XcapeCON to Rocks Mich-Again!!!

[Brian Germain]

The year 2007 Dark Elf Designs and it’s associates brought you a convention, its purpose to create an Xcape from the average convention in an attempt to make the guests feel like "guests" again and to make the patrons feel like they are getting their money's worth. Tired of over-priced conventions the founders of this con created a united front dedicated to the idea that Honesty, Integrity, and Fellowship were more than just ideas for movies and comic books, they were a way of life. United we can create conventions that patrons and guests alike will want to return to again and again. This Phenomenon known as XcapeCON Busted out of its ideological prison and gained substance in the form of XcapeCON1 thrown together in roughly six weeks the turnout was more than we could have hoped for. Nearly a thousand people made the trek to Mid-Michigan, where they were greeted with friendly faces, sights and sounds the likes of which many had never previously experienced. With no TV and nor Radio advertising based on a flyer and web campaign of advertisement the success of XcapeCON1 was phenomenal. 70 tables with over 100 guests sold out in six weeks, over 1,000 patrons came to see Fat Momma (Who Wants to be a Superhero) and Jason Carter (Babylon5). This year the founders of XcapeCON are seeking to out do themselves with XcapeCON2 and their "BREAKOUT" After party.
XcapeCON2 doubles the amount of participating table spaces, as well as the number of guests and vendors. XcapeCON2 is projecting triple or more for attendance and will be doing web, television, radio, and newspaper advertising along with a vicious 12 month flyer campaign to over 100 stores, events, festivals and conventions. All of this and still keeping the same great low entry costs as well as the same great low exhibitor fees, not to mention FREE PARKING!!!

XcapeCON2 Promises many events including a costume contest, door prizes and Pre-reg. Ticket Sales giveaways including a Nintendo Wii, and a World of Warcraft Game pack. Events Include, Cosplay, Art Contests, Gaming, Anime Screenings, Indy & Fan Film Screenings, Guest Speakers and More!

Now XcapeCON2 Needs You! Artists, Patrons, Cosplayers, Writers, Models, Volunteers, Crafters, Comic Creators, Authors, Publishers, Novelists, and anyone with a mind to be creative to make this XcapeCON every bit as successful as the first one and even better!

[Brian Germain]

The official Document .PDF's aren't yet on the site but we have several out and the downloadable ones will be available shortly. if you need one right away let me know via e-mail brian@darkelfdesigns.com

Wishing everyone a Great Convention Year!

-Brian

[Brian Germain]

Bustin out of the sci-fi Genre Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's own Chase Masterson comes to XcapeCON2!

[Brian Germain]

Who would you like to see at XcapeCON2 or even future XcapeCONs, Let us know who your favorite guest would be!

[Brian Germain]

And Apparently I am still confirming Chase masterson my bad for jumping the gun.

[Brian Germain]

Ok Chase Masterson Has been confirmed along with Matt Busch, Robert Krause, Tom Sullivan and it looks like Hellga from American Gladiators and Tommy Castillo!

[Brian Germain]

Dark Elf Designs and its associates are proud to bring you XcapeCON 2. Due to the response and expecting table space to be sold out by October, we are sending this email to all those who expressed interest in attending as a guest. Attached you will find an information package including a comprehensive information letter, contract and guest form, as well as a program/web information form. These forms are in PDF and should open with Adobe Reader. If you have any problems please contact us.
Because we know that time is a precious commodity, we answered the one question every business owner — large or small — asks themselves before making any decision.
What do I get for my money?
• For $60.00, a guest* will receive a 6 foot by 2½ foot covered and skirted table space at the Holiday Inn Gateway Center on Hill Rd in Flint, MI., two guest badges, and an 11x17 sign. You will be joined by over 240 multi media/multi genre, artists, creators, publishers and dealers. Actress Chase Masterson, writer Diane Carey, and artist Matt Busch are just a few on the list who have been confirmed.
• An extensive advertising campaign has been launched including over 20,000 flyers, radio and television spots, newspaper articles and ads, as well as a web campaign that includes over 30 websites. Keeping true to our mission statement, tickets are $8 for presales and $10 a day at the door with free parking. We have several contests, door prizes and are introducing “Family Friendly” postings just to name a few of the scheduled events. Marketing has estimated a minimum of 2000 with a projection of over 3000 patrons who will attend and pass your table space.
• For those registered and paid by October 15, 2008, a bio in our full featured program and on the XcapeCon website.
• A hospitality room will be available for our registered guests, with catered food, desserts, and drink to provide a place to rest.
• An “After party” is scheduled on Saturday with a cash bar, bands, a special door prize and much more for our guests and those friends or patrons they invite.
• Discounted hotels and advertising for those interested.**
• Last but not least, Networking, Sales and FUN!

Now’s the time to hit the paperwork!
Read more about XcapeCON, fill out the forms, register and
MAKE THE XCAPE!


*Should you decide you require more space, look into our publisher and dealer, booth
forms on our website www.xcapecon.com

**We have several packages available for advertising this year, from full color 4x6 bag- inserts to sponsorships. Please email advertising@xcapecon.com for more information.
Considering a hotel, please email sales@xcapecon.com for more information on our
discounted rooms.

[Brian Germain]

[Brian Germain]

[Brian Germain]

Dark Elf Designs and its associates are proud to bring you XcapeCON 2. Due to the response and expecting table space to be sold out by October, we are sending this email to all those who expressed interest in attending as a guest. Attached you will find an information package including a comprehensive information letter, contract and guest form, as well as a program/web information form. These forms are in PDF and should open with Adobe Reader. If you have any problems please contact us.
Because we know that time is a precious commodity, we answered the one question every business owner — large or small — asks themselves before making any decision.
What do I get for my money?
• For $60.00, a guest* will receive a 6 foot by 2½ foot covered and skirted table space at the Holiday Inn Gateway Center on Hill Rd in Flint, MI., two guest badges, and an 11x17 sign. You will be joined by over 240 multi media/multi genre, artists, creators, publishers and dealers. Actress Chase Masterson, writer Diane Carey, and artist Matt Busch are just a few on the list who have been confirmed.
• An extensive advertising campaign has been launched including over 20,000 flyers, radio and television spots, newspaper articles and ads, as well as a web campaign that includes over 30 websites. Keeping true to our mission statement, tickets are $8 for presales and $10 a day at the door with free parking. We have several contests, door prizes and are introducing “Family Friendly” postings just to name a few of the scheduled events. Marketing has estimated a minimum of 2000 with a projection of over 3000 patrons who will attend and pass your table space.
• For those registered and paid by October 15, 2008, a bio in our full featured program and on the XcapeCon website.
• A hospitality room will be available for our registered guests, with catered food, desserts, and drink to provide a place to rest.
• An “After party” is scheduled on Saturday with a cash bar, bands, a special door prize and much more for our guests and those friends or patrons they invite.
• Discounted hotels and advertising for those interested.**
• Last but not least, Networking, Sales and FUN!

Now’s the time to hit the paperwork!
Read more about XcapeCON, fill out the forms, register and
MAKE THE XCAPE!


*Should you decide you require more space, look into our publisher and dealer, booth
forms on our website www.xcapecon.com

**We have several packages available for advertising this year, from full color 4x6 bag- inserts to sponsorships. Please email advertising@xcapecon.com for more information.
Considering a hotel, please email sales@xcapecon.com for more information on our
discounted rooms.