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Experience the Ultimate Fandom Adventure at HanaCon!
"HanaCon is more than just a convention—it's a celebration of creativity, culture, and community,"— HanaCon
SILVER SPRING, MD, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /
EINPresswire.com/ -- HanaCon is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Anime, Art, and Asian Pop Culture Convention, set to energize the Baltimore-Washington metro area this summer! Fans of anime, cosplay, gaming, and Asian pop culture are invited to join a day packed with immersive experiences, special guests, live entertainment, and creative celebrations.
HanaCon 2025 will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Conveniently located in a vibrant downtown surrounded by restaurants, shops, and easily accessible public transportation, the venue is the perfect home for a day-long adventure for fans of all ages.
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Event Details
Location:
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza
1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(Note: GPS may list as 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910)
Date:
Saturday, June 7, 2025
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Ticket Information
Prices valid through June 3, 2025. Add $5 for at-the-door registration.
• VIP Patron Badge: $75 — Includes all adult badge benefits, exclusive swag, and a VIP-only Maid Café session. Limited quantities available.
• Adult (18+): $45 — Save 15% when purchasing 5 or more tickets.
• Continuing Education Badge: $40 — For students in college, trade school, or alternative education (proof required).
• Public Servant Badge: $40 — For educators, healthcare workers, military, nonprofit workers, and government employees (proof required).
• Youth/Teen (13–17): $30 — Must display Youth/Teen ribbon; adult required at registration.
• Group Youth/Teen (13–17): $25 — Group rate for 10+ youth; one free chaperone per 10 participants.
• Child (6–12): $20 — Must be accompanied by an adult.
• Child (5 and under): Free — Must be accompanied by an adult.
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Official Hotel Partner
Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring Downtown
8506 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Enjoy special HanaCon rates just steps from the action and near the Metro!
• Double Room: $179 + tax
• King Room: $159 + tax
Booking Dates: June 5–June 9, 2025
Last Day to Book: May 8, 2025
Reserve early to secure your room!
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What Awaits You at HanaCon 2025: A Celebration of Anime, Art, and Culture!
From cosplay contests and anime screenings to cultural showcases and creator workshops, HanaCon promises a full day of immersive fun for fans of all ages.
Programming highlights include:
• Live performances
• Gaming lounge
• Creator workshops
• Maid Café experience
• Makers market
• Free cosplay photo sessions
• Artist Alley
• And much more!
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Featured Guests
Meet some of the most exciting voices, artists, and creators from the world of anime, gaming, and pop culture, including:
• Anairis Quiñones — Voice Actor (My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen 0)
• Tiana Camacho — Voice Actor (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Street Fighter Games)
• Martha Harms — Voice Actor (Borderlands, Pokémon, Assassination Classroom)
• Mark Kistler — Emmy Award-Winning Artist (PBS’s Imagination Station)
• Jeff Brennan — Animator and Comicbook Artist (Courage the Cowardly Dog, Bart Simpson Comics)
• Tranquil Ashes — Cosplayer, MC, Community Builder
• Fire Lily, ChibiTifa, Jinafiire, VIOLETTEVERSE — Cosplay Contest Judges
• Justin UM — Guest Comedian
• DJ TaylorSenpai — Guest DJ
• DestinyDolls Photography — Official Event Photographer
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Celebrate with Us!
Don’t miss the First HanaCon Celebration Party — an all-ages bash featuring music, cosplay, and high-energy entertainment to kick off a new tradition of fandom and fun!
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Stay Connected
For full event details, ticket information, and programming updates, visit
www.hanaconanime.com.
Follow HanaCon on social media at
https://linktr.ee/HanaCon for guest announcements, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive giveaways!
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About HanaCon
HanaCon is an anime, arts, and Asian pop culture convention built on creativity, inclusion, and community. Whether you're a lifelong fan or attending your first-ever convention, HanaCon offers a welcoming space to connect, create, and celebrate the best of fandom culture.
Theresa Bean
HanaCon
301-569-2632
theresa@hanaconanime.com
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rtists and creators showcase their stunning works in HanaCon’s vibrant Artist Alley.