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You can now book a room at the Hyatt Regency Columbus from the PulpFest home page. Immediately below the gray box where you can subscribe to our email list (which is highly recommended), you’ll find a list of our favorite links. Below our FarmerCon link, you’ll see "Book a Room." Click on "Hyatt Regency Columbus" and a new window will open on your monitor screen. This new window is a PulpFest specific window created by the Hyatt Regency where you’ll be able to make a reservation at the special convention rate of $109 per night.

You can also book a room at the Hyatt Regency Columbus by calling 1-614-463-1234. Please be sure to mention PulpFest in order to get the special convention rate. See you in August!

The PulpFest organizing committee is delighted to announce that next year’s convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio—a bigger and better venue for a con that has been growing by ten percent per year since its start in 2009. PulpFest 2012 will begin on Thursday evening, August 9th, and run through Sunday, August 12th.

PulpFest chairman Jack Cullers has spent the last three months scouting hotels to find one better equipped to host our steadily growing conference. The committee investigated the possibility of moving to other cities, including Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh, before electing to remain in Columbus, from which PulpFest has drawn a substantial number of new members to our community.

Size, location, affordability, and availability are just a few of the many factors that must be taken into consideration when selecting a venue. After careful consideration, we settled on the Hyatt Regency because it not only meets our current needs but is large enough to accommodate our continued growth.   (more…)

PulpFest 2012 will have both daytime and evening hours.

Dealers’ Room Hours

Thursday, August 9      4 PM - 11 PM–dealers’ room set-up only

Friday, August 10          9 AM - 5 PM–dealers’ room open to all

Saturday, August 11      9 AM - 5 PM–dealers’ room open to all

Sunday, August 12        10 AM - 2 PM–dealers’ room open to all

Afternoon Programming Hours

Friday, August 10            1 PM - 4 PM–scheduled programming

Saturday, August 11        1 PM - 4 PM–scheduled programming

Evening Programming Hours

Thursday, August 9        6 PM - 9 PM–early registration

Thursday, August 9        8 PM - 1 AM–scheduled programming

Friday, August 10           7 PM - 1 AM–scheduled programming

Saturday, August 11       7 PM - 1 AM–scheduled programming

Not only is 2012 the 100th anniversary of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Mars and Tarzan, it’s also the 200th birthday of the city of Columbus, Ohio. Below are some resources for convention-goers and their family members who may want to learn more about the many things that Columbus has to offer:

Columbus, Ohio Official Site - welcome to Columbus.

Experience Columbus - visitor’s guide to the city.

Discover Ohio - quick guide to Columbus attractions.

ColumbusArts.com - your guide to cultural events and organizations in central Ohio.

The Columbus Dispatch - catch up on the local news.

Columbus Alive - a guide to city life, restaurants, the arts and entertainment.

Click here to request a Columbus Visitors Guide by mail. 

For those who would like to experience more of the state of Ohio, below are some resources to help you in your journey:

Discover Ohio - what to do and where to go in the state of Ohio.

Arts in Ohio - a guide to arts and cultural events in Ohio.

Ohio Magazine - beauty, adventure, and fun in the state of Ohio.

He won’t know everything about the town, but if you have a question concerning Columbus, Ohio’s Jack Cullers is the man to contact. You can reach him at jack@pulpfest.com.

The Convenience

Located in downtown Columbus, the Hyatt Regency Columbus is south of I-670, just 15-20 minutes from Columbus International Airport. In the heart of the active Arena District, the Hyatt Regency is just a few minutes’ walk from the trendy Short North Arts District. There are shops and restaurants galore right outside the hotel’s entrance. Ohio State University is nearby, and various tourist attractions are easily accessible, offering numerous entertainment options for PulpFest members accompanied by their families. Click here for map & directions.

The Venue

The 15,800 square foot Regency Ballroom, located on the the Hyatt’s third floor, will expand our dealers’ room by half. It can accommodate up to 1,600 people and well over 100 six-foot tables. Loading and unloading for dealers should be relatively easy, thanks to a separate hotel entrance leading directly to a freight elevator that stops outside the ballroom.

The second-floor Fairfield Room will house our programming events. Fully equipped for a variety of media presentations, its 2,500 square feet can accommodate up to 300 people.

The Amenities

The Hyatt Regency recently completed a $12 million refurbishment of its guest rooms, adding WiFi access, iHome Stereo with iPod docking access, and other amenities commensurate with the hotel’s size and stature. Attendees who don’t feel like going outside for meals or libations can take advantage of the Hyatt’s spacious cafe, coffee bar, and cocktail lounge. Fitness-minded members can take a break from shopping in the dealers’ room to enjoy the hotel’s indoor pool and sun deck, spa services, and 24-hour gym.

Our new hotel is an extremely popular venue for conventions, including the 2010 World Fantasy Convention. Hotel management is both committed to and experienced in providing courteous and comprehensive service. For further information visit the Hyatt Regency Columbus website.

Get a room!

Views of downtown Columbus or Ohio State’s scenic campus welcome you to each of the Hyatt Regency’s spacious 338-square-foot guest accommodations, all featuring elegant interiors. You can reserve a room at the special convention rate of $109 per night, which includes one free parking pass, if you do so by July 15, 2012. Taxes are not included.

There are two ways to place a reservation. You can book a room online by clicking here, an electronic reservations interface that is customized for PulpFest attendees. Or call 1-614-463-1234 to book a room by telephone. Be sure to mention PulpFest to get the special convention rate. By staying at the Hyatt Regency, you’ll be helping to ensure the convention’s success. Thank you. 

If you have any questions concerning PulpFest’s hotel, feel free to contact Jack Cullers at jack@pulpfest.com.

Thousands of Pulp Magazines in One Hall!

PulpFest 2012 continues the proud tradition of a summer pulp con, now entering its 41st year.  PulpFest is the summertime destination for fans and collectors of vintage popular fiction and related materials. It returns to Columbus, Ohio in 2012.

Join us Thursday, August 9th – Sunday, August 12th
at the Hyatt Regency Columbus
for PulpFest 2012! 

PulpFest continued to grow in 2011 with attendance topping 400 by a substantial margin. It was the largest crowd ever for a summertime pulp con. Reviews were generally very positive, from Walker Martin’s "…when the dealer’s room opened officially, it was obvious that this was another rousing success," to Ron Fortiers’ "…a truly fun and exciting program with a little of something for all pulp enthusiasts," and newcomer Sean Levins’ "This was without a doubt the best convention I’ve ever been to!

The PulpFest organizing committee is delighted to announce that this year’s convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio—a bigger and better venue for a con that has been growing by ten percent per year since its start in 2009. Buyers and sellers of pulp magazines, digests, first editions, vintage comics and paperbacks, original artwork, and other collectibles will find an even larger dealers’ room, while those members partaking of the evening presentations will be able to enjoy a highly regarded and substantial programming schedule.

The convention will be advertised and promoted extensively to capture the attention of new hobbyists as well as veteran attendees. Promotional post cards carrying basic information will be distributed at various collectibles shows including Classicon, Ray Walsh’s long-running pulp and glamour art show; Tom Lesser’s Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Collectors Show; and Chicago’s Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention. Post cards will also be distributed at a wide array of science fiction, comic book, gaming, mystery, and film conventions as well as book and antique paper shows, bookstores, and comic shops. The PulpFest organizing committee will also be advertising in Alter Ego, Book Source, Illustration, Paper and Advertising Collector’s Marketplace and other publications.

For further details on a variety of topics including the Rusty Hevelin Service Award and pulp history, please explore our website. If you’d like to be added to our mailing list, please send your name and address (home and email)  to David J. Cullers at jack@pulpfest.com or at 1272 Cheatham Way, Bellbrook, OH 45305. We hope to see you in August.