Press
Media Requests & Releases
Thanks for your interest in WasabiCon. On this page you will find our latest Press Kit and all previously published Press Releases. If you’re interested in covering our event, please scroll down to the bottom of this page and fill out the Press Pass Application.
Press Releases
- October 2, 2024, WasabiCon Welcomes Their Very First Voice Actor Media Guest from Japan!
- September 9, 2023, WasabiCon Moves to Three Days for its 11th Year.
- August 22, 2022, WasabiCon Celebrates its 10th Year in Jacksonville, Florida.
- November 4, 2021, WasabiCon’s Holiday Marketplace Announced for December 4, 2021 in St. Augustine, Florida.
- October 8, 2021, WasabiCon Returns to Jacksonville, Florida
- May 10, 2021, WasabiCon’s Geek Marketplace Announced for June 26, 2021 in St. Augustine, Florida.
- October 15, 2019, WasabiCon is Jacksonville’s Favorite Annual Celebration of Pop Culture.
- February 11, 2019, Jacksonville’s WasabiCon Pop Culture Event Returns for an Eighth Year.
- October 9, 2018, WasabiCon Returns for Year Seven in Jacksonville, Florida.
- October 9, 2017, WasabiCon, Jacksonville’s Favorite Pop Culture Convention, Returns for Year Six.
- October 1, 2016, WasabiCon, Jacksonville’s Own “Comic Con” Returns for Year Five.
- October 27, 2015, WasabiCon Hosts a Wedding, Halloween Costume Contest and More This Weekend.
- October 9, 2015, WasabiCon, Jacksonville’s Favorite “Comic Con” Experience, Returns for Year Four.
- October 29, 2013, WasabiCon, Jacksonville’s Ultimate Pop Culture Convention, is This Weekend.
- February 4, 2013, WasabiCon Returns to Celebrate Anime, Cartoons, Comics, Sci-Fi and Video Games a Second Year.
Media Interview Requests
WasabiCon NOLA is a consumer focused media event that centers on local fandom while showcasing a culture that is globally celebrated. If you’re interested in press interviews (including print, online, podcasts, etc.) with staff or our scheduled celebrity talent prior to or during the convention, you can put in a request by emailing [email protected].
Press Pass Application
WasabiCon grants a limited number of Press Passes for the purpose of covering and reviewing our convention. Applications typically open about one month prior to the event. Applying does not guarantee acceptance as each request is reviewed and vetted prior to approval.