{{Infobox video
| type = [[MINECON|Minecraft convention]]
|title = MINECON 2011
|date = November 18, 2011
|location = Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
|prev = [[MinecraftCon 2010]]
|next = [[MINECON 2012]]
}}

'''MINECON 2011''' was held at {{w|Mandalay Bay}}, Las Vegas, Nevada on November 18, 2011, coinciding with the official release of the game.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110515132912/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/5388689217/minecraftcon-2011-in-vegas</ref>

There were 4,500 attendees at MINECON 2011, aging from newborns to 105 year olds and coming from 24 countries.{{cn}}

== Location ==
The convention took place at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino: 4000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada.

According to [[Lydia Winters]], the location was chosen at Las Vegas because it was where everyone on the Mojang team wanted to go at the time.<ref>{{ytl|PIAP8peEppI|The Beginning - Part 1: 15 Years of Minecraft|Minecraft|Jun 3, 2024|t=361s}}</ref>

== Tickets ==
Tickets went on sale on the August 11, 2011, 99 days before the start of the convention on November 18. The early-bird price was $99, which ran until September 30. After that, the price (including the price at the gate) became $139. However, as of October 28, the tickets were all sold out.<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305133832/http://www.mojang.com/2011/10/minecon-is-sold-out/|title=MineCon is sold out|author=Owen Jones|website=Mojang.com|date=October 28, 2011}}</ref> The price did not include hotel rooms, flights or any other costs involved apart from entry to MINECON. On the date tickets went on sale, Notch gave the opinion on Twitter that "No matter how many tickets we sell, MINECON is going to be a monetary loss for us. But an emotional win! ;D"<ref>{{tweet|notch|101707607558979584|No matter how many tickets we sell, MineCon is going to be a monetary loss for us. But an emotional win! ;D|August 11, 2011}}</ref>

The first 500 ticket purchasers were entered into the drawing to receive "The Ultimate Fan Experience". The winner won a paid-for hotel room at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, VIP seating to keynotes and presentations, and a meal with the Mojang team. The draw was won by a player named Joseph.<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305191059/http://www.mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-update/|title=MineCon update|author=Lydia Winters|website=Mojang.com|date=September 1, 2011}}</ref>

== Event ==
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The convention featured many events, including the official release of ''Minecraft'', keynote speeches from members of the ''Minecraft'' community (including one from Notch), building contests, breakout classes with different ''Minecraft'' topics, costume contests, exhibits, meeting worldwide ''Minecraft'' personalities and commemorative merchandise.

Further events included the Kickoff party, which everybody was invited to, and the "Into the Nether" party, featuring {{w|deadmau5}}, where only attendees 21 years and over were allowed into.

== Cape ==
[[File:Creepercloak.png|thumb|The first screenshot revealed of the cape given away to attendees of MINECON 2011.]]
[[File:MINECON 2011 Cape.png|thumb|x200px|A render of the MINECON 2011 cape.]]
Notch announced that those attending MINECON 2011 would receive an exclusive MINECON 2011 [[cape]]. He quickly removed the announcement and said it was supposed to be a secret.{{cn}} On September 27, a new photo of the official cape was released along more information on who would be attending the convention.<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305235035/http://www.mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-speakers-the-yogscast/|title=MineCon speakers: The Yogscast|author=Lydia Winters|website=Mojang.com|date=September 27, 2011}}</ref> The cape was given to all attendees on October 10–11.

== Videos ==
=== MINECON 2011 Trailer ===
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=== MINECON 2011 Opening Ceremony video ===
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=== MINECON 2011 Keynote ===
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=== MINECON 2011 Prerelease ===
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=== MINECON Video Blog Day 1 ===
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=== MINECON 2011 Costume Contest ===
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=== MINECON 2011 - Behind the Scenes ===
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=== MINECON 2011 Closing Ceremony video ===
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== Gallery ==
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MINECON 2011 logo.png|MINECON 2011 logo
Minecon11trailer.png|Screenshot from MINECON 2011 trailer.
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== References ==
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