Colossalcon is proud to maintain an all-ages event. Any panels or events that are mature in nature are scheduled late in the evening, and identification is checked at the entrance for any event that is age-restricted.

No, but if your parent(s) choose to accompany you to the convention, they will be required to purchase a badge.

Yes, we will be offering programming Thursday night. You will be required to purchase a badge to attend these events.

No. Although, if you are on a limited budget, you will probably find that bringing your own snacks and drinks will save you a lot of money. The location of the convention is surrounded by food establishments, both within the hotel itself and the community at large.

While we understand the desire of our attendees to want the schedule before the convention so they can plan their weekend accordingly, Colossalcon generally does not post their schedule of events online until a couple weeks prior to the convention.

To avoid badges being lost in the mail or forgotten at home when you get to the con, badges are not mailed out. Rather they will be waiting for you at the convention at the registration table.

While we understand the desire of our attendees to want the schedule before the convention so they can plan their weekend accordingly, Colossalcon generally does not post their schedule of events online until a couple of weeks prior to the convention.

Admission is available online up until, and during the con! You can also purchase passes at the con when you arrive as well. We accept cash, credit, and debit cards.

Colossalcon is at the Kalahari Convention Center which is part of the Kalahari Resort complex in Sandusky, Ohio. The Kalahari Resort also has an indoor and outdoor waterpark, however Colossalcon is not in the water park area itself. Both the convention center and the water park are easily accessible from every guest room at the resort.

Admission to the Colossalcon does not include admission to the waterpark, however you do get four passes for the water park with every reserved hotel room.

Swimsuits are allowed in the convention center, although we require any and all attire to be dry at all times with the convention center itself. This is a safety issue, as well as a curtsy to those attendees who are cosplaying in order to prevent their work to get water damaged or ruined.

You MUST be at least 18 years of age to reserve and check into all Kalahari rooms except, you must be 21 years of age to stay in the Presidential Suite and Entertainment Suite

Nope. Parking is free.

There are 3. Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), Akron Canton (CAK), and Toledo Express Airport (TOL)

We have an excellent security force (about 25 people) who operate 24 hours a day. Some are in plain clothes, but most are labeled as being a security member, in case you need to approach one for help. The Kalahari also has a security force.

You can read about our behavior policy on our Rules & Policies page, here

Yes, you can read about our Dress code on our Rules & Policies page, here

After purchasing a weapon that normally violates our weapons policy, it must remain in its packaging and be taken immediately to your room or car for storage.

Yes. Alcoholic beverages purchased from any of the Kalahari?s bars or catering is welcomed.

Yes, but they must stay tasteful.

No. Unless you are part of the artist alley or dealers room you cannot sell anything. The exception to this is the Otaku Flea Market where you will be allowed to sell your unwanted anime & manga related items. Glow sticks, energy drinks, crafted items, and art are never permitted (except for AA and dealer room)

Panel submission forms have be found in our forums and on our website. We welcome all who are interested in running a panel to apply and submit their ideas, however do to scheduling and limited space not every submitted panel will be approved for Colossalcon.

Panel approval emails will start going out in late March, and pending on the schedule, will continue to go out until the schedule is finalized.