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Admission

We have several options for your visit this January, which are outlined here. A “badge” is what anime cons call a pass: you must wear it in order to gain access to the show. Ready? You can register now.

Badge Price Pre-reg At the door
Weekend As low as $60, see details below Yes Yes, for $80
Friday $50 No Yes
Saturday $50 No Yes
Sunday $30 No Yes
Badge Admissible Hours
Weekend Thursday* 7 p.m. – Sunday 5 p.m.
Friday Friday 9 a.m. – Saturday 9 a.m.
Saturday Saturday 9 a.m. – Sunday 10 a.m.
Sunday Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

*Thursday admission is by will-call only.

Pre-registration price schedule

Pre-registration is like will call at the theatre or stadium: there is a separate, (theoretically) faster line for claiming your badge. We do not mail or email badges. The pre-reg price for the Weekend Badge is set to this schedule:

Dates (2023-24) Price*
Aug. 1-14, 2023 $60
Aug. 15-31, 2023 $65
Sept. 1 – Nov. 6, 2023 $70
Nov. 7, 2023 – Jan. 18, 2024 $75
Jan. 19-21, 2024 $80 at the door

* Stated price increments occur at midnight (Eastern) on the listed date. Prices shown do not include processing fees (99¢ + 1% service fee per badge plus 2.99% for credit card processing). There is no fee for paying cash at the door. Why is there a fee?

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Registration Desk hours

Day Hours
Thursday (Will-call only) 7 p.m. – midnight
Friday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

COVID-19 Policy

When you register, you must agree to the following terms regarding SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19:

I understand that attending Ohayocon is voluntary and involves some risk of being exposed to, contracting, displaying symptoms of, or otherwise experiencing SARS-CoV-2 and/or COVID-19. I agree that I assume the full risk, and Ohayocon cannot be held liable for any damages related to SARS-CoV-2 and/or COVID-19. Finally, I assert that I have received consent from each other person I register via this service and that they also agree to these terms.

There is a location on the pre-registration service for you to indicate your agreement. Policies regarding COVID-19 are available on our Policies & Guidelines page. We will not offer refunds if you agree to the terms and later decide you no longer want to attend because of COVID-19 policies.

Age and ID verification

Ohayocon is geared toward a 14+ audience with some late-night sprinklings of 18+ and 21+ restricted events. Attendees under 13 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Up to two children under 13 are admitted for free with a paid admission.

If you pre-register, the name you register to your badge must match your ID, though you can write any name (or no name at all) on the badge. This is to ensure you are the only person who can claim your badge. We will otherwise only use the name you registered to your badge while discussing your purchase with you. The policies regarding acceptable ID for verification of identity and age are available here.

Age restriction table

(Read accessible policy description.)

AgeRestrictions
0–12
  • Must have parent/guardian on site at all times
  • Must be in the same room/hallway as parent/guardian at all times
  • Not permitted in age-restricted events (even with supervision — Why?)
  • If lost or unaccompanied without contact info, we may contact authorities
13–17
  • Must have parent/guardian on site at all times
  • Not required to be in the same room as parent/guardian
  • Not permitted in age-restricted events (even with supervision — Why?)
18–20
21+
  • Permitted in 18+ age-restricted events with acceptable ID
  • Permitted in 21+ age-restricted events with government-issued acceptable ID

 

Admission timetable for age-restricted events

(Read accessible policy description. The table has six columns: you may need to scroll sideways on mobile devices.)

Birthdate Event time† Admit
Time		 Badge Needed
21+ 18+ Day
2003 2006 Jan. 18 Any All day Weekend
Jan. 19 “Thurs. Night” 12–3 a.m. Friday 12 a.m. Weekend
Jan. 20 “Friday Night” 12–3 a.m. Saturday 12 a.m. Friday or Weekend
Jan. 21 “Sat. Night” 12–3 a.m. Sunday 12 a.m. Saturday or Weekend

† Programs billed as “Night” events (e.g. “Friday night”) occur between 12–3 a.m. on the following calendar day, but are considered as being on the named day for admission purposes. For example, an event at 2 a.m. Saturday is a “Friday night” event and requires either a Friday or Weekend badge for admission.

Group discount

Groups of 10 or more are eligible for a $5-per-badge pre-order discount. This saves you double what you would pay in service fees. Simply pre-order all of your badges in the same transaction and the system will automatically apply the discount. If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message.

Refunds and transfers

Badges are non-refundable and only good for the show they’re purchased for. We will offer a refund if the issue is our fault. You may transfer your badge to another person until the last day of pre-registration by contacting customer service.

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