WasabiCon

We’ve partnered with 11 Jacksonville-area hotels to offer WasabiCon attendees convenient lodging options with discounted convention rates. Whether you prefer staying downtown, near the convention center, or along the riverfront, there’s a hotel block that fits your plans. Book early to secure your preferred location before rooms sell out: jax.wasabicon.com/lodging/

👗✨ Happy Fashion Day! ✨👗 Did you get a chance to see our Fashion Show at WasabiCon in 2024? Should we bring it back? 💖 Let us know in the comments!

Looking for weekend plans? 🌸 Head to MiniCon Card Show & Kawaii Market at The Castle Hotel in Orlando this Sunday, July 12! Browse TCG vendors, discover cute trinkets, grab some tasty treats (and boba, of course!), and spend the day surrounded by all things kawaii. 💕🧋 MiniconandFreshExpo.com

Still shiny hunting after all these years? ✨ Happy Pokémon GO Anniversary! What's the coolest Pokémon you've caught while attending a convention? 👀💛

Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙 Grab your most patriotic cosplay, fire up the BBQ, & enjoy the fireworks. Have a safe and fun holiday! ✨

🎉 Today's the day! IdolFest applications are officially open! Applications close August 10th. Apply now through the link in our bio! Apply now: wasabiani.me/idolfest ✨

Think you know all the places to find WasabiCon online? 🤔 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram 🐦 X 🦋 BlueSky 🎵 TikTok 💬 Discord 🎮 Twitch 🎧 Spotify From convention updates and cosplay spotlights to livestreams, playlists, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes fun. We're everywhere the fandom hangs out! 💚 How many are you following already? Drop the number in the comments! 👇

Have a fandom you're passionate about? A game you love? A topic you can't stop talking about? Fan Panel Applications for WasabiCon, October 9–11, 2026, are officially OPEN! ✨ We want to hear your ideas. Apply now and help make this year's convention unforgettable: wasabiani.me/WJAX-panels

🎤✨ Calling all Idols! ✨🎤 The stage is waiting for you! IdolFest applications for WasabiCon Jacksonville’s IdolFest open July 1. Whether you're a beginner idol looking to debut or a long time group, we want to see your application! 🎤✨💖 wasabiani.me/idolfest

We're thrilled to announce that Bliss @blissscos will be joining us as Featured Talent at WasabiCon this October! 🎉 A Jacksonville-based cosplayer with 5 years of experience, Bliss is known for bringing fan-favorite anime waifus and beloved fantasy characters to life. Her passion for cosplay and dedication to her craft have made her a cherished part of the local fandom community. We can’t wait for you to meet her at WasabiCon! ✨

AFO @AFOupdate, you were incredible! ✨ We had an amazing weekend sharing free swag, meeting awesome fans, and enjoying everything that makes this community so special. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the WasabiCon booth! YOU made our weekend! Now the real question: Which convention should we visit next? 👇

From K-pop classics to the latest anime and gaming hits, fans hit the dance floor and showed off their moves, sang along, and made unforgettable memories together. Who's spotted themselves in these photos? 👀 Tag your friends if you see a familiar face!

Make your con weekend count in more ways than one! During WasabiCon this October, you’ll have the chance to donate blood and help save lives without missing out on the anime fun. ❤️ 🩸Ready to roll up your sleeve? Sign up here: linktr.ee/wasabicon

Happy birthday to @ericalindbeck, the voice of Futaba Sakura 👾 in Persona 5! Erica was a guest at WasabiCon in 2024.

Get ready for Florida’s premier weekend celebrating cards, collectibles, and community! The MIDFLORIDA Card Expo brings the excitement of the hobby to the heart of Port St. Lucie, where passion meets paradise on June 13th-14th. Join collectors, vendors, and fans from across the region for 230+ tables filled with sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, comics, TCGs, memorabilia, and more. Whether you’re buying, selling, trading, or simply exploring, this show is the ultimate destination for hobby enthusiasts under the Florida sunshine. All ages welcome! Come out on June 13th from 6-10 PM to the Community Trade Night After Party for drinks, food, and lots of fun with the community! 🎤 Live Performances by: 🔥 The Dew Boys 🔥 Mims 🔥 The Poke Gangsta Don’t miss it—bring your friends and keep the trade night energy going! EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, June 13, 2026 8 – 10 AM | Vendor & Sponsor Setup 10 AM – 6 PM | General Admission 6 PM | Show Closed Sunday, June 14, 2026 8 – 10 AM | Vendor & Sponsor Setup 10 AM – 6 PM | General Admission 6 PM | Show Closed Venue Details MIDFLORIDA Event Center 9221 Southeast Event Center Place Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952 midfloridacardexpo.com

LAST CALL, Jacksonville! ⏰ Today is the final day to vote for Best of Bold City 🏆 You can find us under Entertainment & Leisure – Local Event 💥 If we’ve made your year a little more fun, we’d love your vote: yourchoiceawards.com/boldcity/ 🗳️✨

Itasha applications are officially OPEN! We want to see your rides from full wraps, decals, builds, and everything in between. 🚗👀 Apply now and let your vehicle be part of the showcase: wasabiani.me/itasha

Hey Jacksonville friends! Gaming Caravan is bringing Caravan Convoy 2026 to Central Florida on Saturday, May 23rd! Caravan Convoy is a full-day board game expo focused on new and upcoming tabletop games, hands-on demos, Play-to-Win games, giveaways, tournaments, a flea market, vendors, and a huge community of board gamers coming together for 12 hours of gaming. Whether you’re deep into modern board games or just looking for a fun tabletop event to explore, this is a great chance to discover new games, meet other players, and hang out with the Gaming Caravan crew. Event: Caravan Convoy 2026 Date: Saturday, May 23rd Time: 9AM–9PM Location: 653 E Wetherbee Rd, Orlando, FL 32824 Grab tickets here: gamingcaravan.com/caravan-convoy…

Happy birthday to the English voice of Koichi Haimawari in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Jack Broadbent! Jack was a guest at WasabiCon 2025.

Happy birthday to the English voice of Naruto 🍥 Maile Flanagan! Maile was a guest at WasabiCon in 2022.