About this Event
Join us for a joyful evening of holiday cheer, fantasy flair,
and unforgettable fun in the Ballroom!
Ballroom Dance
Enter the main floor for a full evening of music perfect for formal and fast-paced dancing,
featuring your favorite anime tunes mixed with holiday hits.
The ballroom will also host structured Holiday Games to keep the energy high!
The Cosplay Catwalk Contest
Show off your most festive, winter, or holiday-themed cosplay designs!
Whether you make or buy your costume, you can compete for prizes!
Raffles, Games, & Prizes
Win amazing loot in our raffles throughout the evening.
Don't forget to participate in our fun White Elephant Gift Exchange!
Photo Op & Memories
Make it a night to remember! Capture your formal wear and festive cosplay
with your friends at our dedicated Holiday Photo Op Area!
COMMUNITY QUEST:
If you can, please bring canned or non perishable food to donate to the HachiCon Food Drive and help give back to the community!
Their booth will be located by our registration.
Address:
9575 S State St Sandy, UT 84070 Eagle rooms 200 A-C
Parking:
The Mountain America Expo Center has 1,700 outdoor parking spaces at the facility. There is also parking available in nearby lots if theirs reaches full capacity. The inContact parking garage is also open to event attendees at no charge after 5pm Monday - Friday and anytime Saturdays and Sundays. It is located on the west side of State Street.
Public Transportation:
Ride TRAX if you’re coming from Salt Lake City or Draper or points in between. The Sandy Expo station on the Blue Line is conveniently located across the street from the convention center. FrontRunner from Ogden and Provo links to TRAX.
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ballroom Dance
Info: Enter the main floor for a full evening of music perfect for formal and fast-paced dancing,
featuring your favorite anime tunes mixed with holiday hits.
The ballroom will also host structured Holiday Games to keep the energy high!
🕑: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Otaku Winter Market
Info: Our market area is perfect for finishing your holiday shopping!
Support local artists, vendors, and creators featuring unique merchandise.
Its also a great place to get gifts to participate in our White Elephant Gift Exchange Game!
We will have a gift wrapping station for your convenience.
🕑: 04:40 PM - 05:00 PM
Raffles, Games, & Prizes Part 1
Info: Win amazing loot in our raffles throughout the evening.
Don't forget to participate in our fun White Elephant Gift Exchange!
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:20 PM
Cosplay Contest Catwalk
Info: Our Cosplay Contest offers two categories to make everyone feel included!
Craftsmanship Category
To qualify, 60% or more of your cosplay must be constructed by you. Our three skilled judges will look closely at construction, materials, and overall quality.
Performance Category
This category is judged purely on your creativity, presence, and energy. It doesn't matter if you purchased your costume or altered it, it's all about the flair!
On-Site Sign-Ups will be available by our registration booth at 3:45PM.
Craftsmanship Pre-Judging begins at 4:15PM near the sign-ups booth.
Cosplay Catwalk begins at 5:45PM in our Ballroom!
There will be prizes for the winners!
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:15 PM
White Elephant Game Exchange
Info: Participants bring a wrapped gift of a set value to exchange at random.
Theme: Anime, Otaku and Gaming items.
Set Value: $10 to $15.
Gift Appearance: Wrap gifts anonymously.
How to play
1. Draw numbers: Each player draws a number to determine their turn order. The person with number 1 goes first.
2. Open gifts: Player 1 selects a gift from the pile and opens it for everyone to see.
3. Take a turn: Player 2 can either choose a new wrapped gift or steal Player 1's gift.
4. React to being stolen from: If a gift is stolen, the person whose gift was taken gets to take a new turn to choose a new gift or steal another.
5. Continue taking turns: This process continues down the line, with each player choosing to either unwrap a new gift or steal a previously opened one.
6. A gift can only be stolen a total of 3 times, once stolen a third time, nobody can steal it again.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:45 PM
Raffles, Games, & Prizes Part 2
Info: Win amazing loot in our raffles throughout the evening.
Don't forget to participate in our fun White Elephant Gift Exchange!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mountain America Exposition Center, 9575 State Street, Sandy, United States
USD 24.51 to USD 35.91
