KuroNekoCon is Spokane's anime convention. We're celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2018 and we want you to join us!
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Upcoming Events
Lilac City Comic Con - Spokane Convention Center
Come snap a picture with the KuroNekoCon booth at LCCC! Event Page
Spokane Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival
KNC staff and volunteers will once again be showing our support by marching in the Spokane Pride Parade. Drop by our booth at the Rainbow Festival after the parade to say hi!
Spirited Away - The Garland Theater
KNC will be hosting a cosplay contest at this special viewing of Studio Ghibli's award winning animated film Spirited Away. Tickets are $2.50 at the door.
KNC Pre-Reg and Reg pickup - Spokane Convention Center
Save your precious convention time by picking up or purchasing your badge on Thursday from 6-9PM!
KuroNekoCon - Spokane Convention Center
Convention Hours
Thurs
Aug 2Registration 6PM-9PM
Fri
Aug 3Registration 8AM-8PM
Event Hours 12PM-10PM
Sat
Aug 4Registration 8AM-8PM
Event Hours 10AM-10PM
Sun
Aug 5Registration 8AM-1PM
Event Hours 10AM-5PM
Cosplay Lineup Downloadable Graphic
KuroNekoCon is fast approaching and we want to see what costumes you are planning! Share your lineups with us using this spiffy graphic! (hint, our Official Facebook Group is here)
Lip Sync Battle!
Lip Sync Battle applications are now open! Come strut your stuff in this epic battle of music and performance with Special Judge Uptown Cosplay!
This application will close on July 19th.
Lip Sync Battle ApplicationCosplay Contest Applications
Cosplay Contest applications are now open! Come and show off your costumes and get a change to win cash prizes and recognition for all your hard work!
This application will close on July 19th.
Cosplay ContestSkit Contest Applications
Skit Contest applications are now open! Come show off a dance, tell a story, do your best to make our audience cry with joy... Or sadness. Just make sure they cry.
This applications will close July 19th.
Skit Contest Application2018 AMV Contest Now Open
Cash prizes awarded for Best in Show, Comedy, and Judge’s Choice Awards!
AMV Contest Submission2019 Mascot Contest Now Open!
Submissions are now open for the 2019 KuroNekoCon Mascot Contest!
This year’s theme is J-Fashion! Entries should celebrate the expansive world of Japanese street fashion by including such fashions as decora, lolita, oiji, mori, and visual kei. Submissions must be full body characters and include the KNC mascot, Otaku Cat, in the image.
The artist of the winning mascot will receive $150 cash prize, and a table in the 2019 Artist Alley!
Please click through for the complete guidelines and rules.
Volunteer Applications are now Open
Volunteers help with aspects of the convention such as panel moderating, main events, information tables, gaming, and more. They spend 8 hours total helping out and receive complimentary membership. Volunteering is also a great option for parents and guardians who are bringing a minor to the convention and want to help support the community!
Cosplay Chess King Applications Now Open
Get your game on by applying to be a King! It's good to be the king.
Fan Panels Applications Open
Fan panel applications are now open for KuroNekoCon 2018!
Fan Panel Application