Awesome Con DC (April 2014)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: District of Columbia
• Date: Saturday, April 19th 2014 - Sunday, April 20th 2014
• City: Comic Book Convention in Washington
• Event: Awesome Con DC
• Address: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Awesome Con DC 2014
Convention Website Address
	http://awesomecondc.com
This convention will take place:
	over multiple days.
Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	04/19/2014
End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	04/20/2014
About This Convention
	The second Awesome Con DC, back at the Washington Convention Center! April 19-20, 2014!! Keep an eye out for our Kickstarter, it’ll be a great way to score the BEST PRICES for tickets and dealer/artist tables, AND a cool way to get exclusives that will only be offered with the Kickstarter.
Venue Name and Address
	Walter E. Washington Convention Center 1901 Mt. Vernon Pl Washington, DC 20001 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	200
Projected Attendance
	10000
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Anime Gaming Science Fiction and Fantasy Collectibles
Guests
	Check the website for guest info, there will be a lot and we’ll start announcing them soon.

Awesome Con DC Launches in April 2013 with Nicholas Brendon, Justin Jordan, Etc.

Press Release:

Awesome Con DC Is Almost Here

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 9, 2013 – Bringing together comics and pop culture with a fun atmosphere, Awesome Con DC will be the first comic-con in the District of Columbia on Saturday, April 20^th, and Sunday, April 21^st. Says event coordinator Ben Penrod, “This show has something for everyone; dozens of vendors, artists, and special guests, plus lots of exciting events and activities. As a fan, this is heaven.”

Celebrity guests at Awesome Con DC include Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s Nicholas Brendon, Futurama’s Billy West and Phil LaMarr, Ghostbusters’ Ernie Hudson, and Theodus Crane from The Walking Dead. Comic guests include Larry Hama, Herb Trimpe, Justin Jordan, Ben Templesmith, as well as over eighty other artists and comic creators.

If buying comics, getting autographs, and meeting amazing creators isn’t enough, there are over fifty events, panels, presentations, contests, and Q&As. Highlights include Sci-Fi Speed Dating, Super Art Fight, four costume contests, and a concert! Kids can enjoy the KIDS ARE AWESOME room, filled with art supplies. If you love gaming, you’ll have a blast in the Mind Of The Geek Game Room, with over a dozen scheduled events, plus free play.

“We are bringing a big convention feel to Washington, DC. This is the type of event the people of this area deserve,” said Steve Anderson, co-promoter of Awesome Con DC and owner of Third Eye Comics.

Tickets are on sale now, and will be available at the door. To buy tickets or to learn more about Awesome Con D.C., check out www.awesomecondc.com.

Contact:
Ben Penrod
301-455-3500

Inaugural Awesome Con DC Planned for 2013

Press Release:

First Annual Awesome Con D.C. – April 20-21, 2013

For too long, the District has been without a comic-con of its own. Politicians and presidents have come and gone; there’s even a new baseball team in town. Local pop culture aficionados have stared wistfully into the distance, hoping, wishing for a metro-accessible event. Don’t fret, nerds. That time is upon us!

Awesome Conventions LLC is proud to announce Awesome Con D.C.: A Comic and Pop Culture Festival! Awesome Con will take place at the Washington Convention Center on April 20 and 21, 2013, and is presented by Third Eye Comics.

As a celebration of popular culture, Awesome Con features a wide assortment of comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay, and more! Special events include discussion panels, costume contests, trivia contests, gaming tournaments, and a full slate of activities for kids!

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center can be found at 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. It’s centrally located, easily Metro accessible and with ample parking nearby. Third Eye Comics has locations in Annapolis and Prince Frederick, in Maryland.

For more information about Awesome Con D.C., check out www.awesomecondc.com.

Awesome Con D.C.: A Comic and Pop Culture Festival!

Awesome Con DC (April 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: District of Columbia
• Date: Saturday, April 20th 2013 - Sunday, April 21st 2013
• City: Comic Book Convention in Washington
• Event: Awesome Con DC
• Address: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
• Country: US
• Add to Google Calendar | Download iCal

Convention Name
	Awesome Con DC
Convention Website Address
	http://www.awesomecondc.com
This convention will take place:
	over multiple days.
Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	04/20/2013
End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	04/21/2013
About This Convention
	For too long, the District has been without a comic-con of its own. Politicians and presidents have come and gone; there’s even a new baseball team in town. Local pop culture aficionados have stared wistfully into the distance, hoping, wishing for a metro-accessible event. Don’t fret, nerds. That time is upon us! Awesome Conventions LLC is proud to announce Awesome Con D.C.: A Comic and Pop Culture Festival! Awesome Con takes place at the Washington Convention Center on April 20 and 21, 2013, and is presented by Third Eye Comics. As a celebration of popular culture, Awesome Con features a wide assortment of comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay, and more! Special events include discussion panels, costume contests, trivia contests, gaming tournaments, and a full slate of activities for kids! The Walter E. Washington Convention Center can be found at 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. It’s centrally located, easily Metro accessible and with ample parking nearby. Third Eye Comics has locations in Annapolis and Prince Frederick, Md.
Venue Name and Address
	Washington Convention Center 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW Washington, DC 20001 United States Map It
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Anime Gaming Science Fiction and Fantasy Collectibles