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 as a Media Outlet or Influencer, then you can fill out the Press Pass Application. If you’re interested in appearing as an Influencer and providing content vs. coverage, we recommend you apply to be Featured Talent.
Press Releases
- April 1, 2026, WasabiCon in Jacksonville Rebrands as WasabiCon DUUUVAL
- October 10, 2025, WasabiCon – Jacksonville, Florida’s Largest Pop Culture Event
- 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 is a consumer-focused media event that centers on local fandom while showcasing a culture that is celebrated globally. If you’re interested in requesting press interviews—including print, online, or podcast interviews—with our staff or scheduled celebrity talent before or during the convention, please email JAX@WasabiCon.com.