| Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Comic Convention | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Speculative fiction |
| Venue | Lord Nelson Hotel (2010), World Trade and Convention Centre (2011–2017), |
| Location(s) | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Country | Canada |
| Inaugurated | October 29–31, 2010 |
| Attendance | Est. 19,000 |
| Organized by | Hal-Con Sci-Fi Fantasy Association |
| Filing status | Not-For-Profit |
| Website | http://www.hal-con.com |
Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Comic Convention, commonly known as Hal-Con, was founded in the 1970s and revived in the 2010s. It is traditionally an annual weekend event held in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada during the middle of Fall.
Originally showcasing comic books, games, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts, it has grown to encompass the full spectrum of geekdom, including comic books, science fiction, fantasy, gaming, science fantasy, Renaissance, anime, furry, cyber goth, cosplay, and anything else of the fantastical while still having enough appeal for even the most casual fan. The gathering includes entertainment for most tastes from music, stage show, and small social gaming circles, and the chance to rub elbows with the famous and infamous of geek pop-culture.