Zenkaikon News

Zenkaikon 2017 Membership Registration Now Open!

We’re happy to announce the opening of pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2017! Pre-register for a Zenkaikon membership to attend our 11th annual convention on April 28-30, 2017 at the Lancaster County Convention Center!

By pre-registering, you will get a discount on your membership and have faster check-in at the convention. Pre-registered members will also be able to pick up their badges beginning on Thursday evening, so they can start enjoying the convention the minute it opens on Friday!

Zenkaikon 2017 Hotel Room Block Now Available!

We’re happy to announce that the Zenkaikon 2017 room block at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is now open for booking! This beautiful hotel is right upstairs from the Lancaster County Convention Center, so it’s only a short elevator ride to all the fun of Zenkaikon!

Rooms are available from Thursday, April 27, 2017 through Monday, May 1, 2017 for $136 per night (plus applicable taxes). For our members driving in, we’ve also negotiated a reduced parking rate of $6 day in the adjacent garage.

Zenkaikon X Feedback Survey

We want to hear your feedback about Zenkaikon X! Complete our feedback survey by May 16, 2016 and help shape Zenkaikon 2017 and beyond! Optionally, enter your e-mail address at the end of the survey for a chance to win a free membership to Zenkaikon 2017!

Zenkaikon at Sakura Sunday 2016!

Want another chance to show off your cosplay, and meet up with new friends you made at Zenkaikon? Join us on April 17th at Sakura Sunday! Sakura Sunday, run by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), celebrates the blooming of the sakura (cherry blossom) trees in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park...

Thank You & See You Next Year!

Thank you to all of our wonderful members, panelists, vendors, artists, volunteers, contractors, and staff who made our 10th anniversary convention a success! We couldn't have done it without you!

We look forward to seeing you again on April 28-30, 2017 at the Lancaster County Convention Center for Zenkaikon 2017!

Zenkaikon X Schedule Now Available!

The Zenkaikon X convention schedule is now available!

While we'll try not to, keep in mind that schedules are always subject to change up to (and even during) the convention. For the latest updates during the convention, don't forget to follow our Twitter feed.

Mary Elizabeth McGlynn No Longer Able to Attend Zenkaikon X

We regret to announce that due to emerging work requirements, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn will no longer able to attend Zenkaikon X. Mary was really looking forward to meeting her fans at Zenkaikon, and is very sorry that she will be unable to make it this year. While she will be greatly missed this year, we wish her all the best in her work, and hope to see her at a future Zenkaikon.

Zenkaikon X Charity Announcement

Zenkaikon is happy to announce it has chosen to support the Leukemia Research Foundation as our 2016 charity. The Leukemia Research Foundation is dedicated to conquering all blood cancers by funding research into their causes and cures, and enriching the quality of life of those touched by these diseases. On Sunday of the convention, Zenkaikon will be holding its second annual Charity Auction.

Convention Policies Update

We want everyone to have a fantastic time at Zenkaikon X. Therefore, we have made clarifications to the following policies for this year.

Zenkaikon X T-shirt Design Contest Winners!

We are happy to announce the winners of the Zenkaikon X T-Shirt Contest! Thanks to everyone who entered! We had many amazing entries this year and it was a very difficult decision.

Zenkaikon, Anime & Sci-Fi Convention, Lancaster PA

April 1-3, 2016, Lancaster County Convention Center