Sci-Fi Valley Con

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Celebrity Guest Line Up:

Who Are We?:

Sci-Fi Valley Con is more than just a convention of 300 exhibitors and thousands of attendees, it’s a family. We put so much love, hard work, and attention into our show throughout the year to develop a heartfelt and memorable experience for everyone to adore. We invite you to join us on June 8-10 in Altoona, PA at the Blair County Convention Center. We pride ourselves on not being like the other corporate, cookie cutter celebrity guest flea markets. Sci-Fi Valley Con is designed for everyone to have a more personal and intimate experience with all our celebrity guest actors, the exhibitors, and the staff. You will cherish the memories and relationships that will blossom here. Mark your calendars; it’s time to finally come home. We are the convention with culture.

Ticket Prices:

Adult Tickets (Pre-order):	Adult Tickets (Door):	Children’s Tickets:
(Starts: March 1 \| Ends: June 1) 1 Day Pass: $15 (Fri or Sun) 1 Day Pass: $20 (Sat) 3 Day Pass: $30	(Starts: June 8 \| Ends: June 10) 1 Day Pass: $20 (Fri or Sun) 1 Day Pass: $25 (Sat) 3 Day Pass: $35	(Ages 6-12) 1 Day Pass: $10 3 Day Pass: $15

Show Information:

Dates:	Show Hours:	Location:
Friday: June 8 Saturday: June 9 Sunday: June 10	Friday: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm	Blair County Convention Center One Convention Center Drive Altoona, PA 16602

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OUR MISSION:

Our mission at Sci-Fi Valley Con is to enhance the community by providing a high quality, family oriented convention showcasing the work of many talented individuals.
We strive to ensure that all our visitors have a first rate experience by submerging them in their passion for all things science fiction, fantasy, horror, and alternative history.
Our commitment to grow, develop and expand Sci-Fi Valley Con is of the utmost importance. Science fiction is the imagined future that has not yet been realized.

Buy Your Tables:

Artist Table

An artist table can only sell merchandise that they solely created and/or have the exclusive intellectual property or copyrights to the merchandise. No commercial merchandise is allowed to be sold at an artist table.
Such items include: self-published books, homemade jewelry, freelance artwork, indie films, etc.

Promotional Table

A promotional table can only be used for promotional purposed only. Merchandise should not be sold at a promotional table. These are primary used for advertising your business, products or services. In addition to generating leads and client registration. Such items include: informative displays, brochures, flyers, business cards, free give-a-ways (pens, stickers, etc), signup forms, donation buckets, etc.
Promo tables are great for: clubs, websites, bloggers, charities, etc.

Dealer Table

A dealer table can sell any type of merchandise; specifically, commercial merchandise that was not produced solely by the dealer. Such items include: DVD’s, Comic Books (Marvel/DC), HeroClix, Trading Cards, Board Games, etc. Food vendors are also considered “dealers” and should purchase a dealer table if they intend on selling any type of commercial and/or homemade food goods.
NOTICE: Bootleg recordings and other bootleg material are strictly prohibited. Specifically, DVD’s, Blu-rays, music, etc.

ASCENSION EPOCH REVIEW

Sci-Fi Valley Con is something extraordinary (...) it was just one of several reasons this convention felt more like an experience rather than just another excuse to empty your wallet.

NERDBURGH
REVIEW

The balance of the con is somewhat different for those used to things like Steel City Con and Pittsburgh Comicon. There are more artists, artisans and small press than there are more conventional dealers.

REPUBLIBOT
REVIEW

Part of the fun is the spirit of camaraderie that develops when a few hundred weirdos get together to pretend they're someone (or something) they're not.

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REVIEWS

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Bob Gunton

Celebrity Guest

Rarely have I felt as welcomed and well-attended to as I have at THE SCI-FI VALLEY CON. Very nice clientele and overall good vibes....."...Or Am I Being Obtuse?..."

Taylor Rickabaugh

Attendee

Last year was the first Sci Fi Valley Con that i was a part of, and I loved every minute. Everyone was very welcoming and nice. The celebrity guests and exhibitors were amazing and very friendly. It’s definitely a big event that makes you feel like a big family.

Leslie Weld

Attendee

The Sci-fi Valley Con was so fun. The people are super nice. Celebrity guests aren’t that expensive and the cosplay is absolutely amazing. I’m definitely going to 2018’s show too. 1000 Stars

Nicole Neal

Exhibitor

The Serene Bean has been a vendor at this event the last few years. It is so fun seeing all the attendees costumed. The show grows each year. The vendors are friendly and the staff is helpful. We look forward to it every year!

Susan Stumpf

Exhibitor

This event was by far the most seamless, well-organized event I've ever attended. I wish all event went this smoothly. The staff were friendly and helpful. The quest concept was just as much fun for the vendors as the attendees I think. Its a great positive atmosphere. This has def been the best event Ive ever set up at. I will be coming back whenever possible.

Harry Waters Jr.

Celebrity Guest

Oh my good goodness-- come to Sci-Fi Valley Con if you can --its simple, its fun, its easy to get in and out and you get to meet some of the most sincere, excited, committed ( that Casey and this gang of wonders) people you could imagine! Hope to come and sing for more fans in the future. Casey B. Bassett is truly an EARTH ANGEL!

Margaretta Borodach

Volenteer

Sci-Fi Valley Con is an affordable and great experience with so much to see, it's near impossible to experience it all in one day! The guests, panels, and vendors are widely varied and always interesting, the food is delicious, and the Con is fun for the whole family, regardless of age or interests! I'll continue bringing the family (and volunteering as much as possible) for years to come.

Miranda Adams

Volunteer

I have been going to this convention every year since the first time it was at the Jaffa. I’ve loved every year and it keeps getting better and better. I’ve also volunteered and everyone is so nice. The whole atmosphere of this convention is extremely family friendly. There’s always something there for everyone of all ages. Casey Bassett and his team have bigger and better things every single year. I can’t wait to see what’s more in store for 2018!

Cat Monahan

Volunteer

This upcoming year will be my 5th year volunteering at Sci-fi Valley Con. I have never been disappointed in a show or about any of the people or vendors Casey is able to find. There is always a slew of things to see and do, which means there is NEVER a dull moment. Sci-fi Valley Con is a big highlight to my year. It's something I can always look forward to and know there will be a good time had by all.

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Meet the Founder:

Casey B. Bassett is the founder and promoter of Sci-Fi Valley Con. He created Assett Conventions, LLC in August 2011 to be the parent company for the annual science fiction convention we all know and love as ‘Sci-Fi Valley Con’. He has grown Sci-Fi Valley Con’s popularity over the years from a tiny event in an ice rink to one of the largest convention centers in the state. Ask anyone who loves Sci-Fi Valley Con, they will tell you the same thing “It feels less like a convention and more like a family. You can see how much love the staff has for the show, the attendees, the exhibitors and the guests.”

Casey prides himself on how much heart he puts into the show. He oversees and controls every aspect of the convention personally. When you call or email Sci-Fi Valley Con, you will be talking to him. When you visit the website or read the newsletter or see promotional material about Sci-Fi Valley Con, you can bet that it was all created personally by Casey.

And yes, even this blurb written about Casey Bassett, was written by Casey Bassett. And yes again, it is weird to write about yourself in the third person. I hope you all realize how much your support means to me. We have all grown the convention so much together over the years. We’ve all, especially me; have gotten to meet so many talented and absolutely amazing people since 2011. It has been life changing for me, my family, and all my friends. I live Sci-Fi Valley Con 365 days a year… and if you see me in public, chances are I’m wearing a Sci-Fi Valley Con t-shirt. That’s because I own about 40 different shirts and I wear them like Steve Jobs wore his turtlenecks.

Please feel free to send me a friend request on Facebook or just click ‘Follow’ to hear my frequent, sometimes controversial topics and discussions. Note, I can sometimes be a little eccentric and unconventional, but that is just the way I am. It’s important to Think Different

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Celebrity Guest Line Up:

Who Are We?:

Ticket Prices:

Show Information:

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OUR MISSION:

Buy Your Tables:

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Promotional Table

Dealer Table

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