We once again have the live schedule on our website - KonOpas! 

This schedule will be updated in real time, though most of the information listed currently is final, in case there are any cancellations or additions.
Any changes in schedule from what is in our Program Book will appear on this online schedule.

Information on Youth Programming, Gaming, Authors, and more are all available here! 

To access the 2019 Programming Schedule, go to the Programming Page of our website and click on the schedule page. 

Additional information on the 2019 Film Festival will be posted soon! 

Would you like to learn more about needle felting?
Nerd Girl Cosplay will be teaching a Beginner basic needle felting workshop at ConCoction 2019.

To learn more, signup & pre-register for the class and supplies, see the workshop writeup on our website.
Workshop space is limited. 

Signup: Workshops 

Pre-reg for Workshop: Registration Page  

The Volunteers of Cleveland ConCoction 2019 are pleased to welcome back Katie Starr of Nerd Girl Cosplay as Cosplay Guest! Katie is a well known prop designer as well as cosplayer and her talent for detail is phenomenal. 

Katie, in addition to being a cosplay contest judge, will also be teaching a workshop this year and signup prior to the convention is preferred.
Signups will be available online within the next 2 weeks - stay tuned! 

Nerd Girl Cosplay @ ConCoction 2019

Cleveland ConCoction is recruiting for program presenters!

Do you have a background in science that is willing to share your knowledge with the masses?
Are you an author or an artist that would like to entrance attendees with your words and talents?
Are you a fan with a particular interest or expertise that wants to collaborate on a panel about your fandom?
Are you a costumer, maker or performer that is willing to educate or entertain our attendees? 

Please fill out the online survey and let us know your ideas, thoughts and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you to develop and engaging and enlightening program for Cleveland ConConction attendees. 

Lisa - Programming Lead 

Link:  Programming Signup Form 

Signup for panelists, moderators, presenters, and performers ends on January 30th. 

Every year since about 2016 we've enjoyed Pete Mako's panels on geeky dating and the psychology of cosplay, as well as his musical performances. 

This year is no exception.
​Pete performed at ConCoction 2018 on Friday night to a large crowd and rocked the house! 

Have you ever wished you could play a game *before* it was published? 
Ever wanted to talk to the game designer and actually have your opinion listened to? 
Well now you can!  

Join us this weekend and play some of the many games currently in development by our game designers attending Protospiel Cleveland, in the ConCoction Gaming Lair. 

No additional charge required. This is another of the many benefits that come with your ConCoction membership!

Protospiel Cleveland 2018 event on Facebook

Are you planning to enter the 2018 ConCoction Cosplay contest? 
This year you can signup online! 

Whether you want to just walk-on stage or you want to compete as an individual, novice, advanced or group entry - we want to see you strut your stuff and share your creations! 

Check the cosplay section of our website to enter and see the rules for the contest and prop weapons. 

Good evening ConCoctioneers! 
We have two updates tonight for you All...

First, the current schedule is live online via a link on our website to the brand new handy dandy Online Pocket Program!  

There are still items to be updated/added between now and Sunday, but the major bulk of the schedule for all areas is now online! 

Go here to get to the link! 


Secondly, because the schedule is just now going out, we are extending the online pre-reg a few more days... 
You will have until Monday February 26th at 11:59 to pre-reg your weekend membership.  

After that all pre-reg is closed and will be onsite ONLY for weekend or single day memberships. There will be no further extensions.  

​Go to our Registration Page to Pre-Register your Weekend Membership
 
See you all at ConCoction 2018!!

Exciting news ConCoctioneers!
We have a shining new addition to our Authors Alley!

Seanan McGuire will be our 2018 Author Guest of Honor! You may recognize the name from any one of 29 novels and a huge stack of short stories.
She was awarded the John Campbell Best New Writer in 2010 and in short order became a 'triple crown winner' being awarded the Nebula (2016), Hugo (2017) and Locus (2017) for "Every Heart a Doorway".
​On top of all that she's also a filker of some renown. And this year she'll be sharing her considerable talents with ConCoction.

Do you have a new cosplay/costume that you want to bring to ConCoction? 

Do you want to have your cosplay/costume judged while you continue to hone your craftsmanship skills? 

Do you just want a chance to walk on stage in your creation at this year's convention? 

We will have the chance for both a judged portion of the cosplay contest as well as a walk-on signup this year. 
Once you've signed up you will still need to check-in onsite for times and judging at the convention. 

See the Cosplay pages on our website to learn more about categories, judged vs. walk-on, prop weapons and cosplay contest rules, and more!