Even More Updates...

We've posted program schedules for the Star Trek and Sci-Fi and Fantasy Media. We've also have added and welcome a very special exhibitor from ComicsPriceGuide.com who will be brining in some VERY special items to display to help raise money for charity.

General Updates

We've posted program schedules for the Star Wars, Anima/Manga, Horror, and Paranormal Tracks. You may have noticed that we've also re-arranged and renamed some items on our left-hand menu in an effort to make things a little easier to navigate. Also, we've added a couple of menu items as well. Also, we'd like to welcome Clif Tunnell to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him!

General Updates

We've posted the program schedule for the Comics Track - Click Here to view it. Also, we'd like to welcome Gregory Reece and Jason Collier to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them!

General Updates

We've expanded our description on the gaming page for the Role Playing Games.  We've also added some details about the Live Action Role Playing Game, Prophecies of Varo, run by Tanner Mc and for a fun Star Wars-themed Larp brought to you by the 501st and Rebel Legion.  You can read up on all these by visiting the gaming page. Also, Amanda Dyar has had to cancel her attendance for this years event due to professional commitments. attendance for the 2012 event.

Guest List Update

Due to conflicting professional commitments, Sarah White, Paul Browning, Tommy Golden, and David LaRocca have had to cancel their attendance for the 2012 event.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome Lou Anders, Dave Newton, and Christi D. Newton to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.

Blood Drive Announcement

We have posted new details related to the LIFESouth Blood Drive, so head on over to the Blood Drive page and check it out.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome Robin Shelby and Savana Jade Wehunt to our guest list. Robin's appearance is sponsored and presented by the Alabama Ghostbusters.

We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome 12-Gauge Comics, along with Keven Gardner and Brian Stelfreeze to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome C. Martin Croker to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.

General Updates and Announcements

The website received several updates and announcements this past weekend.  We've added DriveThru RPG and Steve Jackson Games to our sponsor list. 

We've updated the vendor and exhibition hall page. 

If you are interested in hosting or attending Room Parties, a page has been placed under the "Events" menu header.

A page has been added for the LEGO Expo under the "Galleries" menu header.  We will provide further details soon, so stay tuned. 

There has been a significant update to the Gaming page, which is located under the "Galleries" menu header, and also a page dedicated to the tenative gaming schedule for the STEVE JACKSON GAMES.

We'd also like to welcome Brian Shirley to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome Nathan Edmondson, and Chris Fason to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.

Teaser Video

Check out our new teaser video.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome Allan Gilbreath, Kimberly Richardson, & Paul Smith to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome Paige Smith to our guest list. We are thrilled to have her! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome Jason Flowers to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list and bios of all of our confirmed guests.

St. Patrick's Day

For those going to the St. Patrick's Day parade tomorrow, be sure to cheer on the Alabama Ghostbusters as they bring on the green at the Shamrockin' Festival!  Even though APF will not be marching this year, we encourage you still go out, have a great time, and support Alabama's fandom community.

MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Updates

The April 7 tournament date at Crimson Castle has been removed from the schedule. Click Here for dates, times, and more information about the tournaments.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome Kevin Rubio to our guest list. We are thrilled to have him! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.

MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Updates

We'd like to thank and welcome The Comic Shop in Decatur, AL; The Deep in Huntsville, AL; All American Sports Cards & Games in Tuscumbia, AL; Empire Comics in Enterprise, AL; and Fanatix in Dothan, AL for participating in the APF Magic tournaments. Click Here for dates, times, and more information about the tournaments.

St. Patrick's Day

APF will be walking in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Birmingham, This event will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2012. The parade lineup is at 12pm and the parade begins at 1:30.

If you have a costume you'd like to parade, or if you would like to be involved, please shoot us an email at info@alabamaphoenixfestival.co​m!

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome Jared Millet and Sam Flegal to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.

MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Update

Additional information has been posted about the prizes for the APF Magic tournament final on May 26.

We have also added a date, time, and location for another APF magic pre-qualifaction tournament for The Foundry, in Huntsville, AL.  For full details about the Magic tournaments, please Click Here.

Membership Rate Update

We have updated our registration page to include group rate amounts, and how to register as a group. We have also posted the daily rates which will be available at the door. For full details on registration and memberships, visit here.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome Ami Taylor to our guest list. Ami is not only a guest, but she is also the track director for the Paranormal track! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome the following to our guest list: Paul Browning, Tommy Golden, Cassidy Rae, Robert Ring, and Allen Hammack to our guest list. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome the following to our guest list: Sean Patrick Fannon, Carinn Seabolt, Jim O'Rear, Billy Tackett, and David LaRocca. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our confirmed guests.

MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Updates

We'd like to thank and welcome Crimson Castle in Tuscaloosa, AL; HobbyTown USA in Auburn, AL; and Dragon Quills in Gadsden, AL for participating in the APF Magic tournaments. Click Here for dates, times, and more information about the tournaments.

Guest List Update

We'd like to welcome the following to our guest list: Tom Briscoe, Kittyhawk, and Geoffrey Gwin. We are thrilled to have them! If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our guests.

MAGIC: The Gathering Tournament Updates

The start time for the Magic Tournamnet at CJ Sports Cards in Vestavia Hills has been changed from 7:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

Also, we'd like to thank and welcome Quality Collectibles in Jasper, AL and Big Hit Sports Cards in Spanish Fort, AL for participating in the APF Magic tournaments. Click Here for more info!

Mercedes-Benz Marathon Update

APF wants to send a big "Thank You" to our costumed superheroes and volunteers that came out to support us at the Mercedes-Benz Marathon this past weekend. Although the weather was brutally cold, our superheros braved it with smiles on their faces as they high-fived and cheered on the kids and runners as they crossed the finish line.  It was a great experience for us all and one we'll never forget. 

We also appreciate all the participants, parents, and kids that took time to come by our table and talk with us and have their pictures taken with the superheroes. Many are excited about APF and said they are looking forward to seeing us again in May.  Be sure to check out our Facebook page for photos posted from this weekend's event.

Guest List Update

As you may have noticed, we've added several guests in the past week to our guest list including: David Duncan, Larry Hama, Jennie Breeden, Larry Mainland, and Sonya Thompson. We are thrilled to have them. If you've not done so already, check out our Guest page for a list of all of our guests.

Mercedes-Benz Marathon

APF has been invited to appear at the Mercedes-Benz Marathon event on Friday and Saturday, February 10-11, 2012. Their theme is to "Run Like a Super Hero."  APF is hosting super heroes for the event to cheer on the thousands of runners and kids that are participating.

If you or someone you know will be there; have them come by our booth located in the vestibule of the Boutwell Auditorium. We will be there selling weekend passes for our event in May, as well as our cool logo t-shirts.

For the Marathon event, we will be offering a special discount on the t-shirts with the purchase of a full weekend membership.

For more information about the Mercedes-Benz Marathon, please visit their website at: http://mercedesmarathon.com/.

MAGIC: The Gathering Tournaments

We will be hosting MAGIC: The Gathering, tournaments at several locations and dates around Alabama. Winners from each location will be entered into a play-off at the main event in May! What are you waiting for? Click Here for more info!

Host Hotel Named

The Alabama Phoenix Festival is proud to announce our host hotel for 2012 is the Hilton at Perimeter Park just north of the Cahaba Grand Conference Center on Highway 280. The Hilton will be the location for gaming, dances and other nightly activities. For your convenience shuttle service will be provided for travel between the Hilton and the Cahaba Grand.

So go to Hilton.com to reserve your room for the event rate of $95 per night using the code: APF.

A Big THANKS to ALL!

May 9, 2011

Alabama Phoenix Festival would like to thank everyone who came out for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY on Saturday. The fundraiser to help the recent Tornado victims was a tremendous success! With your help, Alabama Phoenix Festival and Kingdom Comics raised over $1,000 for the relief effort through the proceeds from the art auction and t-shirt sales. We are awed and humbled by the kindness and generosity of Alabama's Fan Community!

We also want to extend a special thanks to the guest artists and costumed characters that participated FREE COMIC BOOK DAY and to those who provided the artwork used for this year's auction to raise money for the tornado victim relief. Last, but not least, we want to extend a warm and heartfelt thanks to Kingdom Comics for hosting this event.

COMING SOON!!! We will be posting updates to Alabama Phoenix Festival's website very soon. Be on the look out for information related to MEMBERSHIPS, GUESTS, PROGRAMMING, EXHIBITORS, VOLUNTEERS, and MORE! Also, if you missed getting a t-shirt on FREE COMIC BOOK DAY...don't worry. We will post information on how to get your hands on one of our AWESOME t-shirts. So STAY TUNED to ALABAMA PHOENIX FESTIVAL!