ConCoction (convention)

ConCoction
Status Active
Genre Fantasy, Science fiction, Gaming
Location(s) Cleveland, Ohio
Country United States
Inaugurated 2014
Website
http://www.clevelandconcoction.org/

ConCoction is a full-spectrum multi-genre fantasy and science fiction convention based in Cleveland, Ohio, and is annually in March. It is a not-for-profit endeavor run by the local and regional community of fans to promote Community Service, Education, and the Arts in Northeastern, Ohio.

ConCoction as a convention offers several tracks of programming in the arts, costuming, music/filk, literary, media, and the sciences. The convention also includes such events as an art show, a masquerade, an exhibit hall, a gaming hall, and at least one dance. ConCoction also has a children's track of programming that has included open gaming, make and take crafts and the attack of Godzilla as well as costuming, and science programs.

In 2016 this group will be celebrating the theme of "Space", where they will be commemorating the 50th anniversary of TriCon, the 24th World Science Fiction Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio on 1–5 September 1966 at the Sheraton-Cleveland and the pilot premier of Star Trek.

History

ConCoction 2016 (3)

March 11-13, 2016[1]

Theme: "Space & Puppets (in honor of the Star Trek 50th Anniversary and debut at TriCon 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio)"

ConCoction 2015 (2)

March 13–15, 2015 - Approximately 625 attendees[1]

Theme: "Steampunk in Wonderland"

ConCoction 2014 (1)

May 30 - June 1, 2014 - approximately 475 attendees [1][2][3]

Theme: "Bring Your Genre!"

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Official website". ConCoction. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  2. Allard, Sam. "Star Trek's Cleveland Roots: Roddenberry at the Cleveland ConCoction". Scene. Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  3. Kincade, Weston. "Hanging at Cleveland Concoction". Fiction and Fantasy by Weston Kincade. Weston Kincade. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  4. Sangiacomo, Michael. "Cleveland Concoction brings sci-fi, tv and gamers to Cleveland convention". Cleveland.com. The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 30 January 2015.

External links

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