Top Summer Conventions Held In Orange County
With the weather and all the things to do in southern California, it's not surprising that organizations want to hold conventions here - especially in the summer. A variety of conventions will take place here during the summer. These are some of the best conventions to check out in our fair county.
VidCon
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 765-8950
vidcon.com
Date: June 23-25, 2016
Web video has become a part of our culture. If you do something as simple as login to a social media outlet, you're bound to see videos without even searching for them. VidCon is a conference that brings together fans and creators of web video. Part of this convention is a seminar about how to createeffective video that draws the interest of viewers. This will also feature a section dedicated to gaming and gaming content.
Anaheim Home And Garden Show
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 608-1722
www.anaheimhomeshows.com
Date: Aug. 19-21, 2016 at 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m (Saturday), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday)
You need only to scan the channels briefly to realize that the home and garden business has boomed. People can't get enough of gardening ideas and home decoration and renovation. If you find yourself watching a lot of HGTV, this is the convention for you. Here you'll find decorations for your home and plants for your garden. You'll also find seminars on decorating and saving energy and water. Even cooking classes and demonstrations are available at this event.
BrideWorld Expo
OC Fair and Event Center
88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 708-1500
www.brideworld.com
Date: June 12, 2016 at 10 a.m.
Once upon a time, you probably wouldn't have thought of weddings as an industry, but it certainly is that. Americans, in particular, spend a vast amount of money on weddings. Planning a wedding can be stressful. This event strives to make planning a little less stressful by bringing 135 different wedding vendors to one location, which saves you a lot of time on the phone and on the road. You can also see a show of wedding fashions and attend a seminar having to do with wedding planning and etiquette.
The Fit Expo
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 765-8950
www.thefitexpo.com
Date: August 27-28, 2016 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday)
If you look around Orange County, you'll see that people here take fitness pretty seriously. It's not surprising, then, that the county plays host to a fitness expo. This convention features a healthy living pavilion where you can see cooking demonstrations. You'll also find an area for kids, as well as competitions like powerlifting and arm wrestling. This event features 250 exhibitors, giving you plenty of information about what you can do to get fit and stay that way.
L.A. Cosplay Con
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(203) 761-6183
lacosplaycon.com
Date: June 11, 2016, at 11:00 a.m.
Technically this event isn't in Orange County, but you don't have to go far outside of Orange County to get there. Cosplay has really gained in popularity, and it's fun to see just how accurate people are with their costumes. This convention features panels, vendors and a contest that will be judged by people from professional costuming backgrounds. Awards will be given based on creativity, stage presence and difficulty. Individuals and groups are welcome to enter the contest.
