Convention Fans

Hello convention fans! It is time for the sixth installment of the Cons from A to Z series! I have been working with fellow con goer Nathan Lilly, who operates the Green Tentacles Convention Finder website (that’s his green banner down and to the left) to bring you this fun series of articles.

If you’re interested in finding a convention that’s near you, Nathan’s website offers searches via zip code and content tags (such as “Twilight”), so it is easy to find a convention nearby, which is why he’s the perfect partner for this series.

Together, Nathan and I will be bringing you “Cons from A to Z” which will go through the entire alphabet and highlight a handful of conventions for each letter. This is a great way to bring some attention to some of the more unique conventions out there. And the letter for today is “F”!

F is for FaerieCon, FallCon, and Foolscap
courtesy of the Green Tentacles Convention Finder

FaerieCon: http://faeriecon.com/
Nov 6th, 2009 - Nov 8th, 2009 in Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Faericon brings magic of Faerieworlds, the West Coast’s premiere mythic music festival, to the East Coast. Array yourself in your most beautiful faerie finery, don your wings, gather your friends and family and cross the threshold! Once inside, you will find the largest gathering of faerie artists and authors in the world who look forward to meeting you, amazing, magical apparel, beautiful jewelry, mysterious masks, handmade crafts, fashion shows, performers, musicians, storytellers, exhibitions, panel and workshops.

And at night, the gates of Faerie open once more at the Good Faerie and Bad Faerie Masquerade Balls, acclaimed the last two years as the astounding highlight of FaerieCon. Look deep into your heart: are you a Good Faerie or are you a Bad Faerie? Make your choice, create your costume, and dance the night away in the Magical Realm. Ticket prices vary based on which package you choose.

FallCon: http://www.fallcon.com/
Sep 18th-20th, 2009 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2A 2V9

FallCon is a boardgame and miniatures convention. It is a product of a core group of gaming friends who share a common interest for the hobby of gaming. The result of this focus is this annual convention which celebrates their 21st anniversary in the beautiful city of Calgary. “Early Bird” weekend passes are just $35!

Foolscap: http://foolscap.org
Sep 25th-27th 2009 in Redmond, WA 98052

A science fiction conference celebrating flat stuff (art, books, comic books) and funny hats. The 2009 Guests of Honor are writer Peter David and artist Jeff Sturgeon. The con will also welcome back their Librarian-in-Residence Kristen Edwards. They expect to have at least one guest science or engineering speaker from the University of Washington. Tickets are currently $45.00.

…View Cons from A to Z: Letter E

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