person: L.D. Stacy
For more info, contact: HallowCon,% L. D. Stacy,395 Stancil Rd.,Rossville, GA 30741
Nov. 21-23: Philcon - Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel
Philcon is one of the oldest General SF Cons around. Philcon has 24 Hour Gaming, a Dealer's Room, a Movie Room, an Anime Room, a Writer's Workshop, an Art Show, and much more!!
Contact Person: Chair Mark Trebing
For more info, contact: PO Box 8303, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Jan. 2-4: Anime Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
Location: LAX AIrport Marriott Hotel
This is a fun, smaller convention dedicated to Anime and for the fans. Two video rooms run around the clock. There is a great music program and lots of karaoke. There is an entire room of electronic gaming. Cosplay has its own area and awards. There is an AMV contest and a killer Masquerade. The Rum party (no actual liquor) lets you try your hand at games of chance and talk like a pirate. Younger fans and families are welcome. A Parent-in-Tow is free for members under 14. There are lots of artists, vendors, and comfy seating to hang with friends.
Contact Person: Heide Nichols, Program Division
For more info, contact: Anime Los Angeles,PO Box 17522 ,Anaheim, CA 92817-7522 ,United States ,
Jan. 23-25: Chattacon 34 - Chattanooga, TN
Location: Chattanooga Choo-Choo Holiday Inn, 1400 Market St., 37402
Chattanooga's longest-running SF convention enters its 34rd year by welcoming GOH's for 2009 David Weber and Katherine Kurtz, with Special Guest Steve Jackson to the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Contact Person: KC Charland
For more info, contact: Chattacon 34,PO Box 23908,Chattanooga, TN 37422-3908,
SJ Games Staff Attending: Steve Jackson, Mark Schmidt
June 25-28: Origins Game Fair - Columbus, OH
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Origins is a 24 hour game convention in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Contact Person: GAMA
June 24-27: Origins Game Fair - Columbus, OH
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Origins is a 24 hour game convention in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Contact Person: GAMA
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