Programming and Events
Workshops!
Attention Poets, Artists, and Writers! Don't forget to bring your original works for the workshops. It wouldn't be the same without you!
Guests
MarsCon is always looking for interesting guests to provide workshops and programming for us. If you think this means you, don't hesitate to contact us at guests@marscon.net. We're particularly interested in local authors/artists. Click here for Guest List.
Panels
MarsCon features a variety of discussion panels and workshops with a variety of top fan, pro, and semi-pro guests on topics ranging from SFTV to miniature painting to doll making to our writers and artists workshop. And don't forget Sci-Fi Win, Lose or Draw!
Two Nights of Entertainment
Friday Night Entertainment will be exciting this year! We'll have juggling, bellydancing, filking, improv, and of course the ever popular Robin Welch!
Plus, there's also our Saturday night entertainment with even more comedy, filking, folking, and dancing. Come and listen to the music and laugh to the on-stage antics. And, as always, a generally congenial atmosphere for all thing fannish.
Parties
Did someone mention parties?
We like parties. In fact, have I ever told you how MarsCon got started?
Once upon a time I and the other original Martians threw a party at a convention in support of a fake WorldCon bid. (The bid was for Mars in the year 2095). The party was a hit (the alcohol soaked cherries became a tradition) and more parties followed. Eventually, these parties grew out of control and became a convention of their own.
Now, fan run room parties are great - but you know that our illustrious Con-Suite staff has to get into the act as well with the Friday Night Theme Party. This year's theme? Steampunk.
In our continuing efforts to address the needs of our ever multiplying clientelle, MarsCon is working to provide for our younger guests. If you have ideas for children's programming or would like to help, contact our Family Programming Coordinator at children@marscon.net.
Please note, Children's Programming is not a daycare/babysitting service. All little martians who attend childrens events must be accompanied by a responsible parent/guardian. MarCon cannot accept the potential liability incurred by being responsible for children.
