Chiisana Ryū Fandom Celebration

07/26/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS! WE HEARD YOU... AND WE'RE LEVELING UP! 🚨

Every great convention is built by its community—and YOU are the reason we're making some exciting changes!

Over the past year, we've listened closely to the feedback from our vendors, guests, artists, exhibitors, special guests, volunteers, and staff. You told us what you loved, what could be improved, and what would make the experience even better.

Now it's time to reveal the next evolution of our convention.

✨ We're introducing a brand-new event program designed to make every convention more engaging, more rewarding, and more enjoyable—not just for our attendees, but for everyone who helps bring the event to life.

Because we believe the best conventions aren't just places you attend...
They're communities you become a part of.

🎉 Expect new experiences.
🤝 Stronger connections.
🎭 More opportunities for vendors, creators, and special guests.
💙 And an event where everyone leaves with unforgettable memories.

This is only the beginning. We're committed to continuing to grow, improve, and create the convention experience our community deserves.

Thank you for believing in us, sharing your ideas, and helping shape the future of our convention. We can't wait to show you what's next!

🔥 Stay tuned... the best is yet to come.

05/02/2026

🎉✨ Friday at Ashika-Con was AMAZING! ✨🎉

The energy, cosplay, artists, and community were incredible—thank you to everyone who came out! 💖

If you missed it, don’t worry… we’re back today (Saturday) at Clark College with even more events, panels, vendors, and fun! 🎌

Come check it out—we can’t wait to see you! 👀✨

05/01/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ashika-Con entrance time for guests has been moved to 2:00 PM.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you soon! 🎌✨

04/28/2026

🎭✨ Ashika-Con Cosplay Contest is On! ✨🎭

It’s time to showcase your cosplay and bring your characters to life! We’re excited to host Cosplay Contests for both Kids and Adults at Ashika-Con Fan Festival!
Sponsored by AE&I Roofing Construction

👑 Kids Cosplay Contest
📅 Saturday, May 2nd
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🏆 Adult Cosplay Contest
📅 Saturday, May 2nd
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Whether you're stepping on stage for fun, showing off your craftsmanship, or performing as your favorite character, we’d love to have you join us. Beginners and experienced cosplayers are all welcome!

📝 Sign up to participate:
👉 https://www.ashikacon.com/cosplayguestapplication

📍 Clark College – Vancouver, WA
📅 May 1–2, 2026

Get ready to showcase your cosplay and bring your characters to life — we can’t wait to see you there! 🎌✨

04/23/2026

📰🎉 Super Excited to Share This! 🎉📰

I’m incredibly excited (and honestly honored) to see Ashika-Con featured in The Columbian! Seeing the event highlighted in the paper is a huge milestone and a reminder of how much support this community has shown.

Ashika-Con started as a passion project built around fandom, creativity, and bringing people together—and it’s amazing to see it gaining this kind of recognition.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this journey, from artists and vendors to guests, volunteers, and attendees. You’re helping make this event something truly special. 💖🎌

Check out the article here:
👉 https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/apr/20/comic-nerds-unite-ashika-con-coming-to-clark-college/

Comic nerds unite — we’re almost there! ✨

Comic books can change lives.