G-FEST

G-FEST is the largest regular gathering of Godzilla and Japanese monster fans in the world.
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05/27/2026

🦖 It Takes a Village to Create a Kaiju

The G-FEST model team is thrilled about the new experiences we’re bringing to G-FEST 2026!

This year more than ever, we’re all about sharing skills and building community. Along with our usual panels for all levels of builders, guest interviews, and two Make & Take sessions for kids, we’re especially excited about two brand-new Friday night events!
After the panels on Friday, starting at 4:00 PM:

KAIJU UNIVERSITY

A hands-on beginner workshop for those with limited experience. Get patient mentoring from our experienced crew as you build and paint your own resin kaiju kit.
$100 includes kit, paints, tools, instruction, and supper! Sign up at kaijukastle.org

!!!!Please note: You must pre-register for Kaiju University!!!!!

KAIJU VILLAGE
A relaxed communal build night for more experienced modelers. Bring your unbuilt or unfinished models, work together, share techniques, and inspire each other in a fun maker’s space.

Both events will help create an epic monster invasion on the display tables for G-FEST 31!

To register for both events go to kaijukastle.org

Come join the fun, we can’t wait to build with you! 🦕

05/22/2026

!Attention Cosplayers!
Registration for the G-FEST Cosplay Contest and Parade are now live! Show off your hand-made cosplay on the big stage - be sure to read the rules to see if your cosplay qualifies!

On the stage: Destroyer17 in the Young Fan Adult-Built Category

https://forms.gle/VM14W2kZeTHtBLwh8

05/21/2026

FINAL CALL for submissions to the G-FEST Video Contest! Get your entry submitted by June 1st to be eligible. For more details: https://www.g-festcon.com/gfest-contests

05/15/2026

G-FEST Guest Announcement!
A true tokusatsu legend and the iconic face of Ultraseven since 1967 is coming to G-FEST!
Kohji Moritsugu is joining us!

Who’s excited to meet the original Dan Moroboshi?

04/30/2026

Tattoo Bookings Open Tomorrow!

PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST TO ENSURE YOU SUCCESSFULLY BOOK FOR YOUR TATTOO!

For all 3 days, we will be booking appointment slots. Each artist will have their own time slots, and can provide flash options on request.

ONLY WHEN A BOOKING FEE IS PAID WILL YOUR APPOINTMENT SLOT BE SECURED.
3x3 flash are $150. If you know which flash and which time slot you would like, please specify in your message or email to speed up the process. Booking fee for all 3x3 flash is $30

For larger tattoos and availability slots, please reach out to your preferred artist for that information

Submit your booking email NO EARLIER THAN MAY 1ST. ANY BOOKING EMAILS SENT BEFORE WILL NOT BE RESPONDED TO. This is a first come first serve booking process, so make sure to follow the instructions. Emails to contact are below!

Baronscura
[email protected]

Kaju_tattoo
[email protected]

86bxs
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Jugglingdinoart
[email protected]

04/27/2026

The voice behind some of the most iconic characters in anime, kaiju, and sci-fi is joining us!From Storm Shadow in G.I. Joe to Yamamoto in Godzilla Singular Point and Dr. Onda in Ultraman: Rising. We’re so excited to welcome our very first voice actor guest.
Keone Young is coming to G-FEST!

04/24/2026

Calling Monster Island… come in!!! 📡

We’re looking for more awesome people to join the volunteer crew and help bring G-FEST 2026 to life!

Whether you love being in the middle of the action or just want to be part of the team that makes everything happen, this is your chance.

Volunteers get a free day pass for the whole weekend, the official G-FEST Volunteer shirt (last chance to guarantee yours!), and plenty of behind-the-scenes fun with the crew.

Ready to join in? 👉 Apply here https://www.g-festcon.com/volunteer

04/18/2026

There are a few artists whose work has become so synonymous with the art on model boxes that their work has fired the imagination of model builders around the world. Possibly the top three of all time would be Shigeru Komatsuzaki, James Bama, and Yuji Kaida. This year the model program at G-FEST 31 is lucky to have Master Kaida as a guest, someone whose work has inspired us all.

Yuji Kaida will be presenting special model panels in the model room, giving fans a rare chance to hear directly from the master. From his early days on Uchusen magazine, where he created blueprints of characters like Robby the Robot and other sci-fi greats, and created science fiction art for the magazine that actually encouraged the creation of original garage kits, he rose to become a sought after illustrator for model kits, video boxes, movie posters and more. Yuji Kaida has inspired kaiju fans and science fiction fans alike. G-FEST and the model program are proud to have him as a special guest.

02/21/2026

Did you know that Dojo does more than just film and host Cosplay? We edit and produce short films too!

You can catch our latest film at the opening ceremonies or visit us in our ballroom at G-FEST to see suited actors in live action!

You can check out previous year’s films on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/

02/18/2026

Our block at the Hyatt is all sold out! Don't miss out on your chance to stay close to all the kaiju action, book at one of our fantastic partner hotels and take advantage of special G-FEST discount pricing!
Rooms are going fast!! https://www.g-festcon.com/hotel-info

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9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL
60018

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