With winter finally winding down, let’s take a look at some of the conventions, festivals, and concerts that have us excited for sunnier days to come!
Northeast
Horror Realm Con 2017 DoubleTree by Hilton Pgh Green Tree, Pittsburgh, PA – March 3-5, 2017
Who says horror movies are only for Halloween? Horror Realm Con is a horror and zombie genre fanatic’s ideal weekend! Explore a dealer room featuring rare collectibles, panels and contests, and celebrity guests from productions like Phantasm, Night of the Living Dead, and more. We hope you don’t scare too easily…
PAX East 2017 Â Boston Convention and Expo Center, Boston, MA – March 10-12, 2017
PAX East returns to Boston this March with one of the most anticipated gaming events of the year! Get exclusive access to new and unreleased games, competitions, panels, and much more at what basically equates to a gamer’s Heaven on Earth. Be ready to get your game on and we’ll see you there!
Trevor Noah with Chris Jackson: Born a Crime Celeste Bartos Forum, NYPL, New York, NY – March 10, 2017
Part of New York Public Library’s “LIVE from the NYPL” series, The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah will be discussing his book, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. Noah’s book details his life story, from his youth in apartheid South Africa all the way to his current gig hosting one of Comedy Central’s most notable shows.
South
Winter Party Festival  Multiple Locations, Miami Beach, FL – March 1-7, 2017
Heat things up at this year’s Winter Party Festival in Miami Beach, FL. This annual week-long festival includes multiple dancing and social events unified by the principal mission of fundraising for the LGBTQ community. After all, what’s better than a party with a purpose? Come join us for some fun in the sun, and don’t forget your swimwear!
GoGames360 Corpus Christi 2017 Â Richard M. Borchard Fairgrounds, Robstown, TX – March 17-19, 2017
Game-lovers of all kinds will be flocking to the Corpus Christi area this March for GoGames360. Video games, sport events, board games, and more will fill this 3-day event with more fun that you’ll know what to do with! Get your tickets before they’re gone, and get your game on!
WrestleCon Hyatt Regency Orlando, Orlando, FL – March 30-April 2, 2017
Attention, wrestling fans: let’s get ready to WrestleCon! Our second Florida event for the month of March can only be described as a wrestling fanatic’s dream. Enjoy a schedule filled with live wrestling events, photo opportunities, and autograph signings. Wrestling legends like Sting, Ric Flair, and Shawn Michaels make this event a necessity for fans near and far!
Midwest
North Dakota Winter Show North Dakota Winter Show Event Center, Valley City, ND – March 4-11, 2017
The North Dakota Winter Show returns for its 80th year this March! With events from tractor pulls to a chili cook-off and everything in between, this annual event has something for everyone. Dress warm and come enjoy some family fun!
Walker Stalker Con Chicago 2017 Â Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, IL – March 25-26, 2017
Good news, Chicago: this March you can enjoy two amazing FanFest conventions for the price of one! Walker Stalker Con, specially catered for die-hard fans of The Walking Dead, brings you an incredible lineup of celebrity guests including Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Michael Cudlitz, and Chandler Riggs. But the fun doesn’t stop there…
Heroes & Villains Chicago 2017 Â Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, IL – March 25-26, 2017
The second half of Chicago’s awesome 2-for-1 FanFest deal comes in the form of Heroes & Villains! Stephen Amell, Ming-Na Wen, Ron Perlman and many, many more celebrity guests will be offering photo ops, autographs, and panels to round out this fantastic weekend. We can hardly contain our excitement!
West
Emerald City Comicon 2017 WA State Convention Center, Seattle, WA – March 2-5, 2017
Celebrate fifteen years of Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) this year with the likes of Stan Lee, Tom Felton, Jeremy Renner, and so many more of your favorite comic, entertainment, and literary guests! With a full schedule of various panel discussions, and even after-parties, ECCC is one of Seattle’s most anticipated events for a reason!
Pierce The Veil – Rest In Space Tour The Historic El Rey Theater, Albuquerque, NM – March 9,2017
Pierce The Veil’s Rest In Space Tour hits Albuquerque’s El Rey Theater this March, and you won’t want to miss it. Touring in support of their 2016 release, Misadventures, the San Diego four-piece is joined by both Falling In Reverse and Crown The Empire. With a lineup this stacked, make sure you don’t miss this one!
American Documentary Film Festival Various Locations, Palm Springs, CA – March 31-April 5, 2017
March your way right into spring at 2017’s American Documentary Film Festival. Celebrating documentary films and the devoted independent teams behind them, this year’s festival includes more than 50 World, North American, and US premieres. If you’d like to see the bigger picture, make your way to Palm Springs and support some amazing documentaries!