Otafest 2019 is coming to Calgary next month for three days. A portion of the ticket price will be donated to Pathways Community Services Association.
This is a Japanese popular culture convention that is dedicated to gaming, anime, art and film. The convention will feature three days of video game tournaments, cosplay (costume) contests, panel discussions, and meet and greets with special celebrity guests. There will also be a photo booth, a Maid Cafe, autograph and photography sessions, and concerts. Food and drink will also be available for purchase.
This year will feature guests from various genres, including cosplayers Hyoken Seisou and Calssara, voice actor Wendee Lee and music producer Rusty Meeks. VIP guests will have the opportunity to meet the guests.
As always, a popular part of the convention will be the vendors’ room. Vendors will be selling all variety of products including comic Books, games and costumes. Sketch Drive will also allow visitors to have their caricatures done.
VIP tickets can be purchased for $175. The ticket price includes access to all activities, autograph sessions, and photographs.
Calgary poster printing firms often provide advertising materials for this and similar events.
Otafest will be held at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre from May 17 to 19. General admission tickets are $55 for the weekend for adults and $10 for children, $35 for Friday or Saturday, and $25 for Sunday. Visit the official event website to learn more.Get a Free Quote for Books
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