What you need to know before the con…
1. Check-in...
All attendees—whether pre-registered or at-the-door, whether the badge was mailed or is being picked up—must bring:
- Photo ID
- If under age 18, parent permission form (if you have not mailed it already)
- Your badge, if it was mailed
Have questions or issues? Please check the registration page.
2. Rapid registration...
If you are registering at the door, speed things up and arrive with your registration form pre-filled out.
Fillable At-Con Registration Form [fillable PDF] – To type and print your info. (Faster!)
Blank At-Con Registration Form [PDF] – To handwrite your info.
3. Registration hours...
Friday: 3:00pm-9:00pm (pre-registration check-in and pick-up only) Saturday: 7:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 7:00am-5:00pm Monday: 7:00am-3:00pm
At-the-door registration begins on Saturday.
Registration is located in the garage of the Hilton. If crowds are heavy, there may be times when you are waiting outdoors. Please come prepared for weather (including sunscreen) and possible high heat.
4. Policies...
Do you know when the minor curfew is? Whether you need to peace-bond your prop? Whether photography is allowed? What you can't put on a sign?
Find out.
5. Hand stamp for 18+ events...
Want to get into an 18+ panel? Plan ahead. Your ID and badge isn't enough. You need to bring these two things to the Programming Booth to get a hand stamp to enter these events. (After Programming Booth hours, head to the Programming Office instead. But plan ahead, because this takes longer!)
6. The schedule (the good stuff!)...
Did you know that the schedule exists in six formats, including a smartphone app, a live schedule on the website, and books included in your swag bag?
Start here to plan your con. Use the free Guidebook app for iOS and Android to view the Kumoricon schedule, maps, Twitter, photos, and more. Mark events to create a personalized schedule! After you install the app, search the guides for "Kumoricon 2013".
What's Kumoricon All About?
Thousands of panels, tens of thousands of cosplays, millions of minutes of fun in our ten full years! Now gearing up for its tenth anniversary, Kumoricon is proud to present the same dynamic environment you know and love! On August 31, we come back, and we come back big.
Of course, this is completely impossible without Kumoricon's dedicated team of volunteer staffers! We're always looking for more, so if you've ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes of Kumoricon and have a chance to interact with the convention you love, now's your chance! All you gotta do is head on over to our Get Involved page, and show up to a general meeting near you. If you're not looking to staff, but still want to get your feet wet, come volunteer. Even just one hour will make the con better for everyone!
Ten years ago, we had just 400 people in a small hotel in Eugene. But thanks to you, we've filled two hotels with 4700 people! Because of your tireless search for more anime fans, and your continued attendance, it can only go up from here! It's the energy and the sense of community that really make Kumoricon shine. We're all one big family!
Make sure to keep in touch with us! Follow our forums, Facebook, Twitter, and our news feed to get updates for Kumoricon, in addition to any guest of honor announcements, programming, or other events we'll be at! And don't forget to pre-register on our website!
We'll see you soon at con!
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July General Meeting – Posted Jun. 22, 2013Saturday, July 13, at 1:00pm at the Woodmansee Park Shelter in Salem, OR. This July meeting is the second-to-last meeting to register as staff for Kumoricon 2013, and the last meeting to guarantee listing in the staff credits in the program book. After the August 4 general meeting, people who have not completed their staff registrations may volunteer at the convention but won’t be considered staff. Don’t wait until the last minute! General meetings are open to the public. Learn more about staffing and volunteer opportunities and get involved with the planning of Kumoricon. Bring your friends, too! There has also been a change to the tentative date of annual meeting and elections.
(read more) Online Hotel Reservations Active – Posted Jun. 11, 2013You can now book your Kumoricon hotel room online at the Hilton Vancouver Washington or the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay. New this year, discounted lodging is also available at a third hotel, the SpringHill Suites Vancouver Columbia Tech Center. Please visit the location page for full details and instructions.
(read more) Karaoke Contest Open – Posted Jun. 8, 2013The Karaoke Contest is now open for entries, with rules and entry form available. Contest registration will run until Aug. 24. Good luck to all entrants!
(read more) June General Meeting – Posted Jun. 4, 2013Saturday, June 15, at 1:00pm at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, Heritage E room. General meetings are open to the public. Learn more about staffing and volunteer opportunities and get involved with the planning of Kumoricon. Bring your friends, too!
(read more) Artists Alley Applications Now Open – Posted Jun. 1, 2013Artists Alley applications are now open, and will close on June 30 at 11:59pm. Please review the application and FAQ. Applications are not a first-come, first-served process. Everyone will be given an equal opportunity to have their work looked at and lightly juried by Artists Alley staff. Please take your time in submitting your application and make sure you have all the information requested before submitting. Artists will receive notification of their acceptance status by July 20. If you (or your group leader) have not received an email by then, please contact us at artists@kumoricon.org.
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