ANNOUNCING Dates for OHAYOCON 2011

We finally have next year's dates! Mark your calendars!!!!!!

Date: January 28th - 30th 2011

Location: Hyatt Regency Columbus & The Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio USA

Theme: Steampunk!

We have once again reserved the entire Hyatt for our attendees ('cause we love you guys so much!) so make sure to mention Ohayocon when booking your room!

Calling All Panelists

We are currently looking for new and exciting panels in the areas of:

  • Children's Programming
  • Anime/ Manga Series
  • Video/ Table Top Games
  • Art
  • Japanese Culture
  • Cosplay
  • Dance/ Movement (ParaPara, Martial Arts, etc.)
  • Workshops on cool, fun things!
  • Plus our theme for 2011- Steampunk

Panel Applications will be available Aug. 1

If you have ever considered sharing your extensive knowledge with the community, or wanted to host a discussion over your favorite topics please check out the panelist/workshop guidelines.

Pre-Registration For 2011 = OPEN

Pre-registration for 2011 is now open!! Check out our registration section for more information regarding the cheapest pricing of the year!!!

FOLLOW US!!! (LOVE US!!!)

 

Weapons and Costume Policy Updated

We have updated our weapons and costume policy please check it out!!!

Battelle Hall...We FINALLY has it!

We are so excited about this new addition to Ohayocon...go take a look!! For 2011 we will be housing our Dealers and Artist Alley in the newly renovated Battelle HALL!

Hotel Information

We do not have a block of rooms available to general attendees at the Drury Inn attached to the convention center. Please contact the Hyatt Regency Columbus @ Tel: 614-463-1234 and mention Ohayocon to recieve the special attendee rate!

nEW wEBSITE iN THE wORKS!!

We currently have a brand new website in the works to reflect the awesomness of our theme for 2011!!! So, please pardon our mess while our talented staff pulls it all together. If you have any art that you would like to submit please send an email to SteamPunk Art Submissions!

AMV INFO UpDATED!!!

We have updated the rules and information for Ohayocon 2011 AMV Contest!!!! If you have any interest in submitting an entry please check out the new rules!!

Questions? Comments?

Please address all comments and questions to info@ohayocon.org email address. Keep in mind that we're a volunteer staff and most of our business is done after our day job's are done!

** If you missed 2010 and want a recap please feel free to take a look at last years  Program Guide.**