A-Kon® 19! May 30, 31 & June 1, 2008 at The Sheraton Hotel Dallas, Texas

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At The Door Prices

3-day adult (age 13 and above) - $55 (includes admission to all concerts)
Friday Only - $35 (includes admission to all concerts)
Saturday Only - $35
Sunday Only - $20
Child (ages 6 to 12) - $15 (all badges, single day or weekend)
Child (5 and under) - Free

Convention Hours

Thursday: 5:30 - 9:30 pm for pre-reg pickup, 7:00 - 9:00 pm for on-site
Friday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Things to do

Wash Clothes
Bathe
Eat Food
Bring Patience
Bring an extra bag/or buy one in the Dealers Room first.
Drink Plenty of Water
Remember your wallet, room key, and your badge.

About:

A-Kon® is the oldest continually running, anime-based convention in N. America. Celebrating it’s 19th year in 2008, A-Kon® hosts anime fans and guests, and offers other items of interest ranging from gaming, to independent film, all in the quest to provide the best experience for the fans and bring the most engaging, and educational, entertainment to the anime community.

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