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MystiCon is an American science fiction convention held in Roanoke, Virginia. The name "MystiCon" was chosen by the membership as a tribute to an earlier series of Virginia conventions with that name. The organizers include members that left SheVaCon, another Virginia-based science fiction convention, citing concerns with management and operations.

Past events

MystiCon 2011 was held from February 25–27, 2011, with David Gerrold as the author guest of honor, Randy Asplund as the artist guest of honor, and scream queen Brinke Stevens as the media guest of honor. The convention took place at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke, Virginia.

MystiCon 2012 was held from February 24–26, 2012, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. The official attendance was 866 people. Guests included Sherrilyn Kenyon as the author guest of honor and Ursula Vernon as the artist guest of honor. Nicki Clyne was the media guest of honor. Richard Hatch was a late addition as a media co-guest of honor. With the convention doubling is size from the previous year it received regional as well as national coverage.

MystiCon 2013 was held from February 22–24, 2013, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. Guests included Orson Scott Card as the Author Guest of Honor, Peter Davison as the Media Guest of Honor, and Larry Elmore as the Artist Guest of Honor. Additionally, Bella Morte returned as the Musical Guest of Honor. Steven S. Long was the Gaming Guest of Honor.

MystiCon 2014 was held from February 21–23, 2014, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. Guests included Todd McCaffrey as the Author Guest of Honor, John de Lancie as the Media Guest of Honor and John Jennings as the Artist Guest of Honor. Additionally, Bella Morte returned as the Musical Guest of Honor. Kenneth Hite was the Gaming Guest of Honor.

MystiCon 2015 was held from February 27 through March 1, 2015, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. Sean Maher was the Media Guest of Honor, Alan Dean Foster was to be the Author Guest of Honor but unfortunately had to cancel so Peter David came in his stead, Scott Rorie was the Artist Guest of Honor, Kevin McKeever was the Industry Guest of Honor and Bella Morte returned as the Musical Guest of Honor.

MystiCon 2016 was held from February 26 through February 29, 2016, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. George R.R. Martin was the Media and Author Guest of Honor. The convention booked the author for the event four years earlier, when the popularity of HBO's adaptation of his work, Game of Thrones, was just beginning. J.P. Targete was the Artist Guest of Honor, John Watts was the Gaming Guest of Honor, Linda Shuping Smith was the Fan Guest of Honor, Rich Sigfrit was the Emcee, and Bella Morte had returned as the Musical Guest of Honor.

MystiCon 2017 was held from February 24–26, 2017, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. Actress Sherilyn Fenn was a guest of honor, as were the actors Tony Todd and Jason Carter, author David Weber, and musicians Bella Morte.

MystiCon 2018 was held from February 23–25, 2018, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. Prominent guests included actors Clare Kramer and Zach Callison as well as the author Joe Lansdale.

MystiCon 2019 was held from February 22–24, 2019, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. Guests that year included media guest of honor Robert Picardo, author guest of honor Jody Lynn Nye, and artist guest of honor Ruth Sanderson.

MystiCon 2020 was held from February 28–March 1, 2020, at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. That year's guests included actor Zack Ward and author Larry Niven.

Despite the convention being held in 2020, ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic forced the organizers to cancel both the 2021 and 2022 events.

References

1. ^ Kirttredge, Kevin (February 19, 2011). "Sci-fi times 2: Roanoke hosts 2 science fiction conventions in 2 weeks". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
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9. Wardle, Suzanne (February 21, 2013). "Are you attending MystiCon this weekend?". The Roanoke Times. Roanoke, VA. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
10. ^ "Official Website". MystiCon. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
11. Forman, Carmen (27 February 2016). "Martin mystifies fans". Roanoke Times. pp. A1.
12. "Official Website". MystiCon. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
13. Allen, Mike (17 February 2017). "Potter of honor". Roanoke Times. p. 29.
14. Allen, Mike (21 February 2018). ""Mojo Storyteller" comes to MystiCon". Roanoke Times. p. 29.
15. Allen, Mike (21 February 2019). "Sci-Fi fun". Roanoke Times. pp. D1.
16. "Standouts". Roanoke Times. 27 February 2020. pp. T4.
17. "MystiCon announces cancelation of February's convention in Roanoke". WFXRtv. 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
18. Smith, Samantha (2020-06-09). "Roanoke's MystiCon cancels event scheduled for February". WSLS. Retrieved 2024-01-11.

External links

• MystiCon official website

• Science fiction conventions in the United States
• Recurring events established in 2011
• Roanoke, Virginia
• 2011 establishments in Virginia