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Richmond, VA sci-fi/fantasy/horror convention

We have literary guests, music, gaming, a masquerade, an escape room, and so much more!

https://www.ravencon.com/
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The voting for the 2026 Webster Award is now open. Check out the finalists here- www.ravencon.com/about-us/the...

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Image of the Webster Award logo and the covers for the five finalists' books for 2026.
December 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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RavenCon 2026: April 24-26

Come join us as an attendee!
www.ravencon.com/registration/

Or apply to be a guest, vendor, game master, volunteer, and more!
www.ravencon.com/applications...

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November 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Want to win some cool RavenCon swag, including a chance at free admission to the con? Head down to Art Works (Main Gallery) and try out our escape room sampler with gorgeous art by Chris Semtner! Make it through the puzzles and win a prize pack!
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Painting of a man in a Gothic castle hallway. "Step into a world of mystery and intrigue at our interactive art show! This exhibit invites guests to immerse themselves in an experience that transcends reality. Join us as Chris Semtner, the Poe Museum’s curator, author, and painter, showcases his enigmatic artworks. Just like at Ravencon, you’ll embark on a journey to uncover hidden mysteries and solve riddles in this interactive exhibition. Perfect for the spooky October and Halloween season, this event promises to captivate and thrill. The exhibition will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works and will continue through November 22, 2025."
November 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Our Hotel: Virginia Crossings

1000 Virginia Center Parkway
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059
804-727-1400

The room block is now open!
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Photo of the Virginia Crossings hotel with the RavenCon banner across it. Underneath the RavenCon banner are the words "Richmond, Virginia".
October 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Be our guest...

Guest applications are open.
www.ravencon.com/applications...

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October 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Let's kick off the weekend with an Author Guest of Honor announcement, K.B. Wagers.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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A little October tease of the full announcements to come.
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RavenCon 2026 Registration
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Applications
www.ravencon.com/applications...

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October 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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It's that time again.

Issue 12
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Past Issues
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October 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Guest Application
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Guest Application RavenCon strives to create an original guest list every year. We work diligently all summer long to finalize our guest list for the following year. We book approximately 110 guests each year and offer over 300 hours of programming. We want to introduce the attendees of RavenCon to talented new writers and artists and allow them to meet and interact with them. RavenCon is the con of opportunity; it’s a place for people to network, create bonds and friendships, meet new people, read new books, see new art, to find a new writer or artist to follow. If you would like to participate as a guest, please fill out the Guest Application. We require our guests to participate in a minimum of four (4) hours of programming. If you are accepted as a guest, you will receive 2 badges (large groups will receive badges based on the number of people participating in programming). Any financial reimbursements or compensations (hotels, travel, etc.) are reserved for our Guests of Honor only. Applications for RavenCon 2026 are now open!
September 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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It's that time again. Click the link to get the latest.
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NEVERMORE NEWS The Official Newsletter of RavenCon ISSUE 011, AUGUST 2025 QUOTH THE RAVEN The countdown to 2026 has begun! Lots to announce. Even more to anticipate. STAY TUNED!! If you have any comments, suggestions, or concerns, please email the editor at ravenconpromotions@gmail.com. RAVENCON 2026 APRIL 24-26, 2026
August 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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RavenCon 2026 Registration
www.ravencon.com/registration/

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Registration It's official... Registration for RavenCon 2026 is now open! All of the Registration information is listed on the RavenCon website. When you're finished there, you can go to our Online Store to purchase your badges. RavenCon 2026 Weekend Registration Rates: April 24-26, 2026 Save money! Buy your badges early! RAVENCON April 24-26, 2026 Virginia Crossings Tapestry Collection by Hilton - 1000 Virginia Center Parkway - Glen Allen, Virginia 23059
June 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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2026 will be the 20th Anniversary of RavenCon & the Centennial Celebration of Amazing Stories. Both will be held at RavenCon in Richmond, VA.

More news to come.

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Amazing Stories & RavenCon Present 100 Years of Science Fiction The Official Centennial Celebration
June 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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9pm in King William - you can bid on these items and many more all to support an amazing cause - The Dandelion Hive.

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April 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Day one has started.

It begins.

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April 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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To our guests, attendees, volunteers, and all around Convention Family,

Whether it's by planes, trains, or automobiles, some of you are already on your way, while others will be leaving for con shortly. To all of you, safe travels. We're looking forward to seeing you this weekend.
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April 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Sign-up to participate in our Ultimate Blanket Fort Competition! It's BYOB (bring your own blankets). Details and sign up link are here: www.ravencon.com/activities/u...
April 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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RavenCon 18: April 25-27, 2025
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RavenCon always strives to have a varied Vendors’ Room filled with interesting and unique vendors. You will find a wide array of goods, including books, costumes and costuming accessories, books, games, jewelry, craft items, t-shirts, plushies, pop culture items, artwork, and more books! https://www.ravencon.com/activities/dealers-room/
April 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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RavenCon 18: April 25-27, 2025
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Reaching out to the younger generations of fandom is very important to all of us here at RavenCon. We take extra pride in putting together our Kids’ Programming every year. We work on making the whole weekend filled with things to do for kids. To give you an idea of the variety we put together, these are a few of the things that we’ve done in the past: SHIELD agent training Special craft projects Pizza parties Writing workshops Ghost stories Laser tag Quidditch Jedi training Martial Arts Training Dungeons and Dragons for kids Magic card tricks Knitting & Crochet Costume Parade We don’t know what’s in store for this year yet, but we know it’s gonna be fun!
April 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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RavenCon 18: April 25-27, 2025
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The Gaming Room never closes! Gaming at RavenCon is a large part of our convention. Such a large part, that our game room never closes; it’s open 24-3 for all the avid gamers. (24 hours a day for 3 days!) You will find every type of game and gamer represented in the game room—from the novice to the experienced gamer, from the hardcore to the casual. Many new games have appeared and have been playtested at RavenCon, so keep your eyes open for a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Game styles vary from table to table. You will find role-playing games (RPGs) such as Dungeons & Dragons, Savage Worlds, Dragon Slayer, CyberPunk, Project Crusaders, or Pathfinder. Card games such as Magic: The Gathering and Villagers are common. Epic miniature games such as Battle Tech and Star Wars: X-Wing are crowd-pleasing games and as much fun to view as they are to play. There are also amazing board games such as King of Monster Island, Kleos, and Carcassonne; you may even find people battling it out over a classic game of chess!
April 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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RavenCon presents The Science Fiction Double Feature Drag Show by Drag Ex Machina!

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Drag ex Machina presents The Science Fiction Double Feature Drag show
April 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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RavenCon 18: April 25-27, 2025
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Charity Auction RavenCon is active in community service. Each year we hold a Charity Auction to raise funds for that year’s designated charity. Our programming guests, dealers, and attendees all generously donate items to be auctioned off. So far, RavenCon has raised over $22,000 for charities and non-profit organizations. 2025 Charity Auction RavenCon is supporting The Dandelion Hive this year. The Dandelion Hive works collaboratively with community and professional partners to increase funding and programming around mental health and recovery resources that center the most marginalized and intersectional people in the LGBTQIA+ community.
April 21, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Here's the full program book.

Take a look.

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April 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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All ready for the Oddities Witch Market at Diversity Richmond! We'll be here until 6 with coupons for $10 off a weekend badge.

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Table with RavenCon banner and person behind.
April 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Tomorrow is your last chance to get a discount on a weekend badge for RavenCon! Come see us at The Oddities Witch Market at Diversity Richmond from 12-6 and pick up a coupon.

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River City Witches Oddities Witch Market 12-6 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA Free to Attend
April 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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RavenCon 18: April 25-27, 2025
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Book Launches Over the years, dozens of new books have been launched at RavenCon. A book launch is a great way for publishers and/or authors to publicize a new release. Good book launches are both fun and interactive; attendees frequently have the chance to win prizes and hear readings from new books. Oh yeah, and sometimes there’s chocolate. Or cake. Or cake and chocolate. Maybe even pizza. Mmmmmm… Tasty, tasty book launches. RavenCon 17: Leona Wisoker Book Launch Leona Wisoker at her book launch for Lie’s of Stone during RavenCon 17 If you’re interested in hosting a book launch at this year’s RavenCon, please mention it when you fill out your Guest Application. RavenCon 17 in 2024 saw the book launches of Leona Wisoker’s Lie’s of Stone and the next volume of the Unhelpful Encyclopedia , Murderbugs: An Arthropod Anthology edited by Mike Jack Stombous. In 2023, we hosted the launch party for Murderbirds: An Avian Anthology, edited by Mike Jack Stombous.
April 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM