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SUMMARY:ConQuesT 54
DESCRIPTION:ConQuesT is moving in 2023!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						DATES\n						New Weekend!\nJune 2nd – 4th\, 2023 \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					}\n					\n						TIMES\n						Same Times\nNoon — Friday\, June 2nd  \nthru  \n5:00pm — Sunday\, June 4th \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						LOCATION\n						New Hotel!\nHilton Kansas City Airport \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DETAILS\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Hotel Info\n				New Hotel\nHilton Kansas City Airport8801 NW 112th StKansas City MO 64153 \n \nRates & Dates\nRoom rate: $129 per night\, plus taxes and fees\, and INCLUDES BREAKFAST at the hotel restaurant! \nUse this button link to book your room: Book Now \nBook by May 11\, 2023 to receive the ConQuesT room rate. \nConQuesT room rate available for stays Tuesday\, May 30 through Monday June 5. \n  \nConQuesT Dates:\n\nSet up: Thursday\, June 1 (Set up volunteers are truly appreciated!)\nProgramming: Friday\, June 2 (noonish) to Sunday\, June 4 (6pm)\nLoad out: Sunday\, June 4 (afternoon/evening load out volunteers are truly appreciated!)\n\n \nHospitality & Room Parties\nAre you planning to host a party? Email hotel@marycatelynnc6.sg-host.com to let them know. Please note: \n\nYour room must be assigned to the hospitality floor.\nYou will be asked to sign the ConQuesT Party Host Rules.\nIf you wish to host a party on the party floor for either Friday or Saturday night\, we ask that you reserve the room for both nights.\n\nQuestions? Contact us at hotel@marycatelynnc6.sg-host.com. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Activities\n				Dealers Room\nThe ConQuesT Dealers Room is a treasure trove of science fiction and fantasy merchandise! Open the general public\, and shoppers don’t need a con badge. \n \nInformation for Dealers\nDates: June 2-4\, 2023 \nLocation:Hilton Kansas City Airport8801 NW 112th StKansas City MO 64153 \nHours of Operation: \nFriday: Noon to 6 pm \nSaturday: 10 am to 6 pm \nSunday: 10 am to 2 pm \nFor details and to reserve a table\, contact dealers@marycatelynnc6.sg-host.com. \n \nArt Show\nThe ConQuesT Art Show features some of the finest science fiction and fantasy art in the Midwest! We welcome both amateur and professional artists working in any medium to display and sell their work. \nAll mediums are accepted. In past years\, artists shared work in media that included oil and watercolor paintings\, pen and ink drawings\, mixed media works\, fiber arts\, sculpture in clay or paper or other media\, digital prints\, wood carving\, fiber arts\, jewelry\, and much more. \nThis is a juried show. If you have never shown your work at ConQuesT\, or haven’t in several years\, please contact artshow@marycatelynnc6.sg-host.com. \nTo apply for space as either a new or returning vendor\, please fill out this form:  Apply Now \n \nBenefit Auction\nEveryone loves the ConQuesT Benefit Auction\, and we’re all set to do it again this year! The Benefit Auction will again consist of both a silent auction and a live auction. The items that get the most bids in the silent auction will be sent to the live auction for a final round of bidding. \n \nAbout the Ad Astra Center\nProceeds will benefit the Ad Astra Center for Science Fiction & the Speculative Imagination at the University of Kansas. Led by award-winning authors Chris McKitterick and Kij Johnson\, KU’s Ad Astra Center for Science Fiction & the Speculative Imagination brings creatives\, scientists\, readers\, educators\, and fans of speculative fiction together to study and create work that changes the world. \n \nHow Can You Help?\n\nDonate Items: Bring items to donate to the auction. All items should have a connection to science fiction\, fantasy\, horror\, or other speculative fiction types. Look for the donation table and silent auction in the Dealers Room / Art Show space.\nBid Early\, Bid Often: Bid on new treasures to bring home! Bid on items in the silent auction\, then defend your bids (if needed) in the live auction. Check the program book for the exact time.\n\n \nMasquerade & Cosplay\nConQuesT welcomes all levels of costuming interest and skill\, both as cosplay (aka hall costumes) all weekend and in our competitive Masquerade on Saturday night. \n \nCosplay in the Halls\nGot a costume? Wear it! We’ve seen everything from pointy ears\, warriors\, and wizards to starship captains\, famous aliens\, steampunk pirates\, mad scientists\, lady detectives\, and Weeping Angels. Show us what you’ve got! \n \nMasquerade\nConQuesT 54 will continue our Masquerade costume contest tradition! \n  \nMasquerade Rules\nView / Print\n \nMasquerade Sign Up Form\nClick Here to Sign Up\n \nGaming\nWill there be gaming at ConQuesT? Of course! Bring your own games to play in our Open Gaming space\, and stay tuned for a few surprises to be announced. \n \nLightsaber Tournament\nJedi\, or Sith? Defend your side in our epic lightsaber duel tournament. Details coming soon. \n \nStory In A Bag\nStart your day creatively! Write a short story in less than one hour using random prompts drawn from a bag. (That’s why we call it “Story In A Bag”!) \nIt doesn’t matter if you are a published writer\, a frustrated writer\, a closet writer\, or a writer-in-training: anyone can participate in this fun\, creative writing exercise. \nEach participant draws a set of writing prompts from a bag\, then they have one hour to write a short story using those prompts. We’ll provide lined notebook paper\, pens\, and pencils\, but if you have a favorite writing utensil\, bring it! \nEntries (without names!) will be available to everyone to read and vote on until 2 pm Sunday. Fan favorites will be recognized at Closing Ceremonies. (Don’t forget to vote!) \nStory In A Bag is hosted by the NobleFusion writing group. \n  \nWriters’ Track\nPresented by  the Ad Astra Institute for Science Fiction & the Speculative Imagination at the University of Kansas. This will be a track of programming aimed specifically at established and aspiring authors alike. \n \nAbout the Ad Astra Institute\nLed by award-winning authors Chris McKitterick and Kij Johnson\, the Ad Astra Institute brings creatives\, scientists\, readers\, educators\, and fans of speculative fiction together to study and create work that changes the world. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Programming\n				Panel applications are now closed. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTRATION\nOnline registration for ConQuesT 54 is available until May 15\, 2023. After that\, registration (including for one-day passes) is available at the door. Get yours now! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Rates ▼\n\n\n\n \nBadge Price Thru 5/15/2023\nAt-The-Door Rates\n\n\nAdults(Ages 13 and up)\n$65\n$70\n\n\nChildren (6-12)\n$30\n$30\n\n\n\n  \nChildren under 6 are FREE.
URL:https://conquestkc.org/event/conquest-54/
LOCATION:Hilton Kansas City Airport\, 8801 NW 112th St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64153\, United States
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