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School is in session but that doesn’t mean we cannot nerd out on the weekends. This month we are featuring medieval fests, science fiction conventions, pop culture events and historical reenactors.
RATCON 2024: Aug. 30- Sept. 1: Limburg: Shop new items, walk artist alley, attend a panel or listen in on a lecture.
Grayskull Con: Aug. 30- Sept. 1: Lennestadt: Do you “have the power?” Meet up with fellow “Masters of the Universe” fans, enjoy panels, raffles and exhibitions.
Weekend of Hell: Aug. 31- Sept. 1: Oberhausen: Meet guest stars and snag some autographs, attend panels, workshops and more at this horror-themed con.
Annotopia 2024: Sept. 6-8: Rotenburg: Featuring fantasy-themed markets, culinary treats, Vikings, pirates, medieval knights, artisan crafts, music and entertainment.
Medieval Festival: Sept. 6-8: Selb: Attend this large medieval festival where you can camp, take part in workshops based on music, dance and combat, shop markets and more.
Connichi: Sept. 6-8: Wiesbaden: Spend the weekend at “Germany’s largest volunteer anime and manga convention.” Enjoy guest appearances, stage shows, lectures, workshops, competitions, shopping and more.
50th Imperial City Festival: Sept. 6-8: Rothenburg ob der Tauber: “Historical groups from different eras of Rothenburg history meet for the Imperial City Festival.” See the knight’s camp out, watch the troops march through the city and meet medieval citizens at this history-themed festival.
Comic and Manga Convention: Sept. 7: Hamburg: Featuring comics, manga, artists, dealers, cosplay and publishers.
Manga stacked on a table (aca09595 (123RF))
AiKon Bonn: Sept.7-8: Bonn: Leave the kids at home for this 18+ event for “fans of Shounen Ai, Shoujo Ai, Boys Love, Girls Love, Yaoi, Yuri, Bishounen and Cuteboys!”
Children’s Comics Day: Sept. 8: Berlin: Bring the kids for a day of readings, workshops, face painting, crafts and more.
Gamesvention 2024: Sept. 13-15: Kempten: This weekend is all about classic and modern gaming: video games, board games, tabletop games and more. Play games, buy games and rent games.
Medieval Market with Knight’s Tournament: Sept. 13-15: Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg: Cheer on your favorite knight, shop the markets and more.
Siegener Anime und Manga Meet-Up: Sept.14: BlueBox-Siegen: Find your next collectible, wear your cosplay and take a workshop.
Time Warp - Retro Convention: Sept. 14-15: Braunschweig: Meet voice actors, wear your cosplay and shop vendors.
Comic Con Freiburg: Sept. 14-15: Freiburg: Compete in the cosplay contest, check out the streaming and podcast area, take a workshop and more.
13th Berlin SteineWAHN: Sept. 14-15: Berlin: Celebrate all things LEGO across 1700m2.
Chisana 2024: Sept. 14-15: Schweinfurt: This year, the focus is your favorite childhood characters, so wear your most nostalgic cosplay and attend a ball, workshop and lecture.
Knights in armor with weapons at war. (schan (123RF))
Geeks and Freaks Con: Sept. 14-15: Remscheid: This is the pop culture con for fans of any genre: digital art, pop culture, science fiction, fantasy, comics, animation, manga and gaming.
Retro Games Con: Sept. 21: Leipzig: See props and collectibles, shop, cosplay and more.
BIJUTSU: Sept. 21: Düsseldorf: Anime and manga fans can shop at the artist alley, wear their cosplay and compete in the cosplay competition, drink Boba tea and more.
Heroes XP: Sept. 21-22: Cologne: Wear cosplay, meet special guests, play games and more.
Berlin Book Fair: Sept. 21-22: Berlin: Over 300 independent publishers and authors are present to talk about their books and projects.
Elstercon 2024: Sept. 27-29: Leipzig: Meet special guests at this science fiction convention.
AniMaBi Convention: Sept. 28: Bielefeld: Take part in workshops, competitions, karaoke and cosplay.
German Potter Con- Lake Edition: Sept. 28: Goch: Meet stars from the Wizarding World and enjoy Q-and-A sessions.
Naoki Convention: Sept. 28: Weissweiler: Meet voice actors, shop vendors, wear cosplay and enjoy stage performances.
Old bearded man wizard in golden crown with long white hair and beard holding blue gem stone on wooden background (tverdohlib (123RF))
Science Fiction Meeting: Sept. 28-29: Technik Museum, Speyer: The ultimate meeting place for Star Wars, Marvel, Star Trek and DC fans, featuring cosplay, special guests, dealers, fan clubs, lectures and shows.
Proud Nerd - The Weekend of Ice & Fire: Sept. 28-29: Burg Satzvey in Mechernich: Meet stars of the show “Game of Thrones,” enjoy Q-and-A sessions and shop vendors.
Great Game Gathering: Ramstein Enlisted Club (on the Air Base): Every Thursday: Bring your own board game or borrow one from the club. Drink and snack specials are available.
Friday Night Magic: Ramstein Air Base: Every Friday Night: Meet up with fellow Magic the Gathering enthusiasts for an evening of gaming.
Due to ever-changing regulations, make sure you check the website before traveling for an event. Also, the inclusion of an event on the list is not an endorsement for the authenticity or quality of event. Events on military installations require base access.
