AlmaCon

05/22/2024

Thank you to all of the attendees and artists who helped us raise $5,369 for the Trevor Project at AlmaCon 2024! So proud of the success we had this year. See for yourself here:

03/28/2024

While the con is fresh in your mind, please fill out this survey to tell us how it went and how we could improve!

This is a very in-depth form, but it has only a few required questions. Please answer whichever questions you think you can provide useful feedback on. Thank you!

03/25/2024

Big thank you to Sarah Wright from The Morning Sun in Mount Pleasant for spreading the word about AlmaCon! We're in the news!

Convention events were going on at different locations on Alma College campus from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 and will continue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 24. The proceeds for the…

03/25/2024

Thank you to everyone who made AlmaCon what it was this weekend! Whether you're an attendee, panelist, artist, or volunteer, your continued support means everything. Your participation means support for the Trevor Project and q***r lives, and it's incredible that we get to keep making that impact every year. More photos on the way...

03/24/2024

Day 1 was a rush, now kicking off day 2!
Still coming up today:
- More Josh Keaton and Morgan Berry Q&A sessions
- Artist Alley until 4pm
- Panels
- Tabletop RPG One-Shots
Hope to see you here!

03/23/2024

AlmaCon starts today! Here are some frequently asked questions:
Q: How much does it cost?
A: The minimum donation is $10 for one day, or $15 for both days.

Q: When is the convention?
A: 12-8pm Saturday and 10am-6pm Sunday.

Q: How can we register and pay?
A: We take cash or card at the event. You can also preregister here: https://almascots.com/sports/2023/5/9/information-tickets.aspx
The price is the same either way.

Q: When is ____ event?
A: Check out the schedule on our website! https://almacon5.wixsite.com/almacon

Q: How do I get to ____ event?
A: See the attached map!

Q: What food options are there?
A: The cafeteria on the other end of campus, Hamilton Commons, serves brunch 10-1:30 ($8.50) and dinner 5-7:30 ($10.60) on both days. Also, the Qdoba located on campus, near SAC, is open 4-9:30 on both days.

03/20/2024

Check out the schedule for events at AlmaCon this weekend!
https://almacon5.wixsite.com/almacon/schedule

03/16/2024

Speaking of judges, here is the talented group of cosplayers who will be judging the competition this year! They volunteer at many other charity events, and we're honored to have them here! Be sure to check out their accounts (tagged in images) to see their past work.

03/16/2024

Just a week until AlmaCon! We're so excited to see it all come together! For cosplayers, here is your chance to preregister for the cosplay competition on the Saturday of the event!

https://forms.gle/hMtcwYVnVbXHN9fn9

You can also register at the event, but preregistering will make it easier on the judges. Prejudging will take place 1-3pm. Walk-ons will start at 4pm.

Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

03/15/2024

Calling all alumni! Please fill out the form below if you wish to volunteer at AlmaCon this year!

All volunteers, even if only for a few hours, are appreciated! The convention is scheduled as follows: 12-8PM Saturday, March 23rd 10AM-6PM Sunday, March 24th We will need hands to set up Friday night starting around 7PM and the next morning, Saturday at 8AM. Teardown will follow immediately after t...

03/11/2024

With guest announcements finally out, here's the link to preregister for the convention!

https://campscui.active.com/orgs/AlmaCollege1?orglink=camps-registration

You still have to come to registration to get a badge if you've preregistered on this link. This helps us track attendance and streamline registration. We will still accept cash at registration, and if all goes according to plan, cards as well.

03/11/2024

That's right, the one and only Josh Keaton, known for the titular Spectacular Spider-Man from 2008 and Shiro from Voltron: Legendary Defender, will also join us for AlmaCon this year! Along with Morgan Berry, this will be an exciting year, and we're excited to have them there!

AlmaCon is a not-for-profit anime and gaming convention hosted by student volunteers at Alma College

03/10/2024

Who do you think it could be?

03/09/2024

You guessed it! Morgan Berry, known for Thirteen from MHA and other animation roles, is our first voice actor guest joining for AlmaCon 2024 on March 23rd and 24th! Stay tuned for our other guest...

03/08/2024

Who could it be?

01/27/2024

Hello all! Thank you to artists and vendors for your patience with the Artist Alley application process. We sent out emails around a month ago from [email protected] informing applicants of their acceptance status.
As those emails said, the deadline to RSVP is February 1st, which is coming up in less than a week. So, anyone who hasn't done so yet, please search your inbox! After that day, we'll start sending out emails to originally declined applicants to fill your slots!

12/12/2023

Artist Alley applications are in! We got 70 responses this year, which is really exciting! Over the next two weeks, AlmaCon volunteers will be working to review the applications and map out 2024's Artist Alley.

Applicants, keep an eye on your emails for a message from [email protected] coming by December 22nd, which will inform you whether your application was accepted, including details about what to expect next and answering any questions you may have had in your application.

09/27/2023

And here is the link for panelist applications!
https://forms.gle/UwDUoM3PTyLNspWw8

Panels can be about a variety of topics, whether you're a professional in a type of art or design, a representative of an organization, or just want to discuss a form of media you're passionate about.

This application follows the same schedule as for Artist Alley. It's due on December 8th and you will hear back by December 22nd. From there, we'll keep the dialogue open to help you plan your panel.

AlmaCon 2024 will be held March 23rd from 12PM-8PM, and 24th from 10AM-6PM; Please fill out one (1) application per panel you wish to run (i.e. if you wish to host two panels, fill out two applications). It is required that panelists read the rules and regulations for AlmaCon panelists before applyi...

09/27/2023

Hello all! I know it's been hard to wait, but here is the application for *both artists and vendors* for Artist Alley: https://forms.gle/ZTfivWUXLwgtg3Vw8

Submissions are due December 8th, and you will get an email from us by December 22nd at the latest notifying you whether you'll have a booth.

Setup will open at 8am on Saturday. Same as last year, hours for Artist Alley will be 12-8pm Sat. and 10am-4pm Sun.

Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

09/26/2023

The dates for AlmaCon 2024 have been finalized for Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th. We currently plan to keep the overall hours of operation consistent with 2023 (12-8pm Saturday, 10-6pm Sunday).

Applications for Artist Alley and panelists will go live tomorrow morning, so keep an eye out for another post with the links!

Also, we now have an Instagram account! Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/almacon.mi/

09/20/2023

Information about AlmaCon 2024 including dates and application forms will be available soon! Thanks for your patience so far!

04/04/2023

Hello all! After adding up all of the proceeds from AlmaCon 2023, we are proud to announce that we have raised just under $6,000 for the Trevor Project! Thank you to everyone that participated in this year's event and made this a possibility.

03/27/2023

Thank you everyone for participating in AlmaCon this year! We raised a lot of money for the Trevor Project, (total to come soon as it is still being counted,) had two awesome voice actors, Richard Epcar and Maggie Robertson, and so many incredible artists and vendors. We hope to see everyone back next year for AlmaCon 2024. Here are some pictures from the event:

03/26/2023

As the con is coming to the end, we still have 2 items in our lost and found, if either of these are yours please let us know as soon as possible!

03/26/2023

Hello everyone! Today is your last chance to see Maggie and Richard! They will be leaving at 1PM for the airport, so be sure to get signatures in before then!

Richard’s panel will also be at noon today. We hope to see you there!

03/25/2023

Our AlmaCon 2023 staff has been hard at work setting up for tomorrows event, and everything is finally ready to go. We hope to see you there!

03/24/2023

AlmaCon starts tomorrow! Here's an updated map for clarity to anyone joining us from off-campus.

Because of campus construction that's unfortunately outside of our control, the usual wheelchair access ramp to the Dow Science Center is currently blocked off. There is an alternative route available including an elevator that will circumvent all stairs. There will be signage and volunteers will also be there to help you navigate around construction.

03/23/2023

Here's a list of guidelines for anyone planning on participating in the cosplay contest! Comment with any questions you might have and AlmaCon staff or the contest organizers will get back with you as soon as we can. Registration will be at the event.

Cosplay Competition Guidelines 2-3:30 March 25th, 2023 Rules: follow ALL Almacon cosplay guidelines and rules You MUST be a registered Almacon attendee to enter. Entrants under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian’s permission to enter and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to ...

03/22/2023

Hello all! Tomorrow will be the last day to preregister for AlmaCon 2023! After tomorrow, tickets can *only* be purchased with cash at the event. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions as we approach the con:

Q: What are the hours of operation?
A: 12pm to 8pm, March 25th, and 10am to 6pm, March 26th.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: $10 for a single day pass, $15 for a two-day pass, and free for Alma College students/staff or children under 6 years old.

Q: How can I pay?
A: Through the preregistration link until Thursday, March 23rd, and in cash at the event.

Q: What charity are proceeds being donated to?
A: The Trevor Project!

Q: Will Maggie and Richard be there both days for signatures?
A: Yes, but both Maggie and Richard will be leaving just before two on Sunday to catch their flights.

Q: Do artists and vendors in the artist alley accept both cash and card?
A: Many do, but some smaller artists only accept cash, so we would recommend bringing cash to be safe.

Q: Are we required to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination this year?
A: No, however we would ask that if you are sick or test positive for COVID-19 that you stay home.

Q: Will there be parking at the event?
A: Yes, we will have parking available in the yellow highlighted areas on the attached map. (Please do not park in the parking loop however, that is only for drop offs.)

Q: Where will registration be occurring?
A: In the Hogan athletic center, highlighted in green on the attached map.

For more information, check out our website at https://almacon5.wixsite.com/almacon or message us through our Facebook.

03/20/2023

Hello everyone! Your AlmaCon 2023 team is proud to officially announce that we will once again be donating to the Trevor Project this year! All proceeds from the event will be donated to the charity, and if you would like to donate additional funds, you may do so through this link:

AlmaCon is a charity pop-culture convention held on Alma College Campus in Alma, Michigan