From June 16-18, DC’s Convention Center turns into a massive celebration of geek culture.
Destination Cosplay, a special feature in the Expo Hall dedicated to all things cosplay, includes super cool photo backdrops, fandom meetups, craft demonstrations and additional live entertainment.
This year’s Awesome Con fortunately takes place during Pride Month, with the event set to celebrate in a big way. In addition to the always fabulous Pride Alley curated by Geeks OUT, there will also be Pride HQ for fans to grab free pronoun stickers, connect with others in the community and learn about Pride in Washington, DC.
The littlest fans have a lot to look forward to this year. Awesome Con Jr. will offer drawing and crafting workshops and a slew of interactive entertainment in the new Movement Zone. There will also be cute costumed-character meet-and-greets and plenty of free goodies from Awesome Con’s sponsors.
The Book Fair is a haven for lit lovers of all ages. In partnership with Solid State Books, fans will be able to shop, find their next read at the Recommendation Station and have their books signed by popular authors. The Book Fair is also a spot to discover indie authors and even grab a DC Public Library card.
Looking for more to do in the area before or after Awesome Con? Be sure to check out our Mount Vernon neighborhood guide where you can find all things to do near the convention center.
