ConGregate
Arts And Entertainment
Why pick this one
ConGregate offers a volunteer-run science fiction and fantasy convention with panels, workshops, concerts, cosplay, and a short film festival in Greensboro.
Best for
- Science fiction and fantasy fans seeking interactive weekend programming
- Writers interested in panels, workshops, publisher presentations, and guest interaction
- Attendees seeking cosplay, concerts, live music, or short films
- Fans looking for a convention beyond a vendor-focused exhibit hall
Look elsewhere if
- People seeking a year-round arts venue rather than a weekend convention
- People seeking an event unrelated to science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comics, or horror
Specialties
- Interactive science fiction and fantasy programming
- Panel discussions
- Writing and costuming workshops
- Cosplay programming
- Short film festival
- Live music and concerts
- Publisher presentations
Certifications
- Partnership with SAGA
What makes them different
- Completely volunteer-run convention with unpaid organizers
- Interactive programming allows fans to interact directly with guests and other fans
- Hosts panels, workshops, concerts, cosplay, a short film festival, and a charity auction
- Hosted DeepSouthCon 55 in 2017 and DeepSouthCon 59 in 2021
- Short Film Festival scheduled to return for its fifth year
- Serves
- Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 1 Marriott Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409-9040
- Website
- http://www.con-gregate.com/
- info@con-gregate.com
Services
- Science fiction and fantasy convention
- Convention registration
- Guest programming
- Vendor and dealer room participation
- Charity auction events