It’s back! The very popular Maid Cafe is returning to Winterfest. This event sells out extremely quick. There will be four seatings from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm Book online and early to avoid disappointment. Half of the tickets for each maid cafe seating are available in advance!
Read More >Set your reminders now! The 2017 Winterfest Schedule is Up! Buy tickets in advance and skip a line! On location ticket sales open at 11:00 am the day of Winterfest Registration opens at 11:30 am Programming starts at Noon Panel Descriptions can be found HERE Video Game Tournament information can be found HERE
Read More >Titans are attacking at Winterfest!? Time Lapse Escape Rooms has partnered with Ai-Kon to create an Attack on Titan-themed mini escape room. This is a free event running from Noon until 10:00 pm. Sign up early on location as this will fill very quickly. Will you survive?
Read More >Calling all cosplayers. We want to see you rock Winterfest in your finest. Our cosplay team and amazing photographers will be scouring the hallways for your creations. They will be handing out awards in the hallways for exceptional costumes and craftsmanship throughout the day, so bring it! No convention loves cosplayers more than Ai-Kon. Remember […]
Read More >Isn’t Doug adorable? We’ll have limited edition t-shirts for sale at Winterfest. This loving yōkai rendition of our mascot has been brought to you by the longest surviving committee member, Christopher Benson. Get yours at the Merch table located in the Marketplace on February 25th for $30.00 Limited quantities available for the small batch order!! This was […]
Read More >The amazing DJ MesoPhunk and senPi will be spinning at our Winterfest dance! Do you have a song you’d love to hear or want the preview? Check out the Dance page for more info, samples and request process!
Read More >We’re so excited that tonnes of local clubs and organizations will be joining us for Winterfest. Play a game with Jim Con, unleash your charitable gamer at Extra Life, and enrich your knowledge of Japanese Culture with JCAM. In the atrium check out the Winnipeg Public Libraries manga collection or join in the MPL’s tournament.
Read More >We love mail days here on the Ai-Kon Team! Extra Love, when the mail comes stuffed with PRIZES AND SCREENERS! A huge thank you to Right Stuf for their continued partnership. Attendees can look forward to some excellent screeners and prizes at Winterfest. Stay tuned for programming updates. Haven’t heard of Right Stuf before or can’t […]
Read More >It’s official Viz Media is once again our corporate partner! Thank you fo Viz Media for your continued support for Winterfest 2017 and all of Ai-Kon’s Events. Keep your eyes peeled on the website for future screening announcements!
Read More >Get ready to race! PNP Games and Speed Word have teamed up as our official sponsors of the Winterfest 2017 Mario Kart 8 Tournament. Think you got what what it takes? Sign-up on site in our expanded Winterfest Gamers Lounge on February 25th. As always the champion and runners up will walk away with some sweet prizes. […]
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