When: 31st May-2nd June 2024
Where: Palace Hotel, Buxton
FunCon One is a Fun Science Fiction Convention inspired by the works of authors such as Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, Robert Rankin, and more. We run "kids program for adults", with plenty of active games, crafting and workshops, as well as amusing panel items and unexpected talks, with a fun science or science fiction twist.
We are non-profit convention run by our members for our members - come along and join the fun!
Fun, /fʌn/ (adj): enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure. amusing, entertaining, or enjoyable, behaviour or an activity that is intended purely for amusement and should not be interpreted as having any serious or malicious purpose.
Con, /kɒn/ (noun): scam, persuade (someone) to do or believe something by lying to them, an instance of deceiving or tricking someone; a convention, especially one for enthusiasts of science fiction and fantasy literature and films.
1, /wʌn/, (number): the first, the best, the start of a sequence/series the lowest cardinal number; half of two; 1 time to start drinking.
We are VERY close to 100 members, and our lucky 100th member will win an exciting MYSTERY prize, to be presented at FunCon*.
AND we are holding our membership price at £65, and delaying the planned rise to £70, for the moment at least....
Join NOW on the Registration Page to definitely get a great bargain, AND to be in with a very good chance of winning!
Welcome to 2024!
Yes, it’s finally here, the year of Funcon 1: Space Leopards (Probably) Won’t Eat Your Face!
What idiots would run a small convention in a Worldcon year?
The Leopards wish you a merry festive season and a happy new year, and we look forward to seeing you in June 2024.
And if you know anyone else who would love to come, why not consider buying them a membership, although remember a Leopard is for life and not just for Christmas!
Join us on the Registration Page.
We're excited to announce that hotel bookings are now open!
Members should have received an email with details of the convention rates and how to book - if you've joined Funcon but haven't received that, please drop us a line on info@funcon.lol.
Payment is taken on arrival at the hotel and not in advance and we would therefore recommend booking early to secure a room.
There is more information on the Accommodation page.
Meet our amazing Space Leopard mascot, made for us by the equally amazing Sarah Haddock's Cryptozoo
Now they need a name, and that's where we need your help...
Enter our Name the Space Leopard competition on social media, by following these 3 easy steps:
Our full programme won't be finalised until shortly before the convention, but to give you an idea of what to expect at Funcon 1, we have added some of the programme items that we are planning to our website - see our Programme Page for details, and watch that space for more information as the convention approaches!
If you have suggestions for things you would like to see at the convention, or anything you would like to volunteer to run, please drop us an email and let us know!
This weekend you can find us at Satellite 8 - drop by our fan table, to find out more about the convention, and sign up with a £5 discount, this weekend only!
Heads up, folks! We've another price rise on the horizon.
If you want to snag an absolute bargain for an action packed, fun filled weekend, sign up at funcon.lol before the end of November for just £55 per person. From Dec 1st the price rises to £60....
Why not give the gift of fun this Christmas, and get one for a friend, too!
We have created a Facebook page for FunCon.
There's not a lot there yet, but we'll be posting more as the convention moves forward.
If you feel like liking, or even sharing with your friends in a non-spammy way, that would be cool.
https://www.facebook.com/funcon.lol