Dragon Con Moves To Free, Virtual Convention During Labor Day

ATLANTA, GA — For the first time since 1987, Dragon Con will not be held in-person this Labor Day weekend due to coronavirus concerns.

Dragon Con describes its event as "the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe."

"After many months of hand-wringing, sleepless nights, and more Zoom meetings than we can count, we have decided that Dragon Con 2020 event will not be held in person," the organization said online Monday. "Trust us, we are just as bummed as you are, but know we did not make this decision lightly. Above all else, we want to thank you, our fans, our partners, the (Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau), and the city of Atlanta for the support you have given us over these past few months.

"If you would like to retain your membership for our next convention, you don’t need to take any action. This rollover will happen automatically by August 15th, with no fees for repurchases. If you do choose to roll over your registration to the next Dragon Con, we have something special for you: your official 2020 membership badge and an exclusive Dragon Con item that will not be released in any other form or fashion, as a memento of sincerest thanks for sticking with us through this. These will be mailed to you in the fall."

Two options are being offered for those who have already purchased their 2020 membership:

• If you would like to retain your membership for the next convention, you don’t need to take any action. This rollover will happen automatically on Aug. 1, with no fees for repurchases. If you choose to roll over your registration to the next Dragon Con, convention organizers are offering the official 2020 membership badge and an exclusive Dragon Con item that will not be released in any other form which will be mailed out in the fall.
• If you prefer a refund, request it via the Google form. It will be provided with no questions asked. Request before Aug. 1 for refund consideration.

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