This weekend, The Vampire Diaries cast braved a serious Georgia snowstorm to meet hundreds of their passionate fans at a Hot Topic-sponsored event in Southern California.

The whole evening was dedicated to true Vampire enthusiasts – from an autograph signing session with Paul Wesley (Stefan) to a live performance by Vampire Diaries soundtrack contributor A Fine Frenzy.

The celebration reached its zenith, however, when Paul and his castmates Nina Dobrev (Elena) and Ian Somerhalder (Damon) took the stage for a lively Q & A segment – that included a dance by Ian, some joking by Paul and a Valentine’s Day dedication from Nina!

Emceeing the concert and cast Q & A for the fans was a thrill, and my night concluded with filming post-show interviews with Nina and Ian. Thanks to Warner Bros. for inviting me to host the festivities!

After checking out the full recap segment above, you might want to hear about Ian’s diary-keeping regimen and Nina’s unplanned helicopter ride in the extended interviews below.

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursdays 8/7c on The CW.

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