Welcome to the home of Anime NebrasKon 2009! As you can see, change is afoot. Take a minute to settle in. Don't worry, we aren't going anywhere.
We're an anime convention that celebrates Japanese animation, music, comics, in addition to a whole slew of other things. We don't specialize in anything other than good, nerdy fun. We also celebrate video games, RPGs...a thousand other things. Our goal is to keep an open mind, and welcome everyone.
Oh, and have a killer time that we'll never forget.
We've got some changes this year! First and foremost, we will be hosting Anime NebrasKon this year at the Holiday Inn Central and Coco-Key Water Resort in Omaha, Nebraska. It is a spacious hotel with plenty of room for all of the events we'd like to pull off this year. We're all really excited about the new facilities.
And yes, we did just say water resort.
NebrasKon will be held on November 6th through the 8th this year. With the new design of the website, we'll have information on our location and surrounding areas, how to register for the convention and reserve yourself a hotel room, and information on all the events we'll be hosting.
While the move from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE is a big step for us, we're not planning on our core to change. We're still going to stay open to the community, take in your ideas, listen to your concerns, and truly make this YOUR convention. So keep in touch with us, guys! Send us e-mails, talk to us on the forums, tell us what you want to see. We've got a whole new range of possibilities ahead of us, and we want to make the most of all of them.
Here's to another awesome year. We couldn't have done it without you guys.
Nov. 8, 2009
See you next year!
Anime NebrasKon 2009 is now officially over. Thanks to everyone who came - you helped make this the biggest and best NebrasKon ever!
Nov. 5, 2009
Parking and Weapons Policy Update
The parking spots on the Holiday Inn property are fair game. The additional lot on the North Side of the Convention Center accross from the CoCo key section is also fair game. Additional parking will be available in the SOUTH PARKING LOT ONLY of the Comfort Inn, which is the hotel directly south of the convention hotel. You may park on the SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING ONLY, and only if the Holiday Inn Parking lot should become full!!
To see a map of the parking situation please click here.
Weapons policy - if you have a cosplay weapon, you must enter through the north entrance convention center entrance and have your weapon checked, no matter what it is.
Thank you all for coming this year, as we really look forward to seeing you all!
Nov. 02, 2009
Last chance to reserve rooms - reserve by Wednesday, November 4!
The hotel has added an additional 20 rooms at the $89/night rate to our hotel room block. The last day to reserve rooms at this price is Wednesday, November 4. Click here to reserve your room online or call hotel reservations at (402) 393-3950.
If you have already reserved your room but did not get the convention rate, please call the hotel and ask to be switched to the Anime NebrasKon room block (discount code UAN). If you have any questions or issues, please message Vertigo on the forums. Thanks for supporting NebKon by staying at the convention hotel!
Oct. 30, 2009
Volunteer Perks
If you haven't signed up to volunteer at NebrasKon this year, you should think about it. Check out our Volunteer section to see all the special perks you can earn!
Oct. 24, 2009
Preregistrations Closed
Official preregistrations are now over. You can still preregister for the Kon through November 2, but all registrations from now on will be at the full at-the-door price (plus a small fee for online processing).
Oct. 23, 2009
Evangelion 1.0 Screening
Tiffany Grant: Friday Only
Just a quick guest-related announcement: Due to a schedule conflict, Tiffany Grant will only be able to attend Anime NebrasKon on Friday, Nov. 6. Make sure to show up on Friday if you want to meet this honored guest.
Oct. 21, 2009
Online Volunteer Form
Calling all volunteers! You can now register to volunteer at Anime NebrasKon online! The signup form is available in our Volunteering section.
Oct. 19, 2009
Anime Nebraskon 2009 Schedule
The 2009 Schedule is now available to the public. Click here to view it.
Oct. 19 2009
Dealers Update
Here's what everybody has been waiting for: the last dealer's for Anime NebrasKon! You can find all of them by clicking here! It's also not too late to sign up in the Artist Print Shop, found by clicking here. Also, here's the latest addition to our list:
Dealers:
- Cruzz Art
- Global Anime
- Manga Mania
- Wizzywig, Inc.
Oct. 16, 2009
Preregistration Deadline in One Week
A friendly reminder for you: there's only one week left for Preregistration. After next Friday, October 23, you will have to pay the full at-the-door price to register!
Oct. 15, 2009
J-Pop Artist Buranden Bio Update
We just updated our information on our J-Pop concert band artist Buranden. Click here to view it!
Oct. 5, 2009
Vala's Pumpkin Patch
Everyone is invited to an exciting gathering at Vala's Pumpkin Patch outing Friday,
October 9, 2009 (that's this Friday!) from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
We are providing the bonfire sites for our group - which means roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, and making smores.
12102 So. 180th St.
Gretna, NE 68028
http://www.valaspumpkinpatch.com/contact_us/map_directions/
Vala's website in case you want to see what they offer:
http://www.valaspumpkinpatch.com/
This is an informal event - you don't have to come on time. If you can only make it later, that's fine!
While we are providing for the bonfire expense, there is a fee of $12.25 for admission into the park itself
(there's a ton of stuff to do and see at Vala's - so it's worth it!). Although a certain amount of hotdogs,
etc, will be provided free of charge, it would be wonderful if everyone could bring some more so we will have
a truly memorable feast! This might include pop, chips, marshmellows, your favorite fire-roasting tools,
your favorite chocolate, or anything else non-alcoholic you think would help liven up the party!
Hotel Rooms
We had announced on August 25 that we had sold out our block of poolside suites. Due to the extreme popularity of this option, we have negotiated with the hotel to put more suites in our block. If con participants reserve all of the available poolside suites, the hotel has told us we may be able to have extended pool hours - so reserve your poolside suite as soon as possible! The other rooms in the block are expandable so we can still accomodate many more con-goers, but the more we get before the day of the convention, the better it is for our event and the rates we can negotiate next year. The time to show the hotel our ability to fill rooms is now!
