Whether you can’t get enough cosplay or just love watching horror movies until you’re scared silly, you’ll get to nerd out and connect with your particular type of kindred spirit by attending the conventions and expos taking place in Atlanta this February.
With celebrity guests, hands-on activities, lively discussion panels, games, prizes and all the eccentric shopping you’ve dreamed of, super fans will truly unite at these not-to-miss conventions.
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Surround yourself with like minds and follow your passion at one of these February events:
Seishun Con 2020. Jan. 31-Feb. 2. $30-$40 per person. The Atlanta Marriott Marquis. 265 Peachtree Center Ave. NE, Atlanta. Contact. www.seishun-con.com.
Celebrate anime, manga and Japanese culture at a 3-day Seishun event taking place at the Marquis. This gathering will feature panels, cosplay meetups, interactive activities, dancing at the Friday Lounge, the Saturday Dance, photography sessions, entertainers, vendors and special guests Billy Kametz and Erica Mendez. Make sure to dress up for this costume-friendly event.
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Atlanta Game Fest 35. Through Feb. 2. Per four day membership: $55 per person, $100 per couple, $120 per family. Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Contact. www.atlantagamefest.com.
Atlanta Game Fest 35 takes place in Alpharetta with four days of competitive play. In its 35th season, you’ll play board games to your heart’s content in the Game Room, take part in Terraforming Mars, Azul, Silver and Wingspan Tournaments and enjoy Robo Rally, Werewolf ATL sessions and the Flea Market. If you’re looking for a brand new game hot off the presses, check out Demo Alley, where over 350 game designers and publishers will showcase their prototypes and kickstarters.
Dinosaur Adventure. Feb. 1-2. $20-$55 per person. Georgia International Convention Center. 2000 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta. 651-504-2000. www.dinosauradventure.com.
Step into the prehistoric world with a two-day Dinosaur Adventure event going on at the Georgia International Convention Center. This one-of-a-kind, family-friendly exhibit includes life-sized, realistic dinosaurs that actually move, live entertainment, dinosaur studies, fossil casting, crafts, a fossil dig, mining, the Prehistoric Playground and so much more.
42nd Annual Groundhog Day Juggling Festival. Feb. 7-9. $30 per participant for the weekend, free to watch activities, $10 per person for The Cabaret, $50 member package. Yaarab Shrine Center. 400 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. Contact. www.atlantajugglers.org.
If juggling is your thing, don’t miss the Groundhog Day Juggling Festival, where you’ll gain priceless knowledge through juggling workshops, games, competitions and The Cabaret. Participants pay a fee, while guests can watch the fun for free, along with unicyclists, kendama, hoopers and live music.
Days of the Dead. Feb. 7-9. $30-$75 per person, VIP and group rates available. Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. 165 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta. Contact. www.daysofthedead.com.
This fan-based event showcases some of the most iconic figures in horror pop culture. With an impressive list of special guests, including Richard Dreyfuss, John Cusack, Linda Blair, Doug Jones, Steve Guttenberg and Kathleen Turner, attendees will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience at this truly terrifying convention. Don’t miss after-hours fan collaborations with unbeatable horror-themed parties.
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Georgia RV and Camper Show. Feb. 7-9. $10 per adult, $5 for children ages 6 through 15, free for children ages 5 and under. Cobb Galleria Centre. 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-955-8000. www.natcshows.com.
Follow your passion for hitting the open road at the Georgia RV and Camper Show. RV enthusiasts and dealers will unite with a massive selection of new travel trailers, motor homes, fifth wheels and toy haulers. Guests will have an opportunity to see camper models up close, talk to experts and get special show discounts.
AnachroCon 2020. Feb. 14-16. $20-$65 per person, free for children ages 6 and under. Hilton Atlanta Airport. 1031 Virginia Ave., Atlanta. 404-767-9000. www.anachrocon.org.
If you love historical reenactments and alternative history, you won’t want to miss AnachroCon 2020. Even if you come for the lavish costuming alone, it’s worth the ticket price. This event celebrates history, steampunk, science, classic sci-fi literature and more. Attendees will enjoy guest panels, dancing, teapot racing, vendors and live performances by The T-Tones, NeverMoore, Dreaming Shadows, The Kozaky, Noir, John Pyka and Antler Hill Arts.
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