Zenkaikon 2018 Area Discounts and Specials!
We always appreciate the warm welcome Lancaster gives to our members! Below is a list of the many the local establishments offering discounts and specials for Zenkaikon 2018!
Zenkaikon News
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Yokai Scavenger Hunt at Zenkaikon 2018!
This year's convention scavenger hunt will be the Yokai Photo Hunt! The Yokai Photo Hunt is open to any and all who wish to participate. Find 10 yokai and win a prize. Find all 15 yokai and you will be entered in a drawing to win the grand prize - a free membership for Zenkaikon 2019!
Get the details and clues here!
Zenkaikon 2018 Pre-Registration Closes Tonight!
The last day to pre-register for Zenkaikon 2018 is Sunday, April 29th! After that date, memberships can only be purchased the door. Pre-registered members have a faster check-in time, and can start picking up their badges as early as Thursday evening!
Zenkaikon 2018 Schedule Now Available!
The Zenkaikon 2018 convention schedule is now available!
While we 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.
Haunted Tea House with Charles Dunbar
Keeping with our 2018 theme, "Yokai: Japanese Ghosts & Monsters," we are happy to announce a special event on Saturday night of the convention - a Haunted Tea House with Charles Dunbar! This event is advance signup only and limited to 50 members. You must be pre-registered for Zenkaikon 2018 to sign up. Signups begin at 9:00pm on Monday, April 9th! Learn more on the event page.
Accessibility Policy
Zenkaikon is happy to be able to institute a formal Accessibility Policy for our 2018 convention.
Zenkaikon 2018 Amtrak Discount
Amtrak is offering Zenkaikon members a 10% discount off the best available rail fare to Lancaster, PA between May 1, 2018 and May 9, 2018.
Zenkaikon Announces 2018 DJs!
We are happy to welcome back DJs StephK, HyperPotions, and Hi5 to headline our informal dances at Zenkaikon 2018!
Zenkaikon at Sakura Sunday 2018
Zenkaikon will be hosting the Cosplay Fashion Show and Cosplay Showcase at Sakura Sunday on April 15th! 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.
Zenkaikon 2018 Welcomes Capital City Jedi Knights!
Capital City Jedi Knights is a not-for-profit, choreographed stage combat group, which specializes in costumed Star Wars styled lightsaber demonstrations and performances. They are acknowledged by Lucasfilm Ltd. as an official fan group. To Zenkaikon, they will bring not only quality Star Wars styled costumes, including several well-known characters, but also entertain the crowd with quality choreographed stage combat routines.