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Written by Colleen Bement, Editor

The convention season is already underway and people’s calendars fill up quickly. Now is the time to get those favorites on your 2024 schedule for the year. Whether you attend one a year or one a month, it’s helpful to plan ahead. Often ticket prices can be less expensive the sooner they are purchased, and hotel rooms tend to fill up. Besides, planning is part of the fun, right? Is that new cosplay ready? Is the money saved up to passionately shop those dealer’s rooms? Now is the time to start prepping for events, and we’ve put together a list of our favorites.

Colorado Anime Fest 

Courtesy of Colorado Anime Fest

DATES: March 15-17, 2024 

LOCATION: Denver Marriott Tech Center

There is something special about anime conventions. Just about every attendee comes dressed in cosplay. To say that these fans love anime is an understatement. It is a passion for a unique media that has grown exponentially over recent years. Networks like Netflix have been offering some amazing anime content lately and the popularity just keeps expanding. The guests this year boast amazing talent. Guests of Honor include The Guests of Honor include Bridget Hoffman (Ah! My Goddess: The Movie, Please Teacher!), Faye Mata (Konosuba, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Joel McDonald (One Piece, Space Dandy), and Tony Oliver (Robotech, The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers). Click to read their bios here.

TICKETS: 

Adult Weekend Pass: $55.00

Child (7-12) Weekend Pass: $25.00 

 

Costume-Con 42 

DATES: March 29 – April 1, 2024 

LOCATION: 

WhimsyCon has joined forces with Costume-Con 42 to put on an event to remember. This internationally acclaimed gathering is an annual convention that unites passionate individuals from across North America. What makes it different? They boast a dynamic and immersive experience that roams place to place across the country, bringing its unique magic to new locations each year. Cosplay is always one of the highlights of any convention, and this event focuses on it! It stands as a testament to the unbridled imagination and talent of its attendees.

TICKETS: 

 Adult $90

 Youth (13-17) $70

 Child (4-12)  $45

 Military / First Responders $80 

 Student  $75

 

Fan Expo Denver

DATES: July 4-July 7, 2024 

LOCATION: Colorado Convention Center  

The Colorado Convention Center blue bear will again greet fans from all over the West. Fan Expo puts these amazing events on all across North America and they’ve got it down! Always one of Denver’s biggest events, Fan Expo The family-friendly atmosphere makes it ideal to bring the kids while all the big kids at heart come to celebrate all of their fandoms. The light rail keeps things simple by dropping attendees off right at the door, and there are plenty of  hotels, restaurants, and activities to explore while in town. Guests should be announced soon.

TICKETS:

 

Colorado Springs Comic Con 

Colorado Springs Comic Con at the Broadmoor World Arena

DATES: Aug 23-25, 2024

LOCATION: Broadmoor World Arena

It is an annual 3-day event that features celebrities from all genres of TV, movies, and cartoons, some of the best names in the comic art community, as well as some of the greatest vendors in the area with those hard-to-find toys, comics, and collectibles. The show is hosted by Altered Reality Entertainment who does a nice job of bringing celebrity guests and fans to the party. Two guests have been announced with plenty more to come. Cristina Vee (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom), and Vicki Lawrence (The Carol Burnett Show, Mama’s Family).

TICKETS:

 Adult 113.99

 Child (4-12)  $34

 

The Colorado Festival Of Horror  

The decor was devilishly delightful

DATES: Friday Sep. 13-15, 2024

LOCATION: Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows

If you’re a Colorado horror fan, you most likely know about the Colorado Festival of Horror, fondly referred to as COFOH. Like a zombie virus, the excitement has spread and so has the guest list. Guests will be announced soon. We here at Nerd Alert News always look forward to the Drawn in Blood and tattoo competitions, the cosplay, the panels, and so much more. More information will be coming out soon.

TICKETS: (“Stay Tombed”)

 

Nan Desu Kan

NDK 2021 cosplay

DATES: Labor Day weekend in 2024, August 30th – September 1st

LOCATION: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center 

Nan Desu Kan (NDK), the largest anime convention in the Rocky Mountain region (excluding Texas) with a total weekend attendance of more than 27,000. It provides a diverse mix of numerous cultural panels, musical guests, games, dances, workshops, art academy, gallery, and a charity auction, as well as screenings of new and classic anime. NaN staff is always impressed not only by the cosplay but also by the love and kindness shared by the attendees. It is always a joy to go to NDK.

TICKETS:

Adult Weekend Pre-Purchase Price: $55

MileHiCon 55

This long-standing and popular convention had an art show and a vendor’s room because we all know that we nerds can never own enough collectibles. For SF/F and speculative fiction lovers, it’s a weekend not to be missed. It features authors, artists, speakers, and programming on every aspect of the science fiction and fantasy genres. Guests have been announced and include Artist Guest of Honor: Rick Sternbach, Author Guest of Honor: Charlie Jane Anders, Author Guest of Honor” Annalee Newitz, Author Guest of Honor: Steven Barnes, and Toastmaster will be Jason Henry Evans. 

DATES: Oct. 25-27, 2024

LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center

TICKETS: 

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What is your favorite Denver-area convention? Let us know which cons we left out. NaN is hoping for a GalactiCon announcement for 2024.

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