Jun 30 2009
Cons from A to Z: J is for JACON, John Levique Pirate Days, and JordanCon
Hello con-goers! It’s time for the tenth installment of the Cons from A to Z series! I have been working with fellow convention attendee Nathan Lilly, who is the genius behind the Green Tentacles Convention Finder website (that’s his green banner down and to the left), to bring you this informative series of articles.If you want to find a convention that is near you, Nathan’s Con Finder website offers searches via zip code and content tags (such as “steampunk”), so it is super 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 “J”!
J is for JACON, John Levique Pirate Days, and JordanCon
courtesy of the Green Tentacles Convention Finder
JACON: http://www.jacon.org/
May 22nd, 2009 - May 24th, 2009 in Kissimmee, FL 34747
JACON celebrated it’s tenth and final year this past May. The con was known for bringing Japanese animation to the Greater Central Florida Area. This Japanese Anime convention hosted a full schedule of events and activities dealing with anime, manga, and other aspects of Japanese sub-culture, such as video games.
John Levique Pirate Days: http://www.johnspassfestivals.com/
Jun 12th, 2009 - Jun 14th, 2009 in Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
A majority of the 125 merchants in John’s Pass Village participate assisted with the activities planned over the course of the weekend. Scheduled activities for this event always include: the Pirates Ball, children’s and adult’s costume contests, a village wide treasure hunt, Pirate Invasion followed by a parade and “pillaging” of the village. There is always face painting, story telling, photo opportunities, games and activities, and the infamous Pirates Pub Crawl (sorry kids, adults only!). Various piratical entertainment and seafaring themed merchants target over 30,000+ attendees of all ages.
JordanCon: http://www.ageoflegends.net/
Apr 23rd, 2009 - Apr 25th, 2010 in Alpharetta, GA 30022
JordanCon is the first convention dedicated to exploring Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series and his rich, literary legacy. Pre-registration for the 2010 convention is already available. Pre registration is currently $50, with group discounts available. JordanCon will be hosted at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia hotel. The Crowne Plaza is located in the heart of Atlanta’s Perimeter neighborhood, and this location is ideal for out of town travelers, boasting access to MARTA, Perimeter Mall and numerous shopping, dining and other entertainment options. Be sure to mention JordanCon when reserving your room, so you will receive the discounted rate of $109 a night.
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