MidSouthCon
| MidSouthCon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Fan convention |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Mid-South |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 1982 |
| Attendance | 1300–2300 |
| Website | www |
MidSouthCon is an annual multi-day fan convention in the Mid-Southern United States.
Background
[edit]MidSouthCon began in 1982.[2] Run by Mid-South Science and Fictions Conventions Inc., the annual multi-day fan convention focuses on anime, comic books, fantasy media, films,[1] medieval weaponry, role-playing games, and science fiction. The con's wide gamut of celebrated subjects has been recognized as one of its draws.[3]
Past events
[edit]2000s
[edit]In 2004, MidSouthCon 22 and DeepSouthCon 42 were jointly held in Memphis, Tennessee that March 26–28; Amy H. Sturgis was a featured guest.[4] 2007's MidSouthCon 25 was held at the Memphis Holiday Inn from March 23–25; tickets at the door were US$45 (equivalent to $66.12 in 2023),[5] and featured guests included Terry Pratchett and Mark Waid.[3] MidSouthCon 27 was held from March 21–22, 2009 at the Whispering Woods Conference Center in Olive Branch, Mississippi; both days cost $45 (equivalent to $63.91 in 2023), and featured guests included Vincent Di Fate, Stanton T. Friedman, Mike Resnick, and Ann VanderMeer.[6]
2010s
[edit]In 2010, MidSouthCon 28 hosted about 1300 attendees[1] from March 12–14 at Whispering Woods.[7] From March 25–27, 2011, MidSouthCon 29—at the Hilton Memphis—was expected to have 1500 attendees; tickets at the door sold for $45 (equivalent to $60.95 in 2023), and featured guests included Kurt Busiek, Monte Cook, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Nene Thomas.[1] MidSouthCon 30 returned to the Hilton Memphis from March 22–25, 2012; Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Andy Looney, Ethan Siegel, and Michael A. Stackpole were among the featured guests, and the four-day event cost $45 (equivalent to $59.72 in 2023).[8] In 2015, MidSouthCon 33 hosted 2146 attendees. MidSouthCon 34, held in 2016 from March 18–20 at the Hilton Memphis, featured Christie Golden, Bob McLeod, and Ethan Siegel as guests.[9] At the Hilton Memphis from March 9–11, 2018's MidSouthCon 36 expected 2300 attendees alongside featured guests Mike Carlin, Ellen Datlow, and Mike Resnick; the three-day pass cost $55 (equivalent to $66.73 in 2023).[10]
2020s
[edit]MidSouthCon 39 was scheduled for March 22–24, 2024 at the Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center in Olive Branch, Mississippi; featured guests included Elizabeth Bear, Andy Looney, and Sheree Renée Thomas.[2]
Charity
[edit]At 2017's MidSouthCon 35, $10,000 (equivalent to $12,430 in 2023) was raised for Literacy Mid-South and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America's emergency medical fund.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Meek, Andy (March 25, 2011). "MidSouthCon 29 to Unite Sci-Fi Fans". The Daily News. Vol. 126, no. 59. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ a b Morici, Abigail (March 20, 2024). "MidSouthCon 39". Memphis Flyer. OCLC 57010949. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
The convention brings three days of geeky fun.
- ^ a b Itzkoff, Dave (May 4, 2007). "Welcome, Interstate Satyrs". The New York Times. ISSN 1553-8095. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ Xoanon (March 23, 2004). "More Con News". TheOneRing.net. Archived from the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Events". The Daily News. Vol. 122, no. 53. March 22, 2007. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ Van Tuyl, Chris (March 21, 2009). "Fans in sci-fi heaven at annual MidSouthCon in Olive Branch". The Commercial Appeal. ISSN 0745-4856. OCLC 9227552. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ "MidSouthCon Comic & Science Fiction Event". Memphis, Tennessee: WHBQ-TV. February 11, 2010. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ Beifuss, John (March 22, 2012). "'Lost in Space' duo remember '60s sci-fi at MidSouthCon 30". Go Memphis. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group. Archived from the original on June 1, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ "Sci-fi fans to flock to 34th MidSouthCon". The Commercial Appeal. March 17, 2016. ISSN 0745-4856. OCLC 9227552. Archived from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Beifuss, John (March 7, 2018). "MidSouthCon returns: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comic Books, Horror, Anime & More". The Commercial Appeal. ISSN 0745-4856. OCLC 9227552. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
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