September, first month of the Fall conventions. We start off with Labor Day Weekend September 2-5, followed by the start of the school year for many. Here’s this month’s list of fan events for 2011.

If there’s nothing here to your taste, take a look-see for yourself using the resources in my Convention Lists & Calendar Sites article. And always remember, the internet is your convention research buddy.

September 2-4, Labor Day Weekend

AnimeFest

• When:

  September 2-5, 2011

• Where:

  Dallas, Texas

• What:

  Anime and Japanese pop culture convention.

Animeland Makiba

• When:

  September 2, 2011

• Where:

  Las Vegas, Nevada

• What:

  Anime convention.

Call of Duty XP

• When:

  September 2-3, 2011

• Where:

  Los Angeles, California

• What:

  Call of Duty video game convention. Be the first to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

CelestiCon

• When:

  September 2-5, 2011

• Where:

  Redwood City, California

• What:

  Game Convention

CopperCon

• When:

  September 2-5, 2011

• Where:

  Avondale, Arizona

• What:

  Science fiction/fantasy convention organized by The Central Arizona Speculative Fiction Society.

Dragon*Con

• When:

  September 2-5, 2011

• Where:

  Atlanta, Georgia

• What:

  Multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comics, etc.

Horrorfind Weekend

• When:

  September 2-4, 2011

• Where:

  Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• What:

  Horror, Halloween and supernatural event; film festival, celebrities, events, etc.

Kumoricon

• When:

  September 3-5, 2011

• Where:

  Vancouver, Washington

• What:

  Anime convention spanning two prominent hotels in the area.

Librari-Con

• When:

  September 3, 2011

• Where:

  Fayetteville, North Carolina

• What:

  Annual anime mini convention held at the Headquarters Library.

Myth-A-Con

• When:

  September 2-4, 2011

• Where:

  Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• What:

  Gaming convention.

Ohio Kitsunecon

• When:

  September 3-4, 2011

• Where:

  Medina, Ohio

• What:

  Anime convention.

SacAnime

• When:

  September 2-4, 2011

• Where:

  Sacramento, California

• What:

  Anime convention.

San Francisco Zine Fest

• When:

  September 3-4, 2011

• Where:

  San Francisco, California

• What:

  Free, annual convention celebrating small-press publishing; from zines and comics to art books and beyond.

Strategicon: Gateway

• When:

  September 2-5, 2011

• Where:

  Los Angeles, California

• What:

  Game convention run by Startegicon.

TCEP

• When:

  September 2-5, 2011

• Where:

  Laurel, Maryland

• What:

  Game convention produced by Barking Mad.

VA Comicon

• When:

  September 3, 2011

• Where:

  Richmond, Virginia

• What:

  Comic convention. The one day event is held several times a year. This is the last one currently scheduled for 2011.

September 9-11

ACEC Vintage Compute and Video Game Swap Meet

• When:

  September 10, 2011

• Where:

  Columbus, Ohio

• What:

  The Atari Computer Enthusiasts of Columbus will be holding their annual vintage computer and video game swap meet. Free event.

Can-Con

• When:

  September 9-11, 2011

• Where:

  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• What:

  The Conference on Canadian Content in Speculative Arts and Literature.

Comic Art Con

• When:

  September 11, 2011

• Where:

  Secaucus, New Jersey

• What:

  Gathering of comic art collectors to buy, sell, trade, network and talk about comic art and ONLY comic art.

CONjecture

• When:

  September 9-11, 2011

• Where:

  San Diego, California

• What:

  Science fiction/fantasy convention with literary focus.

Geek.Kon

• When:

  September 9-11, 2011

• Where:

  Middleton, Wisconsin

• What:

  Anime, science fiction, and gaming convention inviting fans to get their geek on.

GlitchCon

• When:

  September 9-11, 2011

• Where:

  Bentonville, Arkansas

• What:

  Sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and anime event raising money for a charity each year. The 2011 event will donate to the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter.

Nan Desu Kan (NDK)

• When:

  September 9-11, 2011

• Where:

  Denver, Colorado

• What:

  Premier anime convention of the Rockies.

New England 3rd Annual Steampunk Picnic

• When:

  September 10, 2011

• Where:

  Plymouth , Massachusetts

• What:

  Steampunk -themed potluck picnic.

NMACON

• When:

  September 9-11, 2011

• Where:

  Traverse City, Michigan

• What:

  Northern Michigan Anime Convention.

Rocky Mountain Comic Convention

• When:

  September 10, 2011

• Where:

  Denver,Colorado

• What:

  Little local comic convention. $7 admission.

Scare-A-Cuse

• When:

  September 9-11, 2011

• Where:

  Syracuse, New York

• What:

  Horror, sci-fi, and paranormal convention.

SNAFU

• When:

  September 9-11, 2011

• Where:

  Reno, Nevada

• What:

  Anime convention held by Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite.

SPX: Small Press Expo

• When:

  September 10-11, 2011

• Where:

  Bethesda, Maryland

• What:

  Small press comic con bringing together artists, publishers, readers, booksellers, and distributors. Also gives The Ignatz Awards for outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. Profits from SPX go to support the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

Steampunk Invasion of Salem II

• When:

  September 10-11, 2011

• Where:

  Salem, Massachusetts

• What:

  Steampunk event.

TEMPUS at Historic Speedwell

• When:

  September 10-11, 2011

• Where:

  Morristown, New Jersey

• What:

  TEMPUS events take all the enjoyment that can be found at a Steampunk event and partner with historical societies.

September 16-18

Anime Syracuse Festival

• When:

  September 17, 2011

• Where:

  Syracuse, New York

• What:

  Anime convention held at the Art & Home Center at the New York State Fairgrounds.

CGA Shows Sun Coast

• When:

  September 17, 2011

• Where:

  Punta Gorda, Florida

• What:

  Comics Gaming Anime Shows (CGA) produced pop culture convention. They hold several events a year, this is the September con.

Con*Stellation

• When:

  September 16-18, 2011

• Where:

  Huntsville, Alabama

• What:

  General interested science fiction convention.

Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo

• When:

  September 16-17, 2011

• Where:

  Carol Stream, Illinois

• What:

  The grand finale of the Chicago Expo.

Cincinnati Comic Expo (Cincy)

• When:

  September 17, 2011

• Where:

  Cincinnati, Ohio

• What:

  Comic convention.

Foolscap

• When:

  September 16-18, 2011

• Where:

  Redmond, Washingtom

• What:

  Small weekend conference dedicated to science fiction/fantasy literature and art.

The Grand Masquerade

• When:

  September 15-18, 2011

• Where:

  New Orleans, Louisianna

• What:

  White Wolf game company’s convention for fans of their World of Darkness universe. This is essentially a horror + gaming event.

The Great New England Steampunk Exposition

• When:

  September 16-18, 2011

• Where:

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• What:

  Steampunk convention new for 2011.

Hickory Con

• When:

  September 17, 2011

• Where:

  Hickory, North Carolina

• What:

  Local comic convention. $3.00 admission.

Horror Realm

• When:

  September 16-18, 2011

• Where:

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• What:

  Modern horror convention.

Intervention

• When:

  September 16-18, 2011

• Where:

  Rockville, Maryland

• What:

  Convention for indie creators. Webcomics, gaming, podcasting, blogging, anime, and geekery of all kinds.

Intercon

• When:

  September 16-18, 2011

• Where:

  Bethesda, Maryland

• What:

  LARP convention.

Maker Faire New York

• When:

  September 17-18, 2011

• Where:

  Queens, New York

• What:

  New York branch of Maker Faire, the world’s largest DIY festival. (has a strong steampunk spirit)

Monster-Mania

• When:

  September 16-18, 2011

• Where:

  Baltimore, Maryland

• What:

  Horror movie convention.

New England Comic Con

• When:

  September 17-18, 2011

• Where:

  Boston, Massachusetts

• What:

  A Wizard World produced comic convention.

PalmCon

• When:

  September 17, 2011

• Where:

  Lake Worth, Florida

• What:

  The Palm Beach County comic book and collectibles show.

Philadelphia Comic-Con

• When:

  September 18, 2011

• Where:

  Essington, Pennsylvania

• What:

  Comic convention.

Steampunk Horologia Festival

• When:

  September 16-17, 2011

• Where:

  Columbia, Pennsylvania

• What:

  Steampunk festival at the National Watch & Clock Museum.

Victorian Steampunk Ball

• When:

  September 17, 2011

• Where:

  Virginia City, Nevada

• What:

  Steampunk ball.

Vinyl Asylum

• When:

  September 17, 2011

• Where:

  Akron, Ohio

• What:

  Record collector’s convention featuring music memorabilia, vendors of vintage vinyl, and pop culture collectibles.

Virginia City Steam Excursion, Tour and Dance

• When:

  September 17-18, 2011

• Where:

  Carson City and Virginia City, Nevada

• What:

  Steampunk train ride and excursion organized by the Sacramento Steampunk Society.

September 24-25

Anime St. George

• When:

  September 24, 2011

• Where:

  St George, Utah

• What:

  Anime convention.

Big Apple Comic Con

• When:

  September 24-25, 2011

• Where:

  New York City, New York

• What:

  A Wizard World produced comic convention.

CogCon

• When:

  September 23-25, 2011

• Where:

  Rolla, Missouri

• What:

  Game convention.

DayCon

• When:

  September 24, 2011

• Where:

  Clarksville, Tennessee

• What:

  Family-friendly anime convention

Detroit FanFare

• When:

  September 24-25, 2011

• Where:

  Detroit, Michigan

• What:

  Comic convention.

Erie Anime Experience

• When:

  September 23-25, 2011

• Where:

  Erie, Pennsylvania

• What:

  Anime convention.

FenCon

• When:

  September 23-25, 2011

• Where:

  Addison, Texas

• What:

  Fan-operated literary science fiction, fantasy, and filk convention.

Fields of Honor

• When:

  September 23-25, 2011

• Where:

  Johnston, Iowa

• What:

  Miniatures wargaming convention.

From the Land Beyond

• When:

  September 25-26, 2011

• Where:

  Sacramento, California

• What:

  Science fiction and horror convention.

Gaming Hoopla

• When:

  September 23-25, 2011

• Where:

  Janesville, Wisconsin

• What:

  Game convention. All proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society through the Knutson Family and Tastefully Simpletuns Relay for Life Teams.

HURRICON

• When:

  September 22-25, 2011

• Where:

  Orlando, Florida

• What:

  Historical miniatures gaming covention held by the HMGS-South.

Jet City Comic Show

• When:

  September 24, 2011

• Where:

  Seattle, Washington

• What:

  Comic book and pop culture convention.

Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention

• When:

  September 22-24, 2011

• Where:

  Hunt Valley, Maryland

• What:

  Celebrating old time radio and vintage TV, comics and movies. I’ve wanted to go for years, but Maryland is sort of nowhere near California.

Pacific Pinball Exposition

• When:

  September 23-25, 2011

• Where:

  San Rafael, California

• What:

  World’s largest pinball show.

Rochester Sci-Fi Anime Con

• When:

  September 24, 2011

• Where:

  Rochester, New York

• What:

  Science fiction and anime convention.

Sac Sci-Fi Horror Show

• When:

  September 24, 2011

• Where:

  Sacramento, California

• What:

  Science fiction and horror convention with some fantasy and steampunk thrown in for good measure.

Senshi-Con

• When:

  September 24-25, 2011

• Where:

  Anchorage, Alaska

• What:

  Anime convention held in the University of Alaska Anchorage Student Union.

ScareFest

• When:

  September 23-25, 2011

• Where:

  Lexington, Kentucky

• What:

  Largest horror and paranormal convention in America.

Southern Front

• When:

  September 23-25, 2011

• Where:

  Raleigh, North Carolina

• What:

  Miniatures wargaming convention.

Time Traveller’s Ball: A MidWest Steampunk Extravaganza

• When:

  September 24-25, 2011

• Where:

  Newport, Kentucky

• What:

  Time Travel themed steampunk ball held by Midwest Steampunk to celebrate H.G. Wells’ birthday.

Victoria Steam Exposition

• When:

  September 24-25, 2011

• Where:

  Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

• What:

  Art-happening of steampunk art, tech, fashion, music, architecture, story, film and food.

September 30 – October 2

Anime Weekend Atlanta

• When:

  September 30 – October 2, 2011

• Where:

  Atlanta, Georgia

• What:

  Japanese animation and comics convention.

Archon

• When:

  September 30 – October 2, 2011

• Where:

  Collinsville, Illinois

• What:

  Science fiction/fantasy convention.

GameCon

• When:

  September 30 – October 2, 2011

• Where:

  Memphis, Tennessee

• What:

  The Midscouth’s largest gaming convention.

The Hawaii Entertainment Expo (HEXXP)

• When:

  September 30 – October 1, 2011

• Where:

  Honolulu, Hawaii

• What:

  Popular culture event focusing on sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, comics, fashion shows, tournements, and art.

Klingon Feast

• When:

  September 30 – October 1, 2011

• Where:

  Daytona Beach, Florida

• What:

  No dealers or guest stars- just fans being Klingon and Star Fleet.

Nuke-Con

• When:

  September 30 – October 2, 2011

• Where:

  Omaha, Nevraska

• What:

  Omaha are’as premier gaming convention.

Saboten-Con

• When:

  September 30 – October 2, 2011

• Where:

  Phoenix, Arizona

• What:

  Anime convention.

Upstate Steampunk Extravaganza and Meet-Up

• When:

  September 30 – October 2, 2011

• Where:

  Greenville, South Carolina

• What:

  Steampunk convention.

VCON

• When:

  September 30 – October 2, 2011

• Where:

  Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

• What:

  Promoting science fiction and fantasy in Canada and the Pacific Northwest since 1971.