event schedule

🎤 Saturday, October 11

• 11:00 AM: Doors Open! Tournament & Art Zone access begins.

• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Doors Open Performance: Mode 7 Rap

  • Kick off GameACon with a live set from Mode 7 Rap as you enter!

• 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Cosplay Panel: Competition 101

  • A Q&A with the contest judges! Learn what they look for and get answers to all your questions before you hit the stage.

• 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Break / Open Time

• 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Panel: "Behind the Voice"

  • Join our special guest voice actors as they discuss their careers and iconic roles.

• 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM: Live Music: Mode 7 Rap

  • Get ready for a high-energy performance from GameACon fan-favorite Mode 7 Rap, performing his signature raps and video game-inspired tracks!

• 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Cosplay Panel: Cosplay Fails!

  • Come hear cautionary tales of when things don't go to plan and learn how to recover when cosplay goes wrong.

• 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: 🏆 SATURDAY COSPLAY CONTEST 🏆

  • Cheer on the first round of competitors! Sign-ups are day-of only at ASTRO's booth. See incredible creations and find out who wins today's prizes!

• 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Open Tournaments & Free Play, featuring live music sets from Mode 7 Rap.

🎤 Sunday, October 12

• 11:00 AM: Doors Open! Tournament & Art Zone access begins.

• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Doors Open Performance: Mode 7 Rap

  • Start Day 2 with a live set from Mode 7 Rap!

• 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Cosplay Panel: Parent to a Cosplayer? So Am I!

  • A special panel for parents on how to support your child's creative journey in cosplay.

• 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Break / Open Time

• 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Cosplay Panel: Contest Feedback Session

  • Did you compete on Saturday? Meet one-on-one with the judges to get constructive feedback on your costume!

• 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM: Live Music: Mode 7 Rap

  • Missed him on Saturday? Catch another high-energy set from Mode 7 Rap!

• 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Interactive Event: Pokémon Bingo!

  • Join us for a fun, easy-going game of Pokémon Bingo for a chance to win cool prizes!

• 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: 🏆 SUNDAY COSPLAY CONTEST 🏆

  • It's the final day of competition! Sign-ups are open today at ASTRO's booth. See a new lineup of amazing cosplayers compete for glory.

• 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Cosplay Swap Meet

  • A dedicated space to sell, trade, or buy old cosplays, fandom merch, materials, and more! Enjoy the great atmosphere with live music sets from Mode 7 Rap.