The Convention Fans Blog

San Diego’s very own steampunk convention has announced a special Time Traveler’s Masked Ball for their 2011 event.

Colossalcon, a major Ohio anime and culture convention, is once again awarding one lucky cosplayer with a weeklong trip to Tokyo, Japan! (Admittedly, as current affairs stand that prize is more daunting than a delight – fingers crossed)

Jim Butcher, author and creator of the popular Harry Dresden series, will be appearing next month at Norwescon as their Special Guest. Which is a notch up from the distinguished Guest of Honor slot.

How do you find out if there are conventions near you? “Look it up” is all find and dandy, but what’s the best way to do it? Here are the internet tricks and sites that I use to find conventions.

Harry Potter convention Aeternitas, has turned to Quidditch World Cup organizers IQA to provide programming on this magical sport for their 2011 event this April. That means you’ll totally be able to play.