You've chosen for the best events of 2024!
Honoring this year’s top art shows, markets, conventions, and concerts across the U.S. and Canada.
Did you nominate an event? Watch the evAwards ceremony below to see them receive the recognition they deserve!
Nominations are in! See the winners below ⬇️
Best Art Show: A Spectacular Black Girl Art Show
A Spectacular Black Girl Art Show Series focuses on showcasing black female artists and celebrating their cultural contributions to the art world. Launched in 2019, this art show travels to 25 cities in the United States, boasting 5,000 participating artists and 75,000 attendees.
Best Market
Geek and Grub Market is a family-friendly market that celebrates geek and fandom culture. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Geek and Grub Market launched in 2022 and promotes a lively, community-oriented atmosphere.
Best Convention: Dream Convention
Dream Convention brings together enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate gaming, anime, sports, film, music, and pop culture, all while promoting inclusivity and a strong sense of community. With a commitment to highlighting diverse talents, elevating underrepresented voices, and reshaping the landscape of fandom events, Dream Con sets a new standard for immersive and inclusive fan experiences.
Best Music Festival
Suwannee Hulaween is a one-of-a-kind concert series that blends incredible music, immersive artistry, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Held at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, it features stunning light shows, interactive art installations, and a genre-spanning lineup that creates an unforgettable experience.
Performance Awards 🏆
In addition to the primary award categories, Eventeny is proud to recognize events with exceptional performance on Eventeny.
Most Tickets Sold: GalaxyCon
With 180,000 tickets sold, GalaxyCon has hosted over 40 events nationwide on Eventeny, drawing in massive crowds of fans everywhere they go.
Most Onsite Transactions: Florida Renaissance Festival
With 22,000 transactions processed onsite, Florida Renaissance Festival has been bringing medieval magic to their 120,000+ attendees for over 30 years
Most Vendor Applications Received: Splash Festivals
With over 3,000 vendor applications received, Splash Festivals hosts 7 art festivals annually - celebrating & showcasing local artists and their work.
Most Sponsored Event: City of Suwanee
With 40 sponsors activated, The City of Suwannee is known for their annual Suwannee Fest where they bring their community together in town’s square for 2-days family fun in partnership with their sponsors.
Most Visitor Traffic: MomoCon
With over 612,000 page views, MomoCon is a well-known and loved convention based out of Atlanta bringing together droves of fans interested in anime, gaming, comics, & costuming.
Most Events Hosted: Avalon Park Group
With over 110 events hosted, Avalon Park Group hosts dozens of unique events for their community, including weekly food truck nights, night markets, charitable events, and more - creating a fun and inclusive space for the Orlando community to gather.
Can I nominate my own event?
Yes! We encourage both event organizers and participants to nominate their favorite events.
What types of events qualify?
Events that took place in 2024 in the U.S. or Canada in the categories of art shows, markets, conventions, and concerts.
Do I need to be an Eventeny user to participate?
No, this contest is open to both Eventeny users and non-users.
What do the winning events receive?
Winners in each category will receive recognition through:
- Inclusion in a press release announcing winners.
- Social media promotion on Eventeny's channels, celebrating their achievement.
- A high-quality SVG badge for use on winners social media or website.