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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · 1d

📣 Calling all artists! 📣

Our 2026 Artist Alley applications are officially OPEN! If you are interested in tabling in our Artist Alley, please apply before applications close on 10/24 at 5:59 PM Pacific. 🌸

Apply today: sakuracon.org/exhibitors/a...

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Sakura-Con is excited to welcome Lauren Landa! 🌸

See more guests and information at sakuracon.org/guests/

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · 10d

Sakura-Con is excited to welcome Kari Wahlgren! 🌸

See more guests and information at sakuracon.org/guests/

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · 17d

Sakura-Con is excited to welcome Faye Mata! 🌸

See more guests and information at sakuracon.org/guests/

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · 24d

Sakura-Con is excited to welcome Bill Butts! 🌸

See more guests and information at sakuracon.org/guests/

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sakura-Con is excited to welcome Cassandra Lee Morris ! 🌸

See more guests and information at sakuracon.org/guests/

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sakura-Con is excited to welcome Jill Harris! 🌸

See more guests and information at sakuracon.org/guests/

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sakura-Con is excited to welcome our first guest for 2026, Chris Hackney! 🌸

See more guests and information at sakuracon.org/guests/

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Jul 19

🌟 Calling Cosplayers! 🌟
We're hosting a cosplay contest at Seattle Boba Fest!🧋 Sign up in person at the Sakura-Con booth before 3:00pm.
🎁 Prizes from local U District shops + Sakura-Con
📍 Find us across from the stage
📝 Signups are onsite so show up and show off!

#SakuraCon #BobaFest #SakuraCon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Jul 16

What's better than bubble tea on a Seattle summer day? A whole celebration! 🧋 Come to Boba Fest in the U District July 19 for boba, entertainment, cosplay, and more! Swing by our booth to say hi and sign up for the contest.

See more details: udistrictseattle.com/bobafest

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Jun 29

We're already starting our countdown for another Sakura-Con! Get the first thing checked off and get your registration today! Prices go up tomorrow, June 30th at 9pm PDT. 🌸

Get your membership today: sakuracon.org/registration/

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

A graphic with a list of prices and dates for pre-registration for Sakura-Con 2026. The mascot, Mizuki, is standing with a joyful expression, holding a lantern with sakura blossoms.

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Jun 28

Summer continues with the 4th annual Cars and Anime event in Lynden, WA! 🚗 Catch amazing cars, stellar cosplay, and a great day in the sun. Cosplayers get free admission, so bring your best! 🌸

See more on their website: www.outof.love/event-detail...

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026 #CarsAndAnime

A poster made in black and pink halftones. Girls drawn in an anime style sitting and posing around a car. The post is for an event called OUT OF LOVE PRESENTS: CARS & ANIME 2025, taking place in Lynden, WA

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Jun 6

Summer is here! ☀️ Start yours with our friends at the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show in Tacoma! Swing by to play some games and make sure to say hi to Sakura-Con. 🌸 Did we mention the tournaments and contests?

See more info: www.nwpinballshow.com

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026 #NWPinballandArcade

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · May 14

We hope that your Sakura-Con recovery has been relaxing. 🌸 We're already looking forward to the next one, April 3-5 2026! Get that first part done and register today! ✅

Register for 2026 today: sakuracon.org/registration/

#sakuracon #sakuracon2026

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 20

There is one more hour to get all your much-needed merch! Our Exhibitors Hall will be closing at 4pm. Did you see this adorable little guy wandering the floor this weekend? Just too cute!

A special thanks to Might Media for capturing this!

#sakuracon #sakuracon2025

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 20

Sakura-Con was so excited to welcome the peppy, adorable maids of Dreamland Maid Cafe back for 2025! Did you catch a show? Did you adore it or did you love it?

A special thanks to Might Media for capturing the lovely maids!

#sakuracon #sakuracon2025 #DreamlandMaidCafe

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 20

Unfortunately Xander's panel at 11:30am today has been canceled. Do not fear though! Come see him at his exhibit hall booth instead and he'll be happy to meet his fans face to face there!

#sakuracon #sakuracon2025

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 20

What. A. Weekend! There were ups, there were downs, and there were oddities. Through it all we're so happy you joined us! We still have a lot going on today and we hope to see you there.

What do you have planed today?

#sakuracon #sakuracon2025

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 20

Artist Alley will open at 9am rather than 10! Hours cannot be extended beyond that tomorrow.

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 19

Popped button? Torn seam? Wild wig? Your cosplay heros are here! 🧵

Our Cosplay Repair team is ready to help with your cosplay needs. Pay them visit until 6pm tonight, and 10am-4pm tomorrow. 🌸

#sakuracon #sakuracon2025

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 19

Who wants even MORE good news?! 🌸

Artist Alley will have extended hours until 9pm tonight! If you miss anything today, you have an extra hour tomorrow as well. Please note that only Artist Alley will be open at 9am tomorrow, Exhibitors will open at 10am.

#sakuracon #sakuracon2025

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 19

Great news! We know you've been anxious to get in (we have as well) and Artist Alley is now safe and ready! Head to Arch 4EF for all your favorite and new favorite artist goodies.

Thank you all for your patience today! 🌸

#sakuracon #sakuracon2025

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 19

At this time we do not have more information. As soon as it's available we will share it. We thank you for your patience during this situation.

Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 19

All other Main Stage programming is on schedule!

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Sakura-Con Official @sakuraconofficial.bsky.social · Apr 19

As soon as details are available we will share. At this time we do not have further information.