Are you finding yourself twitching uncontrollably for the time to pass by before Star Wars Celebration V rolls around? Fear not, as fans will be able to get their Star Wars fix a little sooner courtesy of the upcoming MegaCon event.

As posted over on the official site:

"There will be an official Star Wars presence for the first time this year at MegaCon the popular Orlando, Florida fan event that attracts top comic and pop-culture guests, lots of exhibitors, and more than 30,000 attendees over three days. The show takes place March 12th to 14th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando -- not coincidentally the location of Star Wars Celebration V this coming August 12th to 15th.

Lucasfilm's head of fan relations, Steve Sansweet will be available along with a representative of Reed Expo, Lucasfilm's partner in Star Wars Celebration V, at the 501st Legion's booth, #1130, during the course of the show. Feel free to tell us what you would like to see at Celebration V! Advance discount tickets for Celebration V will be available for sale at the booth.

In addition, Steve will be involved in three Star Wars panels:

Celebrating Star Wars: Join Steve Sansweet as he explores the past -- the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back -- the present -- the exciting weekly animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- and the not too distant future -- including Star Wars Celebration V. Saturday, Room 222 A, 11:50 am - 12:40 pm

Everything Star Wars: Join Ray Park, Jeremy Bulloch, Maria de Aragon, Dave Barclay, and Peter Mayhew for a Q & A. Moderated by Steve Sansweet. Saturday, Room 222 A&B, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Wacky World of Star Wars Collecting: The author of 13 Star Wars books, Steve Sansweet has collected some amazing memorabilia over the years -- and some truly bizarre items. Join him as he explores a little of both. Sunday, Room 222A, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm"


UPDATE: Our friend Simon sent over the following information regarding some more Star Wars fun headed to MegaCon:

"Not only is this year the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, it's also the 30th anniversary of the Eighties. What better way to celebrate than by going to a show combining the two. A Long Time Ago... Star Wars: The Eighties Strike Back; Picture Show Edition! In the original Lake Howell HS show, they perform the Original Trilogy with Eighties flare. This time, you get a chance to sing along.

A Long Time Ago... Star Wars: The Eighties Strike Back; Picture Show Edition! is being performed at MegaCon in Orlando on March 13th at 9:15 P.M."


Learn more about the show from our previous post back in October of '09 and through the following links...
The MegaCon announcement
The Facebook Event Page