Where is the convention? Southern Maine. The hotel? The Eastland Park! Click here for info.

When? July 3 - 6, 2008! (Pre-Registrants can come July 3rd !)

How much does it cost? A badge has variable costs and the hotel costs something else as well. Click here for badge prices and here for hotel information.

What is your motto? Our motto is for the fans, by the fans. Our convention is to help make fans happy. ^_~ We try to keep things fun and entertaining. ^_^ We know we are a small convention and we're not trying to be large, ever. We're just trying to have fun and meet other people with our interests, which include anime, gaming, and more!

A small convention? Huh? A small convention means we're less than 2,000 people. We're not tiny, as in 200, anymore, but we're certainly not 3,000. Maine has no convention facilities available for such events, so if you're looking for something mega-sized we suggest you go to Boston and visit Anime Boston.

We're limited in space but not in friendlieness, creativity, and wacky events. If you're looking for a good event to relax, have fun, see some wacky stuff and laugh at, we're the con for you. If you're looking for a convention with ten or more huge name guests, events that fit more than 1,000 people, and hallways that take literally 10 minutes to transverse, we're NOT what you're looking for.

What can I expect from PortCon? You can expect to see a lot of people crammed together in one hotel for a weekend of events and crazieness. There's a mall across the street so expect some trips to the food court and more. There will be filled rooms, laughter, noise, screaming fan girls, signs, a vendors room stuffed FULL of goodies, more events than you can attend, and more. There will be times you have too much to do and times you don't have anything. Thursday is a day for pre-registered people to mingle and meet earlier than everyone else. Friday is a great lead in to an explosive Saturday and a slowing down Sunday. Expect to meet people, talk to staffers, spend time with guests, and enjoy yourselves.

Can you buy badges at the door? Yes! You can! It just costs more.

What does a badge give you? A badge allows you entrance the convention and free entry to any of the events, including the dealer's room. Without a badge security will ask you to leave the convention area.

If I lose my badge during the convention do you replace lost badges? NO. Please keep your badge on you AT ALL TIMES. We can not replace lost or stolen badges for many reasons so please don't expect to get one if it's lost. You will have to pay for a replacement, regardless of your previous purchase. It's part of the con rules and policies and thus please don't try to explain to the registration staff in hopes of weaseling this rule. It's annoying, we know. But it's policy, so please bear this in mind when pinning your registration badge to various body parts other than the safety of ye old upper shirt.

Do I get free stuff? A free give away bag yes. Not free food, unfortunately. ^_~

I just registered, when will I get my badge? You can pick up your badge at the convention, we do not mail them out. Don't worry, we'll have everything ready for when you arrive- we promise. ^_^

How much does getting a room with PortConMaine save me? Getting a room at the PortConMaine convention center will save you not only around $30 from the average rate in town, but also a lot of time and frustration with getting around Maine! You'll be right across from the mall the whole weekend- think about the time saved when going out to eat! ^_~

Will someone be watching my child/children? No. When you leave your children you leave them in full trust of their ability to make good decisions. If they choose to misbehave they will be given consequences up to being asked to leave the convention. Please read the attendee agreement for more information.We will be asking children for their chaperones if they are too young. If they misbehave, we will be escorting them out of the convention facility. Also, if they can't get their chaperone we might ask them to leave.

I'm coming with my child/children but I won't participate. Do I still need to pay for a badge? Yes. In order to attend the convention you still need to pay for a badge. But go you for staying with your child/children! It's a good time- and don't forget there's a hot tub on location. ^_^ We're also still pretty affordable. One day at PortCon is a lot less than one day at Funtown or Disney!

Do you have a weapon/prop policy? Yes. Click here.

What is your mailing address? PortConMaine / 482 Webster Road Unit 1 / Buxton, ME 04093

More questions? Email us! We'll respond as soon as possible with an answer and if needed update our FAQ.