*StarFest has new dates!*
Due to the lifting of Pandemic rules, we have been able to secure new dates for StarFest. All tickets purchased for StarFest 2020 will be honored on the new dates.
We are grateful for your continued support of StarFest and look forward to seeing you again soon!!
Stay Safe, Be Kind to each other and think about how great it will be to ‘crowd gather’ again.
The StarFest Art Show is an incredible must-visit attraction every year. Items typically displayed include paintings, prints, illustrations, pottery, and sculpture. Artists, for a small hanging fee, are able to display their art creations for prizes, recognition and for sale. Display space is allotted on a first-come basis and is charged by the amount of space your art takes.All monies collected are paid to the artists at the show’s conclusion – no waiting for your money!
ComicFest!
It’s About Fun! ComicFest is the Rocky Mountain Region’s longest running annual celebration of local, national and international comics, cartooning and art industry!
- FREE COMIC BOOK DAY on Saturday
- Heavy Metal Magazine subscription giveaway
- Monster Force Zero movie premier
- Special Guests: Lorenzo Sperlonga, Tom Grindberg, Zach Howard
Also: Artists, Dealers, Photo Ops, Panels and Activities will be in the ComicFest Rooms 1, 2, & 3 and the hallway (Primrose, Iris & Larkspur) with additional ComicFest panels in the Blue Bell Panel room and the ARTIST’S QUICK DRAW in Primrose.
There will be lots of Cosplay programming at StarFest. If you want to get involved in Cosplay, visit our Cosplay Panels .
If you are wearing a costume and need a place to rest in a No Photo Zone or could use some assistance with simple costume repairs, visit our Cosplay Rest and Repair Room, which will be open throughout the weekend.
For the ultimate thrill, enter the Costume Contest Saturday @ 8pm. Registration starts Friday night @ 5pm at the Information Table in the Atrium.
The greatest adventures in gaming all start in a tavern with unlikely characters! Come to Petrie’s Gaming “tavern” located on the mezzanine! Grab your “brew” (we have free water and cups!) and band together with strangers who will soon become your companions and life long friends for daring adventures!
Will you face dragons in a role playing game? Conquer the dice rolls to become masters of the board games? Or will you betray the others to collect all the cards?
Stop by to see what games are being rolled out all weekend or start one of your own.
Do you build models?
If so, bring it by the Model Show and share your work with the world! Our show includes science fiction, science fact, fantasy, and horror subjects.
Are you amazed by detailed artwork in miniature? Come on by and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
Do you want to improve your skills? Our friendly staff of qualified volunteers will be happy to talk to you about your work.
Join us for a series of talks focusing on astronomy, space exploration, citizen science and space technology! We will be gathering together space scientists, astronomers, cosmologists and science writers for a weekend of info-packed talks! RETURNING FOR 2020 — Ask a Scientist! We’ll have a table where you can talk to the scientists about all things science. This event is a big hit with both the attendees and scientists.
This is really the general category for everything that happens at StarFest that can’t be put in a box. It’s all about contests, activities, programming and events that are of general interest and fun!
What is StarFest?
What is the StarFest Science Fiction Entertainment Convention? Since 1977, StarFest has been Denver’s homegrown celebration of multi-media science fiction entertainment. StarFest is a combination of several unique conventions rolled into one big event that takes place over three days. StarFest is more than a Comic Con. StarFest won’t just occupy your attention for a couple of hours – it’s an entire weekend of Science Fiction Entertainment overload.
StarFest Meet & Greet
Come meet our guests face to face and to get to know them a bit at the start of the convention. You’ll enjoy desserts, coffee and nonalcoholic beverages while you have the opportunity to chat in a relaxed atmosphere. Door prizes and fun guaranteed. This is a causal get together for both the actors and convention attendees. No autograph or photographs. All the guests are invited to attend, but their presence is not guaranteed. Tickets to the Meet & Greet are $50.00 each. You must have a convention membership that includes Friday to come to the Meet & Greet.
Come join us for THE event of the weekend and bring your dancing shoes!!! The Federation Ball starts at 9 pm and runs until Midnight. It’s not limited to just the Federation; all species are welcome (including the occasional Celebrity)! We’ll have door prizes (must be present to win), a dance contest-the audience gets to help with the judging- and tons of great songs, so you can dance the night away (almost). It’s a family friendly event, and kids are welcome.
Cost is only 4.00 per person (under 6 is free) and ALL proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, Dumb Friend’s League Furry Scurry and OMEGAResponders. Music is provided by ACES and the Ball is presented by the USS Pioneer and O.M.E.G.A. And don’t forget to purchase your special 2018 StarFest poker chip at this event (again, all proceeds go to charity) for only $5.00 each.
Looking for some action Friday night? Join the USS Pioneer for a free, no-limit Texas-Hold-‘Em Tournament! The game starts at 9:00 pm, with set-up starting at 8:30 pm in the Atrium. Players must be at least 18 years of age to play. Sheets listing the chip values and hand ranks will be available to keep it easy. You’ll have fun even if you haven’t played much! Registration begins at 5:00 pm at the USS Pioneer check-in table near Main Registration and goes until 8:30 pm. We’ll also be selling the StarFest commemorative poker chips for charity, benefiting the Dumb Friends League and American Diabetes Association.
Ready for some state-of-the-art computer simulation gaming?
There are lots of ticket options for StarFest. We want you to be well informed about your tickets choices. If you can’t find the information you are looking for here, don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions. We can be reached at 303.777.6800 and by email at kw@starfestdenver.com
It takes a lot of people to make StarFest. The following companies and individuals deserve our gratitude and thanks. Please patronize their businesses – they deserve it!
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- Date: September 6, 2021
New Dates and Location
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- Date: March 17, 2020
Room Cancellations
Due to StarFest being postponed, the Marriott recommends that all guests cancel their own reservations that were made. They can do this through the Bonvoy App, by calling Marriott reservations at 1-888-236-2427, or accessing their reservations online through Marriott.com (please see directions below). Guests (Not current a Marriott Bonvoy Member) – Marriott Website ONLY:1. Marriott.com...
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- Date: April 22, 2019
Peter Macon
Well, it was inevitable, something like this always happens at the last minute. For reasons unknown, Scott Grimes got his work schedule for The Orville and has to work on Saturday. Some quick phone calls later and Peter Macon came to the rescue. He is stepping in to replace Scott at StarFest. Maybe next year Scott will be able to get Seth McFarland to replace him, eh?
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- Date: April 22, 2019
Bolonium Concert
The Only band that's FULL of Bolonium will be performing at StarFest on Friday Night in the Atrium at 7:00PM.