Welcome to the City of Tomorrow with Captain FreeCon Polly and the Spectacular Skull Squadron! A convention both the entertainment of the far east and the wares of the near future! All pilots report in from April 6th through 8th to a world of the finest in anime, swag, and swashbuckling adventure at Florida State University!
This is one Anime Convention you don't want to miss! Plus it's FREE! Enlist Now!
This just in! FreeCon 8 is proud to announce our special guest voice actors! For the first time in FreeCon history, we will be housing industry voice actress Colleen Clinkenbeard and voice actor Robert Axelrod! For more information, please visit our Guests Page. They will be holding panels and having autograph signings. Robert Axelrod will also be a judge and host for the World Costume Showcase on Saturday. We've done a lot of reworking on the schedule.
"Fly Away" with FreeCon Polly at FreeCon 8 at Florida State University!
Music (c) TeddyLoid, flying DOG
Eight years in the making, FreeCon is Tallahassee's only anime convention. From the brilliant minds of the Japanese Animation Club of Tallahassee, it is our mission to have a fun and exciting convention for everyone. With a sizable attendance, FreeCon is well known not only on the campus of Florida State University, but in the North Florida region. Attendance is free for all!
This year we'll be going all out, with the largest locations on the Florida State University campus. Not only will the Cosplay Contest, Maid Cafe, and Dealers Room be returning, but new events, such as a Night Club/Speak-Easy, Live Performances, and a Murder Mystery will be introduced! The scale of FreeCon 8 is unprecedented -- our Dealer's room is four times larger than it was before! We also have our first Media Guests lined up!
We finally have a confirmed hotel for all of our attendees! Looking for a place to spend the weekend? Come check out our discounted hotel:
Hotel rooms are $79 per night at our group rate. The hotel is only a short drive away from our campus.
For those making reservations over the phone, make sure you book under the group "FreeCon"!
BOOK EARLY! After March 6th, the hotel will use their own discretion whether to honor the discounted rate, so don't miss out!
Are you a local business or company that would like to support FreeCon 8? We always need help with our events and financing! Please visit the Contact tab at the top for more information on sponsoring FreeCon 8.
Are you part of a student-run organization and would like to co-sponsor FreeCon 8? Check out the Contact tab and let us know! The earlier you contact, the more opportunities we can provide, so don't miss out!
Interested in volunteering and staffing? Would you like to become an actor or dancer for the Skull Squadron? We want you to enlist! Visit the Contact tab and tell us you're interested!
Panelist, Media Guest, or Dealer? Check out the Contact tab and send us a message that you're interested in attending FreeCon 8!
Looking to support FreeCon 8 financially and get some advertising in our program? FreeCon 8 Programs will be distributed to all attendees: over 400 copies will be printed in full color, 8.5''x11''. As FreeCon 8 has attendees all over Florida and neighboring States, our Adspace provides a great source for exposure. Currently, our Adspace prices are as follows:
Typically we have businesses place an ad or a coupon. Any kind of promotional material is welcome. Financial sponsors will not only receive an advertisement in the program, but also on the website and additional material throughout our convention.
If you are interested, please contact sponsors.freecon@gmail.com for further details. We are open to all supporters.
Ahoy Sailor! I'm Captain FreeCon Polly, FreeCon 8's newest mascot! Although we used to be ace fighter pilots, my crew and I are the Skull Squadron -- the alliance of amazing acrobatic flyers! My best buddy Hachiko and I pilot Hellhound-One Avenger, a prototype amphibious aircraft with exceptional speed and firepower.
Don't underestimate me! I may be clumsy and pink-haired, but my intelligence and strength are uncanny! As much as I do love flying, I also like to watch good ole American Baseball and listen to some classy swing music! My favorite food is old fashion fried corned beef and eggs (sunny-side up please!). Come see me, along with the Skull Squadron, at FreeCon 8!
Don't forget, you can Friend me on Facebook and Follow me on Twitter!
Skull Squadron, lead by Captain FreeCon Polly, are a group of ace fighter pilots. To make FreeCon 8 memorable and interactive, we created a cast of diesel-punk heroes, villains, and support characters and based all of FreeCon's events and performances on their stories, battles, and triumphs. Throughout the convention, you will be able to live and experience first hand the story of FreeCon 8! Be sure to look out for these courageous pilots, as well as their robotic archnemesis--K.R.A.K.E.N.! Interactive events for ravenous con-goers, comic books, and merchandise will be available for all to engage in the FreeCon 8 mythos!
With the Skull Squadron, FreeCon 8 will be unlike any convention in the world, redefining what an anime convention really is! Don't just celebrate anime, live it!
Here is our new and improved FreeCon 8 website! Be sure to check out all of the tabs above for the latest information on main events, panels, dealers, artists, and more! The schedule will be up early 2012. If you want to enlist in the Skull Squadron, be sure to check out their tab, as well as the Downloads section to support their cause! Those who want to help the Skull Squadron on the front should visit the Contact page! Our website will be constantly updating, so be sure to check it out often to get the latest scoop on FreeCon 8 -- only at Florida State University!
