Con*Stellation XXX Info
Have questions? Don't see a tab along the top (like for the Art Show or Hotel or Gaming) that seems to cover it? Or maybe you are wondering if it is ok to carry around that nifty katana you just purchased in the Dealers Room? Most of your questions about the convention (that aren't on other pages) will be answered here. Take a look around using the selections below the art at right. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.
Convention Policies
Weapons Policy
Con*Stellation has a weapons policy which allows the use of legal weapons as a part of Hall Costumes and as items for display or sale in the Dealers Room. All weapons not in use with Hall Costumes must be wrapped securely and taken by the purchaser directly to her/his room or off hotel property. This is a Let's Not Be Stupid™ policy.
Drinking Age/Policy
Alabama's drinking age is 21. Convention badges will not differentiate by age. Those sponsoring room parties are strongly encouraged to card everyone if serving alcohol. We'd also like to add: Do Not Drink and Drive. Con*Stellation would not exist without your attendance, and we want you back alive and well next year!
(Your) Mailing & Email Addresses
If your mailing or email address has changed since your last Con*Stellation visit, please contact us and send along your current snailmail and/or e-mail address so we can keep you on our mailing list. We will not share such information.
Dealers Room
All dealers (and helpers) must purchase convention memberships. Tables are 6'; the first table (includes 1 membership) costs $60. Additional 6' tables (no membership) are $40. We are not able to take payment over the web (so sorry; maybe someday) but keep reading on how to register by mail.
Your requests for further information (please include SASE) or your payment for tables should be mailed to the general convention adress, marked Attention Dealers Room. There's also a phone number at that link, but for faster response to info requests, email dealers@con-stellation.org. Sorry but we can't hold tables for you without advance payment.
Parties @ Con*Stellation
Room parties are a mainstay at just about every fannish convention. They're a great way to meet other convention goers, as well let people know about your convention, club, etc. Or, you can throw a party Just Because You Want To™. Of course, all parties add to the overall atmosphere of the convention as well.
We'd like to encourage anyone interested to throw a room party. If you host a party which will include alcohol, we strongly encourage you to card everyone before serving them alcohol. Please refer to our convention policies.
Before making your hotel reservation, those planning a room party should contact us. Mark your correspondence (snail-mail or e-mail) Attention Room Party Coordination so that we can assist in blocking you into the room party area. E-mail is preferred. If you send snail-mail, please include a SASE. The closer to the convention dates we get the more we love e-mail.
Volunteering @ Con*Stellation
Con*Stellation is run by volunteers and we would like you to join us. We need people with various levels of convention experience, including none. We have to keep a lot of balls in the air to make a convention work; could you lend a hand (or two)? Contact us by email or snailmail to let us know that you are interested in helping out! If you email, please include Volunteer in your e-mail subject line so that we can direct your request to the right person.
Area Guide
If you are on unfamiliar ground here in Huntsville, Alabama, you may feel a wee bit lost. Where is the grocery store? Fast Food? Indian Food? German? Sushi?
To assist with your quests for things that you can't get at the convention itself, each year we create an up-to-date guide to the area. You'll find listings for restaurants, grocery or convenience stores, and much more. The guide for 2011 won't be ready until much closer to the con. Meanwhile, you can start planning using the guide we created for the 2010 con. If you'd like some general info about Huntsville, try the Convention & Visitor's Bureau website or the Wikipedia page for Huntsville.
