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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!]
August 5-8, 2010
Raleigh Convention Center
500 Fayettville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
GOH: Eric Flint
Artist GOH: Brad Foster
Fan GOH: Juanita Coulson
Toastmaster: Toni Weisskopf
Four 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, dealer's rooms, and much more!
Japanese Animation, and Pop-Culture Festival
Aug. 6-8, 2010
North Austin Events Center [formerly the Crocket Center]
10601 N Lamar Blvd [downtown Austin]
Austin, Texas 78753
Dealers Room, Artists Alley, Cosplay,events, panels, workshops and more!
Gaming & anime con
August 13-15, 2010
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.
Literary Science Fiction Convention.
August 27-29, 2010
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
Austin, Texas area
GOH: Rachel Caine
Artist Guest: Cat Conrad
Editor Guest: Anne Sowards
Fan Guest: Elspeth Bloodgood
Toastmistress: Nancy Kress
Urban Fantasy Special Guest: Ilona Andrews
Steampunk Special Guest: Michael Bishop
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
Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention
August 27-29, 2010
The Albuquerque Grand (Sheraton) Airport Hotel
2910 Yale Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Albuquerque, New Mexico area
GOH: Peter David
Toastmaster: Mario Acevedo
Artist GOH: Sarah Clemens
The Theme for the Con will be Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as this is Bubonicon 42 - the answer to “Life, the Universe, and Everything.” 2010 also is the “Year We Make Contact,” according to the writings of Arthur C. Clarke.
On Saturday, we’re encouraging people to wear their best bathrobes (over clothes or full pajamas)! Make sure you know where your towel is - and watch out for the return of any Monoliths.
Hello Hitchhikers: We will be having a Vogon Poetry Slam and a (Non-Alcohol) Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Drink Contest at Bubonicon 42!
Panels, Art Show, Dealers Room, Gaming, Auctions, Film Screenings, Readings, Autographs, Filking, Science Talk, Costume Contest, Green Slimes, Audience Participation Events, and more!
Each year, proceeds from Bubonicon go to worthy causes. In 2006, proceeds from Bubonicon 38 benefited the Roadrunner Food Bank, the Children’s Hospital of New Mexico and the Williamson Science Fiction Library at Eastern New Mexico University.
September 2-6, 2010
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Melbourne, Australia
Guest of Honor: Kim Stanley Robinson
Guest of Honor: Robin Johnson
Guest of Honor: Shaun Tan
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
September 3-6, 2010
Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, Texas, USA. 75207
(Dallas, Texas [downtown Dallas] 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!
A Fan-Operated Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary and Filk Convention in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area
September 17-19, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel
North Dallas/Addison
14315 Midway Road (Near the Dallas Galleria)
Addison, TX 75001
(Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area)
Guest of Honor: Spider & Jeanne Robinson
Music Guests of Honor: Jeff & Maya Bohnhoff
Fen Guests of Honor: Kevin Roche & Andrew Trembley
Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio
Science Guest of Honor: John Randall
Toastmaster: Joe R. Lansdale
Special Guest: Jessica Wade
Special Guest: Robert J. Sawyer
plus many more guests...
Fan-run convention featuring dedicated Filk Track and Costuming Tracks, Demos, Gaming, an Art Show & Auction, Panel Discussions, Science Programming, our annual Short Story Contest, Open Filking, the legendary FenCon Cabaret, a Writer's Workshop, over 100 Program Participants, and Much 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.
Anime and gaming
October 1-3, 2010
American Bank Center
Best Western Marina Grand Hotel
300 N Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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!!!
October 29-31, 2010
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.
Anime con
October 29-31, 2010
Houston Marriott Westchase
2900 Briarpark Dr.
Houston, Texas 77042
Anime Music Video Contest, Art Show, and more!
Gaming con.
November 12-14, 2010
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
November 12-14, 2010
Reed Conference Center
Midwest City, Oklahoma
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
November 12-14, 2010
American Airlines Training & Convention Center
4501 Highway 360 South
Fort Worth, TX 76155
Metroplex area
(Presumably December 2010)
Austin, TX
"Once a year, Texas Browncoats gather together to celebrate things they love: being a Browncoat, Texas and Shindiggery....Shindiggery is entertainment at its best. It's eating great food and listening to great music all while spending time with the most shiny folks in the 'verse."
Hosted by Austin Browncoats, a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt non-profit located in Austin, TX.
Japanese Animation & Pop Culture Convention
December 31, 2010-January 2, 2011
The Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
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!
A Science Fiction and Fantasy Event
February 18-20, 2011
Crowne Plaza Suites
Dallas-Park Central
7800 Alpha Road
Dallas, TX 75240
(Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area)
GOH: Jack McDevitt
GOH: Tim Powers
GOH: Brandon Sanderson
2011 sees the tenth ConDFW science fiction and fantasy convention, 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, Panels & Readings, Gaming, Readings, Gallery Tables, Freebie Tables
And the Abnormalities:
Charity Book Swap, Hard Science Panels, Intergalactic Archaeology, "Late Night Double Feature", Ms. Celestial Starburst, ProArtist Drawing Challenge, Sci-Fi Spelling Bee, Short Story Contest
Sponsored by the Texas Speculative Fiction Association
Gaming, Fantasy, & Science Fiction Convention
(Presumably February 2011)
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.
Texas' only furry convention
February 25-27, 2011
(Dallas / Fort Worth / Metroplex area)
Dealer's Den, Artist Alley, Art Show, Video Room, Charity, and more!
Anime con for Northwest Arkansas.
*(Presumably March 2011)
Clarion Inn
211 SE Walton Blvd
Bentonville, AR, 72712
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!
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!]
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Convention
March 11-13, 2011
Con itself held on the University of Houston, Clear Lake campus.
[Hotel rooms at con rate: Candlewood Suites Houston-Clear Lake Extended Stay Hotel]
Houston, Texas
Greater Houston metropolitan area
Discussion Panels, Media Rooms, Feature Films, Scheduled and Open Gaming, Cosplay, LARPS, Dealers Room, Masquerade Ball, Con Suite, and more!
Presented by the UHCL Gamers' Guild.
The Little Con with the Texas-Size Heart
March 11-13, 2011
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 18-20, 2011
Crowne Plaza North Dallas
14315 Midway Road
Addison, Texas 75001
(Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area)
Media Guest: James O'Barr
Media Guest: Anne Lockhart
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.
"Houston's premier anime con"
(Presumably March 2011)
Houston, Texas
Dealers Room, Artist Alley, KKC3 Pic Contest, KKC3 Uniform Contest, and more!
General science fiction, fantasy, & horror con
(Presumably March 2011)
Baton Rouge, LA-area
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.
Oldest & largest student-run science fiction convention in the U.S.
March 25-27, 2011
Hilton Hotel and Conference Center College Station
801 University Drive East
College Station, Texas 77840
College Station, Texas
DON'T PANIC!
That's right, AggieCon is hitchhiking it's way into 2011, and we've all brought our towels. Did you?
We will be at the Hilton again this year. Watch this space for information regarding room and badge prices.
...[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
Comics & gaming con
May 27-29, 2011
downtown Houston, TX
$5K Magic TCG Tournament, Autograph Sessions, Costume Contests, Table Top Gaming, Museum Exhibits, Film Festival, Guests Q&A's, Workshops, Live Music, Laser Tag, Panels, and much, much more!
Anime con
(Presumably April 2011)
The Woodlands, Texas
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 1-3, 2011
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!
Oklahoma's largest literary science fiction & fantasy con
Conestoga 15 has been postponed and a new date has not been determined. Keep checking this site for updates. Thanks!
Tulsa, OK
Featuring: Art Show, Panel Discussions, Writers Conference, Dealers Room, Short Film Contest, Gaming, Fangs Fur & Fey Mini-Con, Friday night concert, Filksinging, Author Readings, Masquerade, Charity Auction, Panels, Podcasts, and the inexplicably popular Penguin Playhouse Theatre! Of course, this is only some of the many activities and events we have planned.
Club fundraiser
(Presumably May 2011)
There will be prizes for the best Chili, Dessert and Exotic Alien
Dish. CASH PRIZES. We encourage all aspiring cooks, bakers and aliens to enter their signature dishes to be appraised by our distinguished panel of judges.
There is no fee to enter the competition. But we do ask for a small donation of $5 per person, which will allow sampling of all the entries along with the other food items and beverages donated by Starbase Houston members.
All proceeds from the Cook-Off and Auction go toward the costs associated with running Starbase Houston. If you wish to enter the competition or have items to donate to the collectibles auction please email info@starbasehouston.org to sign up. We do ask for those who plan to enter the food competitions to come early. We will be setting up starting at 11:30 a.m.
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming Con
June 3-5, 2011
Oklahoma City, OK area
Artist GOH: Darrell K. Sweet
Writer (Literary GOH): Tim Powers
Toastmaster: Selina Rosen
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.
The Southwest's Largest Anime Convention
Anime, comics, cosplay, media, & gaming convention
June 10-12, 2011
(Metroplex area/ downtown Dallas)
Theme for A-Kon 22 has been set, "Space Opera". Think Starblazers, Galaxy Express 999, Captain Harlock and others as your inspiration.
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.
Wargaming con
(Presumably June 2011)
(greater New Orleans area)
Diverse gaming experiences, sponsored tournaments, and special Guest seminars and panels.
Anime con
(Presumably June 2011)
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 Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Conference
June 24-26, 2011
Houston, TX area
Panels, Art Show, Masquerade, Dealers Room, Gaming (including LARP), Filking, Media Room. Writer's Workshop.
Sponsored by the Houston Science Fiction Association, a 501(c)(3) organization.
[Note: Date always tentative until hotel contract is signed.]
Gaming con
(Presumably July 2011)
(Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area)
What is SGC? The long and short of it is that you can expect 72 straight hours of fun filled with anything and everything us as gamers want....SGC is the perfect blend of gaming, community and fun.
Japanese Anime and Culture Convention
(Presumably July 2011)
San Antonio, TX
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, 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!
Anime con
(Presumably July 2011)
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!
Club event
(Presumably July 2011)
Southwest Houston area
$5.00 donation to defray expenses
For this year's Summer Party:
Pasta and drinks will be supplied by Several Unlimited. Please contribute side dishes, salads, and desserts.
We're planning a Donation Book Auction. Bring your spare science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror and TV books, magazines, CDs, or DVDs to donate for a good cause. (Braes Interfaith Ministry Food Bank.)
Bring flyers to publicize your club.
RSVPs preferred but we will turn no one away.
Email us to tell us what you're bringing (books or food) or for more information.
And tell your friends!
August 17-21, 2011
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Reno, Nevada
Guest of Honor: Ellen Asher
Guest of Honor: Tim Powers
Guest of Honor: Boris Vallejo
Guest of Honor: Charles N. Brown
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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