Ai-Kon 2009 - For the Love of Anime!
Are you ready for Manitoba's premiere anime convention? Ai-Kon is coming back for another non-stop weekend celebrating the geekish hobbies we know and love, from Japanese animation to comics, video games, costumes and so much more!
Ai-Kon has and continues to grow due to local demand for a nearby convention surrounding Japanese animation and its' associated media and subcultures. If you're in the area, please stop by and check it out; we're certain you'll like what you see. And for any travellers among you, Winnipeg is a city rich with history and culture, so a trip to Ai-Kon may have even more than you bargained for.
Ai-Kon 2009 - For the Love of Anime!
New F.A.Q. Section added to Website
Posted by Benson on Jun 24, 2009
In an attempt to answer frequently asked questions... we created a frequently asked questions section to our website! We really hope people find this page informative. Have a peek!
http://www.ai-kon.org/faq/
1 Week Left Before Ticket Price Increase
Posted by Priscilla on Jun 23, 2009
Just a reminder for those who haven't purchased their weekend passes to this years Ai-Kon, you have until the end of June to purchase your tickets at the price* of $34. On July 1st to the convention day, the price* will increase to $39.
Hurry now and take advantage before this opportunity ends!
*Please note that the above prices do not include Ticketmaster agency fees or taxes.
Art Table Sales Date Announced!
Posted by Benson on Apr 9, 2009
Word is out from Artist Fair coordinator Amy that art tables will be going on sale as of May 2nd at 6:00pm! Remember, we cannot reserve any art tables before this time! Good luck to all applicants!
Read about it on our Artists page and then perhaps discuss it over in our forums
Bestwestern Charterhouse Rates Confirmed!
Posted by Benson on Jan 8, 2009
Another hotel update! Bestwestern Charterhouse, located a mere block away from the Winnipeg Convention Centre, would like it to be known that they would like to offer $105.00 for single or double occupancy, $115 for triple occupancy and a mere $125.00 for four attendees per night! (not including taxes)
For more information on this great hotel, head to our hotels page!
Delta Hotel Rates Confirmed!
Posted by Benson on Dec 10, 2008
We've just recieved word from Pat and Laurie over at the Delta, and they would like us to make sure everyone was informed that they can offer Ai-Kon attendees a rate of $111.00 per night (single occupancy) with $15.00 per additional adult up to 4 occupants total. (not including taxes!)
Be sure to mention you want the Ai-Kon rate when you book!
For more information, check out our hotels page!
Ai-Kon 2009 Mascot Contest OPEN!
Posted by Benson on Oct 31, 2008
We’re looking for a new design for Aiko, the Ai-Kon mascot, for use on the convention’s promotional materials.
A cheerful, stylish, energetic anime girl with pink hair and blue eyes, Aiko appears on a variety of Ai-Kon promotional items, including t-shirts, posters, flyers, badges, programs, and the Ai-Kon web site (http://www.ai-kon.org).
Ai-Kon 2009 Dates Confirmed!
Posted by Benson on Aug 12, 2008
Mark your calenders for July 24th, 25th and 26th of 2009, because we're coming back to the Winnipeg Convention Centre!
See you then!
