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.
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
The FonCon committee met in a secret location west of London to make plans for the convention. They were very serious and not silly at all about making plans.
Excellent progress has been made with the hotel, and some great initial work has been done on programme planning.
We also have a shiny new logo, thanks to the wonderful Anne Stokes. You can see it at the top of our website.
We want as many of you as possible to join at the lowest possible price!
We are holding the introductory price of £55 until 1st December 2022 (still does not include insurance against being eaten by leopards).
On 1st December, the price will rise to £60.
Join us for a weekend of fun, science (with added fun), and science fiction (also with added fun) in the Palace Hotel, Buxton, for the weekend 31st May - 2nd June 2024. There may or may not be leopards, and your face probably won't get eaten. Special rate of £55 for the whole weekend for those registering at Satellite 7 (does not include insurance against being eaten by leopards). Register here!