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The OFFICIAL page for Zenkaikon. Join us on March 20-22, 2026 in Lancaster! By 2008, membership had nearly tripled.
Zenkaikon was created in 2006 through the merging of two Philadelphia-area events -- Kosaikon, an anime convention held at Villanova University, and Zentrancon, an anime and science fiction convention held on the University of Pennsylvania campus. In 2006, Zenkaikon held its first event at the Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Approximately 450 fans attended to attend educational panels, watch anime and science fiction screenings, meet celebrity guests, and participate in video gaming. Having outgrown their previous venue, the staff decided to expand into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge in 2009. In 2011, the convention grew again, using the combined spaces of both the Valley Forge Convention Center and Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center. In 2012, due to construction at the Valley Forge Convention Center Complex, Zenkaikon held its annual convention at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center complex. In 2013, Zenkaikon moved to the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Zenkaikon held its 10th anniversary convention on April 1-3, 2016 at the Lancaster County Convention Center, welcoming over 5000 members. In 2011, Zenkaikon Entertainment, Inc. became a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. From its founding, the convention and the organization have always been run "by fans, for fans" with an all-volunteer staff.
09/28/2026
09/23/2026
Mark your calendars! Zenkaikon's hotel block opens Tuesday, October 6th, at 12 PM EST. Rooms fill up quickly; more information is coming soon. Check https://buff.ly/jDX7E8L for updates!
09/20/2026
Today's your last chance! Vendor and Artist applications both close today! Apply now to be part of Zenkaikon 2027's Exhibit Hall!
Artists: https://buff.ly/fhh2RfD
Vendors: https://buff.ly/iy1yGiG
09/19/2026
Programming applications are live now! If you want to host a panel, workshop, or more for Zenkaikon 2027, you have until December 1st, 2026, at 11:59pm to apply!
https://buff.ly/x9J7A2k
09/18/2026
Artists, don't miss your chance to be in the Zenkaikon 2027 Artists Alley, app closes this Sunday! App here: https://buff.ly/5RBwziR
Vendors App also closes 9/20!
09/16/2026
Reminder! Vendor Applications close this Sunday, 9/20! Don't miss out, apply today! App here: https://buff.ly/T72XFqk
Artists' App is also closing on 9/20!
09/12/2026
Artist Alley Applications are open from September 12th, 2026 through September 20th, 2026! And remember, Vendor applications are also open until Sunday, September 20th, 2026! Find the app here: https://buff.ly/5RBwziR
09/06/2026
Time to level up! Vendor applications are open! Apply before it's game over!
09/06/2026
Attention Artists! Zenkaikon 2027's Artist Alley Application will open 9/12, look forward to seeing all of your amazing submissions!
09/05/2026
The Zenkaikon 2027 Vendor application is now officially open! Don't miss out and submit your application today. Artists' application will be opening 9/12! https://buff.ly/gZVIFkF
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25 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
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