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!
The Tales From Avistrum Show Series is an interactive entertainment experience set in the fictional world created by J.K Rowling. Fun for the entire family, all ages are welcome. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All events and classes presented by Avistrum Academy are free of charge at StarFest. Produced by Mischief Managed Entertainment. Find us on facebook.
ComicFest moves back home in 2018. All the ComicFest events will be located in the Marriott DTC this year, with most of the action taking place in the Primrose, Larkspur and Iris conference rooms. Additional programming will be held in the Aspen Theater and throughout the convention complex. There will no longer be any separate memberships to ComicFest and it will be included in all StarFest membership options.
Werks3D is the official sponsor of all things Cosplay at StarFest this year. Be sure to visit their booth and let them how much you love cosplay!
There will be lots of Cosplay programming at StarFest. If you want to get involved in Cosplay, visit our Cosplay Panels featuring AZ Powergirl/Cara Nichole, Tonya L De Marco and Kristin Killtastic.
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 Werks3D 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.
2018 marks the 12th anniversary that RoboFest has been at StarFest. Originally it was a small gathering of the dedicated builders of B9 Robot Builders Club (B9RBC.com) to come show the SciFi fans their Lost in Space Robot and talk about how they were built. Since that first year, it has grown to showcase all types of life-size Robots, from the Lost in Space Robot to R2-D2, C3PO, Mouse Droid and all the other Droids from the Star Wars universe.
Join us for a series of talks focusing on astronomy, space exploration, citizen science and space technology! We’ve gathered together space scientists, astronomers, a cosmologist and a science writer for eight info-packed talks! NEW THIS YEAR — Ask a Scientist! We’ll have a table where you can talk to the scientists about all things science.
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.
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: April 19, 2018
Guest Changeup
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- Date: April 14, 2018
Bad Samaritan Screening
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- Date: April 12, 2018
Andre Bormanis Conflict
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- Date: April 3, 2018
Update April 3, 2018