Status Active Country United States | Location(s) Morristown, New Jersey Inaugurated 2014 | |
Genre Multi-genre including Anime, Manga, Science Fiction, Fantasy, video games, tabletop games, and popular culture Venue Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza | ||
DerpyCon is a multi-genre convention held during November/December at the Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza in Morristown, New Jersey. The convention held their first event December 5–7, 2014. Guests included Michele Knotz, Keith R. A. DeCandido, and Platform One. The second event was December 4–6, 2015 with guests David Vincent (actor), Richard Hatch (actor), Aurelio Voltaire and Carel Struycken.
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Programming
The convention typically offers anime and live action screenings, artist alley, concerts, cosplay showcase, costume competitions, dances, dealers room, game shows, karaoke, LARP, manga library, panels, tabletop gaming, vendors, video gaming, and workshops.
Guests usually do at least one individual Q&A panel, along with other specialized panels about their craft. Autographs from guests are usually available during the course of the weekend.
History
DerpyCon was founded by Jenthony Enterprises, Inc., the same team that created the Vidgle podcast, Con Goer, after using the name as the background event in their independent film, Con Drama.
Author C. J. Henderson was supposed to attend the convention's inaugural year, but was forced to cancel due to his failing health. He died the July before the convention took place, and the convention, along with several of the other guests, created a panel in his honor for the fans who had wanted to meet him.
Collaborations
DerpyCon staff have provided video gaming support with consoles, games, televisions, and tournaments at New Jersey Comic Anime Con, Jaycon, and Immortal Con.