| Kita-Kon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Venue | Lakehead University |
| Location(s) | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Inaugurated | 2007 |
| Attendance | 410 in 2014 |
| Organized by | Lakehead Anime Society (LAS) |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Website | http://www.kita-kon.org/ |
Kita-Kon is a non-profit, fan-run anime convention, hosted by the Lakehead Anime Society. The convention takes place annually in August, most recently at Lakehead University. Kita-Kon hosts a wide variety of programming in several themed rooms, such as viewing rooms, panel/workshop rooms, gaming rooms, and a dealer's room. There are also several special events held throughout the convention such as the cosplay contest and Kokoro Cafe, Kita-Kon's maid cafe.
Programming edit
The event's first year was planned as a small gathering and only had a small amount of content planned such as a Cosplay Contest and Viewing Rooms. The following year the convention expanded to include more content such as a Dealer's Room, Artist Alley, AMV contest, gaming room, and panel & workshop space.
History edit
The first convention was held at Lakehead University in 2007, with conventions being held at the Victoria Inn and Valhalla Inn in subsequent years. In 2012, Kita-Kon returned to Lakehead University after attendance dropped in 2010.[1]
Event history edit
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 10 - 11, 2007[2] | Lakehead University Conference Center Thunder Bay, Ontario | 110 | |
| February 28 - 29, 2008[3] | Victoria Inn Convention Center Thunder Bay, Ontario | 207 | |
| February 27 - 28, 2009[4] | Victoria Inn Convention Center Thunder Bay, Ontario | 313 | Jeremiah Yurk, Tabitha St. Germain(Cancelled) |
| July 31 - August 1, 2010[5] | Valhalla Inn Convention Center Thunder Bay, Ontario | 190 | Jan Scott-Frazier, Caitlynne Medrek(Cancelled) |
| September 7 - 9, 2012[6] | Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario | 205 | |
| August 24 - 25, 2013[7] | Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario | 231 | |
| August 22 - 24, 2014[8] | Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario | 410 | Kyle Hebert, Leah Clark |
| August 21 - 23, 2015[9] | Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario | Caitlin Glass, Josh Grelle, Jad Saxton, Vivid Visions, Elvirith Cosplay |
Mascot edit
Yukino, Kita-Kon's mascot, was designed by the artist known as Kaze-Hime.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Kita-Kon: coming this fall".
The Argus. 2012-06-09. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^ "animecons.com".
animecons.com 2007 listing
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animecons.com 2008 listing
[] - ^ "animecons.com".
animecons.com 2009 listing
[] - ^ "animecons.com".
animecons.com 2010 listing
[] - ^ "animecons.com".
animecons.com 2012 listing
[] - ^ "animecons.com".
animecons.com 2013 listing
[] - ^ "animecons.com".
animecons.com 2014 listing
[] - ^ "animecons.com".
animecons.com 2015 listing
[] - ^ "Soundlesswind.com".
Kaze-Hime's Resume
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External links edit
- http://www.kita-kon.org: Kita-Kon Official Website.