G-FEST XVII

G-FEST is the largest regular gathering of Godzilla and Japanese monster fans in the world. Held each summer, G-FEST typically attracts about 1000 attendees. In 2005, more than 1300 attended.

G-FEST is a family-oriented convention which caters to a wide variety of interests within the kaiju genre. G-FEST features presentations and Q & A sessions by actors and crew from the Japanese Godzilla films, fan presentations on topics of interest, contests and gaming, new and classic kaiju movies, the western world’s largest kaiju-oriented dealers room, and lots of fun and camaraderie.

The 2010 Convention: Return to Monster Island

G-FEST XVII will be held from July 9th through July 11th, 2010 at the Rosemont Hotel at O’Hare, 5550 North River Road, Rosemont, IL, right across the street from the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center. The location is just down the street from last year’s venue, the Crowne Plaza. You may call the hotel directly at (847) 678-4488 and ask for the G-FEST rate ($96.00: single, double, triple or quad) or Book your reservation online today with the G-FEST rate. The Rosemont Hotel is offering G-FEST attendees a special daily parking rate of only $4.00. Don’t delay, book your reservation today!

Registration for G-FEST XVII is available on the Registration page. You may register by regular mail or online via PayPal. Further convention details will be announced here, and published in upcoming issues of G-FAN. Explore Past G-FESTs to see some of the fun and exciting things that have happened at previous conventions.