Activities
Artist Alley / Vendor Hall
Shop ‘til you drop in the Kogaracon Artist Alley/Vendor Hall! Artists and Dealers have been specially curated for your enjoyment and your wallet’s dismay. Buy anything from beautiful art prints of the latest hot anime to a new plush friend for your bed! You can even rep Kogaracon with official merchandise while supplies last! Come out, have fun, and spend responsibly.
Shop from 10:30AM – 6:30PM.
Asian Food Fest
11:00AM – 6:00PM
Check out the first Asian Food Fest that we will be hosting at Kogaracon. Travel across Asia with our food vendors from various Asian inspired cuisines. Support local businesses and celebrate the start of Asian American Pacific American Heritage Month by trying different types of food that you can find all in one place.
Koga Cosplay Contest
Can’t wait to see what everyone’s been building and making? Come see the winners of the Koga Cosplay Contest during the IdolFest in the Performing Arts Center to support these fine cosplayers! See your favorite characters come to life on stage!
Karaoke
XX:XXAM – XX:XXPM
It’s time to sing your hearts out to the greatest tunes of the century! If you like jamming to anime openings and endings, K-pop, Broadway Hits, J-rock, Taylor Swift, or any kind of music at all, be sure to stop by at the karaoke room! The internet’s the limit here, so feel free to come and request any song you’ve been wanting to rock out to. Our karaoke is an all-day open mic party session that you definitely won’t want to miss out on.
Philadelphia Pokemon League
Philly Pokémon League is going to have a tag team battle with Kogaracon! Saturday May 4th, we will be joining forces for a day full of an epic Pokémon tournament! Swing by to learn about adult Pokémon leagues, competitive breeding, defeat your fellow trainers in trivia, and prove that you can be the Very Best in their 6v6 singles tournament!
Please see phillypokemon.com for more details and make sure to bring your Nintendo Switch for some good Pokémon fun!
Illustrious Cards & Games
Illustrious Cards & Games will be hosting trading card game tournaments. They will be our official trading card game vendor, so check them out at their booth or their tournaments. Entry to each tournament is not included with your convention badge. A separate purchase is required.
Pokemon Trading Card Game (Scarlet & Violet) Win A Box Tournament
Start Time: 11AM
Entry: $10
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game (Cyberstorm Access) Win a Box Tournament
Start Time: 12PM
Entry: $10
Digimon Card Game (BT12 Across Time) Win a Box Tournament
Start Time: 2PM
Entry: $10
One Piece Card Game (Paramount Wars) Win a Box Tournament
Start time: 3PM
Entry: $10
Beyblade
3-2-1 LET IT RIP!!! Get your blader spirit ready as Beyblade will be making an appearance at Kogaracon 2023! Check out our live demonstrations, try out the latest products from both U.S and Japan, learn the History of Beyblade, pick-up cool tips, chill with pro players, AND MUCH MORE!!!!
Also, if you are up for the challenge, participate in the Beyblade tournament, Entry is $5, entry into this tournament is not included in your convention badge. An additional purchase is needed. Otherwise, it is alright to watch and speculate at all the thrilling battles we shall have this time!
For more information or to be part of the Beyblade community, please follow them at @Flameleone2300 on Instagram and Check out their YouTube channel.
Maid Café Experience