Thanks, Hitman.
Historicon I've heard of, but it's a shame it's so far away. Too far to drive, really, although not impossible. I'd love to go, so I'll have a think about that. Transporting minis would be the issue if I had to fly, but it would be great to meet other people from the forum, yourself included. By the way, that sounds like quite an Old West collection you have! Excellent!
The one in Kansas City is good news - I'll look into it and see if I can find the name and date. And Nashcon - Nashville's probably within driving distance for me, unless me US geography is even worse than I think it is...
Other than that, the ones in Illinois are within driving distance, although I'll have missed them for this year, I think. Good to know for the future, though. I've done the drive to Illinois a few times, and it's not that bad.
And as for the pencil sharpener stage coach - I'll keep my eyes open for it! I bet there must be souveneir shops in Kansas City that sell them, so the next time I'm up that way I'll have a look!
Thanks again, Hitman!