If there’s one thing humans are better at than robots, it’s throwing a spectacular party! Whether it is celebrating an epic victory or laughing in the face of destruction, human resilience can’t be beat. Join us on the party floors Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights to connect with other members of our community and cheer for the ability to solve a CAPTCHA. Whether you’re looking to spark a conversation about defying our robot overlords or embracing your last drink before marching into battle, our party hosts have the variety of human experiences that you’re looking for. Have burning questions? Feel free to email us at parties@capricon.org.
For those of you who want to attend parties:
Thank you for your interest in the parties!! Without you, the party floors would be a bunch of empty rooms with their doors open, you are the reason we do this. Look in the hallways around the program areas and near the elevators to see flyers advertising the different parties available. If you want to know more about the parties before diving in, come to the main lobby at 9pm on Friday and Saturday night to join the Party Crawl! Make sure to bring your badge and government ID!
Having a good time at the convention is everyone’s goal, and we have some suggestions to make it the best weekend possible:
Obey the Law:
You’d think this would go without saying, but here we go anyway… things such as underage drinking and/or property damage cause serious problems for everyone involved, and Capricon as a whole. Remember, if it is illegal outside of the convention, it’s illegal inside the convention. This also means that all rules from the Capricon Code of Conduct also apply. If you need a refresher, please read over the Code of Conduct here before attending the con.
No Liquor off the party floors:
Just don’t do it.
Respect Everyone:
The people throwing the parties are working hard at their own expense to throw parties for you to enjoy. Please remember to appreciate the effort that they are putting in on your behalf. A party is no fun if you’re the only one there… If you don’t respect the other party goers, you may find yourself without people to party with. If someone has said no thank you, don’t push. It doesn’t matter what the reason is. No means no, and that is the end of the discussion.
Take Care of yourself:
You know your body and what it needs, please make sure you take care of yourself. Please make sure to drink some water, especially if you are drinking adult beverages, eat at least 2 meals that aren’t just snack foods, and get some rest when you need it. Pushing your limits may make a night more enjoyable but breaking them entirely will result in sadness and hangovers. Also, remember it is always OK to turn down a drink. You know your limits and know when to say when.\
Party Awards:
We want to give our hosts the recognition they deserve for all their hard work and time put into making their party happen. To do this we ask the guests to tell us what they thought was the best party. Was it a small group having an intense discussion about Golden Age Comics? Did you enjoy the drinks and dancing of one of our more club-like parties? Fill out a virtual ballot telling us who knocked it out of this world.
Check here for a link to the virtual ballot starting Feb 5th, or scan the QR code below!
Our hosts do such an amazing job that we want to recognize as many of them as possible. We are looking for your help in finding:
- Best Overall Party – Which party was your favorite in all aspects?
- Staff Choice – That’s right, they gave us power and we’re going to abuse it.
- Best Alcoholic Drink – Is it …Green? Does it give off smoke? Tell us what was the best tasting thing that you can remember drinking over the weekend.
- Best Mocktail – Not every good drink needs to get you drunk. Who created the tastiest non-alcoholic drink?
Ballots will all be electronic this year. Don’t have a device to vote with? Ask the party hosts or find a party liaison, and we will set you up with a ballot.
Ballots will be counted at 10am on Sunday. Don’t count on us having hangovers! Vote before 10.
The results of the voting will be announced at closing ceremonies. We encourage all attendees to show up for Closing Ceremonies to find out who won. Who knows? Maybe it’s you!
Rachel & Wash – Parties