Press
Media Requests & Releases
Thanks for your interest in WasabiCon. On this page you will find our latest Press Kit and all previously published Press Releases. If you’re interested in covering our event, please scroll down to the bottom of this page and fill out the Press Pass Application.
Press Releases
- June 7, 2023, WasabiCon PDX Returns to Portland for 2023.
- July 23, 2022, WasabiCon PDX Sells Out of Weekend Passes for 2022.
- March 28, 2022, WasabiCon PDX’s Geek Marketplace comes to Downtown Portland.
- August 11, 2021, WasabiCon PDX Anime, Cosplay and Gaming Event Returns to Portland.
- February 25, 2019, Portland’s Fandom PDX Pop Culture Event Returns for an Eighth Year.
- May 14, 2018, Fandom PDX, Portland’s Recently Re-Branded Pop Culture Event, to Host its Tenth Convention.
- January 4, 2018, Anime PDX & Newcon PDX Will Now Be Known as Fandom PDX.
- January 3, 2018, Green Mustard Entertainment, Inc. Has Acquired Anime PDX & Newcon PDX.
Media Interview Requests
WasabiCon NOLA is a consumer focused media event that centers on local fandom while showcasing a culture that is globally celebrated. If you’re interested in press interviews (including print, online, podcasts, etc.) with staff or our scheduled celebrity talent prior to or during the convention, you can put in a request by emailing [email protected].
Press Pass Application
WasabiCon grants a limited number of Press Passes for the purpose of covering and reviewing our convention. Applications typically open about one month prior to the event. Applying does not guarantee acceptance as each request is reviewed and vetted prior to approval.