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AWESOME CON 2021, DC


  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest Washington, DC, 20001 United States (map)

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When:

  • Friday, August 20; exhibit hall hours 12pm – 8pm, programming until 10pm

  • Saturday, August 21; exhibit hall hours 10am – 7pm, programming until 10pm

  • Sunday, August 22; exhibit hall hours 10am – 5pm, programming until 5pm

Deets: Thousands of fans in comics, science and technology, cosplay, animation & film, and gaming from across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, will gather together Friday, August 20 through Sunday, August 22 at the Walter E. Convention Center for Awesome Con 2021, marking the return of the wildly popular three-day pop culture convention by LeftField Media.

Awesome Con 2021 continues to bring hundreds of hours of programs and comes on the heels of Washington, D.C.'s full reopening, as capacity restrictions were lifted effective earlier in June. Fans will get to experience the same exciting celebrity meet and greets, panel discussions, and exhibitor floor, complete with enhanced safety protocols, ensuring the health and wellness of attendees following the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, the organizers of Awesome Con will continue to evaluate guidelines and precautions for the convention including:

  • Required wearing of masks by all individuals within the convention center

  • Enhanced sanitization stations and cleaning protocols

  • Increased spacing with wider aisles, designated entrances, and directional signage to ensure social distancing

  • Ongoing updates on queueing procedures and capacity reduction measures for higher traffic periods

  • Expanded badge mailing timeframes and offsite pick up locations to eliminate onsite pick up queues

Hint for the Average Socialite: Daily and full weekend passes are available. Badges purchased before July 15 will be mailed to a provided address.

  • Friday Only Admission: $40

  • Saturday Only Admission: $60

  • Sunday Only Admission: $45

  • 3-Day Weekend Pass: $85

  • Premium 3-Day Pass: $160

  • Kids Admission: $15. Valid for kids ages 3-10. Valid for full weekend or any day individually.

  • VIP passes & experiences range from the Premium 3-Day ($160) to 3-Day, limited quantity Club Awesome Membership ($399), which offers access to various celebrity appearances, reserved Main Stage seating, ‘Jump the line’ cards and exclusive Club Awesome merchandise items.www.awesomecon.com is updated regularly with new guests, exciting exhibitors, and special programming.

Screen Stars:

Comic Guests:

  • Amy Chu (Sensational Wonder Woman, Red Sonja 1982)

  • Amy Reeder (Amethyst, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, DC Pride)

  • Chuck Brown (Bitter Root, Flawed, Black Manta)

  • Dan Parent (Die Kitty Die, Archie Comics, Love Showdown)

  • Gavin Guidry (Deadly Living, Going to the Chapel, The Death Defying)

  • Jeremy Clark (TMNT: The Last Ronin, ‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers)

  • Mitch Gerads (Strange Adventures, Mister Miracle, The Sheriff of Babylon)

  • Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Witchblade)

  • Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Superman, Alien, Extreme Carnage)

  • Sam Maggs (Captain Marvel, The Unstoppable Wasp, Con Quest, The Fangirl’s Guide to the Universe, Tell No Tales, Fangirl)

Literary Guests:

What’s Trending: @AwesomeCon, @awesomecons

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