Comics & Geek Culture Conventions
The focus convention for Convention Connection during week eight of 2019 is the Great Lakes Comic Convention this Friday, February 22 and Saturday, February 23 in Warren, Michigan. This year’s event features a number of special guests, including a 5-year anniversary with Sesame Street cast members Caroll Spinney, Bob McGrath, Roscoe Orman, Emilio Delgado, and Alan Muraoka. Additional programming includes tabletop and classic arcade video gaming, panels, a costume contest, and a silent auction. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door the day of the event.
Other Comics & Geek Culture Conventions
Amazing Comic Con Aloha 2019: Honolulu, Hawaii; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Con Nooga 2019: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
No Such Convention 2019: Poughkeepsie, New York; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Pensacon 2019: Pensacola, Florida; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Wizard World Comic Con Portland 2019: Portland, Oregon; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
NWI Comic-Con 2019: Schererville, Indiana; Saturday, February 23.
Fargo Moorhead Comicon 2019: Fargo, North Dakota; Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24.
Lubbock-Con 2019: Lubbock, Texas; Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24.
Jersey Shore Nerd Fest 2019: Lindenwold, New Jersey; Sunday, February 24.
Anime & Asian Culture Conventions
Kami-Con 2019: Birmingham, Alabama; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Zipcon 2019: Akron, Ohio; Saturday, February 23.
Arizona Matsuri 2019: Phoenix, Arizona; Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24.
Jaycon 2019: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24.
MiyakoCon 2019: Keizer, Oregon; Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24.
Toy & Gaming Conventions Conventions
Total Confusion 2019: Marlborough, Massachusetts; Thursday, February 21 through Sunday, February 24.
Fire & Ice 2019: Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Gamicon 2019: Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
OwlCon 2019: Houston, Texas; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Southern California Retro Gaming Expo 2019: Pasadena, California; Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24.
Santa Clarita Comic & Toy Expo 2019: Valencia, California; Sunday, February 24.
Genre & Interest-Specific Conventions
Sci-Fi, Steampunk, & Fantasy
ConDor 2019: San Diego, California; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Genericon 2019: Troy, New York; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
MystiCon 2019: Roanoke, Virginia; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Horror
Mad Monster Party Carolina 2019: Charlotte, South Carolina; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Live-Action Role Playing
Intercon 2019: Warwick, Rhode Island; Thursday, February 21 through Sunday, February 24.
International Conventions
Canada
Tsukino-Con 2019: Victoria, British Columbia; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
Ai-Kon Winterfest 2019: Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, February 23.
United Kingdom
The Surrey Steampunk Convivial 2019: New Malden, Surrey; Saturday, February 23 and Sunday, February 24.
Europe
Japan Expo Sud 2019: Marseille, France; Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24.
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.
