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MN Best cons in the Minn/St Paul area?

Discussion in 'MidWest Regional Discussion' started by Queen_Pixie, Dec 5, 2006.

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  1. Queen_Pixie

    Queen_Pixie Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Since the con up here in Fargo seems to be predominantly for Trekkies or Xfiles fans, I'd like to find one that is more general. I've heard great things about several down in the Cities, just wanted to get some more feedback.

    So..Help!
     
  2. mirax80

    mirax80 Retired Midwest RSA star 4 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Well, we've basically got 3 main cons during the year.

    Con of the North
    http://www.conofthenorth.org/
    Feb 16-18, 2007 in St Paul.
    It's basically a strict roll playing/gaming con, dealers room, & Minimaze.


    MarsCon
    http://marscon.org/2007/index.php
    March 2-4, 2007 in Bloomington.
    It's an all-around Sci-Fi con. Panels, parties, guests of honor, dealers room.

    ConVergence
    http://www.convergence-con.org/
    July 6-8, 2007 in Bloomington.
    Another all-around Sci-Fi con. Much bigger than Marscon. Parties, Panels, Anime movies, regular movies, lounges, guests of honor, maquerade, dealers room, and even some gaming.



    Hope I was able to help you out with this info!
     
  3. Queen_Pixie

    Queen_Pixie Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Thanks! I was strongly considering Convergance, plus a friend on another board(from the metro area) who is a fantasy author told me about Wiscon. What are you thoughts on Wiscon(if you've ever been?)
     
  4. mirax80

    mirax80 Retired Midwest RSA star 4 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    WisCon? I've actually never heard of it.
     
  5. MaraJadeSkywalkerFF

    MaraJadeSkywalkerFF Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I haven't heard of that one either.

    I think ConVergence is probably the largest scifi convention of the year in MN - although I've never been to Con of the North, so I can't say for sure.
     
  6. mirax80

    mirax80 Retired Midwest RSA star 4 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Most people have never heard of CotN unless they roll play.
    Only about 250-350 people show up, it's a smaller con.
     
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