Welcome to a brand new Geek Alabama segment! Every Tuesday, I will feature and highlight conventions happening during the upcoming weekend in Alabama, or within short driving distances from Alabama. Let’s go!
February 23-25 — ConNooga — Chattanooga, TN
Con Nooga is Chattanooga, TN’s largest Multi Fandom Convention covering everything from Anime, Comics, Authors, Artists, Music, Science Fiction, Horror, Cosplay, Costuming, Fantasy, British Media, Gaming, Paranormal and so much more! Over 160,000 Square ft of Fandom Fun! Major guests include Chris Rager, Josh Martin, and more. Features include the costume contest, gaming contest, and more!
Learn more at: http://www.connooga.com/home.html
February 23-25 — Pensacon — Pensacola, Fl
Pensacon: Pensacola Comic Con 2018 is an all-inclusive event that encompasses many genres of the fan community. Expect Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Comics, Anime, Gaming and much more! Guests include Lou Ferrigno, Paul Blake, Amy Dumas, Frazer Hines, and more! Features include a costume contest, short film festival, and more!
Learn more at: http://pensacon.com/
February 24 — AnniCon — Anniston, Al
AnniCon is a FREE, one-day celebration of Asian culture including art, music, costuming, manga, anime, gaming, food, history, and special guests. Guests include Jennifer Cihi. Features include a costume contest, gaming, and anime screening room.
Learn more at: http://www.annicon.com/
February 24-25 — Comic & Pop Culture Expo — Huntsville, Al
Family-Friendly Weekend Show in Huntsville, AL celebrating ALL things Comic & Pop Culture! The show will include Cosplay Contests, Kids’ Micro-Con, Vendors, Artists/Authors Alley, Live Auction, Discussion Panels, Workshops, Special Guests, Food Trucks and MUCH MUCH more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit *Kids To Love*. Guests include Austin St. John, Johnny Yong Bosch, Kevin Sorbo, and more. Features include a costume contest, stand up comedy show, smash tournament, Saturday morning cartoons, and more!
Learn more at: http://www.hsvexpo.com/
February 25 — Toy & Comic Book Show — Columbus, Ga
Come join us for a special Sunday full of comics, toys, movies, costume characters, and more! Admission is only $4 – and includes all the normal CCSSC exhibits and simulators plus all the fun Comic and Toy Show vendors!
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/398309470588006/
Categories: Convention Talk Stuff
For those who are into weather, this Saturday February 25th is also the Rocket City Weather Fest at UA-Huntsville. The event is free. Google Rocket City Weather Fest to get to their website.
Thanks! I wrote a post on Geek Alabama about this event. https://geekalabama.com/2018/02/22/learn-more-about-rocket-city-weatherfest-2018-in-huntsville/