Tanoshimi Creative, with pop-culture events across Newfoundland and beyond, is thrilled to announce Avalon Expo’s new venue, the St. John’s Convention Centre, July 4-6. A vast space dedicated to anime/Japan culture, sci-fi, pop-culture, gaming, cosplay and more!
Top of the list is excitement for the show’s guests:
Robert J. Sawyer, author guest of honour, award-winning sci-fi author. He is the author of 25 published novels, and his short fiction has appeared in magazines and journals such as Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Amazing Stories, On Spec, and Nature, in addition to several anthologies.
Jenny Yokobori, voice actress. Jenny is known for roles such as Yoimiya in Genshin Impact, Kuromi and Cinnamoroll in Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Adventures, and Kumiko Anderson on the Simpsons.
Brianna June, comic illustrator. Her Professional work includes illustrated variant covers and colors for IDW (TMNT), Archie Comics, Second Sight Publishing, Keenspot Publishing, creator owned comics as well works in Animation with Cartoon Conrad. Currently working with GY6 Studios creating comics and doing variant covers.
There will be themed dances Friday and Saturday nights, a huge variety of vendors, artists, crafters, authors and more, the largest travelling board game library in Atlantic Canada, video games, puzzles, panels and workshops, and many more things, including the spectacular costume contest on Sunday.
Groups such as the 501st Legion Star Wars cosplayers, Sandbox Gaming, Retro Tech NL, the Newfoundland Furry and Anthro Society and more will be there adding to the experience.
Concessions will be available on site!
Schedule
Full schedule can be found here: www.avalonexpo.com
Tickets & Pricing
Adult Prices
Regular Day Pass: $25.00
Regular Weekend Pass: $50.00
Child Prices
Child Day Pass: $15.00
Child Weekend Pass: $25.00
For individuals aged 6-12. Individuals aged 5 and under are free.
4 Person Weekend Pass
4 Person Weekend Pass: $115.00
(for any combination of four persons entering together)
St. John’s Convention Centre Box Office Hours
Friday, July 4th: 12:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday, July 5th: 10:00am-6:30pm
Sunday, July 6th: 10:00am-5:30pm
Located inside of St. John’s Convention Centre Main Doors (New Gower Street)
Quick Reminders
- Enter via SJCC Main Doors or Delta Pedway.
- Parking is not offered for this event. However, there is tons of parking downtown — no need to warp pipe in or summon a dragon.
- Concessions will be open while the vendor floor is — but heads-up: it’s a cashless setup! Bring your card or phone for payment. No gold pieces accepted. 😉
- This is an all ages event.
- This event is accessible. Their show welcomes wheelchairs, mobile scooters, canes, etc.
- We love the costumes and can’t wait to see your creativity! Just a quick reminder: all guests must be fully clothed to enter the venue. Thanks for helping us keep things fun and comfortable for everyone!
- For everyone’s safety, absolutely no guns or items that resemble real firearms are allowed. Foam and plastic swords are totally quest-approved! But please, no real steel or metal blades.
Thank you for your understanding, and enjoy the event!
Thank you and appreciation to the Platinum Sponsor, Escape Quest.