Madison, Wisconsin (May 6-9, 2016)
Details:
Chair: Sarah Bloy
Event Subtitle/Theme: The Wonder of Nature
Sponsored By: Madison Area Costuming Society (MACS)
Venue: Marriott Madison West 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI 53562
Membership Fees: Starting: $55; Ending: $85
Household rates (2 adults + 1-2 children): $120 – $200
Household rates (up to 4 adults at the same address): $145 – $260
Two Day: Adult: $65 (Saturday and Sunday)
Evening Event passes: $10 per Masquerade, $15 for both (at-con only)
Supporting Fees: $27 – $37
– Kid in Tow* membership (Under 12): Free
– Youth* memberships (12-17): $35 – $60
– College Student w/ID at door: NA
Final Pre-Reg Membership: ~365
Attending Membership: Unknown
Friday Social: “Dance Among the Sidhe”
Special Activities: CMV Music Video Showcase, Tours
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient(s): Lisa Ashton
Related Data:
- Conference Committee
- Program & Participants (Descriptions missing)
- Publications (Most missing)
- Merchants (Dealers’ Room) (Unknown)
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Masquerade Gallery and Rules
- Historical Masquerade Gallery and Rules
- Single Pattern Contest Gallery and Rules
- Future Fashion Show Gallery and Rules
- Doll Contest Entries and Rules
- Tote Contest Entries and Rules
- CMV Music Video Showcase (No Photos)
- Single Pattern Competition
- Science Fiction/Fantasy Masquerade
- Historical Masquerade
- Future Fashion Show
- “Miss Ellen’s Portieres” Competition
- Doll Contest
Site Selection Ballot (held at Costume-Con 31):
Unknown
Reviews/Related Websites:
- http://www.costumecon34.com/
Pioneered:
- Single Concept for the Single Pattern Contest
- First to hide membership list online
Miscellaneous Notes:
Local Tours
There are lots of great sites and attractions to visit while staying in Madison for Costume-Con 34. Tours that Costume-Con 34 will host and assist in organizing will be held on Friday and Monday. Start times are for when the tour leaves the Marriott Convention Center. You will need to register for the listed tours below; please contact us at CC34madison@gmail.com with which tours you’d like to attend. Thank you!
Friday:
Capital Square, Wisconsin State Historical Society and State St
Start 9AM
This tour give you an opportunity to explore our gorgeous State Capital, the Veteran’s Museum, and the State Historical Society. Lunch can procured from a variety of stores along State Street. Total walking will be up to 1/2 mile.
Return: 3pm to return to the Marriott around 3:30pm
Gayfeather Fabric, Atwood Ave and Willie St
Start 10am
This tour will start at a locally owned fabric store and then to walk along Atwood and Willie Streets; part of the Madison corridor between the lakes. Atwood and Willie have wonderful locally owned shops and fantastic local eateries. This is a great tour for folks who don’t mind walking a bit. Total walking will be up to 1 1/2 miles.
Return: 4pm to return to the Marriott around 4:30pm
Monday:
Touring with the SLUTS: Exploring Dr. Evermore’s Forevertron
Start 10:30
Bruce and Nora Mai will be your tour guides as you explore the unique Forevertron, have lunch, and then head over the Baraboo Bluffs to visit the Circus World Museum. 4-5 spaces are available in the Mai’s Bus.
Return: 4:00 – 4:30 PM
Henry Vilas Zoo and the Arboretum
Start 10AM
Visit Madison’s famous free Zoo and then visit the Arboretum, a lovely natural haven in the middle of Madison. Attendees of this tour will decide where they want to have lunch.
Return: 3:00pm
Recommended Spots to Visit
We are not offering tours to these locales, but highly recommend visiting them if you have time and want to explore between panels and masquerades. There’s an enormous list of area attractions here, including sites of interest to historical costumers and history buffs, nature nuts, and anyone looking for a good time in the Greater Madison Area.
Additionally, the Dane County Farmer’s Market will be open for the summer season during Costume-Con 34! The Farmer’s Market is held on the Capitol Square on Saturday morning, which may conflict with some programming items of interest so we cannot organize a sponsored tour to visit. Attendees who wish to go to the Farmer’s Market and pick up delicious local foodstuffs like cheese curds, cream puffs, and Stella’s Bakery’s famous hot cheese bread will be on their own, but we will provide maps!
Hall Costume Contests
It’s Costume-Con, so of course people are going to be wearing costumes. But even if you don’t want to go up on stage or make something specifically for CC34, as long as you’re in a costume, you might get an award! We will have roving secret judges carrying ribbons, who are free to award them to anyone they see whose costume impresses. There are no rules or structures, just fun costumes!
The following special categories have been suggested for each day, in case you need ideas for what to pull out of the closet to wear. Note, these categories are for the hall contest – no one is required to wear costumes with these themes at any time.
Friday: The Seasons
Saturday: Fairies
Sunday: Peasant wear from any era
Monday: Pajama Party! Bathrobes and sleepwear
Bright Steampunk: It’s time to cut out the drab and but some color excitement into steampunk clothing!
Friday Night Social
The Friday Night Social is CostumeCon’s traditional party to get to know your fellow con-goers and kick off the conference in style. There will be food, fun, and the showcase of the Single Pattern Contest entrants. Have some nibbles, mingle with other costumers of all types, and dance the night away!
CC34’s Social Theme will be Dance Among the Sidhe.
As twilight descends upon the natural world, wondrous creatures hidden from human view come out and play. Join us as magical creatures (great and small!) feast, cavort, and dance in a fairy ring! This evening event will include great food, cocktails, and entertainment. Along with the Single Pattern Contest, guests will be able to enjoy dancing and a variety of other fun activities (to be announced, so check back in!).
Social begins at 7pm, Single Pattern Contest begins at 8pm.
Even if you’re not participating in the Single Pattern Contest, the Dance Among the Sidhe is a wonderful opportunity to create and wear that nature-themed fantasy creature you’ve always dreamed of making; fairy, gnome, elemental, giant, troll, faun, shapeshifter, harbinger, pooka, siren; to name just a few.
Enjoy the Wonder of Nature in revelry with a myriad of fantastical creatures!
Additional information will come out prior to the conference!
Your coordinator for the Friday Night Social event is Danielle McKinney.
Consuite
Costume-Con 34 continues the tradition of a ConSuite provided to attending members as a place to gather and socialize between panels. The ConSuite is not intended to replace actual daily meals, it mostly serves snacks, coffee, soda, and some breakfast nibbles, but there may be special offerings during hosted parties and certain times.
Organizations, conventions, and other chapters of the ICG are welcome to volunteer to host the ConSuite for blocks of time, for a minimum of an hour at a time. Your party will be advertised in advance and with fliers. The ConSuite will provide utensils and keep the standard fare out, but you are welcome to provide your own unique snacks and drinks for your hosted slot.
Costume-Con 34’s Consuite will be a great location to meet fellow costumers, learn about other local conventions, and get a snack. Snack choices will include vegan, gluten free, low sodium, and low sugar options (if you require such fare, please inquire with the host). The Consuite is located on the second floor of the Marriott in their Hospitality Room.
The Consuite Schedule:
Thursday: 4pm to 8pm
Friday: 7am to 7pm
Saturday: 7am to 6pm*
(Closed during Sci-Fi/Fantasy Masquerade and reopening during the awards ceremony to close at 1am.)
Sunday: 7am to 10am* (Closed during the Future Fashion Folio and reopening at noon)
Noon to 6pm*
(Closed during Historical Masquerade and reopening during the awards ceremony to close at 1am)
Monday: 7am to 10am
Note: The dead dog party will be held in panel room from noon to 4pm with snacks!
Confirmed parties and sponsors:
Saturday night, post-SF&F till 1am: Costume-Con 35, Toronto.
Conventions, fan organizations, and chapters: would you like to sponsor the ConSuite? Please contact us as [Removed], we will still have a few great time slots and opportunities!
