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ADMISSIONS DESK HOURS:
Friday May 10: 8:00 – 19:00 | Saturday May 11: 8:00 – 19:00 | Sunday May 12: 8:00 – 17:00
* Otafest will only sell tickets at the door if tickets have not sold out online.

EXHIBITOR HALL HOURS:
Friday May 10: 10:00 – 19:00 | Saturday May 11: 10:00 – 19:00 | Sunday May 12: 10:00 – 17:00

EVENT RATING GUIDE:
  • AP: All Ages - This programming is suitable for all ages.
  • 14P: 14+ - This programming is suitable for persons 14 years and older. May include coarse language, violence, nudity and/or content not recommended for a younger audience. Parent/guardian guidance recommended.
  • MP: Mature - This programming is suitable for patrons 18 years and older. May include coarse language, explicit violence, sexual content, and/or mature subject matter. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or appointed guardian. Photo ID must be shown at the door to the room. 
  • 18+: This programming is suitable for adults only. May include explicit language, frequent sexual activity, graphic violence, intense horror, and/or other disturbing content. No minors will be admitted. Photo ID must be shown at the door to the room.
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Friday, May 10
 

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive
Have you ever wanted to know how you would look as a cat? a ninja? a ninja cat? Do you wonder what you and your bestie would look like as anime characters or fantasize about finally getting a picture of your D&D character to show off at the next session? Sketch Drive, one of Otafest’s longest-running traditions (and best kept secrets) is where these ideas come to life!

Choose your favorite style from our team of talented artists and get your dream portrait sketched for a good cause. Half the cost of the sketch will go directly to the artist, with the rest going to Otafest’s chosen charity so you’re supporting a local artist and giving back to the community with a single purchase!
Friday May 10, 2024 9:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall) Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Need a break from all the hustle & bustle of the festival? Maybe you just want to find a place to curl up with a good book? Well you’re in luck. The Otafest Manga library is a comfy place for you to relax in a quiet space and pick up a book from our collection of manga and light novels.
Friday May 10, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

10:30am MDT

Iron Cosplay [AP]
Do you think you have the (iron) will for cosplay? Come prove it in this ultimate test of your cosplay resourcefulness! In this fun competition, team up and use the outrageous materials provided!
Speakers
AD

Friday May 10, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Official Otafest Content

1:00pm MDT

Lip Sync For Your Life [14P]
Do you think you have what it takes to Lip Sync for Your Life? We'll be the judge of that.
Speakers
SM

Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content

3:00pm MDT

Pokémon Stuffie Stitching [AP] - Pre-registration required
Many Pokémon trainers go through the hassle of going out to catch their partners, but why not make your partner instead? Join your friends and fellow Pokémon fans as you select a pattern of your favourite Pokémon and stitch them together by hand! All ages and skill levels are welcome as volunteers will demonstrate and assist with the sewing techniques needed to make your very own partner for you to take home!

Spaces are limited, so pre-registration is required. Pre-register at the Otafest Pokémon League room (Marriott - Kensington), starting at 9:00am! Spots are first-come-first-served and we run out quickly.
Speakers
KB

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

4:00pm MDT

Kpop Random Dance Play by B.U. Dance Crew [AP]
Know a lot of kpop dances? Come join us and test your knowledge on over 100 kpop choruses!
Speakers
AY

Friday May 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Outdoor Stage
  Community Content

10:30pm MDT

Sing Out Your Soul - Anime Edition [AP]
The time has come to Sing Out Your Soul to your favourite anime songs!
Speakers
SM

Friday May 10, 2024 10:30pm - Saturday May 11, 2024 12:00am MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

Spill the Tea [MP]
Gather with fellow con-goers and enjoy a complimentary (sealed) cup of tea over delightfully dramatic con stories of the past. Share your own or sit back and listen to the tales with your new friends!
Speakers
ET

Friday May 10, 2024 11:00pm - Saturday May 11, 2024 12:00am MDT
Glen 206
  Community Content
 
Saturday, May 11
 

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive
Have you ever wanted to know how you would look as a cat? a ninja? a ninja cat? Do you wonder what you and your bestie would look like as anime characters or fantasize about finally getting a picture of your D&D character to show off at the next session? Sketch Drive, one of Otafest’s longest-running traditions (and best kept secrets) is where these ideas come to life!

Choose your favorite style from our team of talented artists and get your dream portrait sketched for a good cause. Half the cost of the sketch will go directly to the artist, with the rest going to Otafest’s chosen charity so you’re supporting a local artist and giving back to the community with a single purchase!
Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall) Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Animal Crossing Friendship Event [AP]
Wanna make friends with fellow Animal Crossing players? Join us for wholesome fun from bingo to fishing and bug catching :D
Speakers
E

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Marriott - Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Need a break from all the hustle & bustle of the festival? Maybe you just want to find a place to curl up with a good book? Well you’re in luck. The Otafest Manga library is a comfy place for you to relax in a quiet space and pick up a book from our collection of manga and light novels.
Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 8:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

1:00pm MDT

Gunpla 30 Minute Speed Build - Beat the Clock! [AP]
Push past the limits of your skills and tools to see how fast you can snap together a 30-Minute Mission kit. Will you actually build your kit in under 30 minutes?
Speakers
GH

Saturday May 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

2:30pm MDT

TRUE Q&A Panel [AP]
Here's your chance to ask Japanese singer & song writer, TRUE, all about her experiences in the Japanese anime industry!
Speakers
avatar for TRUE

TRUE

Miho Karasawa, professionally known as TRUE, is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo. Since 2014, she debuted as TRUE and performed “UNISONIA”, the Opening theme song to the anime Buddy Complex. Since then, she has since performed the theme songs to several popular anime... Read More →

Saturday May 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Avatar: Legend of Aang with Toph [AP]
Let's talk all things A:TLA with Toph herself: Michaela Jill Murphy!!
Speakers
avatar for Michaela Jill Murphy

Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

Pokémon Stuffie Stitching [AP] - Pre-registration required
Many Pokémon trainers go through the hassle of going out to catch their partners, but why not make your partner instead? Join your friends and fellow Pokémon fans as you select a pattern of your favourite Pokémon and stitch them together by hand! All ages and skill levels are welcome as volunteers will demonstrate and assist with the sewing techniques needed to make your very own partner for you to take home!

Spaces are limited, so pre-registration is required. Pre-register at the Otafest Pokémon League room (Marriott - Kensington), starting at 9:00am! Spots are first-come-first-served and we run out quickly.
Speakers
KB

Saturday May 11, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content, Pokémon League

4:00pm MDT

"The Show Begins!" with Amber Lee Connors [AP]
From soft characters to stern ones, Amber Lee Connors is no stranger to providing voices to characters with wildly conflicting personalities.
Come join her in this one-hour panel to dive into the discussion of some of her most significant voice roles.
Speakers
avatar for Amber Lee Connors

Saturday May 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Guest Content

7:00pm MDT

Yukana Q&A Panel [AP]
Here's your chance to ask veteran Japanese Seiyuu, Yukana, all about her experiences in the Japanese anime industry!
Speakers
avatar for Yukana

Saturday May 11, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content
 
Sunday, May 12
 

9:00am MDT

Sketch Drive
Have you ever wanted to know how you would look as a cat? a ninja? a ninja cat? Do you wonder what you and your bestie would look like as anime characters or fantasize about finally getting a picture of your D&D character to show off at the next session? Sketch Drive, one of Otafest’s longest-running traditions (and best kept secrets) is where these ideas come to life!

Choose your favorite style from our team of talented artists and get your dream portrait sketched for a good cause. Half the cost of the sketch will go directly to the artist, with the rest going to Otafest’s chosen charity so you’re supporting a local artist and giving back to the community with a single purchase!
Sunday May 12, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Hall CDE (Exhibitor Hall) Pre-function
  Official Otafest Content

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Marriott - Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Gunpla Hangar
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Marriott - Acadia
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

10:00am MDT

Manga Library
Need a break from all the hustle & bustle of the festival? Maybe you just want to find a place to curl up with a good book? Well you’re in luck. The Otafest Manga library is a comfy place for you to relax in a quiet space and pick up a book from our collection of manga and light novels.
Sunday May 12, 2024 10:00am - 7:00pm MDT
Ideation 2 / 3
  Official Otafest Content

11:30am MDT

Yukana Q&A Panel [AP]
Here's your chance to ask veteran Japanese Seiyuu, Yukana, all about her experiences in the Japanese anime industry!
Speakers
avatar for Yukana

Sunday May 12, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

Otafest Charity Auction Hosted by Brendan Hunter [AP]
Our annual charity auction is back! Looking for the perfect way to blend your love of Japanese culture AND donate to a good cause? There is a way to do just that!

Our local mustachioed voice actor Brendan Hunter returns to helm the charity auction. Come on by and bid for your favorite items such as donated artwork, games, figurines, and more; all proceeds will be donated to Mamas for Mamas, a charity striving to help families in need! There's nothing like helping those in need, and this is sure to help you add one good deed to your bucket list!
Speakers
avatar for Brendan Hunter

Sunday May 12, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 208 / 209
  Official Otafest Content

2:00pm MDT

Gunpla Hangar - Showcase
Are you a fan of giant robots? Do you like to build model kits? Then come on down to the Otafest Gunpla Hangar in the Acadia Room of the Marriott. Feel free to come in and build an experience kit, a kit you picked up on the show floor, take in the Gunpla and Gundam related panels, or just hang out and chat with fellow Gunpla builders and Gundam fans.

If you want to show off your stuff, enter the Gunpla Hangar Showcase contest! With various categories and prizes, you can compete at the level of your choice.
Sunday May 12, 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Marriott - Hillhurst
  Official Otafest Content, Gunpla Hangar

3:00pm MDT

Vivid Vision - Ask Me Anything & Autographs! [AP]
Here's your chance to ask veteran cosplayer, Vivid Vision, all about her cosplay, convention running, content creating and small-business experiences in the fan industry! She'll also be signing autographs in the back half of the panel!
Speakers
avatar for Vivid Vision

Sunday May 12, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Guest Content

3:00pm MDT

TRUE Superfan Meet & Greet - ADDT'L TICKET REQUIRED [AP]
Are you a TRUE super-fan? Here is your chance for a once-in-a-life-time superfan experience! This is a chance to chat with TRUE while also receiving priority access to her concert, a limited edition super fan badge with lanyard, group photo, and an exclusive TRUE poster signed by hers truly! Please note: Otafest reserves the right to refuse autographs on attendee-provided items we deem inappropriate.

Tickets are required via Eventbrite: https://japaneseguests.eventbrite.ca/
Speakers
avatar for TRUE

TRUE

Miho Karasawa, professionally known as TRUE, is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo. Since 2014, she debuted as TRUE and performed “UNISONIA”, the Opening theme song to the anime Buddy Complex. Since then, she has since performed the theme songs to several popular anime... Read More →

Sunday May 12, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Glen 206
  Guest Content

4:00pm MDT

Wotagei x Idol Random dance [AP]
Love dancing to idol music? Practiced your wotagei? Want to be in a space where the two forces are joined together? Come dance along to your favourite songs from J-Pop, Vocaloid, Vtuber's, and more!
Speakers
S

Sunday May 12, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

4:30pm MDT

Otafest Feedback Panel [AP]
Help us improve Otafest! Share your experiences over the weekend with staff - the good and the bad - so we can make Otafest even better next year.
Sunday May 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

5:30pm MDT

Dance Dance Revolution: Getting Started! [AP]
Learn the basics of getting started with the classic four-button rhythm game you play with your feet, such as a few gameplay tips as well as how you can take the DDR experience home!
Speakers
DL

Sunday May 12, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Disney Sing-Along [AP]
Do you like Disney songs? Do you like singing along to music so loud you lose your voice? Then come join us for the return of the Disney Sing-Along! This time with even BETTER music.
Speakers
M

Sunday May 12, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content
 
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