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NEW DATES!
November 22-24, 2024 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center

 Jacksonville, Florida
Anime

Anime

Are you a fan of Japanese pop culture? Manga? Asian music, films and television? WasabiCon is the place to connect with fellow fans!

Cosplay

Cosplay

Join us for a weekend of workshops, contests, panels and more as we celebrate this creative and colorful fandom. Remember: cosplay is for everyone!

Gaming

Gaming

Do you prefer console gaming? PC? Or maybe board games and tabletop? Whichever format, we offer dedicated areas for all players!

Buy Tickets

Started in Jacksonville in 2012, WasabiCon is Northeast Florida’s largest and Jacksonville’s longest running pop culture convention. The event focuses on five key facets of fandom: Anime (including Manga & Asian Culture), Cosplay, Kpop, Tabletop Gaming, and Video Games.

Friday Only Pass – $25
Saturday Only Pass – $45
Sunday Only Pass -$35
3 Day Pass – $65

Convention Hours:
FRI 4 PM to 9 PM *
SAT 10 AM to 7 PM *
SUN 10 AM to 6 PM *

* Additional programming may be running after convention hours. Check the complete schedule for details.

Location

WasabiCon takes up over 165,000 square feet of the Prime Osborn Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Address:
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, Florida
32204

Parking

There are over parking 900 spaces available at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. Parking is $10. Parking at the POCC does not include in-and-out privileges. If you leave the parking lot, you will have to pay a fee to park again. (Other parking and local transportation options are coming soon.)

Hotels

WasabiCon is working with local hotels to make it easier than ever to stay nearby and enjoy a full weekend of WasabiCon goodness. 

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Hampton
Hyatt Regency

Please note:
Hotel space is limited, so reserve your room early!

2024 Media Guests

2024 Special Appearance

Bay Doxey

Special Guest

Donald Guzzi

Special Guest

Josh Portillo

Special Guest

Roo Ryder

Special Guest

2024 Featured Talent

Alejosmiles

Influencer

AZAZUS

Feature Talent

BlisssCos

Influencer

N8 The Magician

Feature Talent

Obsidian Ink

Feature Talent

Rinni Bunny

Influencer

Shaggy Sabersmith

Feature Talent

Stargirlaur

Influencer

Wes The Dragon

Feature Talent

2024 Sponsors & Partners

Please check out these amazing businesses and organizations who help make WasabiCon possible! Interested in advertising, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities? Click here.

Downtown Vision

Visit Jacksonville

Atlantic Self Storage

Evil Genius Games

Flame Broiler

Jacksonville Public Library

Japanese Association of Jacksonville

Keg & Coin

The Voice Actor College

Senpai Squad

VyStar Credit Union