Ohayocon
ohayocon threeday anime convention typically held januaryfebruary dayton ohio dayton convention center previously held cleveland independence independence columbus ohayocons name derived similarity ohio convention location ohayou おはよう mean good morning japanese name also portmanteau created combining ohioohayou convention convention typically offer anime music contest artist alley concert costume contest dealer room formal ball masquerade musical event panel discussion rave tabletop game tournament video gaming workshop midwest premiere robotech shadow chronicle occurred arena grand theatre ohayocon crowding problem rave due space issue convention shared columbus convention center event used onefourth available space convention dance moved convention center ballroom alleviate crowding issue ohayocon began using wristband instead badge control unpaid attendance ohayocon transgender teen disappeared rave saturday night teen attempting run away later found safe downtown columbus tuesday columbus convention center undergoing construction ohayocon convention continued use wristband instead badge ohayocon cancelled due covid pandemic virtual event held place convention attendance cap event like dance held ohayocon also covid policy included mask testing vaccination dance formal ball returned ohayocon continued covid protocol included mask testing vaccination significant number convention leadership volunteer participate convention due firing convention chair head marketing logo dispute convention contends time removed due organizational change surrounding formation cultural exchange society inc cesi formation still complete specifically nonprofit status staff part convention ohio volunteer event network coven attempted negotiate unsuccessfully cesi spending year columbus announced september convention would moving dayton beginning ohayocon website