ANNOUNCING Dates for OHAYOCON 2011

We finally have next year's dates! Mark your calendars!!!!!!

Date: January 28th - 30th 2011

Location: Hyatt Regency Columbus & The Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio USA

Theme: Steampunk!

We have once again reserved the entire Hyatt for our attendees ('cause we love you guys so much!) so make sure to mention Ohayocon when booking your room!

Attention Cosplayers!!!!

Ohayocon is pleased to announce some exciting new things going on for cosplayers. In addition to the Craftsmanship & Performance competitions in the Masquerade, we have three more events just for cosplayers.

The Hallway Cosplay Awards have been around for a while but this year there will be no less than 50 ribbons awarded in three days (and maybe a few on Thursday as well). If one of our spotters stops you, if you have made your own costume and it is not entered in the Masquerade- you’re a winner! Non- Asian inspired costumes are prime for Hallway Awards (since they cannot compete in the Masquerade) but any costume that makes us go, “WOW!” could win an award.

Once you have your ribbon you can go to the Cosplay Registration Desk and register your win with your handle and a photo for the Ohayocon Forums. There is no limit to how many Hallway Awards you may win, though each costume may only win once.

Our Second Lindsay Howard Mascot Contest is up and running as well. You’ve all had your chance to see Ohayocon’s cute nurse mascot. Now we want you to BE Lindsay. This competition does not conflict with the Masquerade Competition and you may enter both! Are you a Lindsay Look-Alike? Join us for three categories of fun- Live Action Lindsay , Mascot Lindsay, and new for 2011 Found Item Lindsay!

The Lindsay Contest will happen Friday evening (so no conflict with the Masquerade!) The winner will take the stage during the Masquerade (if they are not competing in another outfit) to receive prizes and begin her reign as Ohayocon’s official Mascot!

And don’t forget the Steampunk Competition, our Special Cosplay Event celebrating Ohayocon’s Steampunk theme. Will you be the Steampunk King/ Queen of Ohayocon? Will your group take home the prize? Join us Friday night for an awesome display of Steampunk costumes and props. This competition does not conflict with the Masquerade Competitions and you may enter both! The Overall King/ Queen will be introduced during the Masquerade (if they are not competing in another costume) and receive some exciting prizes as well.

Calling All Panelists

We are currently looking for new and exciting panels in the areas of:

Children's Programming
Anime/ Manga Series
Video/ Table Top Games
Art
Japanese Culture
Cosplay
Dance/ Movement (ParaPara, Martial Arts, etc.)
Workshops on cool, fun things!
Plus our theme for 2011- Steampunk

If you have ever considered sharing your extensive knowledge with the community, or wanted to host a discussion over your favorite topics please check out the panelist/workshop guidelines .

FILL OUT THE 2011 PANEL APPLICATION HERE!!!!

Cosplay/Masqureade Competition Guidelines Updated!!!

This year there will be FIVE separate cosplay competitions: Masquerade- Craftsmanship, Masquerade- Performance, The Lindsay Mascot, Steampunk, and Hallway. To find out more information on these exciting events please visit our Cosplay guidelines.

Pre-Registration For 2011 = OPEN

Pre-registration for 2011 is now open!! Check out our registration section for more information regarding the cheapest pricing of the year!!!

FOLLOW US!!! (LOVE US!!!)

Weapons and Costume Policy Updated

We have updated our weapons and costume policy please check it out!!!

Battelle Hall...We FINALLY has it!

We are so excited about this new addition to Ohayocon...go take a look!! For 2011 we will be housing our Dealers and Artist Alley in the newly renovated Battelle HALL!

Hotel Information

We do not have a block of rooms available to general attendees at the Drury Inn attached to the convention center. Please contact the Hyatt Regency Columbus @ Tel: 614-463-1234 and mention Ohayocon to recieve the special attendee rate!

nEW wEBSITE iN THE wORKS!!

We currently have a brand new website in the works to reflect the awesomness of our theme for 2011!!! So, please pardon our mess while our talented staff pulls it all together. If you have any art that you would like to submit please send an email to SteamPunk Art Submissions!

AMV INFO UpDATED!!!

We have updated the rules and information for Ohayocon 2011 AMV Contest!!!! To enter the contest you must first read through the new AMV guidelines and fill out an AMV entry form. If you have any questions please contact amv2011.ohayocon@gmail.com or amv@ohayocon.org.

Questions? Comments?

Please address all comments and questions to info@ohayocon.org email address. Keep in mind that we're a volunteer staff and most of our business is done after our day job's are done!

** If you missed 2010 and want a recap please feel free to take a look at last years Program Guide.**

Updated 8/31/2010 MP



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		ANNOUNCING Dates for OHAYOCON 2011 We finally have next year's dates! Mark your calendars!!!!!! Date: January 28th - 30th 2011 Location: Hyatt Regency Columbus & The Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio USA Theme: Steampunk! We have once again reserved the entire Hyatt for our attendees ('cause we love you guys so much!) so make sure to mention Ohayocon when booking your room! Attention Cosplayers!!!! Ohayocon is pleased to announce some exciting new things going on for cosplayers. In addition to the Craftsmanship & Performance competitions in the Masquerade, we have three more events just for cosplayers. The Hallway Cosplay Awards have been around for a while but this year there will be no less than 50 ribbons awarded in three days (and maybe a few on Thursday as well). If one of our spotters stops you, if you have made your own costume and it is not entered in the Masquerade- you’re a winner! Non- Asian inspired costumes are prime for Hallway Awards (since they cannot compete in the Masquerade) but any costume that makes us go, “WOW!” could win an award. Once you have your ribbon you can go to the Cosplay Registration Desk and register your win with your handle and a photo for the Ohayocon Forums. There is no limit to how many Hallway Awards you may win, though each costume may only win once. Our Second Lindsay Howard Mascot Contest is up and running as well. You’ve all had your chance to see Ohayocon’s cute nurse mascot. Now we want you to BE Lindsay. This competition does not conflict with the Masquerade Competition and you may enter both! Are you a Lindsay Look-Alike? Join us for three categories of fun- Live Action Lindsay , Mascot Lindsay, and new for 2011 Found Item Lindsay! The Lindsay Contest will happen Friday evening (so no conflict with the Masquerade!) The winner will take the stage during the Masquerade (if they are not competing in another outfit) to receive prizes and begin her reign as Ohayocon’s official Mascot! And don’t forget the Steampunk Competition, our Special Cosplay Event celebrating Ohayocon’s Steampunk theme. Will you be the Steampunk King/ Queen of Ohayocon? Will your group take home the prize? Join us Friday night for an awesome display of Steampunk costumes and props. This competition does not conflict with the Masquerade Competitions and you may enter both! The Overall King/ Queen will be introduced during the Masquerade (if they are not competing in another costume) and receive some exciting prizes as well. Calling All Panelists We are currently looking for new and exciting panels in the areas of: Children's Programming Anime/ Manga Series Video/ Table Top Games Art Japanese Culture Cosplay Dance/ Movement (ParaPara, Martial Arts, etc.) Workshops on cool, fun things! Plus our theme for 2011- Steampunk If you have ever considered sharing your extensive knowledge with the community, or wanted to host a discussion over your favorite topics please check out the panelist/workshop guidelines . FILL OUT THE 2011 PANEL APPLICATION HERE!!!! Cosplay/Masqureade Competition Guidelines Updated!!! This year there will be FIVE separate cosplay competitions: Masquerade- Craftsmanship, Masquerade- Performance, The Lindsay Mascot, Steampunk, and Hallway. To find out more information on these exciting events please visit our Cosplay guidelines. Pre-Registration For 2011 = OPEN Pre-registration for 2011 is now open!! Check out our registration section for more information regarding the cheapest pricing of the year!!! FOLLOW US!!! (LOVE US!!!) Weapons and Costume Policy Updated We have updated our weapons and costume policy please check it out!!! Battelle Hall...We FINALLY has it! We are so excited about this new addition to Ohayocon...go take a look!! For 2011 we will be housing our Dealers and Artist Alley in the newly renovated Battelle HALL! Hotel Information We do not have a block of rooms available to general attendees at the Drury Inn attached to the convention center. Please contact the Hyatt Regency Columbus @ Tel: 614-463-1234 and mention Ohayocon to recieve the special attendee rate! nEW wEBSITE iN THE wORKS!! We currently have a brand new website in the works to reflect the awesomness of our theme for 2011!!! So, please pardon our mess while our talented staff pulls it all together. If you have any art that you would like to submit please send an email to SteamPunk Art Submissions! AMV INFO UpDATED!!! We have updated the rules and information for Ohayocon 2011 AMV Contest!!!! To enter the contest you must first read through the new AMV guidelines and fill out an AMV entry form. If you have any questions please contact amv2011.ohayocon@gmail.com or amv@ohayocon.org. Questions? Comments? Please address all comments and questions to info@ohayocon.org email address. Keep in mind that we're a volunteer staff and most of our business is done after our day job's are done! If you missed 2010 and want a recap please feel free to take a look at last years Program Guide. Updated 8/31/2010 MP