Q. What is Mountain-Con?

A. Mountain-Con is a annual celebration of fandom held in the form of a convention. It is held each September after fans requested that we replace the discontinued Starcon and defunct Slanted Fedora. Starcon was one of the annual conventions held by Starland in Denver.

Q. Who is the FanConCom?

A. The FanConCom is the convention organizing committee "Con-Com" for Mountain-Con. The FanConCom is fan-run and non-profit. With the number of other "Con-Coms" in the area, we elected to call ourselves the FanConCom in order to avoid any type of confusion.

Q. Is Mountain-Con a Media Convention?

A. Mountain-Con has media elements, but is not limited to just a "media convention." We pride ourselves on being a multi-interest event. Mountain-Con will have some media guests along with authors, artists, musicians, and more. As Mountain-Con grows, there will be more elements of gaming, anime, writing, comics, costuming, music, art, and other fandom interests.

Q. Is Mountain-Con an autograph show?

A. No. There are more events than just autograph collecting at Mountain-Con. Some of our guests offer to sell autographs instead of charging us a speaking fee. Since there is no speaking fee, we can keep the convention membership price low for the average convention attendee.

Q. Why are other conventions with actors so expensive?

A. As fans, we just don't know. One of our goals is to keep the convention within a reasonable price range of the average fan. Not all of us can spend hundreds (or more) to travel to Las Vegas or California.

Q. What is your affiliation with other convention organizers?

A. None. We are a group of independent fans, relying on the talents, skills, and support of the local fandom. We are currently unaffiliated with any outside convention organizers, but are always open to options. At one time Mountain-Con had a loose affiliation with Slanted Fedora Entertainment, however this is no longer the case. We have a working relationships with other fan-run conventions such as Conduit, Life, The Universe and Everything, and Fandemonium. There is also a working relationship with Starland, a professional company. We, along with these other entities, promote future science fiction conventions.

Q. Who can join the FanConCom?

A. We welcome anyone with interests supporting science fiction, fantasy, anime, etc., and who share the dream of building a multi-interest science fiction convention.

Q. When and where do the members of the FanConCom meet?

A. The FanConCom meets on the First Saturday of each month at the Centerville Library. Meetings start at 11:00am and run until 2:00pm. Afterwards several members stop at a nearby restaurant to get a bite to eat. Please contact information if you have any questions.

Q. I can't make it to FanConCom meetings; how else can I still help?

A. At the very least, buy a membership and attend the next Mountain-Con. Other options include volunteering for an at-the-convention position (guide (general volunteer), game master, panelist, etc.). While at the convention pick up an autograph or an item in the dealers room. Let your friends know about the fun you had at Mountain-Con. If you are part of a group, encourage them to hold a room party at Mountain-Con to promote themselves (more room nights sold helps to keep our costs down). As conventions cost money to put on, monetary donations (via the donate button or mail) are always welcome. Feel free to contact us if you need any suggestions or would like to offer any.

Between meetings a lot of fans post comments, suggestions and feedback on our Mailing List or on our Forum.

Q. What's a Guide?

A. A guide is a general volunteer-- sort of a mix of simple security functions and what's called a gopher at other conventions. They go-fer this and they go-fer that and do basic running around to help with convention business (getting items for the guests, delivering messages, etc).

Q. What happens at a room party?

A. A room party is an excellent way for different clubs and organizations to promote themselves. Some clubs are looking for new members, others want to help promote a certain aspect of fandom, while additional parties are there to help promote a "con-bid" effort. The various groups will post an announcement with the details of their room party (when and where) with the majority of the parties happening after the primary convention programing has concluded for the day. The FanConCom may not control the room party, but a room party helps sell more room nights for the convention. Additional room nights sold at the Mountain-Con rate help lower operating costs for the convention (thus keeping down the cost of admission). If you would like to host a room party, the hotel has agreed to let us block the room parties in the same area. Please let us know that you would like to host a room party by emailng us at RoomParty@MountainCon.org