The Convention Fans Blog

Reno – Renovation, the 2011 World Science Fiction Convention, announced today that it would be the first Worldcon to introduce a reduced membership rate for young adults, enabling many more young people to participate in this unique event. Worldcons have traditionally offered discounted membership rates for children, and Renovation is no exception, with a membership price of just $75 for

Anime, cosplay and manga fans will get a “taste of Wasabi” in Jacksonville, Florida! Jacksonville, Florida, February 8, 2010 – Wasabi Anime will be making their first appearance in Jacksonville, Florida since 2004 at this year’s Ancient City Con, July 10th-11th, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. The team from Wasabi Anime will be hosting contests, cosplay, panels and

Second annual Cara Gasper Memorial Art Auction benefits Animal Rescue League Pittsburgh, PA – February 6, 2010 – February marks the inaugural Women in Horror Month, and female horror artists and icons will be the theme of the second annual Cara Gasper Memorial Art Auction. The event will be held February 27 from 7 PM to 10 PM at Human

Baltimore, MD (February 6, 2010) – It’s time for artists to think ahead to Otakon 2010. Registration opens on Monday, February 8, for Otakon’s Artist Alley. The tables will sell for $110 each. For the first time this year, artists can pay online by credit or debit card. Artists are encouraged to book their tables promptly. Although Otakon keeps expanding

Daisho Con, Central Wisconsin’s largest Anime Convention, will be holding a unique, one-time-only fundraiser to help for the relief efforts in Haiti. Tune in to our special live broadcast on Friday, February 5th at 7:00 CST, and join in the fun as all your favorite Con personalities show up. Prizes, including commissions, artwork, books and Daisho Con 2010 Pre-registrations will