Zenkaikon 2021 Hotel Rooms Open September 9th!
We are happy to announce that hotel room reservations for Zenkaikon 2021 will open Wednesday, September 9th at 9am Eastern Time. Visit our Hotels page at that time to learn how to book your room!
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Zenkaikon 2021 Registration is Now Open!
Registration for Zenkaikon 2021 is now open! Go here to register for Zenkaikon!
Support our Dealers and Artists
Below is a list of all exhibitors that would have joined us in March, along with links to their online stores if available. Times are tough right now - most especially for small businesses like these. Please show them your love and support by considering purchases and art commissions. We’re all in this together.
Zenkaikon 2020 Cyber Cosplay Contest & Cosplay Showcase
Zenkaikon 2020 may have been cancelled, but we don't want to see your hard work put aside, so the Cosplay Department is having a Cyber Contest and Cosplay Showcase instead! We still want to see what you have made!
Zenkaikon 2020 Cancellation FAQs
We know everyone has a lot of questions right now about the Zenkaikon 2020 cancellation, and how this will affect our 2021 event (taking place March 19-21, 2021 at the Lancaster County Convention Center). Below we have compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions. We will try to keep it updated as new questions come up and new information becomes available. (Last Updated: 03/15/20 9:18PM)
Zenkaikon 2020 Cancellation
Given the local news regarding COVID-19, the recent statement from the Governor of Pennsylvania, and to ensure everyone’s safety, we are announcing that Zenkaikon 2020 is now cancelled.
We know many of our prospective attendees will be disappointed by this decision. We are disappointed too. Our volunteer staff has spent thousands of hours to make this event happen, and to make it safe for our attendees. But given the current reports coming out about this virus, we agree that it is no longer safe to hold the event. We would hate to put our members, staff, exhibitors, panelists, guests, and the greater Lancaster community at risk.
Anyone who purchased a membership for Zenkaikon 2020, or bought an artist alley or dealers room table, will be refunded in the coming weeks. Given the amount of refunds that will need to be processed, we kindly ask for your patience. If you would prefer us to rollover your membership to Zenkaikon 2021 in lieu of a refund, you may use this form to make the request.
We ask you to support the independent artists, vendors, and special guests who are losing income with this cancellation. We will try to highlight them on our social media over the coming weeks. If you are local to Lancaster County, we also ask you to remember local businesses who may also be hurting.
We thank you all for all of your support over the years, and for your understanding in this very difficult time. We wish you health and safety, and hope to see you in Lancaster on March 19-21, 2021 for Zenkaikon 2021.
Zenkaikon 2020 Schedule Now Available!
The Zenkaikon 2020 convention schedule is now available!
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Mobile:
Download the Sched app for iOS or Android and search for "Zenkaikon 2020," or access the site from your mobile browser.
Guest Autograph Information Now Available
Information on guest autographs is now available on our Autographs page! Dates and times of specific sessions will be released very soon with our full convention schedule.
Zenkaikon Statement on COVID-19
Zenkaikon will take place as scheduled on March 20-22, 2020 at the Lancaster County Convention Center.
Please click "Read More" to view our statement, procedures, and policy changes with regard to COVID-19.
Zenkaikon 2020 Charity Auction
Zenkaikon has chosen to support Arch Street Center as our official charity for Zenkaikon 2020! Arch Street Center’s is a local Lancaster charity that supports the recovery of adults living with serious mental illness by providing social, moral and material support, recreational and hygiene facilities. On Sunday of the convention, Zenkaikon will be holding its fifth annual Charity Auction, hosted by Uncle Yo! 100% of funds raised at the auction will be donated to Arch Street Center.