5 Fun Facts about LadiesCon
Word is out and LadiesCon 2017 (or as I like to call it LadiesCon II: The Revenge of LadiesCon) is coming at you on Saturday, September 16th. The guest announcements have begun and our social media is buzzing with excitement. In the case that you're itching for even more info about the Con, here's a little something to help tide you over - 5 Fun Facts About LadiesCon.
1) LadiesCon is for Everyone
We're often asked if LadiesCon is just for those who identify as women. While we do strive to highlight the contribution of women in pop culture and the community, you don't have to be a woman in order to support and be a fan of work featuring women or created by them. This means that everyone is welcome, including all ages. Inclusion is very important to us whether it's our guests or vendors.
2) LadiesCon is FREE again this year!
That's right! Admission to the LadiesCon 2017 is completely free. There are a few reasons why The Ladies have insisted that it be this way. The first reason goes back to the previous fact - LadiesCon is for everyone. We don't want high admission prices to prevent anyone from coming to our Con or even just stopping by out of curiosity. We want to expose as many people as possible to our guests, vendors, and panels. Letting people in for free helps us do just that. Another reason we keep admission free is that we want those attending LadiesCon to spend their money on our guests and vendors. Purchasing books, art, etc. from the creators directly is more than just a chance to get your hands on some really wonderful stuff. It's also a chance to support them financially, allowing them to create even more wonderful things. So seriously, we want to you spend your money, just not on getting in the door.
3) LadiesCon is run by volunteers
LadiesCon is proof that if you get enough passionate people together, amazing things can be accomplished. By the time we open the doors at the Armory, dozens of people will have already contributed their time, skills, and community spirit to creating LadiesCon. In fact, a lot of those people will then be running around all day at the Con giving one last push to make everyone's LadiesCon dreams a reality. If you see them in their Staff shirts or buttons, feel free to say "hi" or "thanks." Without them, there would be no LadiesCon.
Want to know what else is fun about this being run by volunteers? It gives you a chance to get in on the action as well. The Ladies are always looking for people to partner with whether it's for the Con, our blog, or any of our other events. Remember, you don't have to be a lady to contribute. Warning though, once you're in "the family" who knows what else we might try to rope you into... *wink
4) We have some big changes and surprises planned for this year
I'm not the kind of girl who enjoys spoiling surprises, but let's just say that our new space gives us a lot of elbow room to add some more content. We are also reaching out to new potential partners and guests every day. We are reaching for the stars in hopes of making our little Con as special and fun as it can be. Who knows what goodies you might find yourself taking home with you this year?
Also, remember those VIP events we had last year? The early admission lunch and the after-party? Keep your eyes out for those as we have not only listened to the feedback we received last year, but are also hoping to make them even more fun and interactive this go round.
5) You can still support LadiesCon even if you can't join us on Sept 16.
The Ladies work all year to support LadiesCon - this is especially true financially. If you can't be at the Con this year, you can show your support by attending other events or fundraisers we host throughout the year. Looking for something more specific? Here are some ideas:
- Shop at Comicazi and maybe purchase one of our bracelets up at the register
- Attend one of the Comicazi Yard Sales and drop by our table (The next one is Sunday, June 25th!)
- Come to any of our upcoming events and purchase a snack or raffle ticket
A great way to stay up to date on what we're up to is to get on our mailing list.
Not local or want to support LadiesCon another way? Easy, spread the word. Honestly, the more people who know about the Con and our mission, the easier it will be to have bigger and better events.
So, what are you most excited about this year? What would you like to see added? Let us know in the comments below!