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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!
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
Aug. 22-24: Heat of Battle II - New Orleans, LA / USA
Location: The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street @ Andrew Higgins Blvd.
Gaming opportunities spanning all theaters and years of WWII; Land, Sea and Air!
Contact Person: Walt Burgoyne
For more info, contact: The National World War II Museum,945 Magazine Street,New Orleans, LA 70130,
Aug. 23-24: ConQuest 08 - Okemos, Michigan
Location: Comfort Inn Conference Center, 2187 University Park Drive, Okemos, Michigan
We are focused on boardgames. We will have vendors and a game library to borrow games from. Great prizes and food on-site.
Contact Person: Dave Rogers
For more info, contact: Dave Rogers,2924 Briarcliff,East Lansing, MI 48823
Aug. 28-31: Gen Con UK - Reading, BERKS
Location: University of Reading UK
Gen Con UK, sister event of GENCON INDY. since 1990 supporting promoting the gaming industry FTAO of Mark Schmidt, we spoke at GAMA about the possiblities of SJG and hosting events
Contact Person: Sean Conor
For more info, contact: Gen Con UK ,90 Pankhurst Crescent,Stevenage,HERTS,SG2 0QJ
SJ Games Staff Attending: Loren Wiseman
Aug. 29-31: PAX Penny Arcade Expo - Seattle, WA
Location: Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101-2350
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: Mike Fehlauer
SJ Games Staff Attending: Phil Reed, Randy Scheunemann, Will Schoonover
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: TCEP 15: The Elder Party - Laurel, MD
Location: Holiday Inn Laurel West, 15101 Sweitzer Lane
The best four days of relaxation and gaming goodness in the DC area returns for our fifteenth year! Board games, card games, and loads of people to play them with! Plenty of space for pick up games! Top it all off with the return of our famous Con Suite, and you have a four day Relaxicon not to be missed!
Contact Person: Frank N. Huminski
For more info, contact: PO Box 1616,College Park, MD 20741
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Dragon*Con - Atlanta, GA
Location: Our host hotels for 2008 will again include the familiar surroundings of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta along with the legendary Atla
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US.
Contact Person: Dragon*Con Office
SJ Games Staff Attending: Paul Chapman, and others to be announced
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Strategicon Presents Gateway 2008 - Los Angeles, CA
Location: Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Airport, 6225 West Century Blvd.
Southern California's longest running game convention, focused on all areas of gaming.
Contact Person: Eric Aldrich
For more info, contact: Strategicon,P.O. Box 92103,Long Beach, CA 90809
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Pacificon Game Expo - ConQuest SF - - Santa Clara, CA
Location: Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd.
The Pacificon Game Expo offers an exciting array of events and activities to keep you busy throughout an enjoyable weekend! Not only are there hundreds of gaming events to participate in, from demo's to tournaments and everything inbetween, but we also host a War College, Seminars, Two Auctions, Four Flea Markets, and a lively Dealers Room! All the action begins promptly at 1pm on Friday August 29 and continues through 7pm on Monday September 1. We have the hours listed to the right for your convenience.
Contact Person: Roxanne Diesel
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
SJ Games Staff Attending: Mark Schmidt
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. 26-28: ConCeption 2008 - Glen Ellyn (Chicago), Illinois
Location: College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
The convention will feature board games, card games, RPGs, (possibly) miniatures and this year we're adding video games and anime. This year's show also features the return of ClixCon.
Contact Person: Russell Weiser (phone) OR Joe Miller (e-mail)
For more info, contact: Russell Weiser,6740 Edgemoor Avenue,Solon, Ohio 44139-4022
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
Sept. 27-28: 2008 Fall Gaming Hoopla! - Lake Geneva, WI
Location: Lake Como Beach Clubhouse, W3730 Clubhouse Drive
The 2008 Fall Gaming Hoopla is a two day gaming convention being held in Lake Geneva, WI. All proceeds from the convention are to benefit the American Cancer Society, donated through the Knutson Family Relay for Life Team. The convention will feature several tournaments and demos, a large open gaming area, a games library of 200+ games, guests of honor, prizes, a games raffle, and on site food and drink. Hours are Sept. 27th (8am-10pm) and Sept. 28th (8am-4pm.)
Contact Person: Brent Cunningham
For more info, contact: Brent Cunningham,1198 Center St.,Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Sept. 27-28: Phantasm - Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Location: Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer Street North
Small gaming-only convention that specializes in role playing.
Contact Person: ship to - Lydia Kelly
For more info, contact: Phantasm,969 Mapleview Cres.,Bridgenorth, Ontario,K0L 1H0
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: John Kovalic, Mark Schmidt
Oct. 3-5: Providence Anime Conference - Providence, RI
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center
Contact Person: Katherine Fang
For more info, contact: P.O. Box 51830, Boston, MA 02205
Oct. 3-5: Draconis 2008 - Montreal, Quebec
Location: Centre St-Pierre, 1212 Rue Panet, Beaudry metro station
Draconis is a tabletop gaming convention, hosting roleplaying games, board games, card games, miniatures, and war games. There is a dealers room and snack bar onsite, and many other conveniences around the convention site.
Contact Person: Christopher Hammock
For more info, contact: Draconis,CP Mackay,P.O. Box 55080,Montréal, Québec,Canada H3G 2W5
Oct. 3-5: ConClave 33 - Romulus, MI
Location: Crowne Plaza Detroit Metro Airport, 8000 Merriman Road, Romulus, MI
There are three faces of ConClave. There is ConClave, Incorporated. There is ConClave, the annual Science Fiction convention. And there is ConClave, the social organization. ConClave, Incorporated, is a not-for-profit corporation, incorporated in the State of Michigan, dedicated to the advancement of Science Fiction literature. As a 503(c)(3) corporation, ConClave is a fully accredited charitable organization (for all federal tax purposes). The primary activity of ConClave, Incorporated, is the annual Science Fiction convention. The ConClave Science Fiction Convention has been held each year since 1976. ConClave is an annual, weekend-long convention in southeastern/central Michigan, which draws approximately 600 people. ConClave attendees share an interest in science, science fiction, fantasy, and related genres. While remaining true to its literary roots, ConClave celebrates Fantasy and Science Fiction in all its myriad forms. Art, music, theatrical performance, and film.
Contact Person: Bill Korsak
Oct. 3-5: Nuke-Con - Council Bluffs, IA
Location: Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way
Nuke-Con is running its 18th convention this year. We run games of all kinds; RPGs, cards, LARPS, board games, puzzle contests, computer gaming, and any other fun stuff that the GMs can come up with. We'll be holding an Art Auction for the first time this year. We also sponsor an Anime Room, a Miniatures Painting contest, and a charity raffle. Our plan always is to host a convention that we'd like to attend ourselves.
Contact Person: Norajane McIntyre
Oct. 3-5: FlatCon - Bloomington, IL, 61701
Location: Interstate Conference Center, 2301 W. Market Street, www.exposition.org, (309) 829-3976
FlatCon is a gaming extravaganza hosted at Interstate Conference Center in Bloomington, Illinois. Roleplaying, miniature, board, and card games and tournaments from a wide variety of genres will be represented and demonstrated. Vendors will range from Anime to gaming to fantasy gifts to comics and back.
Contact Person: John Beemsterboer
For more info, contact: FlatCon Prize Support,c/o John Beemsterboer,907 N Evans,Bloomington, IL 61701
Oct. 3-5: ConClave 33 - Romulus, MI
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Detroit Metro Airport
The ConClave Science Fiction Convention has been held each year since 1976. We have been awfully lucky over the years. At least three times, the guests that we picked have won the Hugo award that year. This has become known as the ConClave Curse, a little bit of extra luck wished to a Hugo Awards nominee, who happens to have accepted as our guest of honor. -- We'd love to have the MIB. Please send them!
Contact Person: Anne S. Zanoni
For more info, contact: ConClave, Incorporated,P.O. Box 2915,Ann Arbor, MI 48106-2915
Oct. 4-5: Comics & Toys MonsterCon - Concord, NC
Location: 4751 Highway 49 North
Our convention is a multi-fandom event for fans of superheroes, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming. There will be celebrity guests, comic book artists and writers, movie makers. You'll also find plenty of entertainment like costume contests, discussion panels and musical performances.
Contact Person: Ray Franks
For more info, contact: The Comic Monstore,813 Jake Alexander Blvd. S.,Salisbury, NC 28147
Oct. 10-12: Necronomicon '08 - St. Petersburg , Florida
Location: Hilton Bayfront, 333 First Street South
Necronomicon is Central Florida's oldest and largest sci-fi/horror/fantasy convention. Necro is a not-for-profit convention supporting Kids & Canines of Tampa Bay. This charity teaches "at-risk" high school students to train assistance dogs for the disabled.
Contact Person: Dean Dryer
For more info, contact: Necronomicon Gaming,4815 Allen Way,Tampa, FL 33610
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. 11-12: Anime Festival - Belo Horizonte, MG
Location: Colégio Marista Dom Silvério, Rua Lavras, 225, Brazil
Anime Festival is the most traditional anime/manga/RPG event in the city of Belo Horizonte and it has been so for 5 years. This year we celebrate the 100 years of japanese imigration and celebrate the japanese culture.
Contact Person: Cesar Ikko
For more info, contact: fonebonetm@yahoo.com.br
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. 17-19: FurFright - Waterbury, Connecticut
Location: Holiday Inn Waterbury, 3580 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705
New England's first, best, and only Halloween-themed Anthropomorphic Convention! From Guitar Hero to Halo, Catan to Apples to Apples, and so much more, we'll have 2 gaming rooms (one video, one tabletop) with a full schedule of pickup games and tournaments! All this in addition to the usual convention goodies like: Masquerade/Talent show, dances, costume games, movie room, parades, panels, Tricks, Treats, and MORE!
Contact Person: Kevin Corcoran (Gaming Director)
For more info, contact: FurFright,P.O. Box 264,Durham, CT 06422-0264
Oct. 18-19: CharCon - Charleston, WV
Location: Charleston Civic Center, Charleston West Virginia
CharCon is THE West Virginia Gaming Convention. Taking place at the Charleston Civic Center in the heart of downtown Charleston WV on October 18 & 19, CharCon will be going into its third year. Once again we will be bringing you the best in Board, Miniature, Role Playing and Collectible Games and more all weekend long! Whatever game you like to play, you can find it at CharCon. Don't miss out, make plans to come to CharCon today!
Contact Person: Travis Reynolds
For more info, contact: 4789 Amma Rd,Amma WV,25005
Oct. 18-19: Ludo-Outaouais - Gatineau, Quebec
Location: La Cabane en bois rond, 331 boul. Cité-des-Jeunes, Gatineau, Québec (CANADA), J8Y 6T3
Open gaming with over 500 different board games to choose from. Several vendors on site. New releases, demos, mini tournament, door prizes.
Contact Person: David Gagne
For more info, contact: Ludo-Outaouais,185 des Peuplier,Gatineau, Quebec (CANADA),J8M 1Y3
Oct. 18-19: ClineCON - Pittsburgh, PA
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, downtown Pittsburgh
A general broad wargaming convention (board games, grognard, minis, RPGs, CCGs, CCMs, etc.) in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, scheduled to coincide with the academic schedule of the many local colleges and universities. The convention is the first wargaming convention in Pittsburgh (there is another in Greentree, a suburb) and near several colleges and universities.
Contact Person: Charles W. Phillips, Owner
For more info, contact: ClineCON, LLC,158 Virginia Avenue,Apt. 1,Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Oct. 23-26: Spiel Essen 2008 - Essen, Germany
Location: Messe Essen
SPIEL '08 with COMIC ACTION - the world's biggest consumer fair for gaming - offers its visitors a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see, sample and test the complete international games program. Once a year, gamers from all over the world join the largest meeting of the gaming scene. Publishers, authors, manufacturers, and devoted players gather here to share their experiences, check out the latest developments and introduce new products to the wider public.
Contact Person: unknown
SJ Games Staff Attending: Phil Reed, Ross Jepson, Steve Jackson
Oct. 23-26: Bakuretsucon 2008 - Colchester, Vermont
Location: Hampton Inn Conference Center, 42 Lower Mountain View Drive
Bakuretsucon is Vermont's first and longest-running anime convention, have been an annual event since 2001. In addition to viewing rooms, discussion and how-to panels, special guests and video games, Bakuretsucon also offers a gaming room for convention-goers.
Contact Person: Valerie Tatro
For more info, contact: Bakuretsu Con,Anime Society of Vermont,PO Box 5342,Essex Jct, VT 05452
Oct. 24-26: Con-Fusion - Victoria, BC
Location: University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road
A student run gaming convention that features various games, vendors, and events, including Anime.
Contact Person: Jennifer Peters
For more info, contact: 4969 Cordova Bay Road,Victoria, BC,Canada,V8Y2K1
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
Oct. 30-Nov. 2: Youmacon 2008 - Dearborn, Michigan
Location: Hyatt Regency Dearborn, 600 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126-2793
Start your engines. Metro Detroit's first and only anime convention is returning for its fourth year, and it's bigger and better than ever. Here at Youmacon, thousands of otaku from Michigan and beyond meet anime voice actors face to face, compete for masquerade and cosplay trophies, and shop for treasures of their favorite fandom. Youmacon's original events immerse you in the experience of becoming a Japanese chess piece in a game of shougi, leading a team to the Star in a live action Mario Party battle, and being served by maids in a relaxing cafe. And the fun keeps going, because Youmacon provides nonstop 24-hour gaming, anime music videos, and video programming. Caution: Amazing convention ahead.
Contact Person: Morgan Kollin
For more info, contact: Youmacon Enterprises,181 Shagbark,Rochester Hills, MI. 48309
Nov. 7-9: Carnagecon 11: This is Carnage - Fairlee, Vermont
Location: Lake Morey Resort, Clubhouse Road
Rocking into its eleventh year, Carnagecon is a pure gaming convention located in the scenic Upper Valley region of southwestern Vermont. Content is usually heavily focused on historical wargames, miniatures and board games, but also includes several LARPS and a roleplaying contingent. This year's theme is heavy metal, from roleplaying rock bands to ironside battle ships.
Contact Person: Chuck Davis
For more info, contact: Carnage Gaming,64 County Road-Hartland,Windsor, VT 05089
Nov. 20-23: BGG.CON 2008 - Irving, TX
Location: The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport, 4545 W. John Carpenter Freeway - Irving, Texas 75063
Contact Person: bggcon
SJ Games Staff Attending: Jimmie Bragdon, Paul Chapman, Phil Reed, Ross Jepson, Randy Scheunemann, Steve Jackson, Will Schoonover, and others to be announced
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
Nov. 21-23: U-Con - Ann Arbor, MI
Location: University of Michigan Student Union
The U-Con Gaming Convention is a gathering of gamers and companies from all over. You can meet new people and participate in many different events. We have events that are sure to pique the interest of the most avid gamer, as well as those new to the hobby. We offer a wide variety of role-playing events, as well as many board and war games. We also offer Live Action RPG's and collectable card game tournaments and events. We are one of the largest gaming conventions in Michigan.
Contact Person: Blair Reamy
For more info, contact: 7245 Ulrich St.,Dexter MI, 48130
Dec. 5-7: Kajonk-a-Con - Knoxville, Tennessee
Location: University of Tennessee
Kajonk-a-Con is a second-year convention with a wild history. We focus primarily on gaming and anime, but are a very broad-spectrum convention. Our main objective is to get everyone together for a weekend and have fun!
Contact Person: Damian Zannini
For more info, contact: 176 Park Street,Crossville, TN 38555
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: Monica Stephens, Steve Jackson, Mark Schmidt
Feb. 6-8: GottaCon 2009 - Victoria, BC
Location: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd (20,000 sqft of space)
GottaCon 2009 is a broad spectrum gaming convention that embraces the science fiction & fantasy genres & covers many related hobbies. GC2009 will host tournaments in collectable/non-collectable miniatures, collectable trading cards, role-playing games, board games, & electronic games as well as special guests, demonstrations, contests, info sessions, workshops, vendors & sponsors. GottaCon takes place Feb 6 - 8, 2009, doors open at 6pm Friday & close 7pm Sunday (around the clock gaming).
Contact Person: Evan Hatch
Feb. 20-22: Con Nooga - Chattanooga, TN
Location: Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel and Convention Center, Over 8,000 square feet of Gaming!
Con Nooga is a multi-fandom convention embracing a family atmosphere and attempting to bring a new generation of gamers into the mix. Featuring over 8,000 square feet of gaming. And expanding to over 18,000 square feet in 2010.
Contact Person: Todd Patton
For more info, contact: 5251-C Hwy 153,# 280,Hixson, TN 37343
Feb. 25-Mar. 1: PrezCon "The Winter Nationals" - Charlottesville, Va
Location: Doubletree Hotel, 990 Hilton Heights Rd. Charlottesville Va 22901
PrezCon is in its 16th year! We run over 85 Championship Tournaments. We offer 1st-3rd place plaques for most events! We have a excellent Dealers room with: GMT, Z-Man Games, Clash of Arms, Worthington Games, Mayfair Games, Troll & Toad and Columbia Games. We also have one of the longest continuously run live Game Auctions in America! 24 hour Open Gaming! Lot’s of Demos and play testing! Jr. Events and so much more! 5 Days of gaming! Don’t miss out go to our website and see for yourself!
Contact Person: Justin Thompson
For more info, contact: PrezCon Inc. P.O. Box 4661 Charlottesville Va 22905
Feb. 27-Mar. 1: Condor XVI - san diego, ca.
Location: Handlery hotel and resort 950 hotel Cir N, San Diego, Ca., 92108
longest running SciFi & fantasy convention
Contact Person: MiB #0099 Robert
For more info, contact: P.O. Box 15771,san diego, Ca,92175-5771
Mar. 13-15: Starcon '09 (Nova 34) - Rochester, Michigan
Location: 2200 N Squirrel Rd, Rochester, MI 48309
WHAT IS STARCON? StarCon is the Gaming Guild's annual Convention held right here at Oakland University. StarCon consists of gamers, vendors, and demonstrators all coming together in one place to celebrate gaming. There are demonstrators to demo new games, vendors to buy items from, and lots of gamers to play different games. StarCon has events that will intrigue everyone. We have video game networks, miniatures, RPGs, board games, and LARPS.
Contact Person: Christopher Duemling
For more info, contact: Gaming Guild of Oakland University,2200 N Squirrel Rd,49 Oakland Center,Rochester, MI 48309
May 1-3: PointCon - Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Location: Dreyfus University Center, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, 1015 Reserve St.
PointCon is sponsored by the Gamers' Alliance of Stevens Point, a student organization at UWSP. Now over 10 years of Convention Experience.
Contact Person: Mikel Ryskiewicz
For more info, contact: Gamers' Alliance of Stevens Point,Dreyfus University Center,University of Wisconsin Stevens Point,1015 Reserve St, SIEO Box 44,Stevens Point, WI 54481
May 22-25: MisCon 23 - Missoula, Montana
Location: Ruby's Inn and Convention Center, 4825 N. Reserve St. 59808
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 festival and more! Our guests this year are Artist Guest of Honor John Kovalic, Special Gaming Guest of Honor Michael Stackpole, and Author Guest of Honor Steven Brust.
Contact Person: CthulhuBob Lovely
For more info, contact: CthulhuBob Lovely,1225 Cleveland St.,Missoula, MT 59801
June 23-27: Origins Game Fair - Columbus, OH
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Origins 2009 will be June 23-28 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Watch our Web site for more information as the year goes on!
Contact Person: Origins Staff
SJ Games Staff Attending: Mark Schmidt, and others to be announced
June 23-27: Origins Game Fair - Columbus, OH
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Origins 2009 will be June 23-28 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Watch our Web site for more information as the year goes on!
Contact Person: Origins Staff
SJ Games Staff Attending: Mark Schmidt, and others to be announced
June 23-27: Origins Game Fair - Columbus, OH
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Origins 2009 will be June 23-28 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Watch our Web site for more information as the year goes on!
Contact Person: Origins Staff
SJ Games Staff Attending: Mark Schmidt, and others to be announced
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