Unlike so many other genre conventions, Creation Entertainment has a strict company policy not to "oversell" our conventions. In other words, every patron, no matter what bracket of ticket they purchase, will have a seat in the main auditorium where the major guests appear and events take place. Nothing upsets us more than hearing about other conventions that sell tickets to patrons and then those very same patrons have to wait on additional lines inside the facility to get into (or sometimes not!) the main theatre. An important Creation Entertainment difference we want you to know about!
The Creation difference extends to our 40 years experience in running fan conventions. In the last few years we've seen promoter after promoter fail taking hard earned ticket money down with them. Inexperienced promoters, often first-timers, use celebrity images and names to get ticket money which they use to hopefully pay their expenses. When that fails they've already gone through "your" ticket money and they collapse leaving no recourse for ticket holders. They say "buyer beware" but this has happened in other conventions and we really feel for those great fans who have lost their ticket money and upset travel plans.
ALL GUESTS are contracted to appear and all convention contracts specify that appearances are tentative and subject to change as film and television work demands take precedence as can a personal conflict. Our events will take place whether a specific guest cancels or not (we always try to book replacements) and therefore we can not issue admission ticket or ticket package refunds if a particular guest does not fulfill their appearance contract. Of course we will always refund separately purchased photo ops and autograph tickets for a guest if they cancel.
PHOTO TAKING POLICY AT THIS CONVENTION
We know that taking photos makes the convention even more fun and we thought it would be a good idea to share our photo taking policies for you before you arrive at the convention so you can prepare. In the auditorium, photo taking is encouraged, but only from your seat. It is unfair to run up to the stage and block the view of others who have paid for reserved seats in front of you. Even if there are empty seats, patrons must sit in the seats they paid for to be fair to everyone. Due to fire marshal regulations everyone must be seated during performances. Please also be courteous to your neighbors when taking pictures. Photo taking is not allowed during autographing sessions nor during the photo ops. Only those people who have autograph tickets may come up to get autographs. At the Gold Exclusive Parties: photo taking is encouraged when the guests arrive (but only from your seats). After a sufficient time for all to get their photos we ask that your cameras be placed down so the celebrities can enjoy their time at the two food functions. Thank you for understanding the need to have these few rules so everyone is safe and has fun.
The vast majority of our guest celebrities take questions from the audience during their on-stage time. Therefore it is incumbent upon those that ask questions to make them ones that allow our mutual shared time with the celebrities to be enjoyable, interesting and entertaining for all (including the guest). Asking for hugs, telling stars we love them (we all do, that's why we're here), giving gifts, getting into long personal stories, or worse, is not acceptable for this format and, in fact, is quite self-centered when you are in essence "representing" all of fandom to a celebrity. Join us in trying to make this convention the best entertainment for everyone!
In the event of convention cancellations or date changes Creation Entertainment is not responsible for patrons' costs involving travel or hotel accommodations or any other non convention ticket expenses.
Advance ticket sales are generally turned off early to mid-week of the week of the events. Tickets, if they are not sold out, are sold at the convention of course.
Here's a pic of the legendary sci-fi author/genius Isaac Asimov, a frequent visitor to our early conventions and quite a character as well! It is amazing that we got to work with him after reading so many of his books.
From the "you never know" category, here in the middle is "Young Hercules" at our Official Hercules/Xena Convention (pictured with his co-stars from that short lived series). He's better known by his real name today: Ryan Gosling, an incredible actor doing wonderful work in feature films.
Back in the heyday of Xena popularity we had the pleasure of meeting some of New Zealand's top talents as they often guested on the series which was filmed in that beautiful country. Left to right: Karl Urban who went onto major stardom as Star Trek's new Dr. McCoy, Kevin Smith, one of our all-time favorite guests, on the verge of international fame when he was killed in a tragic accident, and Danielle Cormack who continues to perform in New Zealand.
For over two decades we had the pleasure of presenting the country's leading horror fan conventions, Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors with the popular magazine and illustrious editor Tony Timpone. These shows were a breeding ground for up and coming genre talent and that makes us proud. Here, one of the icons of the field, Robert Englund, on stage.
During one crazy phase we started manufacturing action figures and selling them in Toys R Us amongst other national retailers. Bruce Lee was probably are most realistic looking figure, but we also had success with Saturday Night Live figures and Drew and Mimi from The Drew Carey Show.
It had one of the most loyal and passionate fan movements behind it and a gloriously talented cast of performers working with amazing and intelligent scripts. We were delighted to be associated with this incredible and still missed series and it was always a special pleasure to work with star Ben Browder.
We were ahead of the times back in the 80's with conventions mixing all sorts of fan favorites together. Usually all the different fandoms got along and it is nice to see that Dr. Who is more popular than ever. We were licensees back in the day and worked with many of the earlier Doctors, including, of course, the larger than life Tom Baker.
Here is a scene from a recent Official Star Trek Convention in San Francisco with Brent Spiner on stage speaking to a sold out crowd.
There was never any guest nicer than the amazing DeForest Kelley who graced our stages many, many times always putting on a warm and entertaining presentation for his legions of dedicated fans. He was just as cool as you would want him to be!
The only time this ever happened: Three Mr. Spocks on stage, a really special moment
It all started with a Mr. Spock head: our entry into the world of Star Trek merchandising began full time when we purchased 1,000 of these 35 years ago or so. We still have a few left!
Every five year anniversary marks a special time to remember for Star Trek fans and our conventions take on an air of a family reunion of long-time fans and the stars we all admire. Sadly we also mark the loss of some of those talents who appeared with us regularly at our events. They are missed.
One of our most fun to run conventions was The Official TV LAND Convention. Here is the convention store we set up offering goodies to fellow TV fanatics!
This is pretty cool: Sam Rubin interviewed legendary Larry Hagman at our TV Land Convention, sadly a one-time only gathering, but did we ever enjoy meeting so many of our all-time favorite TV stars!
Another wonderful moment from the TV Land Convention: here's the hilarious Tim Conway regaling the audience with anecdotes about his career that has spanned decades.
Dick Martin, George Schlatter and Alan Sues at the TV Land Convention
Here's an amazing panel we did in LA at the famed Biltmore Hotel: Forry Ackerman, Ray Bradbury, Ray Harryhausen and John Landis!
Comic book and entertainment fans owe much to the legendary JACK KIRBY, the revered talent who co-created the Marvel mythology and made many early appearances with us, among his most devoted followers. Although his passing never allowed Jack to see the amazing success of his characters in film we do know that his appearances at conventions always brought down the house!
It is always great when we can personally thank a performer for an absolutely beautifully done job and that was just the treat when John Noble appeared in Feb of 2013 wrapping up his epic FRINGE series, one of our all-time favorite shows!
The beautiful and talented Alfre Woodard graced her stages to reminisce about her appearance in Star Trek as Lily in the movie Star Trek: First Contact, but of course she is best known for being an Academy Award and Grammy nominated actress as well as having an incredible 17 Emmy nominations (winning four).
Our Vegas Star Trek Convention is ALWAYS full of surprises! Sir Patrick Stewart joins William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in this once in a lifetime moment! We're glad we were there!
In 2006, space pioneers, astronauts Wally Schirra and Alan Bean, guested at Grand Slam: it was an honor!
Photo Credit: David Livingston
Three of the most popular actors on the planet graced our stages along with their The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn director: Bill Condon, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner helped us make history at an official fan gathering done in conjunction with the press junket and in association with Summit Entertainment.
Our first convention program in 1971, ticket prices were $1.50 a day and our special guest was legendary comic artist superstar Jim Steranko!
We even had time to publish 6 issues of a popular comic art fanzine called Infinity when we were teenagers. Back in the days before the internet, printed fanzines and conventions helped keep fandom connected.
When we ran The Official STAR WARS Convention we brought in Gene Roddenberry as a surprise and this moment in time was a true highlight. Gene was a great mentor of ours and he is always in our thoughts, especially when we gather for our Official STAR TREK Conventions.
LOST was one of the great TV series of all-time and we were proud to be an official licensee for the show. Here three of the stars, Ian Somerhalder, Evangeline Lilly and Naveen Andrews, grace our stages in a Creation Convention appearance.
Two of our most popular celebrity guests from the Stargate franchise making their only Creation appearance together on stage: Michael Shanks and Amanda Tapping! We love following their careers post Stargate and look forward to enjoying their work for years to come!
How's this for cool? Arnold as THE Terminator at our Official T-2 Convention, an awesome occasion!
A VERY special moment in Creation History
BILL SHATNER & LEONARD NIMOY toasting the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek on the exact day, 4 decades later, that the original series began its TV run! Taken in Chicago at Creation's Salute to Star Trek's 40th! Thanks, Bill and Leonard for being such a big part of Creation Entertainment! Who would have thought that as kids that watched classic Trek, that one day we'd be working with these show biz legends!
History is made again at Creation when LEONARD NIMOY passes the ceremonial "#1 Vulcan" tee-shirt to the new Mr. Spock ZACHARY QUINTO. It all happened in front of the audience at Grand Slam XVI. Creation Conventions: it is ALL about making wonderful memories like this!
Superstar Legend Jack Nicholson made the "Creation" scene, a definite ultra-cool moment in our 40 plus year history!
Growing up watching THE AVENGERS was a particular joy so when Patrick Macnee joined the Creation line-up of stars it was a joyous occasion for us and his many fans!
It was another of our proudest moments: having four STAR TREK Captains share the stage. Let's hope we can pull it off again some day and add a few more!
Long-time Creation friend (and early fan attendee turned superstar producer) DEAN DEVLIN brought along friends Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer to one of our shows. Dean is currently behind one of TV's greatest shows LEVERAGE!
The impeccable Ricardo Montalban created Star Trek's most popular villian as Khan but in person he truly was one of a kind and his two appearances for us were definitely amongst the most memorable! He is sorely missed by all Trekkers and was indeed a Hollywood classic himself!
Gracious and supportive to us as ever William Shatner made sure first time Creation guest star Joan Collins (in her only convention appearance) was comfortable on stage, reunited decades after their ultra-popular classic Trek appearance together!
As promised, a seat for all! Here's a scene of the amazing theatre we used for years for our Las Vegas Star Trek Convention. At Creation shows: no waiting and worrying about seeing the stars!
Pretty Cool we'd say to have welcomed the ultra talented Elijah Wood as Creation promoted several Official LORD OF THE RINGS events. We can't wait to do it all again for the new films!
Amazing photo of Kierin Ferris and Elijah Wood from our Lord of the Rings events
Here's some shots of Leonard Nimoy's last convention appearance (courtesy of Paul Harvath), taken at our Chicago 2011 Official STAR TREK Convention. Thank You Leonard for your three decade association with Creation: we've loved every minute of presenting you to your adoring fans (of which we number ourselves!):
Leonard Nimoy's emotional farewell to Star Trek Conventions: 2011 Chicago
These guys are HILARIOUS on stage together and we love having them at our events: true superstars of the genre: Jonathan Frakes (now busy directing) and Brent Spiner!
PLEASE READ THIS PAGE COMPLETELY BEFORE ORDERING ANY TICKETS.
Please note that tickets are delivered to you via e-mail in PDF format which you should print out and bring with you to convention registration. Most customers receive their PDF tickets within 3-5 business days of having placed their order.
Be sure of which day a guest is doing photo ops/autographs
before purchasing your admission tickets.
The Vampire Diaries
Official Convention
DALLAS TEXAS
OUR LAST VISIT TO DALLAS: BE WITH US!
DALLAS, TX
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
August 19-21, 2016
The Westin Park Central Hotel
12720 Merit Dr
Dallas, TX 75251
TIMES OF EVENT: Please note that our times are dependent on guest flight itineraries and because we are dealing with actors who are often filming we do not know these itineraries until much closer to the convention date. As a generalization, but not a guarantee this early, we usually will have pre-registration on Thursday night for those coming all three days (not a necessity but a convenience) and Friday programming begins around noon and ends at about 6 pm with autographs and Karaoke into the evening. Saturday we usually start about 9am and run until about 7 pm with autographs and the Saturday Party running until late evening. Sunday we usually start early and autographs, depending on guests, can run into the evening. We always suggest that if you don’t want to miss any autographs on Sunday that you plan on staying late or staying over in the hotel Sunday night. Once again, these times are totally tentative as we do not yet know the flights of the guests.
ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END and we thank all our fellow fans in Texas for making our previous visits great successes. And now, we’re happy to announce one last tour stop and we’re rolling out the blood red carpet for you to make the scene. Check out the details and join fellow fans as we bring down the house for our favorite celebrities one more last time.
Please keep in mind that unlike virtually EVERY other fan convention we never sell ONE ticket more than we have seats in the theatre, so EVERYONE, no matter their type of ticket, is guaranteed a seat to see the stars and events they want, without worry, extra waiting, or hassles: JUST FUN! We want your vacation to be the absolute best which is why we generally limit attendance to about 1,000 or so and are able to offer a lot of star/fan interaction. Make your plans NOW to be with us in DALLAS in 2015 and we promise a fabulous time for all!
#TVDDallas
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SUPER SPECIAL GUESTS:
IAN SOMERHALDER and PAUL WESLEY The talented actors who are Damon and Stefan Salvatore, plus a great line-up of other THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and THE ORIGINALS stars, LIVE AND IN PERSON in Dallas: DON'T MISS IT!
IAN SOMERHALDER
Damon Salvatore
Ian will be appearing
on stage, signing autographs
and taking photo ops on SUNDAY
PAUL WESLEY
Stefan Salvatore
Paul will be appearing
on stage, signing autographs
and taking photo ops on SUNDAY
CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS
Marcel Gerard of The Originals
Charles will be appearing
on stage, signing autographs
and taking photo ops on SATURDAY
MATTHEW DAVIS
Alaric Saltzman
Matthew is appearing on Saturday and will be doing his stage talk, autographs, photo ops and also appearing at the Saturday Evening Concert that day as well
MICAH PARKER
Adrian on The Vampire Diaries
Micah will be hosting all three days, along with MCing our Karaoke party on Friday Night and participating in our Saturday Night Celebration Concert Party.
CHASE COLEMAN
Oliver of The Originals
Chase is co-host of the convention all three days and also will be singing with our house band Samurai Fish.
CHRIS WOOD
Kai Parker on The Vampire Diaries
Chris will be with on Sunday* to speak, sign autographs and do photo ops.
ZACH ROERIG
Matt Donovan
Zach will be appearing on stage, signing autographs and doing photo ops on Saturday.
OLIVER ACKLAND
Tristan de Martel of The Originals
Oliver will be appearing on stage, signing autographs and taking photo ops with fans on Friday.
Jodi Lyn O’Keefe
Jo Laughlin/Florence
Jodi will be appearing on stage, signing autographs and taking photo ops with fans on Friday. She will also be returning on Saturday for additional autographs and photo ops. She will also be participating in the Friday Night Karaoke Party and Saturday Night Celebrity Concert.
SCARLETT BYRNE
Nora Hildegard on The Vampire Diaries
Scarlett is also well known for playing Lexi on the series Falling Skies.
Scarlett will be appearing on stage, signing autographs and taking photo ops with fans on Friday. She will also be participating in the Karaoke Party Friday Night!
ANDREW LEES
Lucien Castle on The Originals
We are very happy to welcome a new super-popular guest to our tour!
Andrew will be appearing on stage, signing autographs and taking photo ops with fans on Saturday and he will also be appearing as part of our Saturday Night Concert.
June 14: Due to scheduling issues with some of our guests, Chris Wood is changing his day of appearance to Sunday. If you can no longer use your separate autograph ticket(s) for these gentlemen you can get a VOUCHER at registration when you arrive and your ticket is scanned. That voucher is good for ANY other admission ticket, autograph or photo op that is available, OR if you prefer send the VOUCHER to Creation, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205 Attention ED within a month of the close of the convention for a refund.
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The Official Vampire Diaries Houston Convention 2015
The Vampire Diaries Chicago 2015 GALLERY
Here are some cool photos taken by Natalie at our Chicago 2015 event,
more to come! Enjoy!
YOUR HOST/MC FOR THE CONVENTION
We’re happy to welcome talented Micah Parker as the convention host/MC for the entire convention including Friday Night’s Karaoke Party and Saturday Night’s rock concert. His enthusiastic on-stage demeanor and his friendship with our other guest stars are sure to make the convention even more fun! Micah, of course, has played the character of Adrian on three episodes of The Vampire Diaries.
OUR HOUSE BAND ON TOUR WITH US IN 2016 AT THE VAMPIRE DIARIES OFFICIAL CONVENTIONS: WITH FRONT MAN CHASE COLEMAN of THE ORIGINALS: APPEARING ALL THREE DAYS!
We love having having a hot live band on stage throughout the weekend to intro our guests and play interstitial music between events and judging by your emails you do too! Luckily we have, direct from The Originals, an awesome musician/lead singer Chase Coleman fronting our house band Samurai Fish, ready to tour with us and joining us! We think you are gonna love this, as music adds so much to the show and you never know who is gonna jump in front of the mike to join the band!
HERE ARE SOME FANTASTIC PHOTOS FROM A RECENT CONVENTION!
Here are some amazing photos of "the guys" at work entertaining our sold out crowds of fans of The Vampire Diaries! Make your plans now to see Ian and Paul and the rest of the roster of outstanding in-person guest celebrities!
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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES/THE ORIGINALS CAST CELEBRATION CONCERT PARTY
Our Saturday Night Cast Celebration Concerts have proven to be a giant hit with audiences as they let us all see our guests LIVE and IN PERSON entertaining! The concert is complimentary for GOLD AND SILVER WEEKEND PATRONS and for all others, tickets are only $30.
The Saturday Night Celebration Concert Party at this event features our house band, Samurai Fish with Chase Coleman, plus celebrity guests including Zach Roerig, Micah Parker, Matthew Davis, Andrew Lees and Charles Michael Davis. All guest participants are totally tentative and more should be added as we get closer.
If you chose to drink at this convention (if you are of age) please do so responsibly as hotel security is on duty. A cash bar where age is checked is available at the convention.
Note: The first rows will be removed for standing so held seats during the day to not apply to this event. There will be room to sit, however, for those that prefer to, in the back and the show is still quite visible and enjoyable.
THE "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL" CONCERT TICKET IS NOT A DAYTIME CONVENTION TICKET. IT IS A TICKET TO THE "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL" CONCERT ONLY. You do not need a daytime convention ticket in order to attend the nighttime show. Just this nighttime show ticket.
A VERY special half-hour event is planned exclusively for our Gold Weekend Patrons! Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley join forces for what is sure to be a memorable time and it ONLY happens for our amazing Gold Weekend Patrons! Another reason to "Go Gold" for this incredible weekend of fun! Of course both of these stars will be on stage for their regular convention appearance on Sunday, this EXTRA event is just something added as a bonus for our Gold Patrons.
FREE TO ALL: THE KARAOKE PARTY HOSTED BY MICAH PARKER with special surprise guests!
Come to sing, come to relax, come to party as Micah is living large as the new host of our The Vampire Diaries Official Convention Karaoke Parties, set for Friday Evening sometime after our autographing is concluded.
THE EVENT IS FREE TO ALL, courtesy of Creation Entertainment, and features (along with host Micah Parker) the guests that appear on the first day of the convention, but not always. Please note that generally the first rows are removed so this is a non-reserved seat function, there are seats in the back however for those that just want to sit back and enjoy!
Times will be announced in the schedules. If you want to sing with our celebrities we suggest signing up with our DJ who is available with a song book one hour before the close of the vendors room in said room. While this is not a guarantee you will be called up it will help to pre-sign up.
Please note the appropriate drinking age in the convention city you are attending. The hotel bartenders card for proper age. Please drink responsibly, if you choose to drink, at the parties.
THE CREATION COSTUME PARADE
You know you wanna! The famous Creation Entertainment Costume Parade Competition is always a highlight of the convention. Set for Saturday here is your chance to show off your creative abilities by dressing as any The Vampire Diaries or The Originals character or making up your own.The winner goes home with a $250 gift certificate but we have prizes for everyone who enters!
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES MERCHANDISE AREA
Here you will find a great selection of official merchandise, licensed by Warner Bros. Television, including a wide range of color photos struck from studio source, beautiful t-shirts, mugs, glassware, posters, apparel, standees, board games, novelties, and more! Please note that the vendors area is small, we just don't want anyone coming expecting a super-huge dealers room. Vendors are invited to participate in the convention, click on over to http://www.creationent.com/dealers.htm for more information.
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES FAN MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST
One of the coolest highlights of the convention is the running of fan produced Music Videos honoring THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, its themes and characters. If you are a talented video editor now is your chance to show off your creativity and vie for prizes at The Vampire Diaries: The Official Convention Tour 2016.
Rules: one music video about THE VAMPIRE DIARIES may be submitted on DVD only (please no computer-based media like CD accepted). PLEASE USE ONLY NTSC FORMAT FOR YOUR DVD. Entries are judged on the following criteria: video quality, audio quality, editing quality, inventiveness, song selection, and originality. Humorous submissions are encouraged. Entries can not be returned, and person submitting entry is granting Creation the right to play this entry in perpetuity at Creation events worldwide and/or online at the Creation website(s). Creation does not sell music videos so your entry will never be sold as a commercial product, just presented at our events/online.
Winners will receive a $100 gift certificate good for Creation Merchandise (Creation merchandise only, excludes convention, autograph and photo-op tickets). Winners will be announced and certificates awarded on site. Send your video using order confirmation or signature required in order to know if it arrived. We do not announce winners until the event. All entries are due at Creation offices 40 days prior to the convention with no exceptions. Thanks and good luck!
Note: Due to the high volume of entries for our Music Video Contests, we are forced to limit entries to those people actually attending the specific show they are entering for. You do not have to be present for the actual showing of your video, but you must claim your award on site before the end of the weekend or your award will be forfeited. Also please note that we are looking for intro videos that involve our supporting actors, so please keep that in mind too! Please note that fans should not use footage from other than the shows we are honoring even if it features the stars of the current show the convention is about.
Please only submit a specific music video entry for one event, do not repeat the same submission at multiple events because it will not be considered after its first convention showing. Your disc must be sleeved or in a jewel case or it will not be accepted.
SEND ENTRIES TO:
Creation Entertainment
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Music Video Contest/DALLAS 2016
217 South Kenwood St.
Glendale, CA 91205
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FOR ALL RESERVED SEATING TICKETS (everything other than general admission single day or general admission weekend packages) IF YOU WANT TO SIT NEAR FRIENDS YOU MUST ORDER ALL THE TICKETS TOGETHER UNDER ONE ORDER.
Please make sure to bring ALL your printed out tickets to the convention as we can not replace any tickets forgotten or lost. This holds true for all ticket-buyers domestic and outside of The United States as we no longer have a will-call or hold ticket desk. Our convention sites generally have a business office where you can print out your tickets if you have left them home by mistake. Once you present your ticket(s) at registration, photo op areas, or autograph sessions they will be scanned for legitimacy and one-time use only. Thanks!
Please do not purchase tickets second hand.
There have been too many people who unfortunately are copying their scannable tickets and reselling them to unsuspecting patrons. We turn away any ticket that comes up SCANNED ALREADY and will let ONLY the first person in.
The only way to avoid this issue is NOT to buy tickets from anywhere but Creation’s website or at the convention itself at registration.
Please note: if you have autographs in a package you have purchased you are free to “gift” these to other people as long as they have some sort of admission ticket to the convention. Special exclusive events like Ian and Paul’s private Gold Session and free admission to the Saturday Night Ball for certain packages should not be resold as the lanyard card and wristband must match for complimentary entrance to these events.
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NOTE: You may buy Photo Op and Autograph tickets before buying an Admission ticket, but you need an Admission Ticket in order to use the Photo Op and Autograph tickets. Please buy an Admission ticket as soon as you can as we can never guarantee Admission tickets won't sell out before the show. Join our Free Email list to get updates on ticket availability.
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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES DALLAS
GOLD WEEKEND ADMISSION PACKAGE
The GOLD WEEKEND PACKAGE is the ultimate upscale way to attend the entire convention and see it all! Here's what the GOLD WEEKEND Package includes:
1) The absolute best reserved seats in the main theatre where all our major guests appear and events and contests occur! These seats are YOURS, come and go, all three days. See all the stars up close and personal and this is great for photographers too! You get to pick your actual seats during the ordering process! NOTE FOR OUR TWO EVENING SHOWS, SEATS ARE REMOVED SO THEY ARE NOT RESERVED SEATING EVENTS, though there are chairs in the back for those that wish to sit, relax, and just enjoy!
2) Complimentary in-person autographs with great guests including IAN SOMERHALDER, PAUL WESLEY, CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS, MATTHEW DAVIS, MICAH PARKER, CHASE COLEMAN, AND CHRIS WOOD. Bought separately these in-person autographs would cost a very large percentage of the actual total price of the package so you can see why "Going Gold" is such an outstanding offer. Take advantage of this deal and grab and pick your actual seats today! AWESOME!
3) First to get autographs from the stars mentioned in benefit #2: we go row by row: you are in the front rows: you get the idea!
4) Pre-Registration Fun: we get you set for the weekend before other patrons and give you first crack at the exclusive merchandise!
5) Wristband access: we have special color-coded wristbands and collectible lanyard credentials for GOLD Package Holders: once you get set you don't need to wait again!
6) Complimentary admission to our Saturday Evening CELEBRITY CONCERT PARTY featuring celebrities in a night of performance: you’ll love it! Info on the website for this convention and admission to YOU is absolutely FREE!
7) Admission to the vendors area of course!
8) Keep your same great seats and enjoy a GOLD EXCLUSIVE ONE-HALF-HOUR Panel with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, together onstage! The guests will of course appear later in the day for a full hour for the full audience but we find them to be more casual and open in this special "GOLD ONLY" Session!
9) Complimentary admission to the Karaoke Friday Night party hosted by Micah Parker and featuring other celebrities. Come to sing, enjoy and just hang with fellow fans! NOTE THAT SEATS ARE REMOVED FROM THE FRONT FOR THIS EVENT SO IT IS GENERAL ADMISSION, there are seats in the back for those that want to sit and relax.
10) Right to renew your same seat or try to do better for next year, if applicable.
GOLD WEEKEND TICKETS ARE PRICED AT: $439
FIRST ROW GOLD TICKETS ARE PRICED AT: $650 -SOLD OUT
*Please note that if you have autographs as part of your ticket package benefits you will need to have something for the celebrities to sign. They will sign anything you bring from home and there is a wide assortment of photos and other collectibles on sale at the convention.
Here is another great way to make your vacation in DALLAS extra special, by being a SILVER WEEKEND PACKAGE HOLDER at the convention and personally meeting Ian, Paul, Chase and Charles Michael Davis plus all these other benefits:
Here is what you get when you go "SILVER Weekend" for this convention:
1) Wonderful reserved seats in the main theatre where all our major guests appear and events and contests occur! These seats are YOURS, come and go, all three days. Your seats are behind or to the sides of the Gold Weekend Package seats!
2) You get to pick your actual seat in the theatre with our new ticketing chart system!
3) Complimentary in-person autographs with IAN SOMERHALDER, PAUL WESLEY, CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS, AND CHASE COLEMAN. Bought separately these in person autographs would cost $200 so you can see why SILVER WEEKEND PACKAGES priced at only $240 are considered such a good bargain and virtually always sell out. With Ian’s autograph always selling out very quickly, this option is most likely a great way to meet Ian, get his autograph in person as well as the other stars mentioned, plus see the convention itself!
4) Among the first to get autographs with those featured in #3 as we go in order with Gold Patrons first, then Silver Weekend Patrons.
5) Complimentary admission to our Saturday Evening CELEBRITY CONCERT PARTY featuring celebrities in a night of performance: you'’ll love it! Info on the website for this convention event and admission to YOU is absolutely FREE! A cash bar is available for attendees of age, soft drinks for others or adults who prefer. Please note that seats are removed from the front of the theatre to allow for a more intimate concert experience. There are seats in the back for those that would rather sit and relax and enjoy. Tentatively participating are Our House Band Samurai Fish with lead singer CHASE COLEMAN, plus MICAH PARKER, CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS, CHRIS WOOD, ZACH ROERIG and MATTHEW DAVIS. Performers are tentative.
6) Pre-Registration Fun: we get you set for the weekend before other patrons and give you first crack at the exclusive merchandise!
7) Wristband access: we have special color coded wristbands and collectible lanyard credentials for Silver Weekend Package Holders: once you get set you don't need to wait again!
8) Admission to the vendors area and of course!
9) Complimentary admission to the Friday Night Karaoke Party hosted by Micah Parker and featuring selected celebrity guests and YOU can be the star and sign with the celebs too (if selected). The process for selection is explained on the schedule. Come to enjoy, come to hang with new and old friends, come to get to know the celebs, or come to take the stage and sing! Note that this event is a non-reserved seating one so chairs are removed from the front and it is first come first served in terms of location as to where you stand. For those that don’t want to stand there are always seats available in the rear.
ONLY $240
*Please note that if you have autographs as part of your ticket package benefits you will need to have something for the celebrities to sign. They will sign anything you bring from home and there is a wide assortment of photos and other collectibles on sale at the convention.
You get the same reserved seat ALL three days to the convention. You get access to pre-registration (not a necessity, just a convenience), plus you get a great reserved seat that is yours, come and go, all weekend for the daytime events in the theatre where all the guests and main attractions occur and admission to the vendors room as well. Plus, admission to the free FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE PARTY hosted by Micah Parker and featuring generally the guests that appear on Friday though others sometimes show up: you really never know who is in town early enough to make it! You also get complimentary admission to the SATURDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION CONCERT featuring celebrities in a night of performance: you'’ll love! Info on the website for this convention event and admission to YOU is absolutely FREE! A cash bar is available for attendees of age, soft drinks for others or adults who prefer. Please note that seats are removed from the front of the theatre to allow for a more intimate concert experience. There are seats in the back for those that would rather sit and relax and enjoy. Tentatively participating are our House Band Samurai Fish with lead singer CHASE COLEMAN , plus MICAH PARKER, CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS, CHRIS WOOD, ZACH ROERIG and MATTHEW DAVIS.
$145
WEEKEND GENERAL ADMISSION
This is the most economical way to attend all three days of the convention! You get a guaranteed non-reserved seat in the theatre. This option does not include autographs or photo ops (they can be bought separately if available), but does include a non-reserved seat in the main theatre and admission to the vendors room as well as of course admission to the free KARAOKE PARTY.
WEEKEND GENERAL ADMISSION: $100
SINGLE DAY PREFERRED ADMISSION
This is the best way to attend any single day(s) of the convention. This option does not include autographs, but does include a reserved seat in the main theatre (which you will choose yourself when you place the order) and admission to the vendors room as well as the Friday night free Karaoke. You see all the stars appearing in the theater that are scheduled on the day you attend, plus you can also purchase any available autograph and photo op tickets for that day.
FRIDAY PREFERRED ADMISSION $35
SATURDAY PREFERRED ADMISSION $40
SUNDAY PREFERRED ADMISSION $70
GENERAL ADMISSION SINGLE DAY TICKETS
This is the most economical way to attend any single day(s) of the convention. You see all the stars appearing in the theater that are scheduled on the day you attend, plus you can also purchase any available autograph and photo op tickets for that day. You get a guaranteed seat in the rear or off to the sides of the theatre, noting this seat is not reserved but there will be enough seats for all ticket holders! NOTE: this does not include any evening shows other than, of course, our free Karaoke for all party Friday night. Enjoy!
FRIDAY GENERAL ADMISSION $20
SATURDAY GENERAL ADMISSION $30
SUNDAY GENERAL ADMISSION $55
ADMISSION TICKET PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTO OPS and these must be purchased separately below or at the convention (if not sold out). Thanks!
NOTE: You may buy Photo Op and Autograph tickets before buying an Admission ticket, but you need an Admission Ticket in order to use the Photo Op and Autograph tickets. Please buy an Admission ticket as soon as you can as we can never guarantee Admission tickets won't sell out before the show. Join our Free Email list to get updates on ticket availability.
We know that many fans like to give gifts to our celebrity guests and we feel this is a lovely gesture. However, it's impossible to accommodate the large amounts of gifts and we do not have an adequate system to accept them at locations at so many different venues. Therefore, we are offering the following addresses for fans to send gifts to the celebrities:
Attn: Ian Somerhalder or Paul Wesleyc/o ICM Partners. |
AUTOGRAPH TICKETS
Autograph and Photo Op Tickets do not include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention in order to redeem autograph and photo op tickets. Photography is not allowed during the autograph sessions.
Here's the rare chance to get an in-person hand-signed autograph by your favorite celebrity. We do autographing row by row for those that have them included in their packages followed by additional autograph tickets called by number. If autographs are part of your ticket package you can get any additional signatures you've purchased the first time you come up. You must bring an item for the celebrity to sign: you can bring something from home or purchase an officially licensed photograph or souvenir at the convention. The autograph tickets are available in limited supply, please order soon. THANKS!
** Please note that we can not accept "on cell phone" tickets for autograph and photo op sessions so you must print them out at home and bring them to the convention on paper, not your phone. Thank you! We can accept "on cell phone" tickets for admission however.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT KNOW WHO WILL BE SIGNING ON A COMPLIMENTARY BASIS FOR OUR SILVER PATRONS UNTIL THAT PACKAGE IS FOR SALE. WE CAN, HOWEVER, CONFIRM THAT IAN, PAUL AND CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS WILL BE SIGNING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SILVER PACKAGES and others will be added, potentially.
IAN SOMERHALDER $80 (Sunday) Please note that Ian’s autograph is complimentary for Gold and Silver Patrons, others may purchase it directly. There are limited quantities of these available.
PAUL WESLEY $60 (Sunday) Please note that Paul’s autograph is complimentary for Gold and Silver Patrons, others may purchase it separately. There are limited quantities of these available.
CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS $40 (Saturday) Please note that Charles autograph is complimentary for Gold and Silver Patrons, others may purchase it separately.
MATTHEW DAVIS $30 (Saturday) Please note that Matthew’s autograph is complimentary for Gold Patrons, all others must purchase his ticket separately.
MICAH PARKER $20 (Friday and Sunday) Please note that Micah is signing on a complimentary basis for Gold Patrons. Others will need to purchase his autograph if desired.
CHASE COLEMAN $20 (Friday and Sunday) Chase will be signing on a complimentary basis for GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS on Friday. Others who desire his autograph can purchase it separately (for either Friday or Sunday).
CHRIS WOOD $30 (Sunday)* Chris’ autograph is complimentary for GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS, others may purchase his autograph separately if they wish.
ZACH ROERIG $30 (Saturday) Please note that Zach's autograph is not part of any package and must be ordered separately if desired.
OLIVER ACKLAND $25 (Friday) Please note that Oliver's autograph is not part of any ticket package and must be ordered separately if desired.
JODI LYN O'KEEFE $25 (Friday and Saturday)
SCARLETT BYRNE $25 (Friday)
ANDREW LEES $30 (Saturday) Please note that Andrew's autograph is not part of any package and must be ordered separately.
June 14: Due to scheduling issues with some of our guests, Chris Wood is changing his day of appearance to Sunday. If you can no longer use your separate autograph ticket(s) for these gentlemen you can get a VOUCHER at registration when you arrive and your ticket is scanned. That voucher is good for ANY other admission ticket, autograph or photo op that is available, OR if you prefer send the VOUCHER to Creation, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205 Attention ED within a month of the close of the convention for a refund.
Note: Patrons must bring an item for celebrities to sign. You can bring something from home or purchase a photo or other collectible in the vendors room. Please feel free to purchase as many autograph tickets of a particular celebrity as you'd like.
PHOTO OP TICKETS
Photo Op Tickets do not include admission to the convention. You must have an admission ticket for the convention to enter into the photo op areas. Due to security considerations and guest concerns we cannot facilitate the giving of gifts to guests at the photo op sessions.
YOUR ONE PHOTO OP TICKET CAN INCLUDE UP TO TWO FANS, AND YOU ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE UP TO FOUR FANS IN A PHOTO, HOWEVER TO DO THAT YOU WOULD NEED TO PURCHASE TWO TICKETS (TWO FANS TIMES TWO TICKETS = FOUR FANS). Because of logistics and timing and at the request of our guests and photographers we can not accommodate over FOUR fans in any one photo op.
Your photo will be taken by Creation's all knowing and super-powerful official staff photographers. They take the best pictures, make the stars comfortable & willing to pose more freely with fans, and generally are beloved by all. JUST CLICK TO OUR E-MAIL FEEDBACK SECTION TO READ ABOUT HOW GREAT CREATION PHOTO OPS ARE! Please read: PHOTO OP F.A.Q.
** Please note that we can not accept "on cell phone" tickets for autograph and photo op sessions so you must print them out at home and bring them to the convention on paper, not your phone. Thank you! We can accept "on cell phone" tickets for admission however.
Photo ops may be used for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Photo ops may not be used in whole or part, disseminated or distributed for profit or otherwise in any way.
IAN SOMERHALDER $139 (Sunday) Available in quite limited supply
PAUL WESLEY $89 (Sunday)
CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS $55 (Saturday)
MATTHEW DAVIS $55 (Saturday)
MICAH PARKER $40 (Friday and Sunday)
CHASE COLEMAN $40 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
CHRIS WOOD $55 (Sunday)*
ZACH ROERIG $50 (Saturday)
OLIVER ACKLAND $40 (Friday)
JODI LYN O'KEEFE $45 (Friday and Saturday)
SCARLETT BYRNE $40 (Friday)
ANDREW LEES $50 (Saturday)
GROUP PHOTO-OPS:
Two customers can be in these photo ops for the price of one photo op ticket.
Our famous "Sandwich Photo" YOU with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley $229 (Sunday)
NEW! “THE HOSTS” PHOTO OP: You with Micah Parker and Chase Coleman! $69 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
June 14: Due to scheduling issues with some of our guests, Chris Wood is changing his day of appearance to Sunday. If you can no longer use your separate autograph ticket(s) for these gentlemen you can get a VOUCHER at registration when you arrive and your ticket is scanned. That voucher is good for ANY other admission ticket, autograph or photo op that is available, OR if you prefer send the VOUCHER to Creation, 217 South Kenwood, Glendale, CA 91205 Attention ED within a month of the close of the convention for a refund.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Westin Park Central Hotel
12720 Merit Dr
Dallas, TX 75251
Hotel rooms: $122 for singles, doubles or twins (2 beds)
Reserve online Click to:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/
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Discounted parking of $9 @ day/night
Creation Entertainment holds a "block" of rooms for our attendees. These blocks of rooms have a lower rate than standard rates at the hotel, but they also have a "cut-off" point after which hotels may choose to revert back to their own higher rates for our customers. Usually this cut-off date is one month prior to the event, but this does vary. Therefore it is always wise to book your rooms for our conventions as early as possible.
DEALERS:
If you wish to sell at this convention, please write to asponsor@creationent.com for more details. If you carry The Vampire Diaries merchandise please note that ONLY LICENSED MERCHANDISE will be allowed for sale.
Shows start about 10 or 11 in the morning and run till about 6 or 7 at night. But they can start earlier and/or end later if necessary to accommodate an actor’s schedule for autographing and photo ops. The hour-by-hour schedule is posted late in the afternoon (California time) on the Wednesday before the convention.
All guests and scheduling are tentative and subject to change.
ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE.
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We are not responsible for orders that are rejected during processing that may be due to customer errors (usually caused because the customer does not complete the entire ordering process to the very end), credit card failures (usually caused when there is not enough funds in an account or the credit card company rejects the charge for any number of reasons including out of state ordering or unfamiliar ordering to the customers’ general pattern), or system errors during transmission of the order.
Creation assumes no responsibility for typographical errors or inaccurate information provided by convention venues. All dates, venues and guests are considered tentative and subject to change. Check back frequently for updates.
NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE. ABSOLUTELY NO AUDIO OR VIDEOTAPING ALLOWED AT ANY CONVENTION. Still photography is for personal use only - public dissemination and commercial use strictly prohibited.
HARASSMENT POLICY:
Creation Entertainment is dedicated to providing a safe and harassment-free experience for
everyone, regardless of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual
orientation, disability, or physical appearance, We firmly believe in the ideals of one of our mentors, Star Trek’s late and beloved creator Gene Roddenberry.
We do not tolerate harassment of any kind from anyone. Patrons violating these
rules may be expelled from the convention (without a refund) at Creation's
discretion and hotel security may well be called in to facilitate this response. If you have any issues with anyone, please ask to speak to Adam, Gary or Stephanie immediately. One or more of them is available at each of our conventions and they can be reached through registration or by the convention MC/Host. Issues of this importance should not be handled by our volunteers, as great as they are.
By attending Creation events you agree to allow your image to be used on our website and in news documentaries or stories, either filmed by Creation Entertainment or other entities.
All ticket prices are subject to change, please order as early as possible.
In the unlikely event of a cancellation of the convention, or a date change, Creation Entertainment is not responsible for refunding airfare or any other costs other than the payments made directly to Creation Entertainment for ticketing. Also in the unlikely event, due to weather, transit issues or last minute illness or other reason given by celebrity, an advertised guest does not make their appearance at the convention, Creation Entertainment is not responsible for any refunds other than separate specific to the guest autograph tickets or photo op tickets. In the extremely rare chance that a guest does not finish his or her autographs or photo ops (which has only happened in a hand full of cases over 40 plus years, always due to something out of our control) Creation Entertainment will only be responsible for the refund of the separate autograph or photo op ticket.
In the extremely rare case (which has never happened before) our computer systems may accept more tickets than we have allotted for. If that should occur we would refund ticket money to the last several people (in order) who did manage to get a confirmation or ticket. As we've said it has never happened but we want to have a fair scenario in place it if does occur.
Flashes occur from phone and cameras often during stage presentations. If you are sensitive to such lighting please be advised to take the necessary cautions.
Updated: March 24, 2022