SeizaCon

SeizaCon
StatusActive
GenreAnime, Manga, Video Gaming
VenueOwensboro Convention Center
LocationOwensboro, Kentucky
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2009
Attendance860 in 2012
OrganizerEvansville Anime Conventions Inc.
Websitehttps://seizacon.com/

SeizaCon (formerly EvilleCon) is an annual three day anime convention held during March at the Owensboro Convention Center in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Programming

The convention typically offers animation screenings, cosplay chess, costume contests, dancing, demonstrations, guests, karaoke, lessons, merchandise vendors, movies, music, panel discussions, tabletop games, video games, and workshops.

History

EvilleCon started in 2009 as a one-day free anime convention created by Otona no Otaku and Otaku Anonymous anime and manga clubs at the Evansville Central Library. The convention in 2010 began charging for admission, became two days, and changed locations to The Centre. For 2011, the convention moved to the Holiday Inn Evansville Airport Hotel, changed dates to April, and expanded to three days. For 2012 & 2013, the convention stayed in the same location with similar dates. The convention in 2015 was held at the Old National Events Plaza. In 2017, EvilleCon moved to the Holiday Inn Evansville Airport. EvilleCon 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. EvilleCon 2021 was also cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For 2026, the convention moved to the Owensboro Convention Center in Owensboro, Kentucky. The move was made due to a need for more space. EvilleCon con was renamed to SeizaCon in October 2026.

Event history

DatesLocationAtten.Guests
February 14, 2009 Evansville Central Library
Evansville, Indiana		300Josh Elder
February 6–7, 2010 Evansville Vanderburgh Auditorium & Convention Center
Casino Aztar Hotel
Evansville, Indiana		350Jamie Marchi
April 1–3, 2011 Holiday Inn Evansville Airport Hotel
Evansville, Indiana		600Matt Hill, Shane Moore, PikaBelleChu, Satoshi, and Seraphina.
March 30 - April 1, 2012 Holiday Inn Evansville Airport Hotel
Evansville, Indiana		860Kyle "Turtle Smithy" Mathis, Malinda "Malindachan" Mathis, Shane Moore, Micah Solusod, and Eric Vale.
March 22–24, 2013 Holiday Inn Evansville Airport Hotel
Evansville, Indiana		Chris Cason, Tiffany Grant, Chuck Huber, Kyle "Turtle Smithy" Mathis, Malinda "Malindachan" Mathis, and Shane Moore.
March 28–30, 2014 Clarion Inn
Evansville, Indiana		Bea Billany, Jillian Coglan, Samurai Dan Coglan, Kyle "Turtle Smithy" Mathis, Malinda "Malindachan" Mathis, Vic Mignogna, Shane Moore, Professor Shyguy, and Monica Rial.
March 27–29, 2015 Old National Bank Events Plaza
Evansville, Indiana		Junko Fujiyama, Caitlin Glass, Carl Martin, Shane Moore, Micah Solusod, Karen Strassman, Cristina Vee, David Vincent, and Apphia Yu (Ayu Sakata).
March 18–20, 2016 Old National Bank Events Plaza
Evansville, Indiana		Jessica Calvello, Kyle "Turtle Smithy" Mathis, Malinda "Malindachan" Mathis, Shane Moore, Bryce Papenbrook, Eric Stuart, and Cubbi Thompson.
March 24–26, 2017 Holiday Inn Evansville Airport
Evansville, Indiana		501st Legion, Fighting Dreamers Productions, Erica Lindbeck, Max Mittelman, Shane Moore, Suky, and J. Michael Tatum.
March 23–25, 2018 Holiday Inn Evansville Airport
Evansville, Indiana		Beau Billingslea, Michelle "Mogchelle" Mussoni, and Austin Tindle.
March 22–24, 2019 Holiday Inn Evansville Airport
Evansville, Indiana		James Carter Cathcart, Michele Knotz, and Erica Mendez.
March 18–20, 2022 Old National Events Plaza
Evansville, Indiana		Brian Beacock and Lauren Landa.
March 24–26, 2023 Old National Events Plaza
Evansville, Indiana		Colossal Senpai, Olivia Hack, Keith Silverstein, Spirit Bomb, Armen Taylor, and Mick Wingert.
March 15–17, 2024 Old National Events Plaza
Evansville, Indiana		Cowbutt Crunchies, Kyle Hebert, Caleb Hyles, Casey Renee, and Tara Sands.
March 14–16, 2025 Old National Events Plaza
Evansville, Indiana		Gregory Abbey, Clay Adams, and Ted Lewis.
March 20–22, 2026 Owensboro Convention Center
Owensboro, Kentucky		Brian Mathis, Dani Chambers, Jessie Grelle, Ichigorose, and Tia Ballard.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Roger McBain (2011-03-31). "Animation, games event growing". Evansville Courier & Press. E. W. Scripps Company. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
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  3. 1 2 3 Bourne, Freddie (22 March 2026). "EvilleCon sees 'incredible' first year in Owensboro". Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
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  5. 1 2 Shipman, Bobby (March 21, 2015). "EvilleCon place where all feel welcome". Evansville Courier & Press. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
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