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WasabiCon Online

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We’re all disappointed in the unfortunate (but necessary) cancelation of WasabiCon 2020 this year, but we still want to connect with you all! Next month we are hosting WasabiCon Online: a weekend long celebration of anime, cosplay, gaming, and geek culture in Jacksonville, Florida.

The presentation will be a live stream focusing on the facets of fandom that we all love. WasabiCon Online will be presented on the Wasabi Anime Twitch Channel:

  • Saturday, October 3rd from 12 PM to 9 PM
  • Sunday, October 4th from 12 PM to 6 PM

The event is free and the schedule with details will be posted on WasabiCon.com/Online in the coming days.

WASABICON ONLINE PROGRAMMING (FREE)

Watch the WasabiCon Online programming on Twitch. Follow here.

WASABICON ONLINE PIN + BADGE (2021 Registered Attendees… FREE!)

Did you register for WasabiCon 2020 and opted to have your badge transferred to 2021? Thank you! We will be mailing you the WasabiCon online enamel pin (Wasabizilla in a face mask) along with the convention badge and a bonus pin from one of our other past Green Mustard Entertainment events. These will ship out before November.

WASABICON ONLINE PIN + BADGE ($10 + shipping)

Do you want to get this year’s Wasabizilla pin and the official event badge for this year’s convention? You can support WasabiCon to come back stronger next year by purchasing the pin/laminate package for a limited time. Click here to order. All orders ship out before November.

NOTE: Badge artwork is not final. Actual event badge may look different.
WasabiCon Online News

WasabiCon Postponed until 2021. WasabiCon Online Coming!

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At WasabiCon, we always use the phrase “Fandom is Family” when referring to how we feel about our attendees, guests, and vendors every year. This is especially true during these trying times that we are all experiencing. After discussing options with our partners at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, we have decided to delay WasabiCon until next year. Green Mustard Entertainment would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to JaxEvents and the team at the POCC for their flexibility and help for making this happen. The health and safety of any and everyone who is a part of WasabiCon is of the utmost importance to us, and we cannot in good conscience host our annual gathering when doing so could potentially threaten their health and wellbeing.

WasabiCon 2021 will take place October 16-17, 2021 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

So what’s next?

ARTISTS AND VENDORS

Since both of these areas were sold out for 2020, we are offering the option to forward your exhibitor space to the new dates in 2021. If this is not something that you feel is financially feasible for you at this time, we are more than happy to offer a refund. All refund requests must be received no later than August 31, 2020. At that point any remaining artists/vendors will be automatically forwarded to 2021. Information for processing refunds will be sent directly via Eventbrite next week.

ATTENDEES

Attendees who purchased tickets have two options to choose from. 

  • FORWARD TO 2021. If you’ve already purchased your badge for WasabiCon 2020 and are willing to roll it into next year, this will help us keep WasabiCon’s operation sustainable during these unprecedented times and come back better than ever in 2021. If you’d like to pursue this option, you don’t have to do a thing. Your 2020 badge will automatically convert to 2021. Additionally, as a thank you, we will ship you a WasabiCon Online badge along with our new WasabiCon Online (2020) pin, a random bonus pin, and a decal to show our appreciation this fall. 
  • REFUND. If you would like a refund for your badge, you will need to let us know before August 31, 2020. Information for processing refunds will be sent directly via Eventbrite next week.

HOTELS

If you have made a reservation at any of our host hotels for WasabiCon 2020, you will need to contact them directly to cancel your reservation. 

  • If you have a reservation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront, please contact them directly at (904) 398-8800.
  • If you have a reservation at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel, please contact them directly at (904) 355-6664.

WASABICON ONLINE

During the original weekend of WasabiCon (October 3-4, 2020) plans are already underway for a free online celebration of fandom in Jacksonville, Florida featuring live and recorded programming. We will be releasing more details in the coming weeks, but for now:

Once again we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our fans, partners, and the City of Jacksonville for their continued support as we all get through this together with the hopes of meeting up again next year.

WasabiCon Online News

WasabiCon 2020 & COVID-19

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WasabiCon is an event that is, first and foremost, about community. Our goal each year is to present a celebration of pop culture for fans of all ages in an environment that’s both fun AND comfortable for everyone attending. Part of that comfort is contingent on safety, and the team at Green Mustard Entertainment has been monitoring the ever-evolving influence that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is having on mass gatherings worldwide.

Last week, our team and the team from the Prime Osborn Convention Center discussed the potential impact on WasabiCon 2020 this October. For now, WasabiCon 2020 is scheduled to take place as planned. Tickets are on sale, our Vendors Room is sold out, and Artist Alley has enough applications to cover 140% of the available tables and is being juried for approval. Panel applications for the convention will open in May, and we’ll be confirming and announcing more guests in the coming months.

If you have a suggestion or feedback for things you feel should be considered while putting together this year’s WasabiCon, please feel free to email us: contact@WasabiCon.com. While we can’t guarantee that we will be able to reply to every email, we will read each one and share the feedback with our crew and the management at the Prime Osborn.

For now, please #StaySafe and know that our team is working diligently to create an unforgettable fan experience for you this fall.

WasabiCon Jacksonville News

FEATURED TALENT: Cosplay tap dance performance group Noise Complaint returns for WasabiCon 2020!

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Noise Complaint presents a live Cosplay Tap Dance show! Noise Complaint is a group of professional tap dancers who perform full sets of choreographed dances as characters from old school cartoons and anime, retro and modern video games, Disney, comics and more. Noise Complaint’s dances are choreographed using music that is either directly taken from or inspired by currently trending or favorite movies, TV shows and video games. Their show brings to life epic battles and famed alliances on the stage and combines it with entertaining choreography and catchy rhythms! This high energy cosplay dance show will have you both glued to your seat and dying to get up and dance at the same time. Be sure to check out their Patreon: www.patreon.com/noisecomplaintlive

WasabiCon Jacksonville News

Artist Alley for WasabiCon 2020 is ON SALE

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The ninth annual WasabiCon anime/cosplay/gaming convention will take place October 3-4, 2020 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center located at 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Artists and creators of original content are an important part of the fan convention experience and each year we’ve celebrated this fact by offering discounted space for local talent to sell their commissions, prints, and other handcrafted goods. Please take a moment to read the 2020 ARTIST APPLICATION FORM completely before filling out and submitting your information.

EACH ARTIST TABLE COMES WITH
One (1) six foot skirted table.
Two (2) folding chairs.
One (1) Artist Alley Badge granting early access to the Convention Center for load in/set up/restocking.

HOURS FOR SET UP AND OPERATION. Please note that these are subject to change and the most up to date version will be posted here on the website.

  • Friday, October 2, 2020
    • SET UP + LOAD IN is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    • NOTE: This is the only load in time. Access to load will not be available Saturday morning. Set up only.
  • Saturday, October 3, 2020
    • SET UP is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
    • ARTIST ALLEY HOURS are from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Sunday, October 4, 2020
    • SET UP/RESTOCK is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    • ARTIST ALLEY HOURS are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
    • BREAKDOWN/LOAD OUT HOURS are from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

PRICING

  • Artist Alley tables for WasabiCon 2020 are $150 each.

Table sales will close September 15, 2020.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING A TABLE

  • Power is NOT included with your table. You will need to purchase power directly from the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. Click here for the order form and pricing.
  • Wifi is available in the convention center. If you need a hard line, a fee will apply. Click here for the order form and pricing.
  • Each table is for ONE ARTIST only. You can purchase one (1) additional Artist Alley Badge per table for $25, but the 2nd badge must be used for an assistant, not a second artist. This is to make sure our jurying approval process is adhered to and to be fair to other artists.

QUESTIONS?
Artists@WasabiCon.com (407) 536-9272

Download the 2020 ARTIST ALLEY APPLICATION FORM

Vendors Form

WasabiCon Jacksonville News

FEATURED TALENT: Geek Mamas Blogger & Author Candy Keane will be at WasabiCon 2020!

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Candy Keane is a former professional costumer turned author and blogger, most well-known for being on the cover of and featured in the Star Wars fan documentary Jedi Junkies. She can also be found in numerous cosplay books and magazines, including the Morgan Spurlock documentary and book, Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope. Her most famous piece of costume handiwork is the Leia costume worn by Kristen Bell in the movie Fanboys.

She closed her costume shop in 2015 to concentrate on family and personal projects, and now writes about “geek mom life” on GeekMamas.com. Her first children’s book, I’m Going to My First Comic Convention, will be published this year.

WasabiCon Jacksonville News

WasabiCon 2020 Vendor Booths are ON SALE

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The ninth annual WasabiCon anime/cosplay/gaming convention will take place October 3-4, 2020 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center located at 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204. An integral part of our event is the presence of merchandise and promotional engagement opportunities for attendees, so THANK YOU in advance for your interest in being an exhibitor at the convention. Please take a moment to read the 2020 VENDOR APPLICATION FORM completely before filling out and submitting your information.

EACH VENDOR BOOTH COMES WITH
One (1) six foot skirted table.
Two (2) folding chairs.
A waste basket.
A 10×10 space with backing pipe & drape.
Two (2) Vendor Badges granting early access to the Vendor Room for load in/set up/restocking.

NOTE: If you are a FOOD TRUCK and interested in setting up at the event, pricing and space arrangements are different from standard vendors. Please email Danielle@WasabiCon.com for details.

HOURS FOR SET UP AND OPERATION. Please note that these are subject to change and the most up to date version will be posted here on the website.

  • Friday, October 2, 2020
    • SET UP + LOAD IN is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    • NOTE: This is the only load in time. Access to load will not be available Saturday morning. Set up only.
  • Saturday, October 3, 2020
    • SET UP is from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
    • VENDORS ROOM HOURS are from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
  • Sunday, October 4, 2020
    • SET UP/RESTOCK is from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    • VENDORS ROOM HOURS are from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
    • BREAKDOWN/LOAD OUT HOURS are from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

PRICING

  • $325 for a Standard Booth before May 15, 2020.
  • $350 for a Premium (preferred location) Booth before May 15, 2020.
  • $375 for a Standard Booth on or after May 16, 2020.
  • $400 for a Premium (preferred location) Booth on or after May 16, 2020.

Booth sales will close September 15, 2020.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING A BOOTH

  • Power is NOT included with your booth. You will need to purchase power directly from the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. Click here for the order form and pricing.
  • Wifi is available in the convention center. If you need a hard line, a fee will apply. Click here for the order form and pricing.
  • There is a limit of four (4) spaces per vendor. This is due to floor plan logistics and to be fair to other vendors.
  • You can purchase one (1) additional Vendor Badge per booth for $25.

QUESTIONS?
Vendors@WasabiCon.com (407) 536-9272

Download the 2020 VENDOR APPLICATION FORM

Vendors Form

 

WasabiCon Jacksonville News

MEDIA GUEST: Monica Rial (Froppy from My Hero Academia) will be appearing at WasabiCon 2020!

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Monica Rial has been working in the anime industry for 20 years and she is currently listed as the most prolific anime voice actor in the USA. She is best known for her work as Bulma in the Dragon Ball franchise but she has lent her voice to over 500 anime including: Black Butler, Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card, Deadman Wonderland, Fairy Tail, Hello Kitty, Michiko & Hatchin, My Hero Academia, One Piece, Ouran Host Club, Panty and Stocking, Saga of Tanya the Evil, Soul Eater, Yuri!!! on Ice, and many more. She’s also appeared in Aqua Teen Hunger Force, RWBY, and several video games including Tales of Berseria, Fire Emblem Echoes, Ms. ‘Splosion Man, the Angry Birds series, Monster Tale, Tribes Ascend, Smite, Borderlands 2, Borderlands the Pre-Sequel, Dungeon Boss, and Orcs Must Die! You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @Rialisms. Be sure to come by and say hello!

AUTOGRAPH PRICES

$30 for an Autograph.
$30 for Photos/Selfies.
$50 for a Combo.

WasabiCon Jacksonville News

Do you want to be FEATURED TALENT at WasabiCon 2020? Applications are officially open.

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Each year we get emails requesting to be a Guest/Featured Talent at WasabiCon. As the convention has continued to grow, so has the need for outstanding talent to showcase at the event. Our convention not only brings in nationally known celebrity guests, but it also showcases local cosplay, music, and genre-based talent in the JAX/Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia region. If you feel you could contribute to being a part of WasabiCon, we want to hear from you! Please fill out the application below.

If you feel there’s something else we should know that isn’t covered in the form, please fee free to email us.

PLEASE NOTE: If you don’t hear back immediately, don’t panic! It will take time to process and review all the applications.

WasabiCon Jacksonville News

PRESS RELEASE: WasabiCon returns for an 8th year to Jacksonville, Florida!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASABICON IS JACKSONVILLE’S FAVORITE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF POP CULTURE.

This year will be the event’s eighth with over 4,000 fans expected at the Lexington Hotel & Conference Center.

(JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, October 15, 2019) WasabiCon, Jacksonville’s longest running cosplay, anime, gaming, and pop culture event, will be held once again at the Lexington Hotel & Conference Center located at 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32207. The two-day celebration of all things “geek” is scheduled for October 19-20, 2019 starting at 10:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday with registration and badge pickup opening at 9:00 AM both days. Tickets are available for purchase at the event.

In addition to vendors and artists, WasabiCon will offer an exciting variety of panels, performances, contests, and other programming for attendees. In addition to local fan groups representing everything from Ghostbusters, to Star Trek, and Halo, WasabiCon will have an assortment of popular cosplay creators and models, including AKrCos and Inspector Lemon Cosplay.

For the first time, WasabiCon will also have three media guests. David Matranga, who voices Todoroki from the hit anime My Hero Academia, Bryce Papenbrook who is known for voicing a wide array of characters such as Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan, and Amanda Miller who is best known as the voice actress behind Boruto in Boruto, and Sailor Jupiter in the Viz Media dub of Sailor Moon.

Gaming has expanded for this year’s event. Leaderboard and little eLeague will be hosting two different game rooms with console and PC gaming, tournaments, and more. The tabletop room will feature over 2,000 sq ft of space overlooking the St. John’s river with hours of games running throughout the weekend hosted by companies and local businesses such as Action Toys Jax, Borderlands Comics & Games, Emerald Dragon Games, Fantasy Flight Games, and Shattered Tabletop Games.

A complete schedule of programming for WasabiCon 2019 is online at WasabiCon.com/schedule 

Tickets are $30 for Saturday, $20 for Sunday, or $40 for the weekend. (All prices include sales tax.) Children under 3 years old get in for free. Parking is $5 at the venue. Overflow parking is available nearby. (Check with the hotel staff upon arrival.)

For press credentials and interview requests, please visit WasabiCon.com/press

ABOUT GREEN MUSTARD ENTERTAINMENT: Started in 2001 as Wasabi Anime®, Green Mustard Entertainment, Inc. is an event production company that specializes in fan-focused entertainment and pop culture conventions. GME has made appearances and designed entertainment for some of the largest “comic con” style events in North America including Anime Expo®, Dragon Con, Fan Expo Boston/Canada/Dallas, Gen Con, and MegaCon Orlando/Tampa Bay. Green Mustard Entertainment currently owns and operates WasabiCon as an independent event project for the fans of Jacksonville, Florida and its sister event, Fandom PDX, in Portland, Oregon. 

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