We can’t help but love the fan-run cons. From the better vantage points and intimacy that a small crowd offers to the camaraderie you feel walking around the floor, they are gems twinkling all throughout the country. Well, we’re here to tell you about another fan-run convention on the horizon. Starbase Indy will be holding their convention in Indianapolis, Nov 26-28. What better way to celebrate your Thanksgiving Day weekend than to be thankful for Star Trek? So far they have a mini Voyager “reunion” happening with their current lineup of guests, including; Tim Russ, Ethan Phillips, and Manu Intiraymi. Other guests include actor Deborah Downey (TOS, The Way to Eden), cartoonist/illustrator David Reddick (STARTREK.COM), and musical guests Five Year Mission.

We’ve heard great things and funny stories about the events and parties Starbase Indy throws. They have quite a few things planned for the con weekend already, including; Dinner with the Stars (that will include jokes, songs, and music from the special guests), and a special screening of Manu’s “Zah – A Pizza Movie”. Check here for a list of planned events.

Be sure to buy your tickets soon so you can save. They are $30 (for the weekend) until October 1st, $35 after October 1st, and $40 if you buy them the weekend of the convention. Check here to get your tickets now. And talk about a more personal “fan-run” experience, you can even participate in choosing the artwork for the badges, program books, & t-shirts by voting here.

We’ll see you there! And if you can’t make it out to Indianapolis, be sure to watch our site over the Thanksgiving weekend for live coverage of the con.

Check out the Starbase Indy website for more convention info here.