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Fandom PDX 2020 Schedule + Info

Coming to Fandom PDX? Here’s what you need to know:

  • When online sales end, you can still buy tickets at the event. Tickets are $20 for Sunday, $25 for Saturday, or $35 for the Weekend.
  • Parking is FREE. Park in the paid parking lot, and give the ticket to the team at our Registration Desk. We will validate it for you.
  • Before coming to the event, you should review our policies here: fandompdx.com/policies
  • Curious about attending and you’re under the age of 18? Read this.
  • Josh Grelle will be signing autographs all weekend in the Vendors Room. $30 for an autograph. $30 for a selfie. $50 for a combo.
  • There has been some confusion regarding the Vendors Room hours, but they are 11-7 on Saturday, and 11-4 on Sunday.
  • Looking for updates during the weekend? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

FANDOM PDX 2020 EVENT SCHEDULE
(click here for event descriptions)

SATURDAY (JANUARY 4, 2020)
9:00 AM, Registration Opens – REGISTRATION
10:00 AM, Anime Cars of the World – CONFERENCE CENTER NORTH ENTRANCE
10:00 AM, Opening Ceremonies – MAIN EVENTS
10:30 AM, Extra Life PDX Game Room Opens – GAME ROOM
11:00 AM, Amtgard Demo – PANELS ROOM
11:00 AM, Food Wars (eps. 1-3) – VIEWING ROOM
11:00 AM, Artist Alley Opens – ARTIST ALLEY
11:00 AM, Chaotic Goodness Podcast – MAIN EVENTS
11:00 AM, Vendors Room Opens – VENDORS ROOM
12:30 PM, Sweet Improv Dance Challenge – MAIN EVENTS
12:30 PM, Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online (eps 1-3) – VIEWING ROOM
1:00 PM, No Nonsense Social Media (It is Possible!) – PANELS ROOM
2:00 PM, My Hero Academia (eps. 1-3) – VIEWING ROOM
2:00 PM PLUS ULTRA! Q&A w/ Josh Grelle: My Hero Academia’s Tokoyami – MAIN EVENTS
2:00 PM, Super Danganronpa 2 (Q&A and More!) – PANELS ROOM
3:00 PM, Villains Invasion! (My Hero Academia Fan Panel) – MAIN EVENTS CANCELED
3:00 PM, Classic Science Fiction Films for Modern Audiences – PANELS ROOM
3:30 PM, Sailor Moon Crystal (eps. 1-3) – VIEWING ROOM
4:00 PM, Under the Deku Tree Concert – MAIN EVENTS
4:30 PM, Dying Light Panel: LARP 101 – PANELS ROOM
5:00 PM, Hunter x Hunter (eps. 1-3) – VIEWING ROOM
5:00 PM, Sign Up or the Costume Contest – MAIN EVENTS
5:30 PM, Dying Light LARP Demo – PANELS ROOM
6:00 PM, Costume Contest – MAIN EVENTS
6:30 PM, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (eps. 1-3) – VIEWING ROOM
7:00 PM, Artist Alley Closes – ARTIST ALLEY
7:00 PM, Sew Geeky: Basics 101 – PANELS ROOM
7:00 PM, Registration Closes – REGISTRATION
7:00 PM, Vendors Room Closes – VENDORS ROOM
7:30 PM, Samazon’s Kigu PJ Party – MAIN EVENTS
8:00 PM, Danganronpa: The Animation (eps. 1-3) – VIEWING ROOM
8:00 PM, Extra Life PDX Game Room Closes – GAME ROOM
10:00 PM, Rocky Horror Cabaret (18+) – MAIN EVENTS

SUNDAY (JANUARY 5, 2020)
9:00 AM, Registration Opens – REGISTRATION
10:00 AM Anime Cars of the World – CONFERENCE CENTER NORTH ENTRANCE
10:00 AM, Dying Light Demo – PANELS ROOM
10:00 AM, Fairy Tail (eps. 1-3) – VIEWING ROOM
10:00 AM, My Hero Academia – UA Winter Sports Festival – MAIN EVENTS
10:30 AM, Extra Life PDX Game Room Opens – GAME ROOM
11:00 AM, Artist Alley Opens – ARTIST ALLEY
11:00 AM, Vendors Room Opens – VENDORS ROOM
11:30 AM, Your Name. (Movie) – VIEWING ROOM
12:00 PM, Class 1-b: WE’RE COOL TOO!! – PANELS ROOM
12:30 PM, Dying Light Panel: Boffer Basics – MAIN EVENTS
1:00 PM, Homestuck Upd8ted – PANELS ROOM
1:30 PM, Boruto: Naruto the Movie – VIEWING ROOM
2:00 PM, Extreme Disney Fan Panel – PANELS ROOM
2:00 PM, Attack on Grelle! Titans & More with Josh Grelle – MAIN EVENTS
3:00 PM, Amtgard Tournament – PANELS ROOM
3:00 PM, Sign Up for the Cosplay Lip Sync Battle – MAIN EVENTS
3:30 PM, Cosplay Lip Sync Battle – MAIN EVENTS
4:00 PM, Artist Alley Closes – ARTIST ALLEY
4:00 PM, Cosplay Corsetry: Tips, Tricks, and Time Savers – PANELS ROOM
4:00 PM, Registration Closes – REGISTRATION
4:00 PM, Vendors Room Closes – VENDORS ROOM
5:00 PM, Extra Life PDX Game Room Closes – GAME ROOM
5:00 PM, Closing Ceremonies – MAIN EVENTS

VENUE MAP

VENDORS ROOM

ARTIST ALLEY
(artists table assignments are made on site.)

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ARTIST NEEDED! Can you draw Wasabizilla? Are you from the PDX region? Drop us a line!

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One of the key focuses of Fandom PDX since Green Mustard Entertainment took over has been to integrate the convention into the LOCAL fan community.  As part of this initiative, we’re looking to bring on a staff artist for Fandom PDX 2020 to help with the forthcoming ad campaign.

Interested?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • A *local* artist.  This means you are based in Portland, Oregon/the PDX region.
  • The ability to produce artwork in a digital format for online and print use. You will also be designing the convention badge.
  • The ability to communicate clearly via email.
  • The ability to draw our mascot, Wasabizilla.  You know… this guy:

What we’re offering:

  • You will be listed as Featured Talent for Fandom PDX 2020.
  • We will provide a complimentary Artist Alley table for you at the event. (You will be able to sell prints based on the artwork your create for us and your other artwork, too!)
  • In addition to your Featured Talent pass – we will provide you with two (2) additional complimentary Weekend Passes for your friends/family.
  • A hotel room at our host hotel (The Sheraton) checking in Saturday and checking out Sunday. (One [1] night.)

HERE’S HOW TO GET YOUR NAME IN THE RUNNING:

  1. Draw a sketch of Wasabizilla so we can see how your style matches up to our character’s look. NOTE: The Fandom PDX Wasabizilla is blue, not green like the Wasabi Anime/WasabiCon one.
  2. Email it to Contact@FandomPDX.com with the subject “Fandom PDX Artist” with the following info:
    – Your name
    – Your artist website
    – Your age
    – Your zip code

We will select an artist before the end of September.

For reference, here are some Wasabizilla sketches.

WASABI ANIME VERSION:

Wasabizilla Sketches 1

Wasabizilla Sketches 2

WASABICON VERSION:

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Fandom PDX 2020 Vendor Space is ON SALE.

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The Exhibitors Hall at pop culture conventions is an important part of the attendee experience each year, and VENDORS help create that by presenting merchandise themed appropriately for our event. So THANK YOU for your interest in being a part of that! Please take a moment to read the 2020 VENDOR APPLICATION FORMcompletely before filling out and submitting your information.

Each VENDOR SPACE in the Exhibitors Hall includes the following:

  • A ten foot by ten foot (10’x10’) area in the Exhibitors Hall
  • One (1) six or eight foot table (based on availability)
  • Two (2) chairs
  • Two (2) weekend passes to the convention labeled “VENDOR”

All Green Mustard Entertainment events offer pricing based on advance purchases. The sooner you purchase your space, the less expensive it is!

  • $225 if purchased before November 30, 2019
  • $250 if purchased before January 1, 2020

EXHIBITOR HALL HOURS
Saturday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

If you have questions about anything on this form, please call us at (407) 536-9272 or email Vendors@FandomPDX.com.

Download the 2020 VENDOR APPLICATION FORM

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SPONSOR Fandom PDX 2020. Here’s how!

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Started in 2001 as Wasabi Anime®, Green Mustard Entertainment (www.GreenMustard.com) is a production company that designs, operates, and promotes events for consumer-focused media shows (aka “pop culture conventions”). Our experienced team of artists, designers, event managers, and performers have developed themed entertainment for a number of nationally known conventions and festivals for over 100 events including Fan Expo Canada, MEGACON, Anime Expo, and dozens of others.

In 2018, Green Mustard Entertainment acquired Anime PDX and Newcon PDX and rebranded them as one event:  Fandom PDX®. Prior to the GME’s purchase, Newcon PDX (started the winter of 2012) and Anime PDX (started as Newcon Mini in 2014) served the Pacific Northwest fan base as the local, hotel based pop culture convention experience. Attendance grew annually, and – by 2016 – the Anime/Newcon PDX brand had hosted ten successful conventions in the region.  Since that first event, attendance has grown to exceed 2,000 fans over the event’s two days in 2017. The 2018 January event was cancelled and acquired by GME shortly after. Fandom PDX 2018 took place that summer and drew 754 attendees, and Fandom PDX 2019 increased 68% to 1266 attendees. Our goal is to continue to grow and exceed Newcon PDX 2017 at Fandom PDX 2020… but we need sponsors and support from businesses like you!

Learn more by downloading our 2020 sponsorship packet here: FandomPDX.com/FandomPDX2020Sponsorship.pdf

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Tickets are on sale for Fandom PDX 2020.

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BUY YOUR TICKETS TO FANDOM PDX 2020

You can buy tickets ONLINE in advance of the convention or you can buy them AT THE DOOR when you arrive at the event.  There are discounts offered for advance purchase – so you may want to buy your ticket early!  (Eventbrite fees are absorbed into the cost of the tickets.)  All ticket prices include sales tax.

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AT THE DOOR

You can buy tickets at the event\’s registration desk.  (Check the Schedule for an event map.)  Tickets can be purchased using cash or major credit card.

Weekend (2-Day) Pass (at the door) is $35
Saturday Only Pass (at the door) is $25
Sunday Only Pass (at the door) is $20

Please note that all promo codes/comp passes should have been claimed online in advance and will not be accepted at the door.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Please read the disclaimer before purchasing your ticket to the Fandom PDX 2019. www.FandomPDX.com/Policies/#disclaimer

The earlier you purchase your pass, the less expensive it is. (See prices on our official Eventbrite page.)

Children ages three and under get in for free. Otherwise, ticket prices include all ages.

PARENTS: If you are purchasing a ticket for your child under the age of 18, you must be present with him/her at the event to pick up and/or purchase a ticket. You signature is required on the on-site registration form.

Questions? Contact@FandomPDX.com

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Josh Grelle is coming to Fandom PDX 2020!

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Josh is a life-long geek and actor with over 200 voice credits in his 10+ year career. His favorite roles include Attack on Titan (Armin), Yuri on Ice (Yuri Katsuki), Princess Jellyfish (Kuranosuke), The Devil is a Part-Timer (Sadao Maou), Drifters (Toyohisa), RWBY (Tyrian), Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple (Kenichi), and Snow White with the Red Hair (Zen). He has also lent his voice to many video game properties; Tales of Xillia 2 (Ludger), Dragonball Xenoverse (Demigra), and Freedom Planet 2 (Captain Kalaw) to name a few. When he isn’t behind the mic, Josh can usually be found writing scripts for the English adaptations of many FUNimation and BangZoom! Productions, such as Fairy Tail, Tokyo Ghoul, Overlord, and Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans. He is represented by the Mary Collins Agency.

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Do you want to be FEATURED TALENT at Fandom PDX 2020? Applications are officially open.

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Each year we get emails requesting to be a Guest / Featured Talent at Fandom PDX. As the convention has continued to grow, so has the need for outstanding talent to showcase at the event. Our convention not only brings in nationally known celebrity guests, but we also celebrate local cosplay, musical, and performance talent in the PDX/Pacific Northwest region. SO – if you feel you could contribute to being a part of Fandom PDX\’s weekend of pop culture – send us an email. Here are the specific things you need to include in your email.

BIO: Tell us about you. This doesn’t need to be The Lord of the Rings length. A single paragraph will do.

LOCATION: Are you local Portland/the Pacific Northwest?

GENRE: What category do you feel you/your group fit into? It should be one of the following:

  • Anime/Animation
  • Comics
  • Cosplay
  • Fantasy (including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, etc.)
  • Horror
  • Internet/Podcasting
  • Science Fiction (including Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Steampunk, etc.)
  • Tabletop Gaming
  • Video Games

WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA: Include links so we can see your history in fandom and current presence on the Internet.

OTHER APPEARANCES: What other conventions have you been a Guest or Featured Talent for?

PANELS/PRESENTATIONS: What specific panels or workshops or presentations can you offer? Fandom PDX focuses heavily on quality programming and part of the expectation of featured talent is to present strong presentations for fans.

Put this all together in an email and send it to Contact@FandomPDX.com.

Don’t panic if you don’t hear back immediately. We have a lot of emails to sort though, but we WILL get back to you one way or another. Thanks!

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Fandom PDX 2019 is a WRAP! Fandom PDX 2020 will be January 4-5 next year.

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#WeDidIt

The road from Newcon PDX’s January 2018 cancellation to Fandom PDX 2019 has been a long and challenging year.  The Portland (and PNW area) were wary about the event happening again after some of the mis-steps of Anime PDX and Newcon PDX – but many of the fans in this region were willing to give it a second chance… and we want to say THANK YOU!

Fandom PDX 2019 took place at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel and drew 1268 attendees over the two days we were there.  This is outstanding and exceeded our expectations.

Fandom PDX 2020 will take place January 4-5, 2020 (the same weekend) and we will be announcing the official venue shortly.

For now, we’ve got to catch up on some rest and start some plans for other projects we are launching this year in Portland.

#StayTuned