Natsukashii Con Attendee Info/FAQ

What is Natsukashii Con?

Natsukashii Con is an Anime and Video Game Convention with a little bit of everything! There will be Special Guests, Panels, Video Game and Card Game Tournaments, A Dealer’s Room, Artist Alley and much more! Check out the website and our social media to learn more!  

When is Natsukashii Con?

The convention is August 18th-20th 2023. See the following picture for hours.

Also check out the event schedule here: https://www.natsukashiicon.com/event-schedule

How do I get to Natsukashii Con?

BY CAR?

Put 2634 Emmitsburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325 into your GPS or use the Google Maps Link below:

https://goo.gl/maps/PNpwTfEz2mMxpZiJ7

BY BUS?

The Lincoln Line 1 (Aspire Hotel) provides service daily to the Eisenhower Complex. Trips to the Eisenhower Complex travel via Baltimore Pike and return on Steinwehr Avenue. Flag the bus driver down anywhere on the route that is safe for the driver to pull over.

Link to buy Bus passes: https://www.rabbittransit.org/store/gettysburg/

BY TRAIN?

There is no train that goes directly to the Convention Center, however The Harrisburg Amtrak Station is about 50 minutes from the Convention Center, and Penn Station in Baltimore is about an 1 hour 15 minute drive. Each of these train stations will require another mode of transportation for you to arrive at the convention.

BY PLANE?

The closest and most convenient airports are Harrisburg International Airport (a 55-minute drive), Washington Dulles International Airport (a 1 hour 15 minute drive), and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (a 1 hour 15 minute drive). Each of these airports will require another mode of transportation for you to arrive at the convention.

Map to get to Natsukashii Con

Is Natsukashii Con in Multiple buildings?

Yes! We have booked space in the Aspire Hotel, Eisenhower Hotel and the All Star sports Complex. Review the map right below this one to see what and where each area is. Signs will be posted throughout the convention areas to help guide you. It is a nice short walk from the Hotels to the Expo Hall, just around 5 minutes at max.

Map of Natsukashii Con

How do I get my badge?

WHAT IS A BADGE?

Your badge is your entry ticket into Natsukashii Con! Once you receive your badge you must keep it on your person at all times while in the Convention space. Badges will be checked at each entrance and if you do not have your badge you will be turned away at the door.

WHERE DO I GET A BADGE?

  1. If you purchased your ticket online at the Eventbrite page then you will need to locate the Pre-Registration area. Please follow the Pre-Registration Instructions below to get your badge.
  2. Pre-Registration is open until the start of the convention. If you want to Pre-register please go to our Eventbrite.
  3. Note: Prices will increase at the door so preregister today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/natsukashii-con-tickets-449622441827
  4. If you are arriving on-site and wish to purchase your badge at the door please follow the On-Site Registration Instructions below to receive your badge.
  5. All staff, volunteers, panelists, vendors, artists and guests have separate instructions. This section is only for attendees. Please refer to your agents or Natsukashii Con staff for your instructions.  

PRE-REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Once on-site follow the map above and the signs at the Convention to the Expo Hall. Once at the Expo Hall go to the designated Pre-Registration Desk/Line.
  2. Please be aware that in order to pick up your tickets we will need to identify you. You must bring some form of identification (ID) in order to receive your badge. Acceptable forms of ID include the various types of government-issued ID (Driver’s License, Military ID, Government ID, etc). If you are a minor you may bring a school ID or a guardian must present their ID. In order to pick up your badge, the name on your ID needs to match the name used during registration. If it does not match we cannot hand over a badge without prior consent from the badge owner. We also recommend having the Eventbrite confirmation/code easily accessible as it will then be a much faster process to locate your ticket.
  3. Once you have made it to the Pre-Registration desk we will check your ID and Eventbrite confirmation and we will hand over your badge(s)!

ON-SITE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Once on-site follow the map above and the signs at the Convention to the Expo Hall. Once at the Expo Hall go to the designated Registration Desk/Line.
  2. We will require a method of payment and an ID to assign your badge to. Acceptable forms of ID include the various types of government-issued ID (Driver’s License, Military ID, Government ID, etc). If you are a minor you may bring a school ID or a guardian must present their ID. We will accept debit/credit cards as well as cash at the door.
  3. Please let us know what type of badge you would like, prices are below and listed at registration.

ONSITE/AT-DOOR PRICES:

Weekend - $49
VIP - $76
Friday - $27
Saturday - $33
Sunday - $22
Saturday & Sunday - $44

*Please note the prices already include Taxes & Fees

~Disclaimer~

By attending Natsukashii con and accepting the badge you are agreeing to abide by our Rules and Code of Conduct. Please review it here: https://www.natsukashiicon.com/code-of-conduct

We want everyone to have a great time so please make sure to be safe and be kind to your fellow Natsukashii Con attendees (and staff too please!)

Enjoy Natsukashii con!