MidSouthCon

MidSouthCon
StatusActive
GenreFan convention
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Mid-South
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated1982 (1982)
Attendance1300–2300
Websitewww.midsouthcon.org[1]

MidSouthCon is an annual multi-day fan convention in the Mid-Southern United States.

Background

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MidSouthCon began in 1982.[2] Run by Mid-South Science and Fictions Conventions Inc., the annual multi-day fan convention focuses on anime, comic books, fantasy media, films,[1] medieval weaponry, role-playing games, and science fiction. The con's wide gamut of celebrated subjects has been recognized as one of its draws.[3]

Past events

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2000s

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In 2004, MidSouthCon 22 and DeepSouthCon 42 were jointly held in Memphis, Tennessee that March 26–28; Amy H. Sturgis was a featured guest.[4] 2007's MidSouthCon 25 was held at the Memphis Holiday Inn from March 23–25; tickets at the door were US$45 (equivalent to $66.12 in 2023),[5] and featured guests included Terry Pratchett and Mark Waid.[3] MidSouthCon 27 was held from March 21–22, 2009 at the Whispering Woods Conference Center in Olive Branch, Mississippi; both days cost $45 (equivalent to $63.91 in 2023), and featured guests included Vincent Di Fate, Stanton T. Friedman, Mike Resnick, and Ann VanderMeer.[6]

2010s

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In 2010, MidSouthCon 28 hosted about 1300 attendees[1] from March 12–14 at Whispering Woods.[7] From March 25–27, 2011, MidSouthCon 29—at the Hilton Memphis—was expected to have 1500 attendees; tickets at the door sold for $45 (equivalent to $60.95 in 2023), and featured guests included Kurt Busiek, Monte Cook, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Nene Thomas.[1] MidSouthCon 30 returned to the Hilton Memphis from March 22–25, 2012; Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Andy Looney, Ethan Siegel, and Michael A. Stackpole were among the featured guests, and the four-day event cost $45 (equivalent to $59.72 in 2023).[8] In 2015, MidSouthCon 33 hosted 2146 attendees. MidSouthCon 34, held in 2016 from March 18–20 at the Hilton Memphis, featured Christie Golden, Bob McLeod, and Ethan Siegel as guests.[9] At the Hilton Memphis from March 9–11, 2018's MidSouthCon 36 expected 2300 attendees alongside featured guests Mike Carlin, Ellen Datlow, and Mike Resnick; the three-day pass cost $55 (equivalent to $66.73 in 2023).[10]

2020s

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MidSouthCon 39 was scheduled for March 22–24, 2024 at the Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center in Olive Branch, Mississippi; featured guests included Elizabeth Bear, Andy Looney, and Sheree Renée Thomas.[2]

Charity

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At 2017's MidSouthCon 35, $10,000 (equivalent to $12,430 in 2023) was raised for Literacy Mid-South and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America's emergency medical fund.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Meek, Andy (March 25, 2011). "MidSouthCon 29 to Unite Sci-Fi Fans". The Daily News. Vol. 126, no. 59. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Morici, Abigail (March 20, 2024). "MidSouthCon 39". Memphis Flyer. OCLC 57010949. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024. The convention brings three days of geeky fun.
  3. ^ a b Itzkoff, Dave (May 4, 2007). "Welcome, Interstate Satyrs". The New York Times. ISSN 1553-8095. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  4. ^ Xoanon (March 23, 2004). "More Con News". TheOneRing.net. Archived from the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  5. ^ "Events". The Daily News. Vol. 122, no. 53. March 22, 2007. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  6. ^ Van Tuyl, Chris (March 21, 2009). "Fans in sci-fi heaven at annual MidSouthCon in Olive Branch". The Commercial Appeal. ISSN 0745-4856. OCLC 9227552. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  7. ^ "MidSouthCon Comic & Science Fiction Event". Memphis, Tennessee: WHBQ-TV. February 11, 2010. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  8. ^ Beifuss, John (March 22, 2012). "'Lost in Space' duo remember '60s sci-fi at MidSouthCon 30". Go Memphis. Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group. Archived from the original on June 1, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  9. ^ "Sci-fi fans to flock to 34th MidSouthCon". The Commercial Appeal. March 17, 2016. ISSN 0745-4856. OCLC 9227552. Archived from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Beifuss, John (March 7, 2018). "MidSouthCon returns: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comic Books, Horror, Anime & More". The Commercial Appeal. ISSN 0745-4856. OCLC 9227552. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
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