Convention Connection: Geek Culture Conventions for Week 6 2019

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Geek Culture Conventions

There’s a lot to talk about in the Convention Connection for Week 6 2019. First up, we have included an interview with Sharon and Cindy from Farpoint Con 2019 at the bottom of this week’s post, so be sure to give it a listen, whether you’re planning to attend Farpoint Con this weekend or just want a peek behind the curtain at what it takes to put a convention together.

Before we get to that, the highlight geek culture convention this week is East Bay Comic Con 2019. The one-day event takes place on Sunday, February 10 in Concord, California. The event features appearances by celebrity and creator guests like John Wesley Shipp, Art Adams, Liam Sharp, Joyce Chin, Darick Robertson, Matt Banning, Fred Williamson, and more. The event includes panels throughout the day, culminating with the costume contest in the afternoon.

Other Geek Culture Conventions

Lehigh Valley Comic Con 2019: Schnecksville, Pennsylvania; Saturday, February 9.

Cochise College Comic Con 2019: Sierra Vista, Arizona; Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10.

Anime & Asian Culture Conventions

Anime Crossroads 2019: Indianapolis, Indiana; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

Kanpai!Con 2019: Omaha, Nebraska; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

ODUCon 2019: Norfolk, Virginia; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

Seishun Con 2019: Atlanta, Georgia; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

Chibi Chibi Con 2019: Olympia, Washington; Saturday, February 9.

Uchi-con 2019: Chicago, Illinois; Saturday, February 9.

Animefest 2019: La Jolla, California; Sunday, February 10.

Toy & Gaming Conventions Conventions

Game-o-Rama 2019: Alpharetta, Georgia; Thursday, February 7 through Sunday, February 10.

Rapier 2019: Jacksonville, Florida; Thursday, February 7 through Sunday, February 10.

CaptainCon 2019: Warwick, Rhode Island; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

Running GAGG 2019: Geneseo, New York; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

Toyhio Toy Show 2019: Girard, Ohio; Saturday, February 9.

Lodge Con 2019: Peotone, Illinois; Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10.

Minefaire 2019: San Mateo, California; Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10.

Genre & Interest-Specific Conventions

Farpoint Con 2019: Hunt Valley, Maryland; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

HarmonyCon 2019: Addison, Texas; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

Supernatural Official Convention 2019: Seattle, Washington; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

The Vampire Diaries and The Originals Official Convention 2019: Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

ArtCon 2019: Neosho, Missouri; Saturday, February 9.

Zolocon 2019: Warminster, Pennsylvania; Sunday, February 10.

International Conventions

Canada

Lan ETS 2019: Montreal, Quebec; Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.

GenreCon 2019: Guelph, Ontario; Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10.

United Kingdom

Animangapop 2019: Plymouth, United Kingdom; Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10.

Mexico

TNT GT 2019: Mexico City, Mexico; Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10.

Heading out to a convention this weekend?

We’d love to see your photos (especially your cosplay photos). When you upload your convention photos to social media this weekend, tag @GeekDads on Twitter and GeekDad on Facebook and use #ConConnect. With your permission, we just might share your photos on our social media accounts.

Are you a convention organizer who would like your con featured in an upcoming Convention Connection?

E-mail joey@geekdad.com at least two weeks before the convention’s start date with details you would like shared with our readers. Submission of details does not guarantee that we’ll highlight your convention, but it certainly helps your chances. If you are willing to participate in an online or phone interview promoting your convention, we can arrange an interview no later than one week prior to the convention start date. Audio interviews will be included in future Convention Connections.

Are you a convention organizer who would like your con attended and covered by GeekDad?

E-mail joey@geekdad.com at least two months before the convention’s start date with details. Submission of details does not guarantee that we’ll cover your convention, but it certainly helps your chances. Coverage depends on contributor availability for the convention. If you are willing to assist with travel and lodging for a GeekDad contributor covering your convention, please note that in the e-mail.

Are you a convention organizer who would like to give away entry to your convention (tickets, badges, etc.) on GeekDad?

Contact joey@geekdad.com at least one month before first date with ticket giveaway details. Submission of details does not guarantee that we’ll run a giveaway for entry to your convention, but it certainly helps your chances.

Final Thought

There is no way we can cover every convention every weekend. If there is a convention not covered above that you plan to attend this weekend, feel free to post the name of the convention, dates, location, and link to the convention’s website in the comments below.