The Harry Potter Education Fanon (HPEF) has been hosting HP conventions since the early 2000's. Unfortunately, the last convention they hosted was Ascendio in 2012. Some of the volunteers from HPEF are spearheading a new convention called Leviosa which will be hosted at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas from Thursday, July 7, 2016 to Sunday, July 10, 2015. Leviosa has 6 programming tracks which include academic, fandom, creativity, slash & queer track, YA lit and a writing track. I am already excited about the YA lit track. You can check out some of the guests who are attending Leviosa here. So far Leviosa has some wonderful events planned such as a Magical Ball, Game Night, Fashion Show and Karaoke Night. The early bird registration is $150 until April 1, 2015. The cost will increase to $175 afterwards.
What I loved about the Ascendio and MISTI is the quality presentations and variety of programming. Unlike LeakyCon, the HPEF conventions and MISTI provide more educational programming. It is not all about meeting celebrities. Potter fans are running a convention for other Potter fans. There is always something do whether it be playing Quidditch, browsing at the craft fair, rocking at a Wrock concert, immersing yourself in a panel, dancing all night long at the ball or even hanging out in the common room. A Harry Potter convention is a great place for Harry Potter fans to get together and to share the magic of what the wizarding world has to offer.
I hope to see you at one of the Harry Potter conventions. If you are planning to attend MISTI-Con or Leviosa, please let me know. I would love to connect with other Potterheads.
My sister and I at MISTI-Con 2013 |
You guys are the cutest thing evar. :-) I'll see you at both cons!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for both :D.
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