Convention Fans

Hello convention fans! It’s time for the 18th installment of the Cons from A to Z series! I have been working with fellow con-goer Nathan Lilly, who is the man 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 “Star Wars”), so it is easy to find a convention nearby that fits you, which is why he’s the best 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 “S

S is for Sci-Fi on the Rock, Starfleet International Conference, and Steamcon
courtesy of the Green Tentacles Convention Finder

Sci-Fi on the Rock: www.scifiontherock.com
Apr 17th, 2009 - Apr 18th, 2010 in St. John’s, NL A1B 2N2

Sci-Fi On The Rock is Newfoundland’s premiere science fiction & fantasy convention. This is a not for profit organization based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The Convention is for the fans, brought to you by fans. The guest list currently includes Casey Biggs (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Tony Amendola (Stargate), and Nalini Krishan (Star Wars: Episode II).

Starfleet International Conference: www.ic2009.org
Aug 6th, 2009 - Aug 9th, 2009 in Greensboro, NC 27409

At the 2009 International Conference they hope to bring to the members of STARFLEET two very important events. They plan to celebrate STARFLEET’s 35th anniversary as one of the worlds largest and most active Star Trek fan organizations. They will bring to the membership that which they have come to expect from an IC - Food, Fun and Fellowship!

Steamcon: www.steam-con.com
Oct 23rd, 2009 - Oct 25th, 2009 in Seattle, WA 98188

Attendees can expect: A Vendor’s Bazaar packed with exotic wares; An Art Exhibition; The Perpetual Teatime and Hospitality suite; The Magic Lantern Theater; Talks and discussions on all matters steampunk; Gun modification demonstrations; Lessons in etiquette; Steam technology exhibitions; Games and diversions of a role playing nature; Cabaret acts presented by the esteemed Mr. Bodewell.

  …View Cons from A to Z: Letters Q/R

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