FaerieCon
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[edit] Introduction
This is a fantasy convention held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It features a large dealers area along with panels, music performances, "Good Faerie" and "Bad Faerie" Balls, and many artists in attendance.
[edit] History
- The first Faeriecon was held from October 12 – 14, 2007 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Guests included Holly Black and Wendy Froud. There were movie showings of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
- The second 'Faeriecon was held October 11 - October 13, 2008, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The Guest of Honor was Alan Lee, but he was unable to attend at the last minute.
[edit] Impact on fandom
[edit] 2008
Attendee reaction to the 2008 convention was mixed. In reports and discussion after the convention,[1] numerous issues were raised by those who had attended including:
- The venue of the convention not being condusive to creating a "fae" environment
- With all events except the balls taking place, at the same time, in the convention center, hearing the panel discussions were difficult, especially when music was being performed on the other stage
- Lackluster sales for exhibitors and vendors
- Lack of news announcing that several advertised guests - including Guest of Honor, Alan Lee - would not be able to attend
- High price of food provided by the convention center catering service
- Confusing layout of the convention setup
- Whether some of the costuming, in particular during the "Fashion Show", was appropriate for an advertised all-ages/family-friendly event
- Lack of information about membership discounts/free memberships which were available but not advertised
[edit] Panels
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[edit] Dealers
A list of exhibitors and dealers which have been in attendance at FaerieCon includes:
- Alan Lee Art
- Angela Loroux
- Art Glitter
- Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith
- Artist for Hire - Robert Quill
- Basement Books
- Bee Bee - Face Paint Artist
- Beneath the Leaf
- Books of Wonder
- Brute Force Leather
- Chimera Publishing
- Corsets By Casta Diva
- Corvus Blue Studio
- Crystal Emporium / Kandi Corp
- Cyphen Sportswear
- Dancing Ferret
- Delicious Boutique & Corseterie
- Delightful Diva Wear
- Don't Poke the Faeries
- Dragon Fire Art
- Dryad Designs
- Ear Wraps / The Faerie Salon
- Elfstruck Make-up & Beauty
- Ember Heart
- Enchanted Art
- Enchanted Glen
- Faerie Beads
- Faerie Living
- Faerie Magazine
- Faerie Wind Studios
- Fairy Woodland
- Faite avec Amour
- Fantasiation
- Fate Magazine
- Father Dunn Jewelry
- Fool Moon Treasures
- Forest Rogers & Elven Elysium
- Future Relics
- FW Merchandise
- Goblin Road
- Golden Wood Studio
- Granny Witchs Faerie Cottage
- Green Girls Studio
- Green Man Press
- Greta James
- Griffons Claw Armoury
- Grimm Visions
- Hairlooms
- Helena Nelson Reed
- Houghton-Mifflin
- Iain McCaig's Shadowline
- Inner Fae Creations
- International Clairvoyance
- Jane Star Weils
- Kandide
- Kashmir Dream
- Keltic Designs
- Kinuko Craft Arts
- KirkWorx Productions
- Krisalys Feyree Trilogy
- Lennon Studios
- Magic Happens
- Magic Moonshadows
- Magical Fashions
- Midnight Muse
- Miscellaneous Oddiments LLC
- Moon Mountain
- Morbidly Adorable Creations
- Munro Gifts
- Nature Gear
- Nefaerieous Deeds and Designs
- OffWorld Designs
- Parrish Relics
- Pupella's Reign
- Rae Winters Photography
- Ravynnewood Creations
- Realm of the Muse
- Realms of Fantasy
- Red Wyvern Studio
- Renae Taylor Arts
- Reyen Design Studios
- Sacred Grove Studio
- Sagittarius Dreams
- Sarasvati's Call
- Sidhe na Daire
- Solomon's Mine
- Spacial Anomaly Gallery
- Stone and Bone Trading Company
- Studio Quirk
- Sukyo Mahikari
- Tama~Ra~Shell Designs
- Tate & Co
- The Art of Giovanna
- The Brasil Nuts
- The Faery Citadel
- The Five Wits
- The Gypsy Nomads
- The Iron Fairies
- The Witches Almanac
- Through Faery Halls & Guinevere
- Time for the Faeries
- Up from the Ashes
- Where the Faeries Dwell
- Whispering Willow Fairies
- White Horse Studio
- Whole Fragrance by La Dolce Y Vito
- Willow Branch Music
- Wing and Talon Leatherworks
- Witching Hour Designs
- World of Froud
- Xcentricities
- Xylem Clothing
[edit] Fans attending
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