About the event

Join us for all of your Kawaii Kon favorites, like panels, tabletop games, esports, guests, concerts, exhibitors, artists and more! Check out our website and social media for more information!

Dates

Mar 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM - Mar 16, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-10:00) Hawaii

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Location

Hawaii, United States

1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814, United States

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Parking instructions

The Hawaii Convention Center has parking. Current pricing is $15 per exit. Parking fills up fast, but additional parking options will be listed closer to the event.

Health & safety

We highly encourage all participants of Kawaii Kon to have the latest Covid Vaccine (After August 2024).

Tickets

Price: $83.00

Kawaii Kon 2025 Multi-Day Admission

$83.00

+ Tax: $4.29, Processing fees: $6.30, Organizers' fees: $8.00

Organizers' Fees

This is a custom fee created by the event organizer. Please contact the event organizer if you have additional questions.

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

2 active applications

Dealers Booths

Deadline: Mar 14, 2025

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This guide is your key to everything you need to know about the Kawaii Kon Dealer’s Room. It has been updated for 2025, and contains important information, pricing, and contract terms. Please read it carefully and feel free to email any questions or comments you have to dealers@kawaiikon.com. Important Dealer Information

Kawaii Kon will be held March 14-16, 2025 at the Hawaii Convention Center located at 1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
The Dealer’s room will be located inside Kamehameha Halls in the Hawaii Convention Center
Kawaii Kon saw over 24000 unique attendees for the 2024 show.

Dealer Room Times: (TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE)Thursday2:00 PM Dealer’s Room Set-Up 7 PM Dealer’s Room Set-Up ClosedFriday9:00AM Dealer’s Room Setup 11:00AM Dealer’s Room Opens7:00PM Dealer’s Room ClosesSaturday9:00AM Dealer’s Room Setup10:00AM Dealer’s Room Opens6:00PM Dealer’s Room ClosesSunday9:00AM Dealer’s Room Setup10:00AM Dealer’s Room Opens4:00PM Dealer’s Room Closes AdvertisingThe Kawaii Kon program guide is distributed to over 20,000 attendees, and is a great way to advertise your company! If you are interested in having an ad, contact the Kawaii Kon marketing team at info@kawaiikon.com. Booth PricingEach booth consists of one 10’ x 10’ section and includes 1 table (at least 6 foot) and 2 chairs.Single booth space $1100, 2 Badges Included Exhibitor Membership Pricing Your first booth comes with 2 Exhibitor Memberships to the convention. Each additional booth adds 1 free Membership. You must indicate you want these Memberships on the application. Up to 4 additional Memberships may be purchased for $70 each and must be indicated on this application (no exceptions).If you need to purchase additional Exhibitor Memberships, they will be available for $120 each. Purchasing badges at the show will be at the additional Exhibitor Membership Price, so it is advantageous to purchase your badges early. A maximum of 10 Exhibitor Memberships will be allowed per Dealer. Booth CancellationsIf you decide to cancel your booth, notify us immediately. Booth refunds are approved on a case by case basis. Approved refunds will receive their money minus a 10% processing fee if we are able to resell the booth. Failure to check in by 9am Friday will result in forfeiture of your purchased spaces. Transfers or Refunds will not be given after January 31st. Shipping to Kawaii KonDo you have a lot of merchandise to transport? We will provide info on how to ship items to the show closer to the event. Weapons Vendors - UPDATED POLICY 2025Vendors may only sell weapons for after-hours outside pick up, or mail order. All displays must be inside plexiglass cases as well as secured in a manner that attendees cannot remove the weapon. Attendees may not handle or touch any metal weapons at any point inside the convention center. Designated pick-up areas will be the rotunda near the statue at the front of the convention center, or in the parking deck after the dealers hall is closed. Booth Placement 2025All dealers will have an opportunity to select the booths they'd like to purchase within the map. These will be on a first come first serve basis. If there is a particular layout out you would like for your booths, or someone you would like to be place near/away from, we encourage you to let us know when filling out your application. Banned ItemsThese items cannot be sold under any circumstances at Kawaii Kon:

Any goods and services deemed illegal under the laws of the United States of America, the state of Hawai‘i and the City and County of Honolulu.
- This includes unlicensed Music CDs, Video CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs, Computer and Video Game software)
Unlicensed pins, Wall Scrolls, Toys, Plush, Pillows, Models (Resin or Vinyl kits), Decals, Stickers, and Posters that are not properly marked and labeled with the appropriate copyright information
Themed apparel from unlicensed work
- Hats, Headbands, Shirts, Reusable Face Masks, etc
Weapons
- Real metal, throwing, and firing weapons
Adult Materials
- Non-Anime Cosplay and Manga Material

18+ AreaHere in the Exhibit Hall, we are working towards a more family friendly area where parents can bring their children without fear of seeing things that are inappropriate for their age group, as well as creating a comfortable environment for everyone. As such, Kawaii Kon has a new art policy as it pertains to 18+ material. New Policy: In the main Ex Hall, all images and merchandise must ensure no lewd or sexually explicit content is visible. "Lewd" is defined as any content that is sexually suggestive, indecent, or intended to cause sexual arousal. This policy includes but is not limited to the following : adult material, nudity and partial nudity (for the purposes of this provision, the following definitions apply - Nudity means total absence of clothing or covering for the human body. - Partial Nudity means exposure of the female breast or the exposure of the male or female pubic area or buttocks.) sexually suggestive poses, excessive gore, or excessive violence, and pornography or otherwise excessive sexuality (hentai, yaoi, yuri) as it pertains to art. These include both artistic and photographic types. This policy applies to both visual artwork and physical merchandise. Non-lewd explicit content may be allowed, but if your product doesn't meet these guidelines you must modify it to ensure compliance from all angles. Temporary fixes such as post-it notes are not allowed. Any product that doens't meet these standards must be hidden and cannot be accessible to minors. Artwork can be in a binder or portfolio folder and handed to customers once ID has been verified. Merchandise items such as erotic body pillows, wall scrolls, etc. must be sold in a similar manner as artwork. A catalog binder with images of the items available for sale can be handed to customers once ID has been verified. Photo ID is still required to be able to view and access these items outside of the curtained area. Should a vendor be caught disregarding this new policy, they will be given a single warning. Upon second instance, they will be asked to close the shop immediately and leave at the end of the day. To provide a safe environment, Kawaii Kon is introducing a new 18+ section that will be curtained off from the public domain. Government issued photo id will be required as proof of age to be able to enter this age restricted area. Inside this curtained area is open sell, no covering of materials is required. Food Vendors -PolicyAll food items must ultimately be granted approval for sale by the Hawaii Convention Center. Vendors interested in selling these types of items will be sent a separate application for the Convention Center food and Catering Department, as well as be provided with the link for food vending Permits for the State of Hawaii. Vendors who do not get prior approval for food sales will risk immediate ejection from the event and/or fines from the convention center. COVID-19 Health and Safety GuidelinesWe request that all participants of Kawaii Kon please be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We have not yet determined our exact COVID-19 policies, but VENDORS must follow all sanitation protocols established for the convention such as wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer. We will provide updates via email and upon checking in. If you are feeling sick the week of the convention or have been exposed and are not vaccinated, please stay home. We will transfer your table to next year.ITS COMPLICATED is not responsible in any manner for any risks related to COVID-19 in connection with the event. The World Health Organization has classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic and that COVID-19 is a highly contagious and dangerous disease, and that contact with the virus that causes COVID-19 may result in significant personal injury or death regardless of vaccination status. Kawaii Kon is complying with all state, local, and Hawai’i Convention Center safety protocols regarding COVID-19. For more information regarding the Safe Oahu Response Plan (formerly Honolulu’s Tier System), please visit the Safe Oahu website HERE:https://www.oneoahu.org/safe-oahu-response-plan

Artist Alley

Deadline: Dec 20, 2024

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UPDATES AT BOTTOMThis application is intended for artists interested in selling fan art or hand made pieces. If you intend on selling licensed and bulk produced merchandise, please see our dealers room registration information or the Artist Pro table information. In order to sell at Kawaii Kon, you must be approved by Kawaii Kon. Please fill out our artist application with as much detail as possible. Any omissions or inaccurate information may result in a rejection or delay in processing of your form. Artists will be screened to ensure that their work meets the Artist Alley guidelines, then screened applicants will be sent to our jury who will assess the provided examples and determine a jury score.(The jury rating will be based on the following general criteria: Conformance to the theme of our convention, presentation of booth and products, general assessment of the products to be sold, and the variety and uniqueness of the products to be sold.) YOU WILL BE CHARGED ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED. Once you've submitted your application, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email receipt please verify with our artist alley director at art@kawaiikon.com. Standard Table
1 6' table (minimum size)
2 chair
1 Exhibitor Badge Pro Spot
1 8' table
2 chair
1 Exhibitor badge 18+ AreaHere in the Exhibit Hall, we are working towards a more family friendly area where parents can bring their children without fear of seeing things that are inappropriate for their age group, as well as creating a comfortable environment for everyone. As such, Kawaii Kon has a new art policy as it pertains to 18+ material. New Policy: In the main Ex Hall, all images and merchandise must ensure no lewd or sexually explicit content is visible. "Lewd" is defined as any content that is sexually suggestive, indecent, or intended to cause sexual arousal. This policy includes but is not limited to the following : adult material, nudity and partial nudity (for the purposes of this provision, the following definitions apply - Nudity means total absence of clothing or covering for the human body. - Partial Nudity means exposure of the female breast or the exposure of the male or female pubic area or buttocks.) sexually suggestive poses, excessive gore, or excessive violence, and pornography or otherwise excessive sexuality (hentai, yaoi, yuri) as it pertains to art. These include both artistic and photographic types. This policy applies to both visual artwork and physical merchandise. Non-lewd explicit content may be allowed, but if your product doesn't meet these guidelines you must modify it to ensure compliance from all angles. Temporary fixes such as post-it notes are not allowed. Any product that doens't meet these standards must be hidden and cannot be accessible to minors. Artwork can be in a binder or portfolio folder and handed to customers once ID has been verified. Merchandise items such as erotic body pillows, wall scrolls, etc. must be sold in a similar manner as artwork. A catalog binder with images of the items available for sale can be handed to customers once ID has been verified. Photo ID is still required to be able to view and access these items outside of the curtained area. Should a vendor be caught disregarding this new policy, they will be given a single warning. Upon second instance, they will be asked to close the shop immediately and leave at the end of the day. To provide a safe environment, Kawaii Kon is introducing a new 18+ section that will be curtained off from the public domain. Government issued photo id will be required as proof of age to be able to enter this age restricted area. Inside this curtained area will be open sell, no covering of materials is required.

Volunteers

Interested in applying:

1 active application

2025 Crew Application

Deadline: Mar 01, 2025

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We are seeking crew for Hawaii's biggest anime convention, and we would love to have you join us to make this year's Kawaii Kon the best one yet! Get a peek behind the curtain and see how the convention is run, earn valuable real world experience in a variety of departments, and even earn community service hours! If you have any questions about volunteering, please email staffing@kawaiikon.com! General Information: - All crew are expected to work at least fifteen (15) total hours split across the whole weekend. - You will be required to attend at least one (1) crew general meeting before the convention and a mandatory meeting on the Thursday afternoon before the convention weekend (Mar 13th, 2025). General crew meeting dates are as follows: -November 16, 2024 at Magic Island Beach Park Site 32 (11:00am) -January 11, 2025 via Discord (11:00am) -February 1, 2025 at Magic Island Beach Park Site 32 (11:00am) -February 22, 2025 via Discord (11:00am) While filling out your application, please use an email address that you regularly check as correspondence and updates will be distributed primarily through email! ----- As a crew member of Kawaii Kon you will be a representative of the convention and, by extension, the anime community that we love and pour our hearts into as a whole. We ask that you remain conscious of that during the convention weekend and do your best to ensure that you remain, civil, cordial, and welcoming to everyone and ensure that you put your best foot forward! We understand that the weekend can sometimes be hectic, stressful, and hard but we here also want to make this an enjoyable experience for you! If you ever find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, stressed out, or otherwise unhappy, please talk to your director and we will do whatever we can to help and make sure that you have a memorable and wonderful experience! ----- If you aren't sure of what department you'd like to be with, try out our quiz that helps guide you into a department that you might enjoy! https://ivlv.me/34cxx *Some departments are limited to 18+ years of age or older. ** Frist time crew are required to pay a $40 deposit that is refundable upon meeting the required hours over the weekend. ***Certain departments may have additional entry requirements.

Terms & Conditions

Kawaii Kon expects a level of acceptable and reasonable behavior from all attendees. Please have consideration for all Attendees, Guests, and Kawaii Kon Staffers, as well as for the individuals who are attending other events at the Hawaii Convention Center. Any violation of these rules may result in suspension of their pass(es) and even a permanent ban from Kawaii Kon and its sister entities. Any attendee caught breaking a state or federal law at Kawaii Kon will be reported to local authorities. Kawaii Kon has the right to revise the Code of Conduct at any time and for any reason without notice. Consent to Photography Any photographs or videos of attendees taken by Kawaii Kon Crew in an official capacity may be used or published by Kawaii Kon without further consent of the attendees being recorded. Flash photography and/or recording of any kind are strictly prohibited during concert events, with the exception of official Kawaii Kon Press Crew and pre-approved members of the press. Behavior Kawaii Kon strives to provide a safe and fun environment for all those who attend the convention. Behavior such as, but not limited to moshing or running will not be tolerated at any time for any reason during any convention events. Individuals who engage in such behavior will receive a verbal warning for a first time violation; any further misconduct will result in confiscation of their pass for the remainder of the convention. Smoking/Vaping is only permitted in pre-designated areas at the Hawaii Convention Center. Please have your pass visible and on your person at all times – it identifies you as a fully paid attendee of the convention. Please consider how your words and actions reflect on the convention and how they might impact those around you, as most of the convention activities and areas are directed at general audiences (PG-13). Please keep in mind that other individuals’ opinions may differ from your own. Do not engage in heated discussions with an individual(s). If you are unsure whether something is appropriate to do in public, please consult with the Kawaii Kon Public Safety Department. If you notice others are uncomfortable with your cosplay or your activities, please stop immediately. We take pride in our appearance and we want you to do so as well while still having fun. To this effect, Kawaii Kon Directors have final say on all matters. Costumes and Clothing Any indecent exposure (public exposure of genitalia, buttocks or breasts/nipples), regardless of gender, is not permitted. When choosing and/or creating your cosplay, please keep in mind the constraints of local laws and customs concerning public decency. While a character may wear one item of clothing, that does not fall into guidelines. Should you choose to cosplay, please keep in mind that costumes should be sturdy and fitted, and already be on you and in one piece. Also, remember to have proper support such as bras and/or athletic cups, especially if you plan to be physically active, i.e., dancing. If you have a bulky or large cosplay, please be aware of your surroundings. Try not to hit other attendees, cause a disruption, or block access, in accordance with ADA guidelines. You are responsible for your own cosplay and should respect those around you. Upon leaving the Hawaii Convention Center, please keep in mind that not everyone is aware of your intent to dress up, and may mistake your prop for an actual weapon. If you plan to venture out while still in cosplay, we advise that you safely store away props beforehand. Harassment and Assault “No” means “no.” Do not touch or photograph anyone without their express permission. Harassment is any behavior that seriously annoys or alarms another person. This includes, but is not limited to: Unwanted physical contact Following someone in a public area Verbal assaults Threatening physical violence. An offender may lose their badge and the matter may be referred to the proper law enforcement authorities. If you are being harassed, immediately contact a nearby member of the Kawaii Kon Crew or Hawaii Convention Center Security. Kawaii Kon Crew and Security personnel have the right to remove an attendee’s badge for not following the rules and their commands, and may eject a person from the convention. Buying, Selling, and Solicitation Kawaii Kon has a few main areas where merchandise is sold – Dealers Room and Artist Alley. Anyone who receives payment for goods in the convention space must comply with all the convention’s rules regarding this. For any sale of merchandise, the exhibitor rules apply. Other restrictions may also apply. Kawaii Kon takes its obligations in this area very seriously. Any solicitation at the convention, whether verbal or use of signage for monetary payment or exchange of services that does not comply with these restrictions, is prohibited. Some examples of prohibited solicitation or sale are musicians requesting tips, setting up artwork in for sale in the common areas, and passing out signs or cards to solicit a business in areas other than the aforementioned commerce areas. Violation of these rules may result in the offender forfeiting their pass, returning all payments, and facing expulsion from the convention area. Please also note that certain solicitations are ILLEGAL and will result in immediate membership pass forfeiture and possible referral to the proper law enforcement authorities. Offering favors of a sexual nature for sale, such as kisses, hugs, dates, gropes, spankings, etc., are strictly prohibited as they may be viewed as forms of prostitution. Attempts to circumvent any of these rules such as throwing money and merchandise on the ground and other such tactics are also prohibited. Liability Kawaii Kon, its personnel, and its affiliates are not responsible for any damage, theft, injury, or loss. Attendees of the convention are responsible for their own actions and belongings as well as for any resulting repercussions. Kawaii Kon Crew is on hand to assist in any situation. However, any civil or medical emergencies that may occur must be handled directly by the appropriate authorities. Final Word Kawaii Kon reserves the right to remove any attendee from the Hawaii Convention Center grounds for any reason deemed unsafe or harmful to others or for repeated failure to follow the rules.

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