Otafest 2018

Otafest is a welcoming community where anyone can openly celebrate and enjoy their passions for Japanese anime, popular culture and related arts.

Otafest

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Don’t worry! We will always sell tickets at the door. Head on down to the Telus Convention Centre’s South Building. The Admissions Desk is on the lower floor.
<A HREF="https://otafest.com/hours" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here for hours and maps.</A>
Otafest is a 3-day Japanese Cultural and Animation Festival at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Check out over 100 hours of programming facilitated by fans, members of our community, special guests, and staff, our huge Exhibitor Hall and Artist Alley for amazing art and merchandise, autograph signings, guest meet & greets, concerts, photo booth, video game tournaments, Pokemon league, Maid Cafe, and much more.
Visit our website at <A HREF="http://www.otafest.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.otafest.com</A> for updates, programming, and more!
Buying tickets as a gift? Download our <A HREF="https://otafest.com/wp-content/uploads/give-the-gift-of-otafest-1.pdf" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FREE gift-giving guide and gift tag</A>!
Weekend Admission Price Schedule:
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<LI>$50.00 Until Dec 31</LI>
<LI>$55.00 Until May 16</LI>
<LI>$60.00 At The Door</LI>
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<H2>Frequently Asked Questions</H2>
I only want to go to the exhibitor hall / artist alley - do I need to buy a pass?
Yes. Only guests wearing wristbands will be admitted to Otafest rooms and halls, including our exhibitor hall and artist alley.
 
Why do you ask for my age, gender, etc. when I buy my tickets?
Your demographic information is anonymized and used purely for statistical purposes. We want to have a good idea of our festival's demographics, we use this information to approach potential sponsors and improve future events. 
 
I've bought my tickets online, now what?
You will get an e-mail with your tickets. Either print them out or save them to your mobile device and bring them to our pre-registration pickup event or the pre-registration desk at Otafest to pick up your wristband.  If you didn't get the e-mail, check your spam folder, then e-mail registration@otafest.com and we will help you out!
 
Can my mom/sister/friend pick up my wristband for me?
No. You must pick up your own wristband.
 
What is your autograph policy / Can I bring multiple items to get signed / Are there autograph fees?
Our full autograph policy can be found at <A HREF="https://otafest.com/policies#autographs" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://otafest.com/policies#autographs</A>
 
Questions
If you have any further questions, we welcome you to e-mail us at registration@otafest.com and we will do everything we can to make your experience great!
 
* Subject to <A HREF="https://otafest.com/policies#autographs" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Otafest's autograph policy</A>

Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Online ticket sales have ended!

We sell tickets at the door so please come down to the Telus Convention Center and find our Admissions area on the lower floor of the south building! Map: https://otafest.com/hours

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