One of the things we love to do at the FoF is cover conventions.  We love seeing new and old friends and catching up, interviewing and seeing new places.  We have been fortunate to have attended/covered conventions and events in and outside of the US. Now that 2013 is here, we would share our Top 5 from 2012.  These are our recommendations for the con goer.  If you see a convention listed below that you haven’t been too, then we recommend checking out their site for more information.

As most of our followers know, I’m no stranger to conventions.  We are fortunate enough to go to our favorites and the Fan Days (Dallas Comic Con) is one of them.  Below is our brief time at one of the most respected and well-run conventions in the US. 

To be honest DCC is in our top 3. DCC can be broken up into three categories: Fans, Guests, Staff.

This month’s Dallas Fan Days expands to three days to better accommodate its growing fan base and give attendees more choices. With actor Bruce Campbell topping the media list and comic book legend Stan Lee leading the artists’ roster, the show will kick off at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, and run through Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas.

If you like all things horror (psychos, zombies & chainsaws oh my!) then Texas Frightmare Weekend (TFW) is the convention you should not miss.  TFW was held May 4-6, at the Hyatt Regency in the DFW Airport and it packed a hell of a punch. While it boasts that it provides 93,000sq ft of space, the venue floor design was so well thought out that it felt much more intimate. The layout of the isles and tables provided for a maximizing of traffic flow that allowed for easy access to the guests as well as the vendors. 

Every year the FoF has the fun task of picking out our convention schedule for the year.  There are a few that are special to us but we love to find new cons to cover and new friends to make.  Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with Patricia Stewart Bertrand.  Patricia is the promoter for Starcon.  Starcon is taking place, June 24, 25 and 26 at the Sheraton Airport, Hilton Airport and Marriott Airport in Vancouver, Canada.  Below is what fans can expect if they are traveling up to Starcon this year.

1. Tell us about Starcon and how it came to be?

As a Canadian, I've attended several conventions both in Canada and in the U.S. I've enjoyed meeting the actors and people behind the scenes - the people who create a television show. And, after experiencing large conventions like Comic Con and small conventions such as the Stargate conventions, I realized that it just made sense to have a convention in Vancouver that was a mix of all the best parts of the big and small conventions that are currently available.

With so many sci-fi shows actually filming in Vancouver, having a convention close by also made sense. So, I gathered a group of people together who have helped me with celebrity events in the past to assist with this endeavor. STARCON 2011 is completely fan run and is a charity event. Our charity is Amanda Tapping's Sanctuary for Kids.

This is our last stop on our convention tour for 2010.  As you know, going into 2011 we will be reducing our convention schedule dramatically from 2010. This is being done to accomodate all our great partners to bring you more exclusive interviews, set visits and much much more.  So out of all the conventions left for 2010, why did we pick Wizard World Austin?

You have seen Aaron Douglas tease it in the video above and then again on the FoF for a special appearance a few weeks ago.  The time has come to let everyone know about the surprise that we have in store for you in Chicago.  As you already know, Battlestar Galactica’s Final Five will be doing their first appearance at the same time to meet with their fans.

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That's right, this is the big week.  The Fellowship of Fools is turning two.  We will have past guests joining us live, our huge giveaway and who knows what else is in store.  If you haven't entered in our giveaway click on the contest tab and enter now.