Help us raise money for Mindbridge
Shop at the Barnes and Noble in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, October 31 and help us raise money for Mindbridge to fund future conventions. Our fundraising goal is $1500.
Stop by between 6 pm and 8 pm and meet authors who will be attending ICON 44 including guest of honor, Pat Murphy.
Don’t live in the area? The coupon has the details about making a purchase online!
Help us setup ICON
We need help at 4:30 PM in Coralville and 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids to load, unload and setup for ICON supplies.
Get a Sneak Peek at Programming!
A tentative programming schedule is available for viewing and downloading.
Keep in mind the schedule is subject to change at anytime between now and during the weekend of the convention.
The Bloodmobile will be at ICON 44
Schedule your spot nowNovember 1 to 3, 2019
the Marriott, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Guests of Honor
Pat Murphy, author
Mystie Hollaman, fan
Shawn Palek, artist guest of honor
Misty Palek, artist guest of honor
Kat Pepmiller, costumer/cosplay artist guest of honor
Susan Leabhart, toastmaster
View Guest Bios and the ICON 44 staff listing
Join Us at ICON 44!
| Register Now | Adults (13 & up) | Children (12 & Under) |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird rate (Weekend Pass) |
$55.00 | Free with paid adult |
| Benefactor | $110.00 | N/A |
| Paradise ICON | $100.00 | N/A |
| At-the-Door Weekend Pass | $70.00 | Free with paid adult |
| At-the-Door Friday Pass | $40.00 | Free with paid adult |
| At-the-Door Saturday Pass | $50.00 | Free with paid adult |
| At-the-Door Sunday Pass | $30.00 | Free with paid adult |
See who is in the Dealers’ Room!
Host a Fan Table at ICON 44!
ICON will be providing tables for fannish groups to promote themselves at ICON 44. This includes SF/Fantasy/Steampunk/writing/
A Word About Our Theme
Unpacking non-binary reality…
The world is not left or right, black or white, male or female, us or them, or Star Trek or Star Wars. It is a spectrum, a wide canvas of multiple hues and shades of grey. The foundation of the theme this year is inclusivity and debunking the myths and misinformation that seem rampant at times. We wanted to bridge gaps in knowledge and open dialogues. All we ask is that you listen and try to hear those of differing points of view. You may agree or you may disagree, but if you can’t buy an idea, opt to rent it for a time. Please be respectful and kind. Discussion is cool, but someone’s existence or validity is never up for debate. We are all people.
Charity Auction Donations
The Haunted Bookshop (Iowa City)
M and M Bookstore (Cedar Rapids)
Prairie Lights Bookstore (Iowa City)
the Marriott, Cedar Rapids, IA
Hills Bank and Trust
Our Charity Auction which will benefit the James Tiptree, Jr. Foundation. Interested in donating? Send us a message with the details about your donation.
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Coming Soon!
Mark your calendars for ICON 45!
October 9-11, 2020
the Marriott, Cedar Rapids
About ICON
ICON is a Mindbridge Foundation project, a 501(c)7 Not-For-Profit Organization. ICON is Iowa’s longest-running, fan-organized science fiction and fantasy convention held in the fall of each year. Each convention features authors, artists, panels and workshops, gaming, parties, an art show, music, a dealers room and more.