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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!
July 2-5: WesterCon 62 : FiestaCon - Tempe, AZ
Location: Tempe Mission Palms, 60 East Fifth Street
FiestaCon will be the 62nd annual Westercon, the Western regional science fiction and fantasy convention for North America. Programming will feature many local and regional authors, artists, and scientists. We will have a Masquerade, Art show & Auction, Charity Auction, Writing Workshops, Dealers Room, Gaming, and more.
Contact Person: Ivan Erickson
For more info, contact: FiestaCon, c/o Leprecon, Inc., PO Box 26665 Tempe, AZ 85285
July 2-5: CONvergence - Bloomington, MN
Location: Sheraton Hotel Bloomington, Highways 100 and 494.
CONvergence is a convention for fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all media, and is held at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota on the first full weekend of July each year. CONvergence is a production of The Minnesota Society for Interest in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and acts as an annual fundraiser for that organization. CONvergence features four days of nearly round-the-clock hospitality, entertainment, guests, parties, programming, gaming, and more.
Contact Person: Jon Olsen
For more info, contact: CONvergence,1437 Marshall Avenue, Suite 203,St. Paul, MN 55104
July 4-5: EIRPG - Encontro Internacional de RPG (Internacional Con of RPG) - São paulo, São Paulo
Location: Colégio Marista Arquidiocesano - Rua Domingos de Moraes, 2565 - Vila Mariana
Encontro Internacional de RPG - EIRPG (The International Con of RPG also known for acronym EIRPG) is the biggest event/Brazilian convention of games of interpretation of characters. Carried through annually in the city of São Paulo, the Meeting is in its 17ª edition (2009), and is organized by the Devir Bookstore, bringing always invited international on to the RPG market, from there " Internacional" in the name of the event. The EIRPG always happens in a week end, and per some years it arrived to be the second bigger convention of players of RPG in the world, behind only of the Gen Con, event that happens in the city of Indianapolis, U.S.A. In the EIRPG, we make the "National Tournament of Munchkin", that it has great search of players and general public.
Contact Person: Julio Cezar Parancini
For more info, contact: Julio Cezar Parancini,Avenida João Luiz gentil Fernandes, 62,Jardim Flamboyants,Zip Code: 14805-289,Araraquara - São Paulo - Brazil
July 8-12: Dexcon 12 - Morristown, NJ
Location: Morristown Hyatt & Conference Center
The NATIONAL 96 Hour Extravaganza Featuring Over 900 Events, Including: OVER TWENTY LARPs! OVER THIRTY U.S. National Championships! OVER FIFTY NAGA and RPGA Network Modules! The $2,500 Badge Puzzle! The ARENA, the world's only 50' x 20' Wargaming Battlefield, plus DOZENS of Other Wargaming Scenarios! SCORES of Role Playing Games in Every Conceivable Genre! The World's LARGEST Role Playing Track Devoted to Independent Publishers, Containing OVER EIGHTY Adventures! Computer Gaming on Networked Computers and Video Gaming on a GIANT LCD Screen! HUNDREDS of Board Games and Card Games, for a Complete Range of Interests from Simple Family Games to Complex Euro Games! The $250 Summer Poker Championship! Opening Ceremonies featuring a Dinner Buffet and HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN GIVEAWAY PRIZES! Hordes of Special Guests: Game Companies, Comic Artists, Writers, Artists! A Large Video Room with a Convention-Long Schedule! A GIANT Dealers' Room with Many Vendors! The
Contact Person: Dexcon
For more info, contact: 2443 Hudson St.,East Meadow, NY 11554
July 10-12: OTAKUART - Valencia, SPAIN
Location: Grabador Esteve Street 6, Quart de Poblet (Valencia, SPAIN)
A ludic and free convention that offers entertainment products and activities during three days.
Contact Person: Pedro Kat
For more info, contact: pedro_kat@hotmail.com
July 10-12: Conclave 09 - Limerick city, Limerick, Ireland
Location: Expected venue: Best Western Pery's Hotel, Website due up this week.
It has wargaming, cardgaming and roleplaying. I am running the roleplaying section this year and we have 11 events over 3 days. Attendence is expected to be around 500, 300 of those being under 18.
Contact Person: Mary Gilmartin
For more info, contact: 09 address only,M. Gilmartin,1 wolf tone mews,wolf tone street ,limerick city
July 10-12: Tokyo in Tulsa - Tulsa, OK
Location: Doubletree Hotel, Downtown Tulsa
Japanese cultural and Anime convention. Over 3,000 attendees in 2008, our first year! Great growth being seen in our pre-registration this year. We're beefing up the gaming track this year by popular demand.
Contact Person: Clyde Jones
For more info, contact: 5103 S Sheridan Rd #715,Tulsa, OK 74145
July 10-12: Polaris - Toronto, Ontario
Location: Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel, 600 hwy 7 East, Richmond Hill
Polaris is a fan-run Science Fiction convention held in Toronto. We have been running for 23 years. With multiple actors and authors as guests, tons of interesting panels for discussion, and many other fun events, Polris has lots to offer.
Contact Person: Declan Dennehy
For more info, contact: TCON Promotional Society,PO Box 7097, Station A,Toronto, ON, Canada,M5W 1X7
July 10-12: LibertyCon 22 - Chattanooga, TN
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, 6710 Ringgold Road
"The South's Friendliest Science Fiction Convention" is proud to welcome Ben Bova, Darryl K. Sweet, Toni K. Weisskopf, emcee/musical guest Tom Smith, and the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company, along with a veritable host of other professionals. If you like reading SF or fantasy, or if you like getting the latest NASA news straight from the source, this is where you want to be.
Contact Person: Robert "Rev. Bob" Hood
For more info, contact: LibertyCon 22,PO Box 695,Hixson, TN 37343-0695,(This is a standard PO Box; you can also use the shipping address below.)
SJ Games Staff Attending: Steve Jackson
July 17-18: Rol en Quart - Quart de poblet , Valencia , Spain
Location: Calle Xiva s/n
Are some days where they play all kinds of role items, board games and role in life. Is focused both veteran and novice.
Contact Person: Moises Requena Llacer
July 18-19: Ancient City Con - Jacksonville, Florida
Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Terrace Pavilion 1, , 225 East Coastline Drive
A Northeast Florida convention for fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Anime, Comics, Collectibles, & Gaming.
Contact Person: Christopher Gabaldon
For more info, contact: 805 Oak Arbor Cir.,St. Augustine ,FL 32084
July 23-26: San Diego Comic-Con - San Diego, Ca
Location: San Diego Covention Center
Contact Person: Comic-Con International
For more info, contact: Comic-Con International,p.o.box 128458,San Diego Ca.,92112-8458
July 24-26: Mechacon - Lafayette, LA
Location: Hilton Lafayette, 1521 West Pinhook Road
Still going strong in its fifth year, Mechacon is rapidly becoming one of the premier cons along the Gulfcoast. Offering a unique blend of anime, Japanese culture, and gaming, Mechacon delivers a great experience for just about everyone. Come join us this year for cosplay competitions, gaming tournaments, and special musical performance by voice actor Vic Mignogna.
Contact Person: James Potter
For more info, contact: 124 Jomela Dr. Apt#42,Lafayette, LA.
July 24-26: Salon Manga Campo de Gibraltar 2009 - Algeciras, Cadiz / Spain
Location: Polideportivo Municipal de Algeciras
Manga convention in the south of the south of Spain. Cosplayer everywhere and Japanese culture lessons.
Contact Person: Jose Mª Nuñez
July 31-Aug. 2: ConnectiCon - Hartford, CT
Location: Connecticut Convention Center & Hartford Marriott Downtown, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
ConnectiCon is a multi-genre convention focusing on board games, card games, tabletop and live action RPG's, collectible card games, miniature war gaming (historical, sci0fi, and fantasy), console games, online humor sites, animation, comics, science fiction, fantasy and related genres.
Contact Person: Mathew Daigle
For more info, contact: ConnectiCon, LLC,705 North Mountain Road,Box B-11,Newington, CT 06111
July 31-Aug. 2: SpoCon 2009 - Spokane, WA
Location: Gonzaga University, 1161 N. Astor St.
SpoCon is an annual full-spectrum fan convention. SpoCon is a non-profit event held to benefit the Spokane Public Schools by purchasing Science-fiction and fantasy literature for the school libraries. This year SpoCon is expanding the table-top gaming offerings with the help of co-host Uncle's Games.
Contact Person: Nick May
For more info, contact: 404 W. Main Ave.,Spokane, WA,99201
July 31-Aug. 2: Castlefest - Lisse, Noord Holland
Location: Kasteel de Keukenhof, Keukenhof 1
The theme for 2009: Lughnasadh Castlefest is a festival to honour the sun, which at the Celts was worshipped as the god Lugh. This god brought mankind a lot of good things; he taught us how to grow grain and he warms the earth, so that the grain can grow and we can eat. The old Celtic harvest feast Lughnasadh is held in honour of this god. Up to this day heathens and Celts alike celebrate this feast yearly around the first of August, also on Castlefest!
Contact Person: E.R. Koldenhof
For more info, contact: E.R. Koldenhof,Van Lith's erf 9,7391 MX Twello,Netherlands
Aug. 1: KOFL Fantasy Gamer's Conclave - Cary, NC
Location: Hopewell Academy, 1001 Sheldon Drive
This is the first Gamer's Conclave for the Knightly Order of the Fiat Lux. The Conclave is a charity event and all proceeds will be going to organizations that help special needs children.
Contact Person: Buck Holmes
For more info, contact: KOFL triangle Chapter,2664 Timber Drive,Suite 305,Garner, NC 27529
Aug. 4-9: World Boardgaming Championships - Lancaster, PA
Location: Lancaster Host Resort
About 1,300 people from around the world compete to be named champion of their favorite games. 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.
Contact Person: Kaarin Engelmann
For more info, contact: 1541 Redfield Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
Aug. 6-8: Larpapalooza 2009 - Kansas City, MO
Location: Just-Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central in Penn Valley Park
Live Action and Table-top gaming convention, includes a social Masquerade Ball at the end of the event.
Contact Person: Michael Snyder
For more info, contact: 8813 W 90th Ter,Overland Park, KS 66212
Aug. 7-9: Chronicles: The Convergence - Wichita, KS
Location: Sedgwick County Extention Center 7001 W. 21st Street North
Chronicles: The Convergence 3 Great Days of Gaming, Anime and Sci-Fi Gaming of all types including Chronicle Exclusive Hurculean Award, The Big Game Show, Red Shirt LARP Special Guests, Tiffany Grant - Storm Trooper Division
Contact Person: Russell Nibarger
For more info, contact: Chronicles Entertainment,Russell Nibarger,241 N. Robin,Wichita, KS 67212
Aug. 7-9: Fandemonium - Nampa, Idaho
Location: Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St S, Nampa, ID 83651
Idaho's ultimate entertainment experience; created by the fans for the fans. Fandemonium supports a variety of genres of Fandom, such as video games, Japanese animation, tabletop gaming, and more. Here is a list of some of the forms of entertainment you can expect to find at Fandemonium. Anime, Table Top Gaming, Video gaming, and Sci-fi.
Contact Person: Jason Coyle
For more info, contact: Fandemonium c/o Jason Coyle,Phone Number 208-465-7945,1321 W. Willow Ave.,Nampa, ID 83651
Aug. 7-9: Jornades de rol i estrategia a Gandia - Gandia, Valencia / Spain
Location: Dirección: AV. DELS ESPORTS, 4, Codigo Postal: AV. DELS ESPORTS, 4 (46700), Municipio GANDIA, Provincia: VALENCIA
Jornadas de rol
Contact Person: Sergi
Aug. 8: Apertura 2009 - Panamá, Panamá
Location: Via Israel, San Francisco, Atlapa Convention Center
Apertura 2009. The event that gathers the whole alternate hobbies community in Panama, sponsored by Jspotpanama.com and their workteam in the third version of the event; and this year Recicling is the social therm and message in the event. Apertura is also considered one of the best hobbies festival in all Central America. From its beggining in 2006, it gathered a total audience of 1500 people, and in 2008 more than 3200 among fans, and general public interested in this growing culture. Apertura offers an interactive fair with different stands, from anime to videogames, cosplayers, extreme sports, boardgames, rolegames, exhibitions, product sales, and general services, with all kinds of hobbies no matter if they're alternate or traditional. The event is also knows for permitting the inclussion of al type of genre that promotes culture to a new generation of young people rising in this constant times.
Contact Person: Hector Mejia
For more info, contact: Edgar Arosemena PTY 6916,PO BOX 524530,Miami, FL, 33152
Aug. 13-16: GenCon Indy 2009 - Indianapolis, IN
Location: Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225.
Gen Con Indy is the largest annual consumer fantasy, electronic, sci-fi and adventure game convention in North America. Each year over 27,000 gaming enthusiasts converge together to experience a vibrant exhibit floor, over 6,000 gaming events, celebrity appearances, Anime, workshops, seminars, an expanded e-game arena with multiple computer gaming stations and more.
Contact Person: GenCon Staff
SJ Games Staff Attending: Paul Chapman, Phil Reed, Ross Jepson, Randy Scheunemann, Mark Schmidt, Will Schoonover, and others to be announced
Aug. 14-16: ArmadilloCon 31 - Austin, Texas
Location: Doubletree Hotel North , 6505 N. IH-35 , Austin, TX 78752, (512) 454-3737
The primary focus of ArmadilloCon is literary science fiction, but that's not all we do -- we also pay attention to art, animation, science, media, and gaming. Every year, dozens of professional writers, artists and editors attend the convention. We invite you to attend the convention especially if you are a fan of reading, writing, meeting, sighting, feeding, knighting, and all the other things folks do at a sci-f/fantasy convention.
Contact Person: Brian Price
For more info, contact: ArmadilloCon 31,PO Box 26442,Austin, TX 78755
Aug. 15-16: N.E.G.A. Con 2 - Farmington, ME
Location: University Of Maine at Farmington, 5 South Street
Welcome to N.E.G.A.-CON, the new gaming convention for New England! We will be featuring role-playing, tabletop war gaming, card gaming and a ton of other activities! We strive to provide a great variety of gaming experiences. Our second convention will be on August 15th and 16th on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington in Farmington, Maine.
Contact Person: Chris Hunter
For more info, contact: New England Gaming Association Convention,PMB 387,250 Center Street,Auburn, Maine 04210
Aug. 21-23: Game Unicon - Marlborough, MA
Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Convention Center 181 Boston Post Road West (rt20)
A 3 Day Convention with 24/7 Free Play, 30+ Cash Prize Tournaments, Video Game Bands, Celebrities, Panels, Forums, Vendors, Swag Bags, Giveaways, and much more.
Contact Person: John Keough
Aug. 27-28: PERU GAMING SHOW - LIMA, PERU
Location: PERU CONVENTION CENTER., LIMA-PERU
PERU GAMING SHOW 2009, celebrating 7 years of continuous growth is one of the most important Shows of the Casino industry in Latin America. Customers and Exhibitors from all over the world come to Peru every August to enjoy these 2 days of business and technology, and to relax in one of the new 7th wonders of the world. PERU invites you!
Contact Person: elizabeth leiva
For more info, contact: info@perugamingshow.com
Aug. 28-30: Bubonicon 41 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Location: The Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel (formerly the Wyndham), , 2910 Yale Blvd SE
Bubonicon is New Mexico's longest running Science Fiction fan convention. With dozens of local writers, the emphasis is primarily Sci-fi literature. Other activities include: an Art Show, Charity Auction, Costume Contest, Fan Panels and of course gaming. Gaming activities include: Card Games, Board Games, and Roleplaying.
Contact Person: Craig Chrissinger
For more info, contact: NMSF Conference,PO Box 37257,Albuquerque, NM 87176
Aug. 28-30: Canadian National Gaming Expo - Toronto, ON
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
FanExpo Canada is Canada's largest media event, attracting fans of Comoics, Horror, SF, and Anime in addition to gamers of every stripe.
Contact Person: Justin Mohareb
For more info, contact: Hobby Star Marketing Inc.,38 Riverlea Dr.,Toronto, ON,M9P 2H4 Canada
Sept. 4-7: Pacificon Game Expo - Santa Clara, CA
Location: Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd
The Pacificon Game Expo offers an exciting array of events and activities to keep you busy throughout an enjoyable weekend! Notonly are there hundreds of gaming events to participate in, from demo's to tournaments and everything in between, but we also host a War College, Seminars, Auction, Two Flea Markets, a Bazaar, a Mini-Con, and a lively Dealers Room! Questions: conquestion@avalongamecon.com
Contact Person: Gern
Sept. 4-6: Penny Arcade Expo - Seattle, WA
Location: Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place
PAX is a three-day game festival for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. We call it a festival because in addition to dedicated tournaments and freeplay areas we've got nerdcore concerts, panel discussions, the weekend-long Omegathon event, and an exhibitor hall filled with booths displaying the latest from top game publishers and developers. Even with all this amazing content the best part of PAX is hanging out with other people who know their shit when it comes to games.
Contact Person: Fnord
SJ Games Staff Attending: Paul Chapman, Phil Reed, Randy Scheunemann, Will Schoonover, and others to be announced
Sept. 4-6: Chibi Pa - West Pal Beach, Florida
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1601 Belvedere Dr
This Chibi Pa is guaranteed to be the most exciting year yet. Along with the normal events at conventions (panels, video room, dealer room, cosplay) we are bringing you a 24 hour table top/ccg gaming room with tournaments for Munchkin as well as several other games.
Contact Person: Lynn Williams
For more info, contact: 409 NE 13th Ter,Crystal River, FL 34428
Sept. 19-20: CHUCK-a-CON - Pittsburgh, PA
Location: The Hat Trick at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, Neville Island, 14 miles northwest of center city Pittsburgh
General gaming convention.
Contact Person: Charles W. Phillips
For more info, contact: 158 Virginia Avenue, Apt. 1,Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Sept. 25-27: Gamers Reunion - Rochester, MN
Location: Rochester Senior Center, aka "The Castle", 121 North Broadway, Rochester, MN, 55906
Gamer's Reunion is an annual, volunteer-based gaming convention organized in the spirit of uniting like-minded gamers and giving them a positive environment and outlet for their gaming hobby.
Contact Person: Jeff King
For more info, contact: Gamers Reunion ,PO Box 5825 ,Rochester, MN 55903
Sept. 25-27: Fields of Honor - Johnston, Iowa
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, 5291 Stoney Creek Point, Johnston, IA 50131-1799
Fields of Honor is held annually to serve the greater Des Moines area. We host a variety of games including Miniature Wargaming, Board Games, Role Playing, Larping and Collectible Card Games. Fields is a family friendly convention with games for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
Contact Person: Mark Clodi
For more info, contact: 4130 33rd St., Des Moines, IA 50310
Sept. 25-27: GameCon Memphis - Memphis, TN
Location: 2240 DEMOCRAT RD., MEMPHIS, TN 38132 UNITED STATES
GameCon Memphis is a convention for gamers by gamers.
Contact Person: Neal Gibson
For more info, contact: 7263 Calebs Lane,Cordova, TN 38018
Sept. 26-27: 2009 Fall Gaming Hoopla - Lake Geneva, WI
Location: Lake Como Beach Clubhouse, W3730 Clubhouse Dr.
The Gaming Hooplas are twice yearly board-game focused conventions held in Lake Geneva, WI. All proceeds from the Gaming Hooplas are donated to the American Cancer Society through the Knutson Family Relay for Life Team. Features include a 300 game library, charity raffle, guests of honor, and several tournaments and events.
Contact Person: Brent Cunningham
For more info, contact: Brent Cunningham,1198 Center St.,Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Sept. 26-27: Phantasm - Peterborough, Ontario
Location: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough, Ontario)
This is Phantasm’s 19th year making it the longest running convention in Ontario. Annually we welcome about 200 guests. About half of the games we offer are RPG game, a quarter LARP and the remainder are made up of board/ card/ miniature combat.
Contact Person: David Watson
For more info, contact: David Watson,Phantasm Coordinator,1028 Communication Road,Bridgenorth, Ontario,K0L 1H0,
Oct. 2-3: North Kansas City Game Convention - Kansas City, MO.
Location: Elks Lodge No. 2376, 7010 N Cherry St, Gladstone MO 64118-2641
This is the first annual Game Convention For North Kansas City.
Contact Person: Jeff Smith
For more info, contact: Jeff Smith ,300 NE 94th,#139,Kansas City, MO. 64155
Oct. 2-4: Realms Con - Corpus Christi, Texas
Location: Emerald Beach Holiday Inn, 1102 South Shoreline
5th year in the Coastal Bend for Anime, Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Horror. Cosplay Contests and Hall Cosplay, 24 hour video and table top games. Question and answers with special guests. Workshops on Film, art, animation, and more. Concerts, Battle of the Bands, Rave, and more!
Contact Person: Robin Van Cleave
For more info, contact: 1333 Ray Dr,Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Oct. 2-4: Archon 33 - Collinsville (St Louis Metro), IL
Location: Gateway Convention Center, I-55/70, Exit 11
Archon is a sci-fi/gaming/fantasy/costuming/filk convention with something to offer every fan. Archon features a world-class masquerade competition, gaming unto the wee hours, art show, dealer room, panels, autographing and more.
Contact Person: Steve Norris, Chairman
For more info, contact: Archon 33,PO Box 4191,Ballwin, MO 63022
Oct. 3: JAXCON 2009 - Jacksonville, NC
Location: Jacksonville Commons Rec Center, 100 Recreation Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28541
Gaming and Comics all day, compete in CCGs or RPGs. Meet artists and other guests as we raise money for the wounded warrior battalion on Camp Lejeune.
Contact Person: Paul Whitley
For more info, contact: JAXCON,618 Court St,Jacksonville, NC 28540
Oct. 3-4: Dia D RPG América Latina - Célula Araraquara - Araraquara, São Paulo
Location: Rua Castro Alves, 1315 - Sesc
The Dia D RPG América Latina is a convention that occurs simultaneously in more than 30 cities in Brazil and other countries in Latin America. The event includes talks, video conferences and role playing and card games which happen over two days of entertainment and fun.
Contact Person: Julio Cezar Parancini
For more info, contact: Avenida João Luiz Gentil Fernandes, 62,Jardim Flamboyants,Cep: 14805-289,Araraquara - SP - Brazil
Oct. 10-11: OshCon 2009 - Oshkosh, WI
Location: Gruenhagen Conference Center, UW-Oshkosh
OshCon is a tabletop gaming convention based in Oshkosh, WI. It will feature role-playing games, collectible card games, miniatures wargaming, dealer areas and more. Come play in our fun, party-like atmosphere and check the website for photos of past events and more information.
Contact Person: Adam Loper
For more info, contact: 316 Court St.,Oshkosh, WI 54901
Oct. 22-25: Spiel Essen 2009 - Essen, Germany
Location: Messe Essen
SPIEL in Essen means: Four days of fun, meeting friends, playing and testing thousands of games and novelties together with gamers from all over the world. On these pages we provide you with all important informations for visitors and exhibitors. Plans of the halls and an exhibitor's list for SPIEL '09 will be online 10 days before the beginning of the fair, a list of all new game releases on the day before the fair.
Contact Person: Fnord
SJ Games Staff Attending: Ross Jepson
Oct. 23-25: CelestiCon: A Science-Fiction Gaming Convention and Ground Zero Games West Coast Convention. - San Ramon, CA
Location: San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive
Welcome to the event website for CelestiCon and Ground Zero Games West Coast Convention. The Tactics-0 club is hosting two conventions in one: a science-fiction gaming convention focusing on games of Marc Miller's Traveller and other science fiction board, miniatures and roleplaying games; and, Ground Zero Games West Coast Convention which focuses on Jon Tuffley's science fiction miniatures games.
Contact Person: Kris Miller
For more info, contact: CelestiCon,c/o Kris Miller,PO Box 10,Mount Hamilton, CA 95140,USA
Oct. 23-25: TRAVELLERcon-USA - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Location: Hotel Brunswick, 151 North Queen Street, Lancaster PA, Earth, Solomani Rim
Three fun-filled days of Traveller RPGs, Miniatures, Gaming and Fellowship.
Contact Person: Keith Frye
For more info, contact: Keith Frye,33 Ridge Road,Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
Oct. 23-25: Infinite Bits - Miami, Florida
Location: 711 N.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, United States 33126
Infinite Bits is Miami's first major video game convention, representing all eras and genres of video game history. We'll have an interactive museum where you can play over 50 different systems from the 70s to today, rare hardware, arcade machines, and themed gaming areas for even more action. Tournaments for the hottest games - Halo 3, Gears of War 2, Rock Band, retro tournaments, and more. Live music Friday and Saturday nights, and an exhibit hall that includes all types of gaming merchandise, local gaming clubs and organizations, and gaming websites.
Contact Person: Jason Cutler
For more info, contact: 5710 NW 74th PL Suite 203,Coconut Creek, FL, 33073
Oct. 30-Nov. 1: CONtagion - Minneapolis, MN
Location: Grand Rios, Ramada Minneapolis NW, 6900 Lakeland Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
We are creating a new gaming focused convention that will be family-friendly. This means that we will have gaming for the whole family. We plan to have tournaments, and free play areas. We will cover ALL aspects of gaming (cards, board games, miniatures, video games, etc).
Contact Person: Matt McMillan
For more info, contact: 9240 University Ave, NW,Apt #227,Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Nov. 6-8: Carnage 12 - Fairlee, VT
Location: Lake Morey Resort, 1 Clubhouse Road
A weekend of pure gaming, running the gamut from historical wargames to the hottest board games to all kinds of roleplaying adventures.
Contact Person: Chuck Davis
For more info, contact: Carnage Gaming,64 County Road-Hartland,Windsor, VT 05089
Nov. 13-15: U-Con Gaming Convention - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Location: Michigan Union at the University of Michigan
U-Con is an annual gaming convention held at the Student Union of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. It was founded in 1988, and attracts gamers not only from Southeast Michigan but from across the United States and several other countries as well. U-Con offers high-quality events across the entire spectrum of gaming, in comfortable functional space, with the amenities of Ann Arbor in easy reach... and we work hard to keep the convention as affordable as possible.
Contact Person: Edward Chusid
For more info, contact: U-Con Gaming Convention,PO Box 4491,Ann Arbor, MI 48106-4491
Nov. 19-22: BGGcon 2009 - Dallas, TX
Location: Westin DFW
A convention for BGG.com fans.
Contact Person: Fnord
SJ Games Staff Attending: Paul Chapman, Phil Reed, Randy Scheunemann, Will Schoonover, and others to be announced
Dec. 5-6: Ludicrus 09 - Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
Location: Kesgrave Community & Conference Centre
UK convention featuring a wide range of roleplay, tabletop, card and board games. A dedicated demonstration hall provides ample opportunity for everyone to try out the latest releases and once you've found something you like, you can pop along to the trade hall and pick up a bargain from one of the many retailers represented. For the more serious gamers there's also a wide range of tournaments and competitions.
Contact Person: Kelvin Lawrance
For more info, contact: Ludicrus Events, 17 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 2ET, UK
Dec. 12-13: Encontro Anual de Rpg de Araraquara - Araraquara, São Paulo
Location: Rua Castro Alves, 1315 - Sesc
The ERPGA (Encontro de RPG de Araraquara) is a gaming convention hosted yearly in the city of Araraquara, São Paulo, since 2006. The convention, organized by Supimpa, a non-profit organization, aims to promote gaming and create opportunities for gamers to meet, socialize, share information and enjoy themselves. Since its first year, the ERPGA has been the third biggest convention of its category in Brazil. It focuses on roleplaying and card games.
Contact Person: Julio Cezar Parancini
For more info, contact: rpgararaquara@gmail.com or parancini@gmail.com
Jan. 29-31: Winter War 37 - Champaign, Illinois
Location: Hawthorn Suites, 101 Trade Centre Dr., Champaign, IL 61820
Winter War remains the best kept secret in gaming -- the longest continuously running small game convention in the midwest. The first Winter War was a small gathering of gamers held in January of 1974. Last year's Winter War had over 450 paid attendees, with both coasts represented at the convention! While our core remains historical miniatures, we have a wide variety of board games and role-playing games, as well as Magic tournaments, dealers, and our popular live auction!
Contact Person: Don McKinney
For more info, contact: Winter War Gaming Convention,PO Box 1012,Saint Joseph, IL 61873
Feb. 19-21: Furry Fiesta - Dallas, TX
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel North Dallas - Addison, 14315 Midway Rd.
We're a brand new furry convention in Texas, and we hit on our first year with a bang. Apparently, some representatives noticed us and recommended us, and...when Steve Jackson Games notices you, and you're an avid gamer (like me), you don't say no!
Contact Person: Aaron Swersky
For more info, contact: P. O. Box 803543,Dallas, TX 75380
Apr. 9-11: Northeast Wars X - Essex, VT
Location: The Essex Culinary Resort & Spa, 70 Essex Way
Each year, Northeast Wars strives to bring together gamers from all corners of the region to play the latest and greatest games published. In addition to hosting every kind of game our GMs might care to run, the convention brings interesting guests of honor and organizations to inform and engage.
Contact Person: Jonathan Chiaravalle
For more info, contact: Northeast Wars,c/o Quarterstaff Games,152 Church St.,Burlington, VT 05401
Oct. 29-31: Hal-Con - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Location: Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park Street
This is an all-encompassing, all-welcoming event for all ages. We're planning to have local artists, vendors, a Warhammer 40k tournament, 17 celebrity guests doing lectures/ Q&A. There will be a costume contest, a masquerade ball, and a charity auction (proceeds donated to the IWK children's hospital in town). It should be a really fun weekend.
Contact Person: Jennifer Lambe
For more info, contact: Jennifer Lambe,Hal-Con Organizer,35 Willowbend Ct,Halifax, NS, B3M 3L3,902-405-5377,alt. 902-292-3214
Jan. 28-30: Winter War 38 - Champaign, Illinois
Location: Hawthorn Suites, 101 Trade Centre Dr., Champaign, IL 61820
Winter War remains the best kept secret in gaming -- the longest continuously running small game convention in the midwest. The first Winter War was a small gathering of gamers held in January of 1974. Last year's Winter War had over 450 paid attendees, with both coasts represented at the convention! While our core remains historical miniatures, we have a wide variety of board games and role-playing games, as well as Magic tournaments, dealers, and our popular live auction!
Contact Person: Don McKinney
For more info, contact: Winter War Gaming Convention,PO Box 1012,Saint Joseph, IL 61873
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