Geek Chic Events: PotterCon USA hits the Road bringing Harry Potter fans together across the country!

Stephanie Pressman

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PotterCon, a Harry Potter fan event started a couple years ago in New York. The event has grown and this year includes events all over the country. I attended one of the first events outside NYC which was in Los Angeles at The Echoplex.

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We were delighted to see some familiar faces including Jordan Ellis from Jordandene who was visiting LA as part of the event.

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Also, involved were members of “The Show That Shall Not Be Named” (Harry Potter Improv Comedy)
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hosting Harry Potter Trivia, other activities included a house cup, costume contest, sorting ceremony and photo booth.  Event sponsors included Loot Crate & USAopoly who provided prizes for the costume contest and trivia.

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The event price was $15 and of course the bar was serving up wizarding potions including alcoholic butterbeer.

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Are you interested in attending PotterCon near you?

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Upcoming PotterCon events and locations include…
March 25: PotterCon Baltimore | Soundstage | Facebook | Tickets
March 26: PotterCon D.C. | The Fillmore Silver Springs | Facebook | Tickets
May 13: PotterCon Boston | Paradise Rock Club | Facebook | Tickets
May 14: PotterCon Philly | Theatre of the Living Arts | Facebook | Tickets
May 20th: PotterCon Grand Rapids | The Orbit Room | Facebook | Tickets
May 21: PotterCon Detroit | The Detroit Masonic Temple | Facebook | Tickets
June 10: PotterCon New Jersey | Asbury Park Convention Hall | Facebook | Tickets
June 11: PotterCon Long Island | The Paramount | Facebook| Tickets

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