May 31 – June 2, 2013 at The Hilton Anatole Dallas

Food and Dining at the Anatole

Food and Dining at the Anatole

05/16/13

Food at the Hilton Anatole. Yes, there will be Food available to purchase.

A-Kon Bean Count Contest!

A-Kon Bean Count Contest!

05/16/13

Can you guess the actual number of “how many people will be at A-Kon 24″? Last year we had 21985 and we’re looking to grow even bigger and better.

Steampunk Social and Ball

Steampunk Social and Ball

05/15/13

Come dress in your finest Steampunk wear and enter the Peacock Terrace on Friday night for an evening of music, light refreshment and dance. Again this year, join DJ Infam0us as he helps set the mood for an evening of entertainment.

Gunpla Builders World Cup 2013

Gunpla Builders World Cup 2013

05/15/13

A-Kon 24 hosts a Semi-Final round of the Bandai Gunpla Builders World Cup (GBWC).

Fan Interactive Panels and Events

Fan Interactive Panels and Events

05/14/13

                Friday: Origami: Daleks exterminating your bowties? The Master destroying your stick of celery? Cybermen deleting your scarf? UNIT messing around with Bessy and your TARDIS?  Well, where there’s life, there’s hope… and origami. Put on your frilly shirts and velvet and come learn how to fold...

Social Events, Meetups and Panels

Social Events, Meetups and Panels

05/10/13

              Friday: Neko Neko Maid and Host Cafe at A-Kon 24: Carpenter Ballroom 1st Floor Atrium I, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM A-Kon Icebreaker: Welcome to the A-Kon Icebreaker! Come by and join DMO and Skankerzero as they welcome everyone to the convention with games, jokes, and pictures! Win some random prizes, have fun,...

Cosplay at the Citibank Dallas Asian Festival

Cosplay at the Citibank Dallas Asian Festival

05/08/13

The Citibank Dallas Asian Festival has asked us to help set up a Cosplay contest for their event this year!

Food Trucks!

Food Trucks!

05/07/13

              They were super popular at A-Kon 23 and at Mini A-Kon, so they’ll be returning for A-Kon 24.  Here’s all the info on food trucks.  They’ll be located near the hotel’s Jade Entrance. Two Locations now: The trucks will be in 2 locations – the Jade Entrance in Atrium 2 and outside of the...

So You Think You Can J-Pop Dance Contest

So You Think You Can J-Pop Dance Contest

04/23/13

                Hosted by Anime Kurabu/Mu Epsilon Kappa (Alpha Kappa) Rules 1. There is no age restriction for this contest, but participants under 13 years of age must be accompanied by someone at least 18 years of age. 2. Song of choice and dance must NOT contain sexual themes. 3. It is recommended that the song/dance...

Nerdcore Comedy returns to A-Kon

Nerdcore Comedy returns to A-Kon

03/28/13

Nerdcore Comedy comes to A-Kon for the fourth year with it’s best show yet. The Power Rangers of geek humor are back bringing you their patented brand of nerd-oriented jocularity for your entertainment! Mike, Joe and Alex have  perform at clubs and showcases across the country, but it’s the Nerdcore Showcases where they feel most at home. Come...

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