Dragon*Con is one heck of an event. The Armory has been there many years and we find you do need a survival guide. We found this one about Surviving DragonCon, and it’s really good, thanks to Sockii. 

Surviving DragonCon is a comprehensive overview of Dragon*Con. The only change we’d ask you to consider is to add The Armory at Dragon*Con into your visit.

Dragon*Con is a media fandom convention held annually over the Labor Day weekend in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Dragon*Con is the largest such event on the East Coast, celebrating science fiction, fantasy, anime, comics, gaming, music, film and all things genre-oriented. Every year, tens of thousands of media fans come to Atlanta to revel in the 4-day experience of Dragon*Con and enjoy spending time with like-minded fans, friends – and get some celebrity autographs and photo opportunities while they’re at it.

For a new attendee, Dragon*Con can easily be an overwhelming experience. The crowds, the multiple tracks of programming, the countless ways to spend money on cool collectibles, artwork and costuming… Knowing how to prepare for the event is as important as knowing how to best utilize your time – and funds – while there.

Dragon*Con 2013 will take place August 30 – September 2, 2013 and you have plenty of time to buy a membership – or just show up at the door for a one-day pass if you’re in the area at the time. This page is my survival guide to making the most of Dragon*Con, based on my numerous years of experience as both an attendee and a vendor in the Dragon*Con Dealers’ Hall.

Image: The official Dragon*Con logo. Source: Dragon*Con Press Kit