So much for Stumptown getting out of the convention center. From an interview with Festival Director Kaebel Hashitani:

But I can say that next year’s Fest will be moving to a larger hall at the Convention Center (double the space), and that the dates are April 12 & 13, 2014. And we’ve already got a few guests confirmed that I’ll announce at the Fest.

I have to say, I’m a little surprised they decided to move to a bigger space before seeing what attendance looks like this weekend. Apparently they’re pretty confident in the guests they’ve already confirmed—looking forward to seeing who they’ve got on deck.

Alison Hallett served nobly as the Mercury's arts editor from 2008-2014. Her proud legacy lives on.