About Us
At WasabiCon, fandom is family.
Overview
WasabiCon® started in 2012 as a one-day event in North Florida celebrating anime, cosplay, gaming, and all things “geek.” The convention expanded to two days in 2013 and became a three-day experience in 2023.
Our philosophy is a simple one: create a memorable experience for pop culture fans where everyone feels included. Cosplay a favorite character, check out a panel about a new show, buy that print from an artist you’ve recently discovered, and just be yourself in an environment of like-minded fans celebrating their own passions for movies, music, TV, tabletop adventures, video games and much, much more. Fandom is family at our event, and we hope you’ll choose to be a part of it.
Have questions? We suggest you take a moment and read our FAQ page. If, after doing so, you still have questions, you can email us at jax@WasabiCon.com or call the office at 904-878-8503.
Event History
Attendance figures represent cumulative turnstile entries rather than unique badgeholders.
YEAR 1
DATE: October 27, 2012
LOCATION: Marriott Jacksonville
ATTENDEES: ~700
YEAR 2
DATE: November 2-3, 2013
LOCATION: Marriott Jacksonville
ATTENDEES: ~1,200 attendees
YEAR 3
DATE: November 1-2, 2014
LOCATION: Marriott Jacksonville
ATTENDEES: ~1,900
YEAR 4
DATE: October 31-November 1, 2015
LOCATION: Marriott Jacksonville
ATTENDEES: 2,301 attendees
YEAR 5
DATE: October 22-23, 2016
LOCATION: Lexington Hotel & Conference Center – Jacksonville Riverwalk
ATTENDEES: ~2,500 attendees
YEAR 6
DATE: October 21-22, 2017
LOCATION: Lexington Hotel & Conference Center – Jacksonville Riverwalk
ATTENDEES: 3,007 attendees
YEAR 7
DATE: October 20-21, 2018
LOCATION: Lexington Hotel & Conference Center – Jacksonville Riverwalk
ATTENDEES: 3,610 attendees
YEAR 8
DATE: October 19-20, 2019
LOCATION: Lexington Hotel & Conference Center – Jacksonville Riverwalk
ATTENDEES: 4,688 attendees
WasabiCon Online
DATE: October 3-4, 2020
LOCATION: Wasabi Anime’s Twitch Channel
NOTE: WasabiCon 2020 was originally scheduled as an in-person event for this weekend, but was canceled due to COVID-19.
WasabiCon’s Geek Marketplace
DATE: June 26, 2021
LOCATION: World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
ATTENDEES: 1,348 attendees
YEAR 9
DATE: October 16-17, 2021
LOCATION:The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
ATTENDEES: 8,739 attendees
WasabiCon’s Holiday Marketplace
DATE: December 4, 2021
LOCATION: World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
ATTENDEES: 798 attendees
YEAR 10
DATE: October 15-16, 2022
LOCATION: The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
ATTENDEES: 11,042 attendees
YEAR 11
DATE: October 13-15, 2023
LOCATION: The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
ATTENDEES: 13,594 attendees
YEAR 12
DATE: November 22-24, 2024
LOCATION: The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
ATTENDEES: 10,013 attendees
NOTE: WasabiCon 2024 was originally scheduled for October 11-13, 2024, but was postponed due to Hurricane Milton.
YEAR 13
DATE: October 10-12, 2025
LOCATION: The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
ATTENDEES: 11,796 attendees
YEAR 14
DATE: October 9-11, 2026
LOCATION: The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
ATTENDEES: TBD Attendees
YEAR 15
DATE: October 15-17, 2027
LOCATION: The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
ATTENDEES: TBD Attendees
Previous Guests, Featured Talent & Participating Groups
1701st Fleet (2014-2017)
405th Southern Regiment – Halo Costumes and Props (2018-2019)
501st Legion (2012-2014)
Aaron Pabon (2012)
AKrCos (2019 & 2021)
Alejosmiles (2024)
Aleks Le (2022)
Amanda Miller (2015 & 2019)
Angelbalenxi (2022)
ANX Kpop Battles (2021)
Awesomus Prime (2022-2024)
AZAZUS (2023-2024)
Babes, Games & Geeks (2021-2025)
Bay Doxey (2024)
Beau Billingslea (2023)
Bebop Bounty Big Band (2023)
Bill Salyers (2013)
blackflame16 (2021)
BlakeKoala (2023)
BlisssCos (2024)
Bold City Cosplay (2017)
Brema Ebbing (2013-2014)
Brittani Crawford aka Fluffy Butt Arts (2016-2023)
Bryce Papenbrook (2019)
Buoy Afuru (2025)
Candy Keane (2013-2019, & 2021)
Candy Mix Maids (2025)
Chiyo Moberi (2025)
Chris Cason (2013)
Chris Wehkamp (2024)
Clifford Chapin (2023)
Console Alliance (2013-2014)
Cosplay and Cars (2022)
Cosplay Mei Mei (2022)
CosplayEnergy (2023)
Countess Alyx Cosplay (2018)
Cowford Steampunk Society (2013)
Critical Fit (2018-2019)
Dark Lady Cosplay (2022)
David Matranga (2019 & 2023)
David Sobolov (2015)
DeLa Doll Cosplay (2018)
Delululaura (2024)
Devi de Vaux (2025)
Disabled Dee (2025)
DJ Kyon (2022)
Doc.Cosplay (2022)
Donald Guzzi (2024)
Dystopia Rising (2018)
Erica Lindbeck (2024)
Essaere (2023)
Essential Paranormal Society (2014-2015)
Eutopian Star (2025)
Extra Life Team Jax (2015-2019)
Feycrafts (2022)
Fitness In Fandom (2024)
Florida Budokan (2024 & 2025)
Florida Men on Florida Man Podcast (2023)
FlowerKidNena (2025)
For the Love of Clod (2017)
Freestyle Anime Podcast (2024 & 2025)
Fred & Elle Designs (2017-2018)
FSCJ Artist Series (2025)
GAAM (2013, 2015-2016)
Gamers Heaven (2024)
Geekapella (2017-2018)
Geekster the SuperNerd (2025)
Gigabytecosplay (2025)
Goobsarts (2022)
Gravity Gremlin (2021 & 2023)
Gregg Berger (2012)
Ground Zero (2024)
Ian James Corlett (2025)
Inspector Lemon Cosplay (2019 & 2021)
ItsCindyHere (2023)
Jack Broadbent (2025)
Japanese Association of Jacksonville (2025)
Jax Anime Club (2013)
Jaxsin (2024 & 2025)
Jedi Academy of North Florida (2015)
Jenifer Ann (2013)
Jenna Esposito (2016 & 2018)
Jig to a Milestone (2015)
Jon Bailey (2014)
Josh Grelle (2022)
Josh Portillo (2024)
Justin Briner (2018)
Just Yeliz (2021)
Karrigan Taylor (2022)
Kendallpusheens (2025)
Kendrabalenxi (2022)
KiiCosplays (2019)
Kimberly Brooks (2017)
Kira Buckland (2022)
Kitsvnebi (2022)
KolacKitty (2023)
KpopTrashCosplay (2023)
Kristen McGuire (2023)
Larry Watts (2016)
Layla Ali 21 Cosplay (2023)
Leah Clark (2014)
Lexa Cos (2024)
Liawaifuu (2022)
Lisle Wilkerson (2013)
Little Red Fox Cosplay (2019)
Liv (2025)
Ludawissy (2025)
Luna Moonie (2025)
LvL Up Events (2018)
LXS of DAM.G (2022)
Maid Cafe Mikkusu (2018-2023)
Maile Flanagan (2022)
Mallorie Rodak (2024)
Mark Whitten (2021)
Melissa Fahn (2024)
Mew Usagi (2022)
Michael Jaegers (2014)
Mike Drop & ZERK (2022-2023)
Mila Marlenka (2025)
Milksoda (2025)
Milkys.cos (2025)
Miss Fushi (2015-2016)
Miss Petite Cosplay (2024 & 2025)
Mocha Frappuccino (2024)
Moemara (2025)
Monica Rial (2021)
N8 The Magician (2023-2024)
Namii.Cos (2022-2023)
Natalie Van Sistine (2022)
Neil Kaplan (2025)
Nerkz Media (2021)
Nicolas Roye (2025)
Nikkosplay (2021-2023)
Noise Complaint (2013-2023)
None Like Joshua (2017 & 2021)
Non Sweet (2025)
North Florida Ghostbusters (2016-2019)
NoS Anime (2017-2019, & 2021)
Nova Kyra Cosplay (2018)
Obsidian Ink (2024)
PAGU (2023)
Paranormal Crossroads Investigations (2012-2013)
Paul Chapman (2012-2013)
Pelvic Gaming (2016)
Phenomen.Cos (2022)
Pretty Little MJ (2023)
Protectors of Lothal: The Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club (2018-2019)
Rachel Pandich (2013)
Raspberry Pie (2019 & 2021)
RenegadeMisfitCosplay (2025)
Rinnibunny (2022 & 2024)
River Glass (2023)
Robot Costumes USA (2018)
Roo Ryder (2024)
Rumitto Cosplay (2018)
Rurouni Kitsune Outfitters and Arena (2012-2014)
Ryan Colt Levy (2024)
Sage (2025)
Sailor Geek (2025)
Sailor Scouts of Jacksonville (2017-2019)
Santana Maynard (2021 & 2023)
Sarah Natochenny (2023)
Sean Schemmel (2016)
Seth Kubersky (2015)
Shaggy Sabersmith (2024)
Shelby Rabara (2018)
Starfleet: USS Exeter (2012)
Stargirlaur (2024)
Stephanie Young (2023)
Tara Sands (2016)
TARA☆STALLIZED (2025)
Tayrex (2017)
The Body Improvement Club (2025)
The Delta Fleet: Star Trek Club (2016-2025)
The Ocarina Girl (2023)
The Short Box Podcast (2016)
TheGaMermaid (2023)
Todd Haberkorn (2017)
Tom Nabbe (2015)
Triston Johnson (2015)
Umbrella Corps 219th Division Brain Surgeons (2013-2019)
UNF eSports Club (2025)
United States Wrestling Alliance (2016)
VeronasRoses (2023)
Waifu._.Slayer (2024)
Wes The Dragon (2024 & 2025)
Yamil.xl (2022)
Zach Aguilar (2021)
Zoe Volf (2023)