NEW DATES!
November 22-24, 2024 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Jacksonville, Florida
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
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
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.
Please note:
Hotel space is limited, so reserve your room early!
The following have been confirmed for the new dates.
2024 Media Guests
2024 Featured Talent
Alejosmiles
AZAZUS
Babes Games & Geeks
Celestial CJ
Delta Fleet
Delululaura
Disabled Dee
Ground Zero
Fitness in Fandom
Florida Budokan
Freestyle Anime Podcast
Lexa Cos
Mocha Frappuccino
N8 The Magician
Obsidian Ink
Shaggy Sabersmith
Stargirlaur
Waifu._.Slayer
Wes The Dragon
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
Senpai Squad
VyStar Credit Union
