What is Context?
Context is a friendly convention focused on speculative fiction literature and related games, comics and films.
If you enjoy manga, anime, science fiction, fantasy, or horror, you'll find plenty to entertain you at this convention.
Who Will Be There?
Our 2012 GoHs include L.E. Modesitt Jr. and Alex Bledsoe; there will be many other guests.
When/Where Is It?
Context will be held September 28-30, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Doubletree Hotel.
Books From Past and Present Context Authors
Supporter Links
Rates & Registration Costs
updated February 9, 2010
- Full weekend registration: $35 until May 31; $45 June 1 to August 15;
$50 at the door
- Kids under 7: free
- Single-Day Registrations: $20 for Friday, $30 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday
- Dealer's tables: first table $65 (includes 1 membership), additional tables $35 each (no memberships included with add'l tables) *
- Writing Workshops: please see workshops page (full weekend or single-day registration must be purchased as well)
- Program Book Ad rates:
• Full Page $90
• Half Page $50
• Quarter Page $30
• Eighth page $20
Please contact Dick Embs if you wish to purchase an ad.
Please read the Hotel Information Page for room rates and options. If you're interested in splitting a room to reduce your costs, you may post on the Context LiveJournal
You can use our online form to pay for your registration and/or workshops.
* Dealer Registration Addendum: All table staff must be registered for the convention.