U-Con 2014
November 14th-16th
U-Con is a table top gaming convention that started in 1988. 3 days of role playing and table top gaming. Many gamers and companies will be on hand at the largest gaming centered convention in Michigan.
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
1275 S Huron Street
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.ucon-gaming.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ucongamingcommunity/
Youmacon 2014
October 30th-November 2nd 2014
Detroit’s pioneering and only anime convention. It will run 24hrs straight for close to four days. It starts at 8pm on Thursday and ends on Sunday at 6pm. It will be held at the Cobo Center & the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.
Cobo Center
1 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226
Renaissance Center
100 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.youmacon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/youmacon
Great Lakes Comic-Con 2014
October 17th 5pm to 9pm
October 18th 10am to 6pm
Warren Michigan’s own comic-con. Various guests to meet and greet. Costume contests for both kids and adults. Sci-Fi speed dating.
Macomb Community College, South Campus
Sports and Expo Center
14500 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48088, USA
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://greatlakescomiccon.org/
http://www.greatlakescomicexpo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GreatLakesComicCon.org
Monroe Comic-Con and Card Show 2014
October 4, 2014 9 AM to 7 PM
Monroe’s very own one day event where fans of geek and nerd entertainment can meet. Vendors, guest from the industry and music. The price to get into the door:$2. You really can’t beat that. Come out and support.
The Knights of Columbus Hall
202 West Front Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.monroecomic-con.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monroe-Comic-Con-and-Card-Show/440068622776606?fref=photo
GrandCon 2014
September 19th-21st
If you like table top gaming and comic books, this is the convention for you. The 2nd annual event will be held in Grand Rapids. Numerous board games to choose from. Meet comic book artists and writers. Want to do cosplay? Go for it. Numerous and unique vendors of the world of gaming and comic books to choose from.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Convention Center
5700 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://grand-con.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GrandConGCA
Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2014
November 21st – 23rd
Grand Rapids very own comic book convention. This is the second annual event in the history of the Grand Rapids Comic Con. Already bigger in venue and length, this year the 3 day event will be held at the DeltaPlex arena in Grand Rapids. Numerous guests from media and comics will be there.
DeltaPlex Arena
2500 Turner Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.grcomiccon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GrandRapidsComicCon
JAFAX 20
JAFAX AKA Japanese Animation, Film, and Art eXpo.
JAFAX is a 2 day anime convention held every year at the Grand Valley State University campus in Allendale, Michigan. The best thing about this convention is the admission price. FREE. You read that right. It’s free.
Anime screenings, costume shows, vendors, video game room, table top gaming, panels, artist alley and guests are what to expect at this convention.
Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
www.jafax.org
https://www.facebook.com/JAFAX