Welcome to the Convention Tuesdays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Convention Tuesdays will feature and highlight conventions happening during the upcoming weekend in the State of Alabama, or within short driving distances from Alabama such as Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Jackson, Memphis, and other nearby cities close to Alabama.
Listings come from Southern Fandom Resource Guide
May 8-11 — Furry Weekend Atlanta — Atlanta, Georgia
Furry Weekend Atlanta is a convention that takes place in downtown Atlanta, at the Marriott Marquis. We welcome everyone interested in their furry side; fursuits are not required! Bring your favorite cosplay and add a furry twist by picking up some ears and tails in our Vendor Hall! We have hundreds of hours of programming, dances, enormous video game and board game rooms, an artist alley, fursuit dance competition and lots more surprises in store.
Learn more at: https://www.furryweekend.com/
May 10-11 — ShudderCon — Chattanooga, Tennessee
ShudderCon is the ultimate horror and haunt convention, creeping into Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, Tennessee, on May 10-11, 2025!
This two-day nightmare fuel extravaganza is perfect for horror lovers, haunt industry pros, scare actors, and Halloween fanatics who live for the spooky side of life.
Expect killer panels, eerie exhibits, haunted attraction vendors, and everything horror under one roof. Whether you’re looking to network with fellow fiends, upgrade your haunt game, or just bask in the darkness of all things macabre, this is THE place to be.
Learn more at: https://shuddercon.com/
May 10-11 — WasabiCon — New Orleans, Louisiana
WasabiCon NOLA is a consumer focused media event designed to connect fans together in a fun, friendly, and entertaining environment. Launched in 2024, WasabiCon NOLA is Louisiana’s newest pop culture convention. The event focuses on five key facets of fandom: Anime (including Manga & Asian Culture), Cosplay, Kpop, Tabletop Gaming, and Video Games.
Learn more at: https://nola.wasabicon.com/
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