Awesome Con 2018 Giveaway!
On Easter weekend, Awesome Con is coming back to Washington, DC for the 6th fun-filled year in a row! Not familiar with this amazing event? Then listen closely, because you’re not going to want to miss this.
Awesome Con is a big deal. It’s the biggest annual comic and pop culture convention in Washington, DC, and last year, more than 71,000 people attended. Fans from all over come together to celebrate every aspect of geekdom and pop culture, with a wide assortment of engaging events, comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay, and more. The convention floor and panel rooms will buzz with hundreds of hours’ worth of programs including: celebrities and experts hosting panels and exclusive reveals, cosplay fashion shows, gaming tournaments, iconic film memorabilia exhibits, and a diverse array of activities for families on Easter weekend. Awesome Con is presented in partnership with LeftField Media, an event organization company developed by the founder of New York Comic Con.
A few of the things you can look forward to at this year’s convention:
- Family-friendly pavilion Awesome Con Jr returns with even more playful events planned to educate and entertain kids of all ages and parents alike, with special promotions in place to engage Awesome Con’s youngest fans throughout the show.
- Future Con, Awesome Con’s science pavilion, will dive into the latest developments in science and science fiction sure to delight even the most curious minds.
- Back for the second year is Pride Alley presented in partnership with Geeks OUT, shining a spotlight on LGBTQ creators and fans in an even more robust section of Artist Alley.
WHEN:
Friday, March 30; exhibit hall hours 12 PM – 8 PM, programming until 10 PM
Saturday, March 31; exhibit hall hours 10 AM – 8 PM, programming until 10 PM
Sunday, April 1; exhibit hall hours 10 AM – 5 PM
WHERE:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001
TICKETS:
- Friday or Sunday Only Admission: $35
- Saturday Only Admission: $50
- 3-Day Weekend Pass: $75
- 3-Day ‘Geekend VIP’ Pass: $150
- Kids 10 and under: free with coupon code AWESOMEJR
- VIP passes & experiences range from the VIP Geekend ($150) to the premium, limited quantity Club Awesome Reserve Membership ($999) and offer access to various celebrity appearances and special events.
Visit ShowClix to see all of your options and purchase tickets for this exciting event!
TWO lucky Game On Mom readers will each win TWO tickets good for admission to Awesome Con on Sunday, April 1, 2018! Giveaway is open to US residents who are 18 and older. Ends 3/26/18 at 11:59 PM. Good luck!
-24 Comments-
We love pop culture cons! There are two in Chicago each year that are must-attends for us!
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What an amazing experience! Awesome Con sounds super cool and the science pavilion would be a must see for us.
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What a super fun event! I would love to attend something so awesome 😉
Awesome Con is a blast. Thanks for the opportunity!
It is so hard to find events geared for the entire family. Awesome Con sounds like so much fun.
Awesome con sounds like such an amazing and fun event for the entire family. I am going to have to check it out.
This looks like an amazing event. I wish I was in DC to see this. There is nothing like a cosplay fashion show.
I haven’t gone to any Comic Con events, but it would be a lot of fun. I would like to go to the one in San Diego when they have it.
My son will love this. I know he will be excited.
I wish I lived closer to DC! Sounds like a really fun, neat event to attend.
This sounds like a great convention to go to! I have never been to one but have had my eye on this one!
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Wow, sounds like a great event. I wish I lived closer so we could go. I think this is an event the whole family could enjoy.
Sounds like an amazing convention with a lot of fun to be had.
Ooooo now this is one awesome giveaway!!!! I have always heard that comic con is a total blast to attend!
Sounds like fun! 🙂
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Definitely looks awesome indeed, I live very far from washington dc..
This looks like a great fun event for everyone in the family!
It sounds fun.
This sounds amazing! I have watched all of the TV shows and seen all of the movies. I wish I could get around better and I would certainly try to go!
THAT WOULD BE A GREAT GIFT FOR MY GRANDSON THANK YOU
Interesting that they would have it on Easter weekend. Looks like a great time though! My kids would love it. 🙂
This looks fun. I wish I live near by.
This would be such a great experience!! I wish that I lived closer so that I could go!
We have been to there once and enjoyed it so much. Wish I can go there this year.