- The Gist of the Thing
- Hours of Operation
- Venue Info & Maps
- Rules & Policies
- Press & Media
- Staff & Volunteers
- Contact Us
You may or may not (probably not) be thinking, "Listen pal, I came all the way over to this ridiculous website to get the lowdown on the downlow and so far all I see is a bunch of crazy nonsense, hoohah, whatnot, and fruffaluph. Where's the juice? What's the what? If I'm shelling the clams for this Con on the Cob thing I need to know what to expect and if you don't explain it to me right this instant I'm heading on over to your place with six strong-backed lads, a you-walloping 2x4, and a lunchbox full of knuckle sandwiches!"
To which I would hypothetically reply, "Whoa, dawg! Don't even trip. I got you covered... Also, cool it with the threats, please. That sort of thing is against the rules 'round these here parts." I would then go on to explain, in a rambling and circuitous manner (as is my way), all about Con on the Cob. I would blather on about all the tabletop gaming, the parties, the entertainment, the auction, the kid cave, the cosplay, the special guests, the panels, the seminars, the workshops, the tattoos, the Mother of All Marketplaces, the food trucks, the miniature painting, the swimming pool, the mini golf, and all the other crazy nonsense, hoohah, whatnot, and fruffaluph we get up to at Con on the Cob. I would tell you about all the new friends you'll meet, the creativity you'll share, the fun you'll have, and the memories you'll cherish forever. Then I would realize I'm talking hypothetically about a real and impending happening that's pretty much the most fun it's possible to have within the bounds of legality and common decency (decency optional), chastise myself for wasting your time, and ask you to please reread the paragraph you just read but omit the hypothetical part of it and rephrase it within your mind to assure yourself it actually is all those things I said, decide if it's for you, and then nab yourself a badge in anticipation of the thing. Heck, why not nab badges for all your friends while you're at it? Why not, indeed...
Gather 'round the campfire, children, and I shall tell you a tale. A tale of the times during which each aspect of Con on the Cob will be open for activities. Let us begin...
REGISTRATION, SOUVENIRIUM, AND RAFFLE
Thursday: 12pm-8pm
Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
GAMES HQ
Games may still be played outside of HQ hours.
Thursday: 12pm-8pm
Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 10am-2pm
THE CotC AUCTION
Thursday: 3pm-6pm
Friday: 3pm-8pm
Saturday: 10am-12pm*
Saturday: 2pm-6:30pm
Saturday: 6:45pm-9:15pm (item pickup)
*Items may be submitted until noon on Saturday or until the auction staff decides the room is full.
ODDMALL: THE MOTHER OF ALL MARKETPLACES
Thursday: 9am-2pm (vendor setup)
Thursday: 2pm-8pm (open to the public)
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-3pm
COSPLAY HQ (costume contest registration)
Thursday: 2pm-8pm
Friday: 11am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-2pm
Con on the Cob takes place at the newly renovated Quality Inn & Suites in Richfield, Ohio. Here, presented for the edification of the inquisitive, is the address:
4742 Brecksville Rd. Richfield, Ohio 44286
And here, presented for the further edification of the inquisitive, is the phone number:
(330) 659-6151
Call that number and make sure to tell them you are with Con on the Cob in order to get the best deal on room reservations. Alternately, follow this link to reserve your room online.
To increasingly edify the inquisitive, please enjoy the following maps of the digs:
Rules? Who the heck needs rules? We all do, apparently. Otherwise society would devolve into chaos and don't nobody want that. In general, common sense is the rule to follow. Don't be a jerk. Treat others as you want to be treated, etc...
We invite you to follow this link to experience a big old list of official rules and policies. By attending Con on the Cob you agree to abide by these strictures lest ye suffer the eponymous curse indicated by this year's theme and also get yourself booted the heck out (and possibly arrested).
If you are member of the press, or if you are the host or producer of a podcast, YouTube channel, zine, or other media outlet and you would like to cover Con on the Cob or any of our events, guests, or staff members please contact Andy for more information. A number of free press badges will be allotted for the exploration of such things and you might just qualify for one.
The following chumps are gullible enough to volunteer their time, talents, and treachery as Con on the Cob staff members.
SUPREME OVERLORD
Andy Hopp
SUPREME OVERLORD'S SUPREME OVERLORD
Heather Hopp
REGENT OF REGISTRATION & VISCOUNT OF VOLUNTEERS
Gregory Dunn
SOVEREIGN OF THE SOUVENIRIUM
Robin Chadima
VICEROY OF VENDORS & PHARAOH OF FOOD TRUCKS
Kevin Roe
ARCHDUKE OF THE ARTITORIUM
Scotty Lees
GAWDS OF GAMING
Val Hart
Drew Adkins
Faith WhoselastnameIforgot
EMPEROR OF ENTERTAINMENT
Saker Alexander
MAGNATES OF MINIATURES
The Mighty Kay Steele
Scott Frank
CALIPHS OF COSPLAY
Aspen Tyler
Kariann Gerchak
KING OF THE KID CAVE
The Real For-Realsies Santa Claus
OLIGARCHS OF THE AUCTION
Cynthia Tuck
Biagia Hartung
LORD OF LOGISTICS
Jerry Hartung
VENERABLE VOLUNTEERS
Ben Gilligan
Dave Crane
Curtis Kaylor
David Miller
If you would like more information about Con on the Cob, want to host a room party or special event, have an idea you'd like to share, or maybe you're just lonely and need a friend, please email Andy and we'll get that orb rolling. If you have specific questions about specific aspects of CotC please contact the appropriate staff member listed above (if they don't have an email link talk with Andy instead).
