Using this as a parent page for all of the random extra crap we have floating around on the site that needs to be organized. The copy from archived pages will get put on google docs so that it’s available in case we need it in the future.
About Us – deleted Dec ’23
CONfabulation is a celebration of fandom with panels and structured events. We are the internet in all its glory, come to life. We are a place to get together with old friends, discover new ones, and talk about everything that makes us squee.
Our mission is to bring together a diverse group of internet-based media fans in an inclusive environment to engage in fannish activities and foster meaningful connections. We aim to provide programming created and led by attendees, on topics drawn from a variety of sources and involving everything from detailed meta to wildly creative fanworks, encompassing all aspects of fandom culture.
We’re a by-the-fans, for-the-fans convention run by the same people who brought you Wincon for 10 great years. Wincon started out as Winchestercon in 2006, a Supernatural (the television show) fan con.
Pittsburgh 2017
The First Annual CONfabulation was held May 25-28, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was located at Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219.
Click here to see the 2017 Vid Show playlist.
- Approximately 51 people attended.
- Attendee Swag Bag: The backpack was purple with the CONfabulation logo printed on it in black.It included a green plastic cup, a purple pen, glowstick bracelets, and candy. Also included program and alumni pin.
- CONfabulation’s official colors this year were Green, Purple, and Gold.
- The dance party theme was Masquerade.
- The charity raffle raised $580 for Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania.
- Fandom Trivia – The winning team this year was “Otter Space Squad” with 48 points. Runners-up were “One for the Money Shot” with 41 points, “Hot Crossed Gender Roles” with 39 points, and “2Post2Modern” with 37 points.
- Bad Fic Idol – The winner this year was “The Existensial Primary Struggle Against The Patriarchy: A Study” by clex_monkie89.
- The vendor section of the Fandom Lounge hosted 9 vendor’s tables: poorlyformed: art by CS Smith, Sarah What illustration, Lacey Shreffler, Richelle’s Therapy, Nightengale Needles, IanSharpley, veep illustration
Chicago 2018
The Second Annual CONfabulation was held October 26-28, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois, at the SpringHill Suites Chicago O’Hare. At the end of the weekend, it was announced that CONfabulation would be returning to this same city and hotel next year, with plans to make this our home location.
Click here to see the 2018 Vidshow Playlist.
- Approximately 51 people attended.
- Attendee Swag Bag: [tba]
- CONfabulation’s official colors this year were Orange and Black. The dance party theme was Halloween.
- The charity raffle raised $467 for Center on Halsted.
- Fandom Trivia: [tba]
- Bad Fic Idol : [tba]
- The vendor section of the Fandom Lounge hosted 2 vendor’s tables : [tba]