Con*Stellation XXVII Info
Have questions? Maybe you are looking for information about the Art Show, Dealer's Room, or the Masquerade? Or maybe you are wondering if it is ok to carry around that nifty katana you just purchased in the dealer's room? Most of your questions about the convention, that aren't on other pages, will be answered here. Take a look around. If you can't find an answer to your question, contact us.
Convention Policies
Weapons Policy
We're somewhat relaxing our former No Weapons Policy this year. We are primarily asking (and we know this is shocking) everyone to Use Common Sense. Here are the basics:
- No functional projectile weapons allowed (even water pistols).
- Edged weapons must be sheathed and peace tied (Confused? We'll help you).
- No "horseplay" or careless weapon handling.
- Legal weapons may be used in the Masquerade, if approved in advance by the Masquerade Staff.
Drinking Age/Policy
Alabama's drinking age is 21. Our badges will not differentiate by age, therefore those sponsoring room parties are strongly encouraged to card everyone before serving alcohol. We'd also like to add: Don't Drink and Drive. Con*Stellation would not exist without your attendance, and we want you back next year!
Mailing Address
If your mailing address has changed since your last Con*Stellation visit, please provide us with a current "snail"-mail (and e-mail) address so we can keep you on our mailing list. We will not share such information.
Dealer's Room
All dealers (and helpers) must purchase convention memberships. Table Rate: $60 for the first 6' table (includes 1 membership), $40 for each additional 6' table (no membership). Your requests for further information (please include SASE) and payment for tables should be mailed to the general convention address, marked Attention Dealers Room or for faster response, email dealers@con-stellation.org. Sorry but we can't hold tables for you without advance payment.
Masquerade
Again this year, as an added incentive to enter the Masquerade, $100 in Cash will be awarded, and we'll have other surprises to be presented as well. Last year's Masquerade was truly interesting, with some unusual costumes and a fun-filled and entertaining Interval. Get busy with those sequins and glue guns now! There is no Entrance Fee for the Masquerade, zip, nada, it is free to all paid convention members.
Parties @ Con*Stellation
Before making reservations, those planning a room party should write to the general convention address, mark your request Attention Room Party Coordination (please include SASE) so that we can assist in blocking you into the room party area. The closer to the convention dates we get the more we love e-mail.
Volunteering @ Con*Stellation
Con*Stellation is run by volunteers and we would like you to join us. We need people with various levels of convention experience, including none. We're as busy as a hive in summer around here. We want you as a worker bee. Write to the general convention address or call Mary Lampert at 256-772-6986, between 6-9pm Central time, no collect calls please.
Schedule
Details of the schedule for the con this year have not yet been ironed out. Rest assured, there will be plenty of interesting panels on writing, science fiction, fantasy, and even real science. Please stay tuned for more details!
The basics are that the con will begin with an opening of on-site registration at Noon on Friday, October 17th, and close for general operation about 3pm on Sunday, October 19th. You won't want to miss anything from Opening Ceremonies and Meet the Guests on Friday to the Dead Dog party (no actual dogs) on Sunday. Stay tuned for more details! To get an idea of what our schedule is like, take a look at last year's schedule.
Area Guide
If you are on unfamiliar ground here in Huntsville, Alabama, you may feel a wee bit lost. Where is the grocery store? Fast Food? Indian Food? To assist with your quests for things that you can't get at Con*Stellation, we've created a guide to the area. You'll find listings for restaurants, grocery or convenience stores, etc. Click Now! If you'd like some general info about Huntsville, click here or here
