Warhammerfest 2016

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**reds8n**

http://warhammerworld.games-workshop.com/2016/02/08/announcing-warhammer-fest-2016/

This massive event is a celebration of everything about the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000; the miniatures, the backgrounds, the stories and the games. You will encounter fantastic miniatures, seminars, in-depth demonstrations and inspiring displays.

Warhammer Fest will also feature 2016’s ‘classic’ format of Golden Demon, with a wide range of categories to enter your stunningly painted miniatures into – or just to come along and admire the work on display.

Venue: Ricoh Arena, UK. To find out more about the venue, click here.
Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th May 2016
Tickets: Adult £20 Child £10.
Tickets on Sale: TBC

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Celebrating the world of Warhammer,

but they gone dun blowed that up

bang

it's gone

(interesting they're not marketing it at the worlds of Azyr and Warhammer 40K)

**RiTides**

I assume by Warhammer they mean Age of Sigmar (it's "Warhammer: Age of Sigmar", after all).

**Gremore**

... sooo Games Day?

**philbrad**

If its like the last one ... meh !

**Grimtuff**

OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
Celebrating the world of Warhammer,

but they gone dun blowed that up

bang

it's gone

(interesting they're not marketing it at the worlds of Azyr and Warhammer 40K)

I know the joke got made before in previous threads about the Warhammerfests in the past, but this time it's even more appropriate due to the old world no longer existing. Warhammerfest has been quite literally sent to Coventry.

**angelofvengeance**

philbrad wrote:
If its like the last one ... meh !

I'm hoping Mr Rountree will let the Citadel team do more than they have been doing at these sort of events, and actually, engage with the community a good bit more.

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Grimtuff wrote:
OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
Celebrating the world of Warhammer,

but they gone dun blowed that up

bang

it's gone

(interesting they're not marketing it at the worlds of Azyr and Warhammer 40K)

I know the joke got made before in previous threads about the Warhammerfests in the past, but this time it's even more appropriate due to the old world no longer existing. Warhammerfest has been quite literally sent to Coventry.

They haven't gotten rid of Ghal Maraz, soo they can still market it as the World of Warhammer

**Mymearan**

I think if you guys take a closer look at the Age of Sigmar logo you will understand why they call it "Warhammer".

**Thraxas Of Turai**

I live in Coventry, so this is no hassle for me to get to. Yet it is a shame that the only reason I would consider going to this is that it may save me a few quid in postage on a £200 odd (and under £250) Forge World order to pick it up in person.

**ShaneTB**

Is there any difference between the two days apart from GD winners being announced on the Sunday?

**wuestenfux**

This massive event is a celebration of everything about the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000;

Strange announcement if you ask me. ''Warhammer'' instead of AoS. What's the reason?

**ShaneTB**

wuestenfux wrote:
This massive event is a celebration of everything about the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000;

Strange announcement if you ask me. ''Warhammer'' instead of AoS. What's the reason?

Have you seen the logo? The Warhammer part is the largest text. It is "Warhammer: Age of Sigmar".

Spoiler:

**Rayvon**

It is still called warhammer !

**Yodhrin**

GW certainly want people to call it Warhammer, or at least they do now, which is the point being made I suspect - until recently they were happy, even eager, to talk about Age of Sigmar.

**insaniak**

Rayvon wrote:
It is still called warhammer !

Ah, but their stores are now also called 'Warhammer'... So when they say ' explore the world of Warhammer' maybe they just mean 'buy stuff'...

For added excitement, the stuff you can buy will even be at regular retail prices! You don't get that sort of a deal at just any gaming convention.

**reds8n**

http://warhammerworld.games-workshop.com/warhammer-fest-2016/

Warhammer Fest is a celebration of everything about the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000; the miniatures, the backgrounds, the stories and the games. You will encounter fantastic miniatures, seminars, in-depth demonstrations and inspiring displays.

You will also be able to pick up the latest releases from Games Workshop, Forge World and Black Library, along with exclusive event only merchandise. With such a wide range of activities, you can plan your day around specific elements, or just enjoy whatever grabs your attention.

Things to See and Do

There’s a lot more to be announced and more details we’ll be confirming, but to whet your appetite. here are the first highlights of what to expect.

Warhammer-Fest-Golden-Demon-Newsletter-Wednesday-270714_03Golden Demon

On Sunday Warhammer Fest will be hosting the 2016 Golden Demon Miniatures Painting Competition, the calendar highlight for miniatures painters throughout the world. If you want to compete and showcase your painting skills, or be a spectator to this extravaganza of miniatures, then this is a fantastic opportunity!

More about the Golden Demon, including how to enter the competition, will be revealed soon.

Warhamer Fest WHW_Photos_104Design Teams

Staff from Games Workshop’s various Design Studios will all be joining us at Warhammer Fest so you can meet the dedicated teams that bring to life the worlds we all love.

This is your chance to chat with them and ask any burning questions about Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000, as well as seeing their work up close and personal.

The Art Gallery

Things to take Home

Get an exclusive memento of your experience with event only products to use in your games and show off to your friends. Pick up something special as a lasting memento of your day or weekend experience.

More about any event exclusive or pre-release items will be revealed soon.

More to come!…

We’ll be announcing details for all of the great things above soon, as well as even more for you to see and do at the event that we’re keeping a surprise for now. Watch the blog and facebook for details!
Check out some of the highlights from the last Warhammer Fest below!

**Herzlos**

Gremore wrote:
... sooo Games Day?

But without the games.

Or discounts. Or previews.

**Rayvon**

Im going to give it a visit, I have friends from Uni down in cov and the last event I attended, the 40th, was an improvement on the last for sure.

Heres hoping they make a change here too !

**migooo**

Rayvon wrote:
It is still called warhammer !

You keep telling yourself that.

**Rayvon**

migooo wrote:
Rayvon wrote:
It is still called warhammer !

You keep telling yourself that.

Im not really arsed either way to be honest, but it still says warhammer on the box and all the books, like it or not.

**Whirlwind**

ShaneTB wrote:
wuestenfux wrote:
This massive event is a celebration of everything about the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000;

Strange announcement if you ask me. ''Warhammer'' instead of AoS. What's the reason?

Have you seen the logo? The Warhammer part is the largest text. It is "Warhammer: Age of Sigmar".

Spoiler:

Well if you look at the picture of the participation game it is VC vs TK in WFB so maybe they are bringing it back as a classic game

**migooo**

Whirlwind wrote:
ShaneTB wrote:
wuestenfux wrote:
This massive event is a celebration of everything about the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000;

Strange announcement if you ask me. ''Warhammer'' instead of AoS. What's the reason?

Have you seen the logo? The Warhammer part is the largest text. It is "Warhammer: Age of Sigmar".

Spoiler:

Well if you look at the picture of the participation game it is VC vs TK in WFB so maybe they are bringing it back as a classic game

Apparently TK stuff will get the Hellcannon treatment this weekend.

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Rayvon wrote:
migooo wrote:
Rayvon wrote:
It is still called warhammer !

You keep telling yourself that.

Im not really arsed either way to be honest, but it still says warhammer on the box and all the books, like it or not.

And people can like the fact that some people may remove Turnips and create a hybrid and call it a Turniporange.

it is still in fact anew thing that has very little to do with the original no matter what its called.

**AndrewGPaul**

OK then; what should the event be called? "Warhammer-40,000-and-Warhammer:Age-Of-Sigmar-Fest-and-Horus-Heresy-fest doesn't trip off the tongue.

**migooo**

AndrewGPaul wrote:
OK then; what should the event be called? "Warhammer-40,000-and-Warhammer:Age-Of-Sigmar-Fest-and-Horus-Heresy-fest doesn't trip off the tongue.

Im not arguing about the event rather about AoS

**Imateria**

migooo wrote:
Whirlwind wrote:
ShaneTB wrote:
wuestenfux wrote:
This massive event is a celebration of everything about the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000;

Strange announcement if you ask me. ''Warhammer'' instead of AoS. What's the reason?

Have you seen the logo? The Warhammer part is the largest text. It is "Warhammer: Age of Sigmar".

Spoiler:

Well if you look at the picture of the participation game it is VC vs TK in WFB so maybe they are bringing it back as a classic game

Apparently TK stuff will get the Hellcannon treatment this weekend.

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Rayvon wrote:
migooo wrote:
Rayvon wrote:
It is still called warhammer !

You keep telling yourself that.

Im not really arsed either way to be honest, but it still says warhammer on the box and all the books, like it or not.

And people can like the fact that some people may remove Turnips and create a hybrid and call it a Turniporange.

it is still in fact anew thing that has very little to do with the original no matter what its called.

Yeah, but you don't get a choice in what it's called, GW do and it's still called Warhammer: Age of Sigmar and what you think of that doesn't matter in the slightest.

**migooo**

edit nevermind ignore

**Buttery Commissar**

Well, bought a ticket.
Little alarmed it's now £20, I assume that covers admission to the exhibition hall (7.50), but the rest, dunno.

Because I live far away and can only get there at actual opening time, I never get to see the presentations at these things. I hope the folks who do will take pics.

**zedmeister**

AndrewGPaul wrote:
OK then; what should the event be called? "Warhammer-40,000-and-Warhammer:Age-Of-Sigmar-Fest-and-Horus-Heresy-fest doesn't trip off the tongue.

Warhammer Sales Conference?

**Grimtuff**

AndrewGPaul wrote:
OK then; what should the event be called? "Warhammer-40,000-and-Warhammer:Age-Of-Sigmar-Fest-and-Horus-Heresy-fest doesn't trip off the tongue.

They could name it after a whole day of gaming. I'm not sure what they could possibly call it though...

**Buttery Commissar**

Except Warhammer Fest was already a thing...
Weirdly receipts and shopping bags on the day read "Games Day".