Fanaticon is a local, free comic books, science-fiction, fantasy, pop culture convention that takes place in Asheville, NC on May 21, 2011. This is the 2nd year for this one day convention.

I moved to Asheville back in 2005 with my husband (then-fiance) and we immediately fell in love with the area. One of the great things about Asheville is that it is only a 2 hour drive to Charlotte and only a 3 hour drive to Atlanta.

I’ve loved going to cons since my anime con days up when I lived in Michigan. I love wearing costumes, going to panels, hanging out with other geeks and occasionally meeting famous people.

I was excited to be able to be close enough to attend Dragon*Con, but it does take up time and travel to get there, because it’s 3 hours away. So, last year when it was announced that Asheville was going to get their own con and it was going to be free, I was very excited.

The first Fanaticon was very well attended and it was so well organized for a first year convention. It was a great time last year so I’m looking forward to attending again this  year.

One of the things I’m looking forward to most this year is they have added a kid’s fun zone area with arts and crafts, among other activities. I know that my daughter will have a lot of fun with it.

Related Post

Beyond that, it is great to connect with local geeks and of course, dress up in a fun costume! I’m really looking forward to attending this year.

Fanaticon 2 takes place on Saturday, May 21 in downtown Asheville from 10 am to 5 pm.

 

Liked it? Take a second to support GeekMom and GeekDad on Patreon!

This post was last modified on December 15, 2017 11:48 pm

Share
Published by

Recent Posts

Perfect for Spring, Marimekko Brings Bold Color and Design to Stationery

Bring springtime and color into your home with Marimekko stationery items.

March 9, 2026

The Winter Goddess by Megan Barnard

The fight between winter and the onset of spring is something we know well in…

February 18, 2026

If you are looking for a way to escape this never ending January, a trip…

January 30, 2026

‘Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe’: Interviewing David Petersen on the Black Axe’s Origin Story

Out today is the newest Mouse Guard book, 'Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe'—and…

January 20, 2026

The New Rubik’s x Tetris Cube Is a Fun Mashup of ’80s Toys

If you like some extra squares in your cubes, check out the new Rubik's x…

December 22, 2025

Skye Sweetnam, Sumo Cyco, and the Power of Community

Like many others, I jumped directly into my Apple Music Replay this year filled with…

December 17, 2025