Artist and vendor applications for HachiCon 2026 are now OPEN! 🎉 Head over to utahhachicon.com/artist-vendor-applications to apply now
.
Adorable new art is by @pixelsuperhero.bsky.social
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

It's almost here!! Artist and vendor applications will be opening TOMORROW! So mark your calendars and get ready!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

It’s giveaway time!! We’re just days away from the Heartless Ball, and we’re so excited that we’re giving away FREE Double Trouble tickets on EACH of our socials (Instagram, BlueSky, and Facebook!)

Winners will be announced and tagged on February 12th. Good luck, everyone!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

A big round of applause for the winners of our 2025 cosplay contest!

We can't wait to see what all of the amazing contestants from this year do next!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon #HachiCon2025

Image ID: a blue and white graphic with a text box that reads "Lost and Found. Did you lose something at HachiCon? let us know what you're looking for! We might have it!" End ID.

Did you misplace something at HachiCon? Email us at info@utahhachicon.com and tell us what you’re looking for! We have a whole box of lost treasures that we want to reunite with their owners!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon #HachiCon2025

Know your route before the con! Whether you’re taking the train, the bus, or if you plan on just making your way downtown, walking fast, you can use our handy map to make sure you’re taking the best route!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

A graphic of Hachi the dog in a pair of glasses with her nose in a book, next to a photo of a manga library. The text reads: "Feeling a little overwhelmed? Come take a breather in the library! Our manga library is a designated quiet space!!"

Feeling a little overwhelmed? Need a break from the con chaos? Just want to find a fun new manga series to read? Come visit our manga library! The library is a designated quiet space at the con and is open to all!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Submissions for cosplay gatherings are now open! Fill out the submission form linked below to get your gathering on the schedule!
.
forms.gle/8Rqndnv23orD...
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

We’re so excited to welcome our incredible judges for the Gunpla contest! @Khoi_Fysh, Alan, and Son Tran! They’re incredible creators and judges and we’re so excited to have them with us for the contest!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Get your tools ready, because HachiCon's first-ever Gunpla Contest is a GO! Huge thanks to our friends at @mrshobbyshop for running and sponsoring this contest!

For rules and more info, head over to utahhachicon.com! We can't wait to see what you make!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Get ready, because HachiCon's Gunpla Contest is a GO! Huge thanks to our friends at @mrshobbyshop for running and sponsoring this contest!

Entry is free! Be sure to bring your build no later than 12:30pm, judging ends at 2pm!

For more info, go to utahhachicon.com!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Image ID: a simple black, pink, and yellow graphic with text information about pre-registration prices. The text reads "HachiCon online badge purchases end August 8th. At the door price increases will be: Friday $30 to $35. Saturday $35 to $40 Weekend $45 to $50." End ID.

Dont forget to pre-reg for HachiCon before online registration ends on August 8th! In addition to a sweet discount, pre-registration will also get you some cool HachiCon swag at the con! Head to utahhachicon.com to get your tickets!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

We’re giving away FREE weekend passes on EACH of our socials (Insta, BlueSky, and FB!) To enter, all you have to do is follow HachiCon, share this post publicly, and then tag a friend and tell us what you’re most excited for at HachiCon! Winners will be announced August 1st
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

I’ll be presenting “Conventional Wisdom”, “Fan Conventions: 85 Years and Counting”, and “Positive Fandom Representation” at Hachicon in West Valley, Utah. August 15-16, 2025. Register today and join the fun! utahhachicon.com #HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Image ID: a colorful graphic featuring mascots Hachi and Kou, as well as photos from HachiCon 2024 of the crowd at the cosplay contest, the Otaku Dreams Maod Cafe, the idol showcase, and the gaming room. There's a bullet point list that reads "join us to experience all this and more: artist alley, cosplay contest, game room, panels, manga library, j-pop and k-pop dance parties, live performances, gunpla contest, food trucks, idol showcase, maid café." Additional informational text reads: HachiCon year 2, August 15th and 16th, 2025 at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley. Get your badge now at www.utahhachicon.com" End ID.

Only 1 MORE MONTH until HachiCon 2025!! We have so many incredible events planned for and with you all, and we CANNOT wait!

What are you most excited for at HachiCon?
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Image ID: a graphic with a header that reads "what to eat at HachiCon!" With 4 food options listed below. The first has a graphic of HachiCon mascots Hachi and Kou with the name Kou's Kitchen, which will be open Friday and Saturday. The second has a logo of a Shiba Inu dog with a boba tea with the name Shiba Boba, which will be open Friday and Saturday. The third is a logo of a happy dragon with a drink cup with the name Critical Hit Soda, which will be open Saturday only. And the fourth is a text-only logo for Ramen Haus, which will be open Satirdayonly. End ID.

We hope you'll be coming to HachiCon with a good appetite, because we have some incredible food trucks that will be vending at the con!! We're so excited to be working with Shiba Boba, @criticalhitsoda.bsky.social, and Ramen Haus!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Attention all Gunpla enthusiasts! HachiCon will be hosting its first ever Gunpla Contest this year!! So get your kits ready and stay tuned for info coming very soon!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

We are no longer accepting panel and event applications for HachiCon 2025! Stay tuned for the official convention schedule when it's released.
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Today is the LAST DAY to submit your panel and event applications! 📣 Head over to utahhachicon.com/events-and-panels to fill out your application!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Come visit us tomorrow Saturday June 14th at the Millcreek Pride Celebration at Millcreek Commons from 6pm to 10pm! We'll have prizes, free cold drinks, badge giveaways, and more!
.
Art by @korvid.bsky.social
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Second Hand Sale apps are open!! Head over to utahhachicon.com/second-hand-sale to submit your application!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Come join our incredible team of volunteers! We have perks, we have badges, we (literally) have the friends you make along the way! Head over to utahhachicon.com/volunteer to find out more!
.
Art by @nurtarts.bsky.social
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Got some cool collectors items that need a new home? Looking to score a good deal on a rare find? Then HachiCon's Second Hand Sale is right up your alley! Applications to sell will open on June 8th, so mark your calendars and stay tuned!
.
Art by @skygoldart.bsky.social
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Contest entries are now open! Head on over to utahhachicon.com/cosplay-cont... to enter now!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Today's the day! Come visit us at @isekaianimecon.bsky.social Summer Party and get $5 off your HachiCon 2025 badge with cose "HOTHACHISUMMER"! This is the last time we're offering badges at this discount before prices go up in June, so be sure to grab them while you can!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Early badge pricing ends on June 14th!! Be sure to buy your tickets while they're still at the lowest price over at utahhachicon.com!
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Calling all artists! From 2D to 3D, traditional to digital, clay to crochet, we want to see your masterpieces! Show off your work at HachiCon's art show and see work by other amazing artists! Check out our website for rules and guidelines.
.
Art by @nurtarts.bsky.social
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Mark your calenders! Cosplay contest applications will open on June 1st, and rules will be available on iur website on May 28th!
.
Art by redvfdre
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

Hey all you AMV and editing enthusiasts! Our AMV contest submissions are OPEN! Head over to our website to check out the rules for the contest and to submit your entry!
.
utahhachicon.com/amv-contest
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon

A blue and yellow picture with art of Hachi the Shiba in a pair of glasses with a clipboard, sitting at a desk. The text reads "HachiCon panel and events submissions open, utahhachicon.com/events-and-panels" End ID.

Event and panel submissions are now OPEN! 🎉 Have a fun idea for a fan panel? Want to teach a cool skill to your fellow anime enthusiasts? Got an idea for an amazing event? Submit your programming application today!!
.
utahhachicon.com/events-and-p...
.
#HachiCon #UtahHachiCon