Airsoft Demo by SG-12

The fine people of SG-12 will be bringing their arsenal of airsoft weapons like the usually do, but this time we are letting them shoot them off. Join them as they show you the ins and outs of airsoft and how to get into the hobby.

First Five Pages Writing Seminar

Professional author Faith Hunter shows you how to get the editors and readers attention immediately. Attendees are asked to bring the first five pages of their work for critique and comment.

Screenwriting for Beginners Workshop

You think Hollywood is out of ideas? Show them what YOU got! Professional author Michael D’Ambrosio guides novice screenwriters through the process of writing and marketing screenplays.

So, You Want To Be A Superhero

Become a member of ConCarolinas own Mystery Men! Our panel of judges await you. Create a superhero, tell us your super powers and tell us how you would save the universe (or at least your part of Charlotte). Costumes aren’t necessary (but may help your chances).

Paranormal

The fine folks of Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS) and the Winston Salem Paranormal Society, as well as paranormal expert Todd Lacey and Andy Silver will be joining us to talk about the ghosts, ghost hunting and other paranormal things.

Perfect Copy

Glenda and Tony Finkelstein present their short film “Perfect Copy”. Question and answer session with the filmmakers to follow.

Vile Pirates Live Action Murder Mystery "Flight of the Daedalus"

Vile Pirates of Raleigh are joining us to run a "non-immersive" live action experience. Join the game and enjoy the con at the same time. It is a casual-play live action role-play (LARP) that you can enjoy at your leisure all weekend.

"New York to London in 7 days at 2000 feet. In the height of luxury. Airship Daedalus, the first and only transatlantic airship will debut at the 1886 World Fair in London. Be aboard the most famous flight of a generation. Witness technological wonders, political intrigue, and MURDER. Solve the mystery, win an island or get away with murder in the Live Action Role Playing game Airship Daedalus from Vile Pirate Productions. This game runs the entire con."

Single Cell Productions

Single Cell Productions, the people behind the reknowned Purgatory Shows, will be hosting a DJed dance and performing. Their models and performers will also be in the dealers room, for signing and general fun.
For the Show/Dance - Mature Audiences Only: Only Adults 18 YO or older admitted.

Writer's Worshop

Writer’s Workshop: Professional authors and editors guide aspiring writers through an overview of working in the science fiction and fantasy genres. Ask questions and get advice from the pros on how to make your writing shine! Attendees should bring paper and pencil and be prepared to write!

Book Drive

ConCarolinas is proud to be working with retired CMPD Officer Roberta Whitaker in our book drive efforts this year. All books are donated to worthy shelters and charities throughout Mecklenberg County. Please bring your old books and donate to a good cause.

Con-Suite

On the top floor, in a suite, ConCarolinas presents the "finest" food a con (and CostCo) can provide free to con members and volunteers.

Dealers Room

The Dealers Room of ConCarolinas is where our fine sellers of the strange and unique come to display their wares to you, the fan. We work hard to bring you the greatest variety of dealers fandom can provide, from swords to gaming stuff, costumes to arts and crafts.

If you wish to wish to be a dealer, see our Dealers Page.

Gaming

ConCarolinas proudly features some of the best gaming a sci-fi con can bring you, brought to you by the people behind MACE and StellarCon. RPGs and board games; war games and card games; RPGA and MMRPG; Dungeons & Dragons to Star Fleet; Deathstacks to Monopoly. We try to bring the fan the games they want to play.

Video Room

In the video room, we host a variety of things. We rent a big screen TV and show Mystery Science Theater, Anime, previews and trailers, fan films, video games as well as rarely seen films. Contact programming if you are interested in contributing to our video track

Video Games by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

The Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County joins us every year and brings their array of video game systems to the con, from LAN games to PS2/PS3, Guitar Hero to Rock Band.

Anime

Local anime clubs join us to help with the anime side of our video viewing room. We will have several hours a night and an early morning session Anime films, plus several discussion panels.

Charity Auction

Saturday night, we will host an auction to raise funds our charity. Many of our dealers as well as supporting companies have donated products to our auction. See our Charity Information page for more information on our charity.

Costume Contest

Saturday evening, we will present our Costume Contest. The contest is open to all age groups and prizes will be awarded.

Best Armor Hallway Costume Contest of ConCarolinas

Our own illustrious Achbar is hosting a hallway costume contest at ConCarolinas for the best armor. From Achbar, in his own words: It is our hope to encourage warriors from past and future to display their best in body protection. To this end, We are proud Hosts of ConCarolinas are awarding a trophy to the Display of Body Armor for ConCarolinas. Armor will be judged in three categories:

1. Best Historical
2. Best Fantasy
3. Best Futuristic

The Armor will have points awards for Best Look and Functionality. Please stop By the SCA Table and sign Up.

Fandom Tracks

ConCarolinas will host several tracks focusing on specific types of fans, including Stargate, Filking, Anime, Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who, Pirate fans, costuming, and many others.

Independent Fan Media Track

Every year We have several panels devoted to Webzines, Fanzines, Web Comics, Fan Audio, Podcasting, Independent Films and Fan Films, and any other type of Fan produced media. Join some local experts that have been successful at these various mediums and learn more about them.

Music, Filking and Klingon Karaoke

We host a variety of music events including Concerts by our Music Special Guest and Keela and Katkith's Klingon Karaoke (Karaoke Night Klingon-style), as well as Open Filking and the occasional Drum Circle.

Literary/Writer's Track

Our author guests will be providing a variety of discussion panels to help the budding writer or just those interested in literary endeavors. Events include a variety of literary topics with the authors, workshops and discussion panels. Meet the authors up-close and personal. Find out what makes them tick, what inspires them, and what they are readintg these days.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

The wonderful and extravagant F5 Rocky Horror Productions will be performing the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show Saturday night at ConCarolinas. This production is open to Con Attendees for free and the public for a door fee.
Mature Audiences Only: Only Adults 18 YO or older admitted.

Stephen Euin Cobb's Annual Deathstacks Tournament

Now part of the 2008 IAGO World Tour, Stephen Euin Cobb sponsors a tournament of this ingenious game. It is played on a checker board and is a very challenging abstract game.

501st Carolina Garrison Stormtrooper

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Amtgard Live Action Role Play

The Amtgarg LARP - a fantasy live action role play group

Avalon Live Action Role Play

The Avalon LARP - a fantasy live action role play group

Buccaneers of the Atlantic Coast

Hide your loot and your women! The pirates of BotAC have claimed ConCarolinas their home port! Join them in their revelry at their Pirate Ball.

Charlotte Browncoats

Charlotte Browncoats are the local Firefly/Serenity fan club. They are a big part of the Can't Stop Serenity! charity drive.

Filk Carolina

Filking has grown to become a welcome feature of ConCarolinas and Filk Carolina has selected CC as its home con.

Klingon Assault Group

Klingon and Alien Warriors of KAG's Dark Star Quadrant will be invading our con for the glory of the Klingon Empire.

Maquis Forces International

The Maquis have infiltrated our con. The Cardassian Union has asked us to report any sightings to them.

Mandolorian Mercenaries

Mandalorian Mercs have set their eyes on ConCarolinas for invasion this summer.

North Carolina Rowan County Anime Group

The fine people of North Carolina Rowan County Anime Group help CC with our anime track, amoung other things. We are proud to be the home con to their group.

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)

The SCA is a long time supporter of ConCarolinas. They have demos, a table and sometimes host a drum circle for willing participants.

Shadowmmoor (SOLAR) Live Action Role Play

The Shadowmmoor LARP - a sword and sorcery live action role play group, a division of SOLAR

STARFLEET International

Representatives of several ships of the STARFLEET International fleet will be attending, recruiting and holding events: USS Yorktown in Rock Hill, the USS North Carolina from Hickory, NC, USS Hornet of Charlotte as well as a few others.

Stargate SOCOM

SG-SOCOM has graciously accepted ConCarolinas as their home con. Representative of the Stargate Special Operations Command fan group will attend our Con to help us with costuming panels, Stargate programming and having a group recruitment table. Chevron Seven Engaged! Step through the gate! The only easy day was YESTERDAY!

SG 12 Airsoft

Airsoft with a Stargate twist. We love to welcome these guys to ConCarolinas every year, because well... they have scary guns!

Star Wars Fanworks Fan Audio

Representatives of Star Wars Fanworks, the web's only full-genre home of Star Wars fan audio productions will be attending this year. They've made ConCarolinas their home con. Among those attending will be hosts of the radio shows Requiem of the Outcast and ChronoRadio, cast and crew members from various audio dramas, and the founder of the site itself.