Kumoricon
kumoricon annual threeday anime convention held october november oregon convention center portland oregon name convention come japanese word kumori 曇り meaning cloudy kumoricon run volunteer staff previously held vancouver washington hilton vancouver washingtonred lion vancouver quay convention typically offer board gaming cosplay chess cosplay competition dance formal masquerade ball informal karaoke music music video contest panel tabletop gaming video game tournament workshop convention originated anime club university oregon due convention growth held hilton vancouver washington red lion vancouver quay kumoricon expanded four day due growth lack space kumoricon moved oregon convention center portland oregon demolition red lion centennial center kumoricon using six hotel also influenced decision kumoricon used half convention center kumoricon cancelled due covid pandemic announced online convention place kumoricon website