During the Dragon Awards ceremony, Sunday at 4PM in Hyatt Centennial I, several special Dragon Con awards were presented. The annual Julie Award, established in 1998 in honor of Julius “Julie” Schwartz, is given by a panel of industry professionals in honor of “universal achievement spanning multiple genres.” The 2021 Julie Award recipient is author Chris Claremont, known particularly for… Read more →
The winners of the 2021 Dragon Awards were presented Sunday at 4PM in Hyatt Centennial I. The winners are listed below. Best Science Fiction Novel: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal): Battle Ground by Jim Butcher Best Young Adult/Middle Grade Novel: A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher Best Military Science Fiction or… Read more →
Honorable Mentions Best Makeup: Tamara Comstock Best Tech: Thomas Bowman and Aaron Schmitt Best Use of Materials: Nicole Wilcox Best Journeyman: Janelle Santner Best Novice: Elizabeth McInturff Best Professional: Meghan Letchworth Best in Show: Jennifer Schottstaedt
The Dragon Con Parade was back in person Saturday at 10AM—live on Peachtree Street, streaming, and on local television. Paradegoers were treated to visits from characters representing classics like Ghostbusters, Star Wars, and Star Trek, along with newer representatives such as the Cult of Marriott Carpet and the Jawas’ “Closed for Cleaning” Sandcrawler. Marching bands, special guests, and uncounted other… Read more →
Mr. Muscle Nerd: Alexander Gordon Ms. Muscle Nerd: Loph Bonanne
Imagine yourself exploring the world’s most magical aquarium with dim lighting and Dragon Con themes on this special evening. Dragon Con Night at the Aquarium is returning for 2021! Saturday, September 4, from 7 to 11PM, experience the Georgia Aquarium with special evening hours just for Dragon Con. The Legend of the Chosen contest will return in 2022, but costumes… Read more →
Shoppers, rejoice! Dragon Con 2021 is bringing back our virtual marketplace—and this year, it’s open until the Friday after con weekend! The marketplace will be open 24 hours a day, with no waiting in line or packing in with 80,000 of your closest con-going friends. You can shop ‘til your credit card drops, right from the comfort of your own… Read more →
That’s right: the Robert A. Heinlein “Pay It Forward” Blood Drive is back for 2021! And, of course, donors will receive a free Dragon Con Blood Drive t-shirt. LifeSouth will be set up to accept donors on the conference room level in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta during the following hours: Thursday 10AM–7PM Friday 10AM–7PM Saturday 10AM–7PM Sunday 10AM–7PM Monday 9AM–3PM… Read more →
