ConCarolinas

ConCarolinas is a three-day-long science fiction convention held once each year in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by ConCarolinas, Inc., a non-profit corporation. It hosts a variety of fandom related events and functions. Guests generally include a variety of authors, artists, costumers and media celebrities.

Language

English

Genres

dark fantasy, horror

Venue

Charlotte

Format

in-person

Founded

2002

Next edition

May 2026 (past; next: late May–Jun 2027 TBA)

Author participation

Author guests; panels; vendor tables

Accessibility

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Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: dark fantasy, horror

Programme

Programming was expanded to have 3 rooms of panels all weekend.

Awards

ConCarolinas hosted DeepSouthCon and awarded the Phoenix Award to Author GOH, Jerry Pournelle, and the Rebel Award to Fan GOH and Founder of the 501st Legion, Albin Johnson.

Tables and exhibitors

Dealer Room Programming Gaming Cosplay Contest Film Festival Charity Auction About ConCom/Staff Convention Rules Sponsors & Links Advertising and Spons

Past guests

d.g.k. goldberg, Stephen Euin Cobb, Mary M Buckner, Elaine Corvidae, fandom panels, author Davey Beauchamp, Walter H. Hunt, Tee Morris, Tony Ruggiero

Past editions

2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2023

Stay

From 2002 until 2008, ConCarolinas was held at the Marriott Executive Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC.

Festival site