There are two areas of the convention that are open to the public: the Art Show and the Dealer Room. Everything else is restricted to convention members. For this reason, please display your badge prominently at all times.

Your badge gets you access to:

• Opening and closing ceremonies
• Masquerade, Cosplay, and the Hall Costume contest
• Workshops
• The music room featuring live performances and jam sessions
• Board gaming and the game library
• The anime room with viewings, discussions, games and other all anime, all the time fun
• Panels, discussions, author readings and other programming spanning an eclectic mix of genres and topic areas
• Room parties on the 5th floor*
• The hospitality suite, including refreshments and the bar*
• And much more!

*Explorer memberships do not include access to the 5th floor or access to the hospitality suite.

Your registration is picked up at the convention. We do not mail the memberships to you. Remember to bring your Photo ID so you can pick up your badges. If you do not have your photo ID, we cannot give you your badge.

At the door registration and pre-registration badge pickup officially opens at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 30, 2027.

Full weekend memberships can be purchased online through April 16, 2027. After April 16 you can still register, you will just need to register at the door. Full weekend memberships allow access to all convention areas and activities for the entirety of the weekend.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For at the door prices, as well as one day memberships, please see the “at the door registration” section.

You can purchase your convention memberships at the door if you miss online registration. There will be weekend rates, day rates and Explorer Passes. Please bring your Photo ID to register.

Full Weekend Memberships

Full weekend memberships allow access to all convention areas and activities for the entirety of the weekend. Children must be accompanied by an adult.