The Denver area is a hub for pop culture and offers some fabulous conventions and it is a fresh new year to start planning. It is time to block off some weekends for comics, cosplay, sci-fi, gaming, and fantasy goodness. Fans had already begun the stitching and gluing for the cosplay. Some are warming up gaming skills while some are practicing their LARP moves. Either way, the hiatus is over and it is time for some Colorado convention fun.
WhimsyCon
February 28-March 1, 2020
LOCATION: Radisson Denver-Aurora (225 & Parker)
Steampunk lives here at WhimsyCon. This year fans will be immersing themselves in an alternative Victorian culture at the WhimsyCon 2020. Steampunk and costuming convention. This fun annual event celebrates the beauty, fun, and uniqueness of Steampunk and costuming. Imagine losing oneself in an alternate history of one of the hottest sci-fi experiences in the area. Guests of Honor
Kristin Dalleske – Costuming/Maker GOH, Maxwell Alexander Drake – Author GOH, Peri Charlifu – Artist GOH, and Unwoman – Musician GOH.
Weekend passes are only $35.
Day passes will be available on-site: Friday-only: $15; Saturday-only: $25; Sunday-only: $20
Colorado Anime Fest
March 20-21, 2020
Denver Marriott Tech Center
At every turn, the cosplay at the annual Colorado Anime Fest is always jaw-dropping. Anime enthusiasts are creative and passionate with every step and stitch to display incredibly beautiful and accurate costumes that showed off the love. This year marks its five-year anniversary in bringing all things Japan to Denver. Guests include Zach Aguilar, Tia Ballard, Billy Kametz, Erica Mendez, Xander Mobus, Laura Stahl, Abby Trott, and Sarah Anne Williams.
Weekend tickets start at $45.
StarFest 2020
May 1-3, 2020
Denver Marriott Tech Center
Long-time favorite con, StarFest will be bringing all of the “fests” again this year. This convention meets the hope of most any fandom with their con-within-a-con model that includes StarFest, ComicFest, GameFest, KlingonFest, ArtFest, ScienceFest, ModelFest, and Harry Potter’s Avistrum. Long considered a reunion of a friend, this family-run annual event draws fans from all over the Rocky Mountain region; many of whom have been attending since 1977. Guests to be announced soon.
3-Day Passes starting at only $65.
Denver Pop Culture Con
July 3-5, 2020
Colorado Convention Center, Downtown Denver
Easily one of the largest celebrations of pop culture fandom in North America, Denver Pop Culture Con again will bring some of the biggest names in the biz to the Mile High scene. Emmy Raver-Lampman, Tom Hopper, Michael Rosenbaum, Tom Welling, Wil Wheaton, Kevin Eastman, Paige O’Hara, and many more guests to be announced soon!
3-Day Passes starting at only $99.
Colorado Springs Comic Con
August 21-23, 2020
Chapel Hills Mall, Colorado Springs
A comic con in a mall? Sure, why not! Colorado Springs Comic Con found its new home last summer at the Chapel Hills Mall Event Center. Odd? Yes, but somehow the venue worked surprising well. The first floor was packed with some of the biggest names in pop culture. The second floor provided a nice large space for vendors and artists to meet and greet their fans. The celebrity panels were held at an old Wet Seal store space, yet the backdrop was actually pretty damn cool. Some celebs have already been announced such as George Takei, Osric Chau, Jason David Frank, John Carroll Lynch, Joonas Suotamo, and Mick Foley.
Weekend tickets starting at only $75.
Colorado Festival of Horror
September 11-13, 2020
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Stapleton
The inaugural event is exciting horror fans from all over the Rocky Mountain region. The Colorado Festival of Horror was created by Bret and Jeanni Smith, Dwight and Lisa Thompson, and Daniel Crosier. There is something very special about horror fans: They are incredibly passionate and faithful to their love for all things horror. The first special guest has been announced with many more to come. Steve Niles, co-creator of “30 Days of Night” and “October Faction” will be there to meet his fans. Stay “tombed” for more exciting news.
Tickets on sale soon.
LeakyCon 2020 Denver
October 23-25, 2020
Crowne Plaza Denver Airport
Imagine a convention all about “Harry Potter”! The Colorado Wizarding World has been waiting for this moment for a long time. LeakyCon is coming to Denver! Some of the special guests include Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, Alfie Enoch, Devon Murray, Katie Leung and more. Come meet them up close!
Marauder Pass: $399.00
General Pass (Earlybird Price!) $149.00
Friday Pass (Earlybird Price!) $52.00
Saturday Pass (Earlybird Price!) $52.00
Sunday Pass (Earlybird Price!) $52.00
Stay tuned to Nerd Alert News for more event announcements.
Written by Colleen Bement
