If you are a fan of The Vampire Diaries, then this is the place you want to be. Eyecon is one of the best celebrity autograph conventions around and is the only convention that allows you so much face to face time with the celebrities themselves.
"The best thing about Eyecon is the close interaction fans get to have with their favorite stars. It is an experience like nothing I have ever had." - Lisa B.
This time around, there is an all-star lineup like no other! Heading up the show is the Salvatore brother's, Damon and Stefan, played by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. Following them is other swoon worthy cast members, Steven R. McQueen, who plays Elena's little brother, Jeremy Gilbert, and fan favorite werewolf, Michael Trevino, who plays Tyler Lockwood. Bringing up the end of the overly stuffed celebrity guest list is Lauren Cohen, who played the late Rose, and our favorite Mayor Lockwood, played by Robert Pralgo.
Getting the chance to mingle with your favorite celebrities is one of the highlights of the weekend and fans love to flock from all over for a chance to meet them, but also the interaction with other fans is a real treat as well. There have been many friendships that have spawned from Convention with fans living all over the world.
"Eyecon gives you a chance to interact with stars that you admire and to mingle with other fans." - Lanaya S.
"I love that the interaction with the celebrities is on a more intimate basis than with other conventions." - Jessica S.
"It's where dreams come true. You get to interact one on one with your favorite celebrities. I even got a personalize video made and it made my year. Best experience EVER." - Nichole R.
"I like Eyecon because of its friendly, personal service, and it's deliverance of top guests for dedicated fans." - Vicky G.
Aside from all the celebrities mingling around, another popular part of the conventions is the concerts. Many acts have graced the stage, but one keeps coming back for more. The Nova Echo, an electro pop rock band out of Asheville, NC, made their way down to Florida, onto the stage, and into the hearts of the fans in May of 2009 and are returning for their fifth Eyecon event. They will be playing a concert on Saturday night before the masquerade ball, so make sure to get your dancing shoes on and swing over. Merchandise, including CD's, shirts, and more will be available throughout the convention as well as at the concert. AOD staff will be hanging out with the band at their merchandise table throughout the convention, so make sure to stop by.
"I love going to Eyecon for The Nova Echo, because they are f****** amazing. I have been to Eyecon events for shows I have never seen just to see the band." - Sarah V.
"Eyecon, for me, is like playing a family reunion. The staff is wonderful, they always get the greatest stars, and they always take care of our every need." - Matt Hixon, Bassist, The Nova Echo
Also playing this convention is Jessarae, little brother to Vampire Diaries star Steven R McQueen. Jessarae will be performing an acoustic set during the convention so make sure to check that out as well.
Our very own Josh Reid-Davis, also known to many as Just Josh, is going to be MCing the event. This will be Josh's second time around with Eyecon and he is by far a fan favorite. He started off as another fan attending the event and is now fandom royalty!
"I like it because I get to meet fun, new, and exciting people from all walks of life who share the same passions that I do. I enjoy MCing because its fun and we get to help bring people closer to something they love." - Josh Reid-Davis
This event is promising to be the best convention yet held by Eyecon. If you don't have your tickets yet, make sure to swing over to www.eyeconfla.com and purchase them. All information for location and schedules is on the site.
Make sure to tune in tomorrow, March 1st at 9 pm EST to get a chance to win a pair of tickets to the event. Tickets will be general weekend passes that get you into the main event all weekend. (Photos, autographs, and other events are extra costs). We look forward to seeing you all there.
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