Missoula's Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

Line up here for a big famous author's signing starting at 10a

Here's your first opportunity to meet and hang out with MisCon 34's artists. You can talk art, ask questions, have a cup of coffee (or something stronger), get things signed, whatever you want. Just come hang out.

A look into the work of Artist GoH Dan Dos Santos.

A Q&A session with Author GoH Charlaine Harris. If time allows, we will take audience questions.

Tips, tricks, & basics to help you get started on those sewing projects you have always wanted to do but didn't know where to start.

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Watch the best of MisCon 34's International Film Festival's Horror film shorts submissions.

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Come in costume (or not) and join us for a brief stroll around downtown Missoula to ring in the start of MisCon and announce to the usual inhabitants of our fair city that we've arrived! We're going to walk down Higgins Street to Broadway, cross the street, then head back along Higgins and through Caras Park back to the hotel for opening ceremonies.

Join our GoHs at MisCon 34's Opening Ceremonies and find out what's going on throughout the weekend.

MisCon is proud to be hosting another stellar performance by our friends the Cheeky Geeky Vaudeville! CGV is a collaboration of talent paying homage to fandom with skits, live music, belly dance, performance pieces and comedy, featuring new faces and some special guests from Missoula's Drag Community!
Be advised: some language and themes could be questionable for younger audiences.

Hang out with some of MisCon's artists as they draw, paint, or play around with whatever catches their interest. Want to bring your own art materials and make your own stuff? Please do. Want to ask questions about anything art-related? Now is your chance. Just want to eat a sandwich and watch Rob Carlos draw some awesome dragons? Come have a seat. This is an informal hangout session--come and go as you like, or drop in for a few minutes between panels.

Are sneaky bad guys following you around the carnival? If they are, come here and learn how to get rid of them.

Join us for MisCon's annual First Page Idol! Here's how it works: Hand in the FIRST PAGE of your story at the start of the panel. Pages will be randomly chosen and read aloud. Our panelists will indicate when, had the submission come across their desk, they'd stop reading and tell us why. Submissions will be anonymous and will not be returned. (All submissions may not be read).

Werewolves & Bigfoots & Ghosts, oh my! Join the Bozeman Paranormal Group for a discussion on reported paranormal sightings in Montana. Attendees are encouraged to share their own experiences.

How does fire actually behave? Learn from expert Admiral Nelson as he explains how to make your game or writing more realistic.

A discussion of the hit cartoon. Why do we love this show? Let's talk about what works and what doesn't.

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Do you need an agent to break into publishing? Learn how it works from professionals with different publishing backgrounds.

Wanna disskess evereethin bout punctuatshen en gramr? Come yer down to the Monstr Tint and git r goin.

Watch our artists play a vicious game of Pictionary against each other.

Charlaine Harris will sign autographs. This signing will be strictly moderated: she will only sign 3 items/person/trip through the line to ensure everyone gets a turn. The time/length of this signing may change.

Watch the best of MisCon 34's International Film Festival's science fiction films submissions.

We'll play some Family Feud, hosted by none other than Clay Cooper. More details to come.

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Watch artist Jeff Sturgeon work on whatever medium he chooses.

Contestants in the Journeyman Category should report to the tent at this time for judging.

Join our artists as they get together and create a unique piece of art.

Contestants in the Master Category should report to the tent at this time for judging.

Meet with members of SpoCon to discuss their convention!

Our scientists will discuss what's new in science this year.

Come watch author Guest of Honor Charlaine Harris describe one of her characters to artist Rob Carlos. Rob will work up a portrait of the character right before your eyes.

Costume Contest participants will stage in this area.

MisCon's Costume Contest! Participants will show off their costumes and awards will be given for the best as well as the winners in our new categories.

Art Auction Preparation. The room is closed as the Art Show Director and volunteers prepare for the Art Auction.

Come bid on your favorite piece from the Art Show. Start bidding wars with your friends and support your favorite artists. Don't make them take their art home with them.

Finish out MisCon 34 in style, and catch a sneak peek at what's in store for you next year at MisCon 35.