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The URL for this page is: http://www.cam-info.net/concalendar [Note: This listing is ONLY for events to be held in the following states: TX, AR, LA, OK, and NM. More con listings Web sites available at the end of this listing!]
Gaming, Fantasy, & Science Fiction Convention
February 3-5, 2012
RMC/Ley Student Center
Rice University
Houston, TX
OwlCon is an annual gaming convention at Rice University, Houston, TX, dating back to 1980. We will feature table top and live action role playing games, miniatures games and events, historical miniatures, board games, card games, a dealers' room, and more. OwlCon 2k2 gaming events will include RPGA events, official tournaments for Warhammer 40k, Warmaster, Shadowfist, and Mage Knight, Matchbox-scale Car Wars, World of Darkness tabletop games, a Vampire LARP, a Call of Cthulhu LARP, a Crossroads fantasy LARP, and many other games with prizes galore! OwlCon will once again be swarming with official demo folks for various game systems to give you a chance to try some of their great games. We will also have open gaming, an anime room, a TV lounge running movies, some "all nighter" events, and our annual OwlCon party and costume contest in Valhalla.
A Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror Literary Event
February 17-19, 2012
Crowne Plaza Suites-Dallas [@635 and 75]
7800 Alpha Road
Dallas, TX 75240
(Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area)
Author GOH: Cherie Priest
Artist GOH: William Stout
Dedicated to promoting the advancement of education with emphasis on sci-fi/fantasy/horror literature, publishing and writing, and science, to Dallas-Fort Worth, TX!
The Normal Features:
Art Show, Autographs, Dealer's Room, Con Suite, Panel Discussions, Gaming, Gallery Tables, Freebie Tables
And the Abnormalities:
Charity Book Swap, Hard Science Panels, Intergalactic Archaeology, "Late Night Double Feature", Artist Drawing Challenge, Sci-Fi Spelling Bee, Short Story Contest, Spontaneous Sing-Alongs
Sponsored by the Texas Speculative Fiction Association
Texas' only furry convention
February 24-26, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel
North Dallas/Addison
14315 Midway Road
Addison, TX 75001
[Dallas near the Galleria]
(Dallas / Fort Worth / Metroplex area)
Dealer's Den, Artist Alley, Art Show, Video Room, Charity, and more!
The Little Con with the Texas-Size Heart
March 16-18, 2012
Houston, Texas
Revelcon is THE only fan-run relax-a-con/zinefest in the Southwest US. It's a fab weekend of vids, panels, art, zines, merchandise, food and fun! [Note - Revelcon is an adults-only/18-and-over con.]
Revelcon/Friends of Fandom Art Show
Multi-format convention featuring autographs, gaming, comics, & a burlesque show.
March 16-18, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel
North Dallas/Addison
14315 Midway Road
Addison, TX 75001
[Dallas near the Galleria]
(Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area)
For three days All-Con provides an umbrella of content supporting fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Renaissance, Anime, Costuming, Theater / Performing Arts, Mystery, Art, Crafts, Collecting, and Film Making. To help 'give back' there are several charity events at the convention every year.
All-Con is fan organized and built on community participation. We offer a track dedicated entirely to cross promoting clubs, conventions, and events. The best part is you may cross promote as a panelist for FREE as long as we have space and your content is appropriate. Don't forget to bring flyers for the flyer table.
Anime con for Northwest Arkansas.
March 16-18, 2012
Springdale, AR 72762
Cosplay, video games, two viewing rooms, tabletop gaming, anime activities, guest panels, Japanese food, displays by local artists, some local vendors, door prizes (we are working on a dance) and much more!
Also try this: A2F: Arkansas Anime Festival
For more information, send email
Sponsored by Realms Anime at 2579 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville, AR
[*NOTE: Held both in the spring and in the fall each year!]
Oldest & largest student-run science fiction convention in the U.S.
March 23-25, 2012
College Station Hilton
Hilton Hotel and Conference Center College Station
801 University Drive East
College Station, Texas 77840
College Station, Texas
...[D]emos, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, games, and media showings. Dealers Room, Art Show, Gaming, Cosplay, Video Room, Charity, etc.
See also AggieCon or Death!
Brought to you by Cepheid Variable
Anime, manga, cosplay, and music festival
April 6-8, 2012
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
Greater Houston, Texas metropolitan area
Panels, Gaming, Anime Theaters, Dealers Room, Artist Alley, Contests, Club AM (the ultimate anime dance/rave), and more!
South Texas festival for Gamers, Sci-Fi enthusiasts and Anime fans.
April 6-8, 2012
La Quinta Inn & Suites Convention Center
303 Blum
San Antonio, TX 78205-3303
San Antonio, TX area
Chimaeracon is a South Texas festival for Gamers, Sci-Fi enthusiasts and Anime fans. Come and enjoy miniature gaming, card and board games, role-playing games, live-action role play, video games and much more. Join discussion panels, visit with special guests, and hang out with people interested in Gaming, Sci-Fi and Anime. The fun lasts all weekend long!
The Ultimate in Anime, Gaming, & LARPing
May 25-27, 2012
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal St
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130
New Orleans, LA area
Panels, Workshops, Concerts, Dances, Gaming, LARPing, Dealers Room, Artist Alley, Cosplay Contest, Tournaments, Auctions, & more!
Comics & gaming con
May 25-27, 2012
George R. Brown Convention Center
3rd Floor
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
Hilton Americas - Houston
1600 Lamar
Houston, Texas 77010
(downtown Houston, TX)
Comicpalooza's mission is to provide the best and biggest annual multi-format pop culture convention in the southwest region of the United States, serving not only the fans of comics, science fiction, fantasy, video and table top gaming, anime, music and film, but also as a trade show and showcase for the studios, publishers, and manufacturers in those industries.
Largest comic con in Texas. Live Art Event, Comicpalooza Film Festival, industry panel discussions, roller derby games, quidditch matches, live music, dancers, circus performers, and much more. Comicpalooza is also one of the largest art events in Houston, featuring scores of artists as well as numerous writers, celebrities, and performers, and much, much more!
The Southwest's Largest Anime Convention
Anime, comics, cosplay, media, & gaming convention
June 1-3, 2012
Sheraton Dallas
400 N. Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Dallas Marriott City Center
650 North Pearl Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(Metroplex area/ downtown Dallas)
Dealers Room, Guests, Seminars & Workshops, Multiple Video Rooms, Gaming & Tournaments, Premier Film Showings, Art Show & Auction, Autographs, Banquet, Costume Contest, Goodie Bags&Freebies, and Musical Concert
A-Kon is the oldest continually running, anime-based convention in N. America.
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming Con
June 15-17, 2012
Oklahoma City, OK area
GOH: Eric Flint
Artist GOH: Michael Golden
Toastmaster: Selina Rosen
Special Guest: Larry Nemecek
Special Guest: Peter S. Beagle
Don't miss the Rocky Horror Picture Show and the Not For Kids SinnerCon and much more!
This incarnation of SoonerCon is deliberately designed to celebrate all aspects of fandom. We don’t intend to have a solely "books" or "TV" or "art" emphasis. The emphasis is on FUN. Events include: Film Festival, Art Show, Gaming, Cosplay and Masquerade. Charity. Panel and Workshops. Video Rooms.
Wargaming con
(Presumably June 2012)
(greater New Orleans area)
Diverse gaming experiences, sponsored tournaments, and special Guest seminars and panels.
Houston's Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Conference
June 22-24, 2012
Doubletree Intercontinental Airport
15747 JFK Boulevard
Houston, Texas, 77032
Houston, TX area
GOH: Tanya Huff
Panels, Art Show & Auction, Authors, Artists, Scientists and more, Geek Track, ApolloKids, Concerts, Demos, Masquerade and Costume Awards, Dance, Clubs, Displays, Dealers Room, Gaming (including LARP), Film Festival, Media Room, Networking, Room Parties. Writer's Workshop.
Sponsored by the Houston Science Fiction Association, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Comics & gaming
June 22-24, 2012
San Antonio Event Center
8111 Meadow Leaf
San Antonio, TX 78227
San Antonio, TX area
Celebrities, Dealers, Artist Alley, Gaming, Kids' Costume Contest, etc.
Gaming & anime con
(Presumably July 2012)
University of Houston Main Campus
Houston, Texas
Dealers Room, Artist's Alley, Art Auction, Art Show, Anime&DVD Screening Room, Anime Music Video (AMV) Contest (Rules), CosPlay [Graciously put on by Anime No Kai of UH], Manga Reading Room, Live Action Role Playing events (LARP's), Speaker Panels, Workshops, Bubble Room (Kid geared area), Collectable Card Games, PC Game Room, Role Playing events (RPG's), Terrain or Miniture Games (Mini's), & Board Games.
Japanese Animation, and Pop-Culture Festival
(Presumably July 2012)
Austin, Texas-area
Dealers Room, Artists Alley, Cosplay,events, panels, workshops and more!
Anime & gaming con
(Presumably July 2012)
Tulsa, OK area
Con centered around Japanese Anime and Culture. We are also highlighting gaming (both video and tabletop), webcomics, writers, and popular culture. Otaku everywhere and of every persuasion will find something to do and be excited about! Tokyo In Tulsa is about coming together, having fun and celebrating our common interests. Will have AMV, cosplay, hall cosplay, etc.
"Houston's premier anime con"
(Presumably July 2012)
Houston, Texas
Dealers Room, Artist Alley, KKC3 Pic Contest, KKC3 Uniform Contest, and more!
Club event
(Presumably July 2012)
Southwest Houston area
Greater Houston, TX area
Come together with fellow fans!
RSVPs preferred.
And tell your friends!
Gaming con.
July 20-22, 2012
Norris Conference Center
Sundance Square
304 Houston Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Fort Worth, TX area
Texicon supports all three sections of gaming: Miniatures, Role-Playing, and Board gaming. Each year Texicon will focus on a specific section.
We have chosen to "kick off" our con with Miniature Gaming. Moreover, we believe that having a place where multiple games occur will allow players to try games that they might not normally play, while allowing our players to also play those games they love. Our Game Masters and Referees are excited at the prospect of teaching people to play new games.
Texicon also hosts seminars that focus on every aspect of gaming. In these seminars, experts will speak about various aspects of games and gaming. Some speakers will be seasoned gamers, others will be industry specialists.
We hope you will be brave enough to try a new game.
Literary Science Fiction Convention.
July 27-29, 2012
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
Austin, Texas area
GOH: Anne Bishop
Special Guest: Chloe Neill
Editor Guest: Liz Gorinsky
Artist Guest: TBD
Toastmaster: TBD
Fan Guest: Bill Parker
Panels, Art Show, Gaming, Charity, Full Day Writer's Workshop, Dealer's Room, and more!
ArmadilloCon is a literary science fiction convention held annually in Austin, with several hundred attendees. 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. Sometimes they come to make deals, but more often they come to have fun!
Sponsored by the Fandom Association of Central Texas, a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization
Japanese Anime and Culture Convention
August 10-12, 2012
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio Grand Hyatt Hotel
600 E. Market Place
San Antonio, Texas 78205 USA
downtown San Antonio, TX area
Dealer's Room, Multiple Panel Rooms, Video/Table Gaming, Artist Alley, 24 Hour Video Room. 2 viewing rooms, gaming (both live action and computer) industry panels, Steampunk Attire Contest and more. Further, trying to emphasize as a cultural convention, we will be bringing you panels, performances, and demonstrations of Martial Arts, Tea Ceremonies, Kabuki, Traditional Japanese games, and more! Come see what it's really all about!
Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention
August 24-26, 2012
Albuquerque, New Mexico area
GOH: Brandon Sanderson
Toastmaster: Michael Cassutt
Artist Guest: Ursula Vernon
Panels, Art Show, Dealers Room, Gaming, Auctions, Film Screenings, Readings, Autographs, Filking, Science Talk, Costume Contest, Green Slime Awards, Fan Programming, and more!
Presented by the NMSF Conference in association with various kind folks of the Albuquerque SF clubs.
Benefiting ENMU's Williamson Library Collection & Roadrunner Food Bank.
August 30-September 3, 2012
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
GOH: Mike Resnick
Artist GOH: Rowena Morrill
Astronaut GOH: Story Musgrave
Fan GOH: Peggy Rae Sapienza
Agent GOH: Jane Frank
Toastmaster: John Scalzi
Five days of programming on hundreds of topics from books to media, from art to costuming, from movies to television to anime, from science fiction to science fact, as well as an art show, masquerades, the Hugo Awards ceremony, dealer's rooms, and much more!
Convention and Association for fans of Anime, Music, Manga, and Japanese Pop Culture
August 31-September 3, 2012
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 N. Olive Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
(downtown Dallas, Texas area)
Japanese Guests, Voice Actors, Manga/Comic Artists, Dealer Room, 24hr Video Theaters, J-Pop, Gaming, Arcade, Art Show & Auction, Panel Discussions, Autograph Sessions, Film/Video Premiers, and much more!
Anime con
September 7-9, 2012
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
New Orleans-area
"[O]ffers anime and mecha fans of Louisiana and neighboring states a chance to gather in a warm and friendly setting to learn more about the culture of Japan and to share in the experience that is the anime fan culture."
Cosplay, Contests, Gaming, Video Rooms, Panels, Dealers Room, Artist Alley, formal/semi-formal dinner, and more!
A Fan-Operated Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary and Filk Convention
September 21-23, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel
North Dallas/Addison
14315 Midway Road
Addison, TX 75001
(Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area)
GOH: C.J. Cherryh
Music Guest of Honor: John Anealio
Fen Guest of Honor: Teresa Patterson
Artist Guest of Honor: Donato Giancola
Science Guest of Honor: Dr. David Hanson
Toastmaster: Peter A. David
Special Guest: Karl Schroeder
Art Show & Auction, Dealers Room, Panels, Concerts, Filking, Short Story Contest, Writers Workshop, Children's Programming, Masquerade, Readings, Gaming, Demos, and lots more!
FenCon is a production of the Dallas Future Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of science, literature, and music for the future of all mankind.
The Louisiana Science Fiction Festival
October 12-14, 2012
Baton Rouge, LA-area
BabelCon is a family-oriented science fiction festival that takes place every year in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to celebrate the rich history of sci-fi in pop culture.
A full scale invasion is underway, and its not just Trekkers or Klingons... Star Wars fanatics, Doctor Whovians, browncoats, Stargate travelers, Galactica viper pilots, scurvy pirates, comic book heroes, Renaissance fairgoers, anime girls, and Potterphiles, converge for one weekend a year to meet the stars from their favorite TV shows, don elaborate costumes, and geek-out about what interests them.
Dealers room, BabelCon Cosplay & Costume Competition, and much more!
BabelCon is a presentation of the Science and Engineering Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that is
dedicated to Science education, using Science Fiction media to create interest. A large percentage of BabelCon's shows,
panel discussions, demonstrations, and other presentations are related to Science and History.
Anime and gaming
October 12-14, 2012
Holiday Inn Emerald Beach
1102 South Shoreline Dr
Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401
Corpus Christi, TX
Anime Dating Game, AMV (Anime Music Video), Anime Jeopardy, Cosplay, Dead or Alive Volleyball Tournament, The Katamari, Movie Rooms, Panels, Pool Party, Rave, Scavenger Hunt, Table Top Tournaments, Video Game Tournaments, Workshops, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
Enjoy an evening of fun and support local artists!
(Presumably October 2012)
Greater Houston, TX area
Film Fest, Talent Show, Silent Auction, Masquerade, Costume Contest, Cash Prizes
(Presumably October 2012)
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
Visit this exciting and educational family-oriented event at NASA/Johnson Space Center and enjoy hot air balloon competitions, evening balloon glows, skydiving exhibitions, commercial exhibits, concession booths, food from local restaurants, arts & crafts exhibits, entertainment and various aviation equipment displays.
Ballunar Liftoff Festival, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its mission is to help the public learn about aviation and space exploration, and to sponsor and fund educational activities that encourage young people to learn about aviation and space and to study mathematics and the sciences.
3-Day Japanese Pop Culture & Multi-Genre Fan Expo
(Presumably October 2012)
The Galveston Island Convention Center
5600 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, Texas
Galveston, Texas area
Concerts, Oni-Con Rave, Panels & Seminars, Demonstrations, 24-hr Arcade, Costumes (aka Cosplay), Battlegrounds, MechCorps Battletech, Dealers Room, Club Oni, Tabletop Gaming, Charity Events, And More!
Science fiction, fantasy, comics con
(Presumably Nov. 2012)
New Orleans, LA area
Focuses on science fiction, fantasy, comics, and related literary genres in any form, including but not limited to writing, visual arts, dramatic arts, and interactive fiction.
Panels, Dealers Room, Gaming, Art Gallery, Fund Raising Auctions, Costume Contest, Dances, Room Parties, Artist Alley, Kids Con, Hearts Tournament, plus much more!
In fulfillment of CONtraflow’s mission to promote all types of Science Fiction and Fantasy literature, the 2011 charity is New Orleans Public Library.
Corporate Sponsor: Bayou Images Screen Printing
Club and Fan Group Sponsors: Area 504, Krewe of the Enterprise, USS Corsair (NCC 26556)
Comic Con
(Presumably November 2012)
Austin, TX 78701
Comics, Celebrity Guests, Artist Alley,Panel discussions, Masquerade Ball (extra fee), Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles, Anime, Manga & More!
Gaming con
(Presumably November 2012)
Round Rock / Central Texas area
Our convention caters to many different gaming tastes and styles. Unlike other conventions that support multiple genres, we don't have one group trying to be all things to all people. The historical miniatures and board gaming events are hosted by Lone Star Historical Miniatures. Our RPGA events are hosted by the Austin RPGA.
To participate in the RPGA games, you must first register for the convention and pay the registration fee and also register for the RPGA events. This is two separate registrations. You must do both.
We're looking for all sorts: RPGs, Board Games, Card Games, and Miniatures.
Millennium has a particular need for classical historical periods (ACW, Napoleonics, Ancients, etc). Last year, there was more demand for these types than we could meet, and the slots filled up quickly.
New Adventures in Anime & Manga
(Presumably November 2012)
Oklahoma City, OK area
"For three days we’ll come together to celebrate our love for eastern animation, Japanese culture and music."
Cosplay, panels, screenings, dealer's room (including artist alley tables), guests, and more!
Anime and Gaming Convention
(Presumably November 2012)
Metroplex area
Japanese Animation & Pop Culture Convention
(Presumably December 2012)
AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
Austin, Texas area
Anime Idol, Anime Music Video(AMV) Contest, Anime Poetry Slam, Dance Contest, Media Gallery (Artist Alley & Exhibitions), Dealers Room, Art Show, and more!
Steampunk con
(Presumably January 2013)
Austin, Texas 78752
In addition to a variety of panels on all things Steampunk, live crafting demonstrations, and a variety of unique vendors, this event will also feature two nights of performances and musical acts to satisfy both your eyes and ears.
A Gaslamp Designs Production
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Convention
(Presumably January 2013)
Bayou Building
The University of Houston, Clear Lake campus
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77058-1098
Greater Houston metropolitan area
ConJour is the annual sci-fi, fantasy, and horror convention sponsored by the UHCL Gamer's Guild. The theme this year is horror. Our convention features special guests from the industry, an art show with one of a kind items you won't see anywhere else, a dealer's room, workshops (for children and adults), panels on numerous subjects, both new and old games, anime and much more! In addition, the convention provides a unique opportunity for emerging artists, authors and game designers to network and get the word out on their products. This is our fifth convention and we expect an even better turn out this year. We look forward to seeing you there in January!
Presented by the UHCL Gamers' Guild.
August 1-4, 2013
MCM Elegante Hotel
2330 W. Northwest Highway (near I35E Stemmons Fwy)
Dallas, Texas 75220
(near downtown Dallas, Texas)
The theme for this [International Conference] is "The Year of the Phoenix", as 2012 is supposed to be the year the world comes to an end. From the ashes, the phoenix will arise, reborn. As Gene Roddenberry was often referred to as the Great Bird of the Galaxy (which was also referred to in the Star Trek: New Frontier books by Peter David) and the Phoenix was the name of Zefram Cochrane's ship in Star Trek: First Contact, we felt it would be a fitting theme for this 2013's International Conference.
August 29-September 2, 2013
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio Marriott River Walk
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
GOH: Ellen Datlow, James Gunn, Willie Siros, Norman Spinrad, Darrell K. Sweet
Toastmaster: Paul Cornell
Special Guests: Leslie Fish and Joe R. Lansdale
Five days of programming on hundreds of topics from books to media, from art to costuming, from movies to television to anime, from science fiction to science fact, as well as an art show, masquerades, the Hugo Awards ceremony, dealer's rooms, and much more!
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