
8/22/2008 - 8/24/2008
Toronto, ON, Canada
“The Expo,” as it has become known, is a playground for people of all ages who are interested in any, or all, of the 5 genres Fan Expo Canada has to offer. Each event has its own schedule of activities unique to its industry (schedules will be made available under each event) including, but not limited to; gaming tournaments, question and answer sessions with the hottest guests in their industry, artists competition (“Sketching Duels”), workshops like special effects/make-up, portfolio reviews, a masquerade (where people dress up as their favourite character) and much more! If that isn’t enough for your senses, there are also exhibits from major companies showcasing their latest products and the largest retailer area of its kind where you can buy that limited edition item or that something special you’ve always wanted. These are just some reasons why Fan Expo Canada is celebrating its 14th year and is the largest event of its kind in Canada! Come experience it for yourself!
8/28/2008 - 8/31/2008
University of Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Horsemen Events Ltd is proud to announce that Gen Con UK – "The Best Four Days in Gaming! – is returning to the games calendar at its new home, the University of Reading". Gen Con UK 2008 has an extensive programme of games and events including, industry guests, roleplaying games, card game tournaments, board games, computer games, and a huge trade hall.
8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008
Atlanta, GA, USA
Dragon*Con is America's largest annual convention for fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, Comics and Art, Games and Computers, Animation, Science, Music, Television and Films. It is also one of the 10 largest annual conventions in metropolitan Atlanta. Every year, Dragon*Con hosts over 600 hours of panels, workshops, demonstrations and discussions with authors, editors, artists, game designers and media personalities.
8/29/2008 - 8/31/2008
Seattle, WA, USA
Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is a three-day celebration of games and gamer culture. The festival includes an exhibition
floor filled with playable builds of upcoming tabletop, console, and computer games; a conference program of gameindustry
speakers on gaming topics; music concerts; freeplay areas; industry parties; game tournaments and more.
8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008
Atlanta, GA, USA
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US.
8/30/2008 - 9/1/2008
Portland, OR, USA
Welcome to Kumoricon, now entering our sixth year! Our annual convention dedicated to Japanese animation features three days of cosplay, video rooms, exhibitors, panels, video games, fan creation, and much more. Oregon's anime convention is a growing attraction in the Portland area and we welcome fans from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond! In 2008, we finally return to our fan-favorite hotel, the Portland Doubletree at Lloyd Center. Enjoy stunning views of downtown Portland while surrounded by thousands of devoted fans just like you—on a three-day weekend you won't soon forget.
9/12/2008 - 9/14/2008
Lexington, KY, USA
The Scare Fest is the Largest Horror and Paranormal Convention in the southeast where you will be able to experience three horror- filled- days on September 12th, 13th,and 14th, 2008 at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky one of the largest convention centers in the state with an abundance of parking on site. Come and meet your favorite celebrities in the horror and paranormal community.
9/12/2008 - 9/14/2008
College Station, TX, USA
Protocon is the A&M gaming club's annual gaming extravaganza. The highlight of Protocon is game design. We'll have our Friday "let's design a game" seminar, now in its third year, and will have the second year of our game design contest. If you have an unpublished game design (board, card, mini, rpg, or something unique) we encourage you to enter. To expand our game design theme this year we are adding a game design forum. We have the usual dealer's room and wide variety of gaming in all major categories, however each has a fun twist. On Saturday afternoon we'll have our fabulous game auction completely with lovely spokes models. For gaming, all game design contest entries must be run at least once and are open to non-judges as well as judges. Want to be the first one in your gaming group to play the next Magic, this is the place.
9/12/2008 - 9/14/2008
Denver, CO, USA
Nan Desu Kan is the largest gathering in the Rocky Mountain Region of fans, industry guests, and vendors of Japanese animation, art, music, and video games. This is a full weekend event beginning mid-day on Friday and ending Sunday evening.NDK has three 24 hour video rooms,live shows like cosplay,video game room,artshow,masquerave and more!
9/19/2008 - 9/21/2008
Rochester, MN, USA
Are you ready to reunite with some of your gaming friends? How about make a few new ones to hang out with on an annual basis? Then the Gamer's Reunion is the right place for you! Gamer's Reunion is an annual gaming convention held in Rochester, MN.
The Gamer's Reunion will host all types of table-top gaming. So if you enjoy board games, collectible cards games, role-playing games, and miniatures games then Gamer's Reunion is definitely worth your time to visit.
The Gamer's Reunion promises to be the one reunion you look forward to going to each year!
9/25/2008 - 9/28/2008
New York, NY, USA
The ULTIMATE consumer technology, gaming, and entertainment event of the year!
9/26/2008 - 9/28/2008
Louisvillle, KY, USA
The 7th Annual Mid-South Paranormal Convention
September 26-28, 2008.
Gather your family, your friends, and your equipment and run (don’t walk) to Louisville, Kentucky for the one true paranormal convention in the Mid-South.
There is no other convention like the Mid-South Paranormal Convention!
2008 offers an amazing list of guests from the Paranormal Community! A vast room of vendors has whatever you are looking from the paranormal to that unique gift.
A variety of affordable packages, from the amazing EVP package to the one day general admission ticket,
The 7th Annual Mid-South Paranormal Convention
September 26-28
Executive West Hotel, Louisville, KY
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 367-2251 | 1-800-626-2708 (check web site for reservation code)
http://www.louisvilleghs.com
9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008
Baltimore, MD, USA
The Baltimore (Maryland) Comic-Con, held every fall since 2000 and at the Baltimore Convention Center since 2002, will be held in 2008 on September 27th and 28th.
9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008
Anchorage, AK, USA
The third annual Aurora-Con is happening once again in Anchorage! Are you ready?
9/27/2008 - 9/27/2008
Memphis, TN, USA
Games Day Memphis 2008 Games Day Memphis is a one day convention set up with gamers in mind. Running from 9am to midnight, both scheduled and impromptu games will be available for anyone to play. All ages are welcome. Games Day Memphis 2008 will be held September 27, 2008 at the Agricenter International. Lunch and dinner are included in the registration fee and will be provided on site. No alcohol will be at this event. Registration prices are as follows: • Now until August 31st o $18.00 for adults o $9.00 for children ages 5-10 o children under 5 are free* • September 1st on and at door o $26.0 for adults o $13.00 for children ages 5-10 o Children under 5 are free* For more info visit www.gamesdaymemphis.com
10/2/2008 - 10/5/2008
Akron, OH, USA
Con on the Cob is the universe's most "off the cob" gathering for fans of gaming, science fiction, fantasy, art, comedy music, Japanese animation, cult films, and other assorted aspects of geekdom. It's a four day party chock full of fellow fans and like-minded nerds, geeks, gamers, and friends (with the occasional hot chick thrown in for effect). We've got games out the wazoo, a fabulous fantasy and sci-fi art show, the Mama of All Marketplaces, art demos and workshops, seminars and discussions, movies and anime, parties, activities for the kids, one of the world's most phenomenal lineups of comedy musicians, and a metaphorical buttload of other amazing entertainments and diversions.
10/3/2008 - 10/5/2008
St Louis, MO, USA
Archon returns in its original format for '08! Archon is a full-featured Sci-Fi, Gaming, Fantasy, and Costuming con with all of the fannish activites that implies. Multiple programming tracks, gaming, a world-class masquerade, dealer room, performances, art show, and on and on.
10/3/2008 - 10/5/2008
Providence, RI, USA
Providence Anime Conference is an event where adults can explore, discuss, and appreciate Japanese animation and comic media. With unique live programming including panels covering everything from anime academia to insider views on the industry, PAC offers both new and long-time fans the opportunity to converge in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
10/3/2008 - 10/5/2008
Bloomington, IL, USA
What is FlatCon?
Three Days of Dice-Rollin', Mini-Bashin', Nacho-Eatin', Friend-Fraggin', Gaming Fun! FlatCon 2008 is October 3-5, 2007 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, Illinois (Travel info). We have more space this year than ever before!
10/10/2008 - 10/11/2008
Anaheim, CA, USA
Back by popular demand, and now with 50% more hall space for your convention- going enjoyment, BlizzCon officially returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, on October 10–11. Join us for another epic celebration! Meet your guildmates and fellow gamers from around the world; spend some quality time with current and upcoming Blizzard games; and partake in the contests, tournaments, and developer discussion panels that make up BlizzCon.