Hal-Con
| Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Comic Convention | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Multigenre |
| Venue |
Lord Nelson Hotel (2010), |
| Location(s) | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Country | Canada |
| Inaugurated | October 29–31, 2010 |
| Attendance | Est. 8000 |
| Organized by | HAL-CON Sci-Fi Fantasy Association |
| Filing status | Not-For-Profit |
| Website | |
| http://www.hal-con.com | |
Lord Nelson Hotel (2010),
World Trade and Convention Centre (2011–2016),
Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Comic Convention, commonly known as Hal-Con, was founded in the 1970s and revived in the 2010s. It is traditionally an annual weekend event held in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada and during the middle of Fall.
Originally showcasing comic books, games, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts, it has grown to encompass the full spectrum of geekdom, including Comic Books, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Cyberpunk, Steampunk, Renaissance, Anime, Furry, Cyber goth, Cosplay, and anything else of the fantastical while still having enough appeal for even the most casual fan. The gathering includes entertainment for most tastes from music, stage show, and small social gaming circles, and the chance to rub elbows with the famous and infamous of geek pop-culture.
Hal-Con is active in the HRM community, promoting both the convention and Geek Culture. They hold events throughout the year leading up to the convention. These events include BBQs, dances, movie nights, game days, and they even participate in local parades and zombie walks with the help of fans.
Hal-Con loves to participate in community celebrations - especially parades. Below is a sample list of the parades and awards won in parades around Halifax Regional Municipality.
Hal-Con also hosts and organizes their own Halloween parade (2012-present).
Hal-Con is active in charity events. Each year they host a live charity auction at the convention as well as numerous silent auctions with profits going to the IWK Children's Hospital and Kids Help Phone. They also participate with local groups such as Let It Roll, The Board Room Game Cafe, Cape and Cowl Collectibles, Geeks Versus Nerds and Gelatinous Dudes, to help with numerous charity fund-raising events with the funds going to local children groups, IWK Children's Hospital, Kids Help Phone, special needs camps, and Japan Disaster Relief.
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