This is not a complete list as some dates later in
the year are not firm. I intend to list some conventions
which I may not be able to attend but which I feel should be considered by
historical gamers as worthy of
attending (#). The term multi-venue refers to the event having Historical
gaming, as well as , Sci-Fi Minis,
Fantasy Minis, RGP, and board/card games. At this time, most Historical
miniature events have at least
some Sci-Fi/fantasy Minis being played.
2005 CONVENTION SCHEDULE
(**) Indicates that I plan to attend. (?) indicates Unsure Status:
|
Date |
Convention |
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JAN 14 - 16 |
Siege of Augusta
Augusta GA (**)
Contact: Jim Birdseye or HMGS-MidSouth
Primarily HY Mini w/ some SciFi Mini games |
|
JAN- FEB |
Gulf Wars: Houston
DBM Tournament Houston TX (#)
was part of Owlcon in 2004
Contact: a member of HMGS GulfSouth Chapter for info |
|
FEB 18 - 19 |
Spring Manuevers Ft
Leavenworth KS (#)
Good regional event with numerous games |
|
MAR 4 - 6 |
Coastcon Biloxi MS
(?)
Contact the Coastcon website
A Multi-venue event w/ a few HY Mini games which they are trying to
increase. |
|
MAR 4 - 6 |
Little Wars Chicago
IL (#)
Good convention with over 500 attendees and growing every year. |
|
MAR 11 - 13 |
Cowpens Clemson U.
SC (**)
Contact Chris Pagano or HMGS-MidSouth
Good Local Convention w/ both HY and SciFi Minis being played |
|
MAR 18 - 20 |
Barracks Battles, St
Louis, MO (?)
Contact Big Muddy. Held at Jefferson barracks |
|
APR 8 - 10 |
Cold Wars Lancaster
PA (#)
Contact: HMGS East website
Considered a National Event with numerous events |
|
APR 26 - 28 |
Recon Tampa FL
(**) Not enough stars.
http://www.hmgssouth.org/
Contact: Rhett Scott,
rhettscott@aol.com, or Pat Condray
pcondray@xtalwind.net.
A long standing group runs this great regional event. |
|
APR 29 - MAY 1 |
Fuzilier Muster
Hattisburg MS (**)
Contact: Dr. Mike Lowery or Vincent at London WarRoom website
Mainly historical Miniatures |
|
MAY 14 - 15 |
Birmingham DBM
Tournament Birmingham AL (**)
DBM Ancients Tournament. Part of the HMGS Gulf South Championship Series. |
|
MAY 3 ?? |
Call to
Arms Kansas City KS area (#)
Contact: Heart of America HMGS
Good regional event with many scheduled HY Mini games. |
|
MAY 17 - 19 |
Drums
along the Maumee Toledo OH (#)
Contact: Their website
Developing a good reputation as a regional HY Mini event |
|
MAY 27 - 29
|
Nashcon Nashville TN (**)
Contact: HMGS MIDSOUTH website
Longstanding Regional Event with many good HY Mini games |
|
JUN 3 - 5
|
Bayou Wars New Orleans LA (**)
Contact: HMGS Gulf South |
|
JUN ???
|
Warfair Atlanta GA (?**)
Contact: Website www.warfair.com
Good regional event with a even mix of Historical and Fantasy/Sci Fi Mini
games.
They are currently trying to firm the dates and location.
Great Regional event with many HY Mini events including a DBM tournament |
|
JUN 30 - JUL 3
|
Origins
2005 Columbus OH(?)
Contact: Website
One of the Grandfather shows in gaming. The organizers have been making a
real effort to increase the participation by historical miniature players. I
do not expect to be able to attend due to the very high price of the dealer
booths. However, if you are in the area, I am told that there are numerous
miniature games scheduled. |
|
JUL 21 - 24
|
Historicon Lancaster PA (#)
Contact: HMGS East website
Major national Historical Miniature convention |
|
JUL 20 - 23 |
National
‘International Plastic Modeler’s Show’ (The IPMS), Atlanta (**)
Contact website
We will be at this show with Osprey, Concord, Casemate and JR Terrain.
|
|
SEP 16 - 18
|
Fort Worth Wars, Arlington Texas
Contact Tornado Alley HMGS
Good regional show |
|
SEP 23 - 25
|
Hurricon Tampa FL (**)
http://www.hmgssouth.org/
Contact: Rhett Scott,
rhettscott@aol.com
A long standing group runs this great regional event. |
|
SEP ???
|
Hubcon Hattisburg MS (**?)
Contact: Tim Brome
Good regional multi-venue event. A DBM tournament is often scheduled along
with other historical, SciFi and Fantasy games |
|
SEP 30 - Oct 2 |
Southern Front Raleigh NC (?)
Contact: Sash & Saber for more info.
Good regional event sponsored by the Triangle Simulation Society. Heavy into
25mm and I will try to bring some 25mm this time. Larry Brom often runs
several Sword and Flame games. |
|
OCT ??? |
Glisclair Memorial Ancients Tournament
Baton Rouge LA
A major DBM tournament event. They also have a Warhammer 40K tournament
being played in another room. Contact the HMGS Gulf South Chapter for more
information. |
|
OCT 11 - 13 |
Border Wars Kansas City KS area (#)
Contact: Heart of America HMGS
Good regional event with many scheduled HY
Mini games. Presented by the Heart of America HMGS chapter. |
|
NOV ??? |
Mellenium Austin TX (#)
Good multi-regional event. A lot of
gaming including numerous miniatures games and a DBM tournament. |
|
NOV ??? |
Command Con St Louis MO (**)
Sponsored by the Big Muddy Gaming Group. Last year's event received great
reviews. |
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NOV ??? |
Fall In!! Lancaster PA (?)
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