Dirtdives2424
Division Scheduler and Keeper of Con Lists
- Member DIN
- S2424
Pacific Regiment covering: California, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, and Washington
JANUARY:
Name: Anime Los Angeles
Date: Jan 5-8 2023
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Events: Ala's Next Top Star, AMV Contest, Battle of the Bands, Cosplay, Dances and Formal Dance, Fashion Show, After Dark Fashion Show 18+, Masquerade, Live Events, Artist Alley, Dealers, Fan Tables, Gaming, Guests, Autographs and Photo OPs.
Name: Anime Impulse
Date: Jan 15-16
Location: Pamona, CA
Events: Cosplay, Anime, Vendors, Artist & Artists Alley, Dance, Masquerade, Performers,
FEBRUARY:
Name: RadCon
Date: Feb 18-20
Location: Pasco, WA
Events: Movie Shorts and Films, Art Shows, Cosplay and Masquerade Contest, Vendors, Dealers, Artists Alley, RPG, Card and Board Games, Fan Tables.
Participate in panels and workshops on a variety of useful topics. Look for demos, discussions, hands-on panels and a private hospitality suite where you can talk with other costumers, relax, and further enjoy your convention experience!
MARCH:
Name: Ani-me Con
Date: March 19-20
Location: Fresno, CA
Events: TBA
APRIL:
Name: Anime Fest
Date: April 2
Location: Torrance, CA
Events: Guests, Fashion Show, Artists, Exhibits, Mermaid Cafe, Cosplay, Idol Academy, Dance Performance.
Name: NorwesCon 42
Date: April 14-17
Location: SeaTac. WA
Events: Panels, Special Events, Guests, Cosplay and Masquerade Contest, Gaming, Artists, Exhibitors.
Name: Sacanime
Date: April 15-17
Location: Sacramento, CA
Events: Guest Stars, Autographs and Photo OPs, Cosplay, Cosplay Contest, Fashin Show, KPOP and JPOP Battles, Live Music Performances, Cafe Hoshi, AMV Contests, Tabletop and Video Gaming, Karaoke, Screening Room, Artists Alley, Exhibitions, Swap Meets.
Name: Sakura-Con
Date: April 15-17
Location: Seattle, WA
Event: Variety of contests, Panels, Charity Auctions, Games, Masquerade Ball, Cosplay Chess, Manga Library, Dances.
Name: Kawaii Kon
Date: April 22-24
Location: Honolulu, HI
Events: Artists Alley, Cosplay, Masquerade, Hallway Contest, Photo OPs, Dealers Room, Fan Panels, Karaoke, Manga Library, Tabletop and Video Games, Video Art Shows, Screening, Guests.
MAY:
Name: Comic Con Revolution
Date: May 21-22
Location: Ontario,CA
Events: Comic Con revolution is an annual comic con held at the Ontario Convention Center. Attendees can expect a full exhibit hall with over 300 exhibitors including comic creators (over 160 creators in Artist Alley), new comic dealers, vintage comic dealers, Comic publishers, toy & collectibles vendors, crafts, costumes, clothing, cosplayers, fan groups, media stars and more.
Comic Con Revolution was founded on very simple principles. We are excited to celebrate comics and the creative arts. At the absolute core of what we do are the creators themselves. The people who create the comics, games, toys, film, movies and more that we all love. Without their tireless dedication to creating the fantastic worlds we all get lost in events like Comic Con Revolution would not be possible
Name: Bak-Anime
Date: May 21-22
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Events: Guests, Cosplay, Collectibles, Card games, Video Games, Swap Meet, Exhibitors, Artists.
Name: FanimeCon
Date: May 27-30
Location: San Jose, CA
Events: Black & White Ball, Cosplay Gatherings, FanimeCon Masquerade Cosplay Contest, Dance, FMV Contest, Game Show, Gaming Tournaments, Karaoke, Music Fest, Speed Dating, Swap Meet, Opening Ceremonies, Closing Ceremonies
JUNE:
Name: Ronin Expo
Date: June 11
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Events: Ronin-Expo started in 2017 and was founded by six individuals that met and collaborated over the years at numerous events in Southern California. Since its inception the main focus of Ronin-Expo has been to promote a sense of community within Los Angeles and for those with a love of Asian culture. Ronin-Expo strives to collaborate with and encourage participation with artists, gamers, performers, and locals to create the most engaging and enjoyable experience possible.
Located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, Ronin-Expo chose this location with the goal of being at the heart of one of the most prominent Japanese cities in the United States. While attending the con, guests can also visit the surrounding museums, dine at the local restaurants, and experience all that the city has to offer.
At Ronin-Expo, we celebrate the diverse aspects of the community. Our mission is to promote love, friendship, and knowledge through engagement with Asian art and culture in North America.
Name: WA State Summer Con
Date: June 17-19
Location: Puyallup, WA
Events: Exhibitors, Guests (including Mike Colter), Panels, Photo Ops. Previously known as Toy and Geek Fest 2019
JULY:
Name: Anime EXPO
Date: July 1-4
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Events: Exhibitors, Artists Alley, Entertainment Hall, Academic Programs, AMV Competition, AMV Theater, Art Shows Autographs, AX Dance, Butler Cafe, Charity Auction, Community Stage, Concerts, Cosplay, E-Games, Fan Panels, Fashion Shows, Games Shows.
Name: Comic-Con International: San Diego
Date: July 21-24
Location: San Diego, CA
Events: Artists Alley, Exhibitors, Fan Tables, Anime, Art Shows, Autographs, Photo OPS, Film Festivals, Masquerade, Cosplay and Cosplay Contest.
AUGUST:
Name: Emerald City Comic Con
Date: Aug 18-20
Location: Seattle, WA
Events: Guests, Exhibitors, Panels, Screenings, ECCC Livestreams, ECCC Western Championships of Cosplay, Gaming, Writer's Block, Pre-show Meetups, Music Alley, Family HQ, Schoolism LIVE Workshops.
SEPTEMBER:
Name: Sacanime
Date: Sept 2-4
Location: Sacramento, CA
Events: Guest Stars, Autographs and Photo OPs, Cosplay, Cosplay Contest, Fashin Show, KPOP and JPOP Battles, Live Music Performances, Cafe Hoshi, AMV Contests, Tabletop and Video Gaming, Karaoke, Screening Room, Artists Alley, Exhibitions, Swap Meets.
Name: Rose City Comic Con
Date: Sept 9-11
Location: Portland, OR
Events: While our primary focus is that of comics, comic creators, and the creative process, Rose City Comic Con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy, and everything in between. Our goal is to provide you with a rewarding, fun, and family-friendly event experience.
OCTOBER:
Name: SpoCon
Date: Oct 28-30
Location: Spokane, WA
Events: Art Shows, Cosplay and Cosplay Contest, Masquerade, Vendors, Fan Tables, Panels, Guests, Games.
CONS WAITING FOR DATE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Name: HawaiiCon
Date: TBA
Location: Big Island, HI
Events: Guests, Vendors, Entertainers, Workshops, Photo OPs, Gaming, Gala Dinners, Cosplay and Cosplay Contest.
GENRE SPECIFIC CONS:
Name: Gallifrey One
Date: Feb 18-20
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Dr, Who
Events: A fully non-profit event founded in 1989 by active fans in local Los Angeles science fiction fandom, Gallifrey One Conventions has run events annually since 1990 (all but the first two occurring in February), and has over time become one of the world’s most popular fan-run themed events devoted to the Doctor Who classic and new television series, and its spinoffs, including Torchwood, Class and The Sarah Jane Adventures. Programs and Events, Charity Auctions, Cosplay and Masquerade, Autographs, Dealers Room, Art Show, Exhibitors, Photo OPs, Gaming Hub, Social Scene, Guests.
Name: Costume College
Date: July 28- Aug 1
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Genre: Costume Making
Events: Costume College® is an annual three-day costuming arts conference produced by Costumer’s Guild West, Inc. We offer lectures, workshops and demos on all things costuming: from general sewing (pattern grading, setting sleeves, etc.) to historical construction methods (corsetry, petticoats, etc.) to time period overview classes to science fiction/fantasy costume construction. All of our classes are taught by volunteers who enjoying sharing their knowledge on a particular topic.
JANUARY:
Name: Anime Los Angeles
Date: Jan 5-8 2023
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Events: Ala's Next Top Star, AMV Contest, Battle of the Bands, Cosplay, Dances and Formal Dance, Fashion Show, After Dark Fashion Show 18+, Masquerade, Live Events, Artist Alley, Dealers, Fan Tables, Gaming, Guests, Autographs and Photo OPs.
Name: Anime Impulse
Date: Jan 15-16
Location: Pamona, CA
Events: Cosplay, Anime, Vendors, Artist & Artists Alley, Dance, Masquerade, Performers,
FEBRUARY:
Name: RadCon
Date: Feb 18-20
Location: Pasco, WA
Events: Movie Shorts and Films, Art Shows, Cosplay and Masquerade Contest, Vendors, Dealers, Artists Alley, RPG, Card and Board Games, Fan Tables.
Participate in panels and workshops on a variety of useful topics. Look for demos, discussions, hands-on panels and a private hospitality suite where you can talk with other costumers, relax, and further enjoy your convention experience!
MARCH:
Name: Ani-me Con
Date: March 19-20
Location: Fresno, CA
Events: TBA
APRIL:
Name: Anime Fest
Date: April 2
Location: Torrance, CA
Events: Guests, Fashion Show, Artists, Exhibits, Mermaid Cafe, Cosplay, Idol Academy, Dance Performance.
Name: NorwesCon 42
Date: April 14-17
Location: SeaTac. WA
Events: Panels, Special Events, Guests, Cosplay and Masquerade Contest, Gaming, Artists, Exhibitors.
Name: Sacanime
Date: April 15-17
Location: Sacramento, CA
Events: Guest Stars, Autographs and Photo OPs, Cosplay, Cosplay Contest, Fashin Show, KPOP and JPOP Battles, Live Music Performances, Cafe Hoshi, AMV Contests, Tabletop and Video Gaming, Karaoke, Screening Room, Artists Alley, Exhibitions, Swap Meets.
Name: Sakura-Con
Date: April 15-17
Location: Seattle, WA
Event: Variety of contests, Panels, Charity Auctions, Games, Masquerade Ball, Cosplay Chess, Manga Library, Dances.
Name: Kawaii Kon
Date: April 22-24
Location: Honolulu, HI
Events: Artists Alley, Cosplay, Masquerade, Hallway Contest, Photo OPs, Dealers Room, Fan Panels, Karaoke, Manga Library, Tabletop and Video Games, Video Art Shows, Screening, Guests.
MAY:
Name: Comic Con Revolution
Date: May 21-22
Location: Ontario,CA
Events: Comic Con revolution is an annual comic con held at the Ontario Convention Center. Attendees can expect a full exhibit hall with over 300 exhibitors including comic creators (over 160 creators in Artist Alley), new comic dealers, vintage comic dealers, Comic publishers, toy & collectibles vendors, crafts, costumes, clothing, cosplayers, fan groups, media stars and more.
Comic Con Revolution was founded on very simple principles. We are excited to celebrate comics and the creative arts. At the absolute core of what we do are the creators themselves. The people who create the comics, games, toys, film, movies and more that we all love. Without their tireless dedication to creating the fantastic worlds we all get lost in events like Comic Con Revolution would not be possible
Name: Bak-Anime
Date: May 21-22
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Events: Guests, Cosplay, Collectibles, Card games, Video Games, Swap Meet, Exhibitors, Artists.
Name: FanimeCon
Date: May 27-30
Location: San Jose, CA
Events: Black & White Ball, Cosplay Gatherings, FanimeCon Masquerade Cosplay Contest, Dance, FMV Contest, Game Show, Gaming Tournaments, Karaoke, Music Fest, Speed Dating, Swap Meet, Opening Ceremonies, Closing Ceremonies
JUNE:
Name: Ronin Expo
Date: June 11
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Events: Ronin-Expo started in 2017 and was founded by six individuals that met and collaborated over the years at numerous events in Southern California. Since its inception the main focus of Ronin-Expo has been to promote a sense of community within Los Angeles and for those with a love of Asian culture. Ronin-Expo strives to collaborate with and encourage participation with artists, gamers, performers, and locals to create the most engaging and enjoyable experience possible.
Located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, Ronin-Expo chose this location with the goal of being at the heart of one of the most prominent Japanese cities in the United States. While attending the con, guests can also visit the surrounding museums, dine at the local restaurants, and experience all that the city has to offer.
At Ronin-Expo, we celebrate the diverse aspects of the community. Our mission is to promote love, friendship, and knowledge through engagement with Asian art and culture in North America.
Name: WA State Summer Con
Date: June 17-19
Location: Puyallup, WA
Events: Exhibitors, Guests (including Mike Colter), Panels, Photo Ops. Previously known as Toy and Geek Fest 2019
JULY:
Name: Anime EXPO
Date: July 1-4
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Events: Exhibitors, Artists Alley, Entertainment Hall, Academic Programs, AMV Competition, AMV Theater, Art Shows Autographs, AX Dance, Butler Cafe, Charity Auction, Community Stage, Concerts, Cosplay, E-Games, Fan Panels, Fashion Shows, Games Shows.
Name: Comic-Con International: San Diego
Date: July 21-24
Location: San Diego, CA
Events: Artists Alley, Exhibitors, Fan Tables, Anime, Art Shows, Autographs, Photo OPS, Film Festivals, Masquerade, Cosplay and Cosplay Contest.
AUGUST:
Name: Emerald City Comic Con
Date: Aug 18-20
Location: Seattle, WA
Events: Guests, Exhibitors, Panels, Screenings, ECCC Livestreams, ECCC Western Championships of Cosplay, Gaming, Writer's Block, Pre-show Meetups, Music Alley, Family HQ, Schoolism LIVE Workshops.
SEPTEMBER:
Name: Sacanime
Date: Sept 2-4
Location: Sacramento, CA
Events: Guest Stars, Autographs and Photo OPs, Cosplay, Cosplay Contest, Fashin Show, KPOP and JPOP Battles, Live Music Performances, Cafe Hoshi, AMV Contests, Tabletop and Video Gaming, Karaoke, Screening Room, Artists Alley, Exhibitions, Swap Meets.
Name: Rose City Comic Con
Date: Sept 9-11
Location: Portland, OR
Events: While our primary focus is that of comics, comic creators, and the creative process, Rose City Comic Con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy, and everything in between. Our goal is to provide you with a rewarding, fun, and family-friendly event experience.
OCTOBER:
Name: SpoCon
Date: Oct 28-30
Location: Spokane, WA
Events: Art Shows, Cosplay and Cosplay Contest, Masquerade, Vendors, Fan Tables, Panels, Guests, Games.
CONS WAITING FOR DATE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Name: HawaiiCon
Date: TBA
Location: Big Island, HI
Events: Guests, Vendors, Entertainers, Workshops, Photo OPs, Gaming, Gala Dinners, Cosplay and Cosplay Contest.
GENRE SPECIFIC CONS:
Name: Gallifrey One
Date: Feb 18-20
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Dr, Who
Events: A fully non-profit event founded in 1989 by active fans in local Los Angeles science fiction fandom, Gallifrey One Conventions has run events annually since 1990 (all but the first two occurring in February), and has over time become one of the world’s most popular fan-run themed events devoted to the Doctor Who classic and new television series, and its spinoffs, including Torchwood, Class and The Sarah Jane Adventures. Programs and Events, Charity Auctions, Cosplay and Masquerade, Autographs, Dealers Room, Art Show, Exhibitors, Photo OPs, Gaming Hub, Social Scene, Guests.
Name: Costume College
Date: July 28- Aug 1
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Genre: Costume Making
Events: Costume College® is an annual three-day costuming arts conference produced by Costumer’s Guild West, Inc. We offer lectures, workshops and demos on all things costuming: from general sewing (pattern grading, setting sleeves, etc.) to historical construction methods (corsetry, petticoats, etc.) to time period overview classes to science fiction/fantasy costume construction. All of our classes are taught by volunteers who enjoying sharing their knowledge on a particular topic.
