Ohayocon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ohayocon |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Anime, Manga, Video Gaming |
| Venue | Hyatt Regency Columbus Greater Columbus Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Columbus, Ohio |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2001 |
| Attendance | 12,500 in 2012 |
| Website | http://www.ohayocon.org/ |
Ohayocon is a super fun three-day event for fans of anime, manga, and video games! It usually happens in January in Columbus, Ohio. The name "Ohayocon" is a cool mix of "Ohio" (where it's held) and the Japanese word Ohayou (おはよう), which means "good morning." It's like saying "Good Morning, Ohio Convention!"
What Happens at Ohayocon?
Ohayocon is packed with exciting activities for everyone! You can find:
- An anime music contest where people show off their musical talents.
- An artists' alley, a place where talented artists sell their amazing drawings and crafts.
- Concerts with cool music.
- Costume contests (called a masquerade) where people dress up as their favorite characters.
- A dealers' room, full of shops selling anime, manga, and gaming goodies.
- A fancy formal ball where you can dance.
- Fun musical events.
- Panel discussions where you can learn about different topics from experts.
- A lively rave for dancing.
- Table-top games and video gaming tournaments where you can compete or just play for fun.
- Workshops to learn new skills, like drawing or costume making.
Ohayocon's Journey Through the Years
Ohayocon started way back in 2001. It has grown a lot since then! In 2007, a special movie called Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles had its first showing in the Midwest at Ohayocon. As more and more people started coming, the convention sometimes needed more space. For example, in 2010, the dance party got a bit crowded. So, in 2012, the dance was moved to a bigger ballroom to make sure everyone had room to groove! In 2014, Ohayocon started using wristbands instead of badges. This helped make sure only people who had paid could get into the events. Ohayocon 2021 had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the convention has continued to be a popular event for fans!
Ohayocon's Growth Over Time
Ohayocon has welcomed thousands of fans over the years. Here's a look at how many people attended in some key years:
- In its first year, 2001, about 800 people attended.
- By 2003, the number grew to over 2,000 attendees.
- In 2005, more than 4,000 people came to the convention.
- By 2007, attendance jumped to over 6,000.
- In 2010, more than 10,000 fans joined the fun!
- The convention reached 12,500 attendees in 2012, showing how much it had grown.
Ohayocon continues to be a big event for anime and gaming fans in Ohio!
