Melloy Dodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico’s trusted and respected Dodge Ram vehicle dealership, auto finance team, and certified service department, announce their lead sponsorship of Albuquerque’s debut Sci-Fi Expo. This exciting event for science fiction television, film, and print enthusiasts will be held Saturday, August 6-Sunday, August 7, 2011 at the Albuquerque Convention Center located at 401 2nd Street, NW. The events each day are scheduled from 10:00am-6:00pm.
Confirmed for the event are such celebrities as Edward Furlong from Terminator 2, Ray Park (Darth Mall from Star Wars), Walter Koenig from Star Trek, Charisma Carpenter from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Daniel Logan (Boba Fett from Star Wars), Dean Stockwell from Quantum Leap, and Herbert Jefferson Jr. (Lt. Boomer from Battlestar Galactica) just to name a few. Also on hand are special effects artists, comic book artists, and writers. Autograph and photo sessions will be scheduled each day. More celebrities will be announced at a later date.
In commenting on the event and sponsorship, Nick Melloy of Melloy Dodge stated, “We are thrilled to put our name on such an event. Being the first of its kind in the Albuquerque area provides local businesses with additional tourism and a means of reinvesting in our community. Like the Sci-Fi genre, our dealership is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to exceptional service, value, and choice. We look forward to more of these events where we can serve as a sponsor and illustrate our commitment to the area and to our fellow citizens.”
Other exciting event highlights include:
· Ram trucks on site for test drive;
· A drawing to win a new truck from Melloy Dodge;
· Free Melloy Dodge service coupons, hats, water bottles and pens;
· The Best Original Alien Costume, Saturday and Sunday, $100 per day prize;
· Best Sci-Fi Expo 2012 Poster Design: $100 1st Place, $75.00 2nd Place, $50.00 3rd Place (all rights belong to Sci-Fi Expo);
· Warhammer 40K Tournament with $1,000 in prizes;
· Magic the Gathering Tournament with $1,000 in prizes;
· Cosplay strongly encouraged (schedule pending);
· Artist alley; and
· Large exhibitor space with vendors and dealers.
Tickets are available online, including full day passes ($25), daily passes ($15), VIP passes for entire event ($50), children’s (ages 6-12) full event pass ($10) and children’s (ages 6-12) daily passes ($5). Children under the age of 6 are free with a paid adult. Those who bring a donation of five pounds of canned food to the door will receive $5.00 off any ticket. Food will be donated to The Storehouse in Albuquerque. Free admission is offered to military, law enforcement, and fire fighter personnel with a valid ID.
About Albuquerque Sci-Fi Expo
This first annual event is the idea of local Albuquerque retailer, Tall Tales Comics & Novelties. It brings together well-known artists and stars from the world of comic books, television, and movies for the enjoyment of science fiction, fantasy, and horror enthusiasts. The event includes meet and greets, autograph and photo sessions, exhibitors, contests and more. For more information about tickets, exhibitor reservations, or the event, please visit http://albuquerquescifiexpo.com/.
About Melloy Dodge
The Melloy family has been in the New Mexico automotive business since 1955. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and serving the areas of Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Los Lunas, the dealership offers a searchable online inventory of new Dodge cars and truck as well as an extensive array of used cars, trucks, and SUVs by all the top vehicle manufacturers. The dealership features a full-service, certified repair department and parts store as well as a comprehensive financing department. For more information, please visit www.melloydodge.com.
