Hal-Con

Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Comic Convention, commonly known as Hal-Con, was founded in the 1970s and revived in the 2010s. It is traditionally an annual weekend event held in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada during the middle of fall. Originally showcasing comic books, games, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts, it has grown to encompass the full spectrum of geekdom, including comic books, science fiction, fantasy, gaming, science fantasy, Renaissance, anime, furry, cyber goth, cosplay, and anything else of the fantastical while still having enough appeal for even the most casual fan.

Language

English

Genres

sci-fi, comics-anime

Venue

Halifax

Format

in-person

Founded

2010

Next edition

TBA (typical: autumn)

Author participation

Vendors; panels

Attendance published by the festival

1500

Audience

These events include BBQs, dances, movie nights, game days, and they even participate in local parades and zombie walks with the help of fans.

Age policy

Each year they host a live charity auction at the convention as well as numerous silent auctions with profits going to the IWK Children's Hospital and Kids Help Phone.

Accessibility

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Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: sci-fi, comics-anime

Past editions

1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1987, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Stay

Halcon 10 was held in 1987 at The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, and it would be the last Halcon until 2010.

Festival site