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Contests

Find out about the various contests at A-Kon here!

A-Kon Bean Count Contest! Apr 30, 2012, 11:32pm
Can you guess the actual number of "how many people will be at A-Kon 23"? Last year we had 18447 and we're looking to grow even bigger and better.

Video Game Cosplay 2012 Mar 25, 2012, 9:31pm
All you need to know about Cosplaying a Video Game Character at A-Kon 23.

Gunpla World Cup 2012 Mar 21, 2012, 10:06pm
The Bandai Gunpla World Cup is a yearly contest held amongst modelers to show of their completed Gundam models.

A-Kon 23 Cosplay Information Mar 13, 2012, 1:59am
CosPlay Sign-Up is now CLOSED. Latest information on cosplay at A-Kon. Now with updated info and entry form. Also Hall Cosplay Contest information.

A-Kon Twitter Contest Begins! Feb 12, 2012, 6:48pm
Back for another year. A great chance to win prizes.

SCAVENGER HUNT – An interactive treasure hunt game Jan 16, 2012, 6:35pm
It's back for 2012. The Scavenger Hunt.

Promotional Art Contests Jan 15, 2012, 10:36pm

A-Kon® needs original artwork for flyers, T-shirts, and other promotional needs! We are looking for images that will effectively portray A-Kon® while getting people excited about the convention and getting the word out.

Mini A-Kon V Anime Art Contest Jan 5, 2012, 11:19pm

DollAKon 2012 Dec 9, 2011, 12:00am
Dolls, dolls, dolls! The dolls are everywhere! But "What's with the dolls?" you ask. Well, come by DollAKon and we'll answer all your questions.

AMV Contest Jan 2, 2011, 7:56pm
Info on the anime music video contest.

Model Contest Jan 2, 2011, 7:52pm
Advanced Visual Designs (AVD) once again hosts the Model Contest. As always, awards are First, Second, and Third Place in each category, as well as Best of Show. These beautifully crafted, lovingly assembled works are well worth taking time to see. But please don’t touch. If you break something, someone will cry, payment will be extracted, pain inflicted, death and destruction will follow forever.

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Airport Transportation Discount

GO Yellow Checker Shuttle is offering discount airport transportation (from either DFW or Love Field) for attendance to A-Kon 2012

Click on the button below to learn about several transportation options these include: Airport Shuttle ride share web-tickets (Best Price Option No Fuel Surcharge Fee ) $28.00 roundtrip online or $14.00 oneway online.

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Nedcore Comedy Showcase at A-Kon 23 May 13, 2012, 2:21pm
The Nerdcore Comedy Showcase starts at 10:30 PM in Houston C! Come celebrate your nerd heritage with all things comic books, RPGs, video games and more, expressed through the medium of plenty of clowning!

A-Kon 23 Pathfinder Society Organized Play May 11, 2012, 10:29am

A-Kon 23 Registration Form May 9, 2012, 9:07pm
You can fill this form out then print it and bring it with you to the convention to save time on Registration.