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SNAFU Con
StatusActive
GenreAnime, Manga, Gaming[1][2]
VenueGrand Sierra Resort and Casino
Location(s)Reno, Nevada
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2010; 14 years ago (2010)
Attendance2,187 in 2019[3]
Organized byScience LLC[4]
Websitehttps://snafucon.com/

SNAFU Con is an annual three day anime convention held during October/November at the Grand Sierra Resort and CasinoinReno, Nevada. SNAFU is an abbreviation for Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite.[4][5] The event was created by the Anime and Manga Society of UNR, under the name Shadows.[6]

Programming

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The convention typically offers an artist alley, contests, cosplay meetups, gaming (arcade, computer, console, tabletop), gaming tournaments, karaoke, masquerade, rave, swap meet, vendor's room, and workshops.[1][4][6][7] SNAFU Con has 24 hour a day programming during the convention.[1][6] They also hold a free "day zero" event.[8] The Humane Society benefited from 2015's charity auction.[2] 2017's charity auction benefited the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada.[9]

History

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In 2014, the Grand Sierra Resort's lower floor housed the convention.[1][5] The convention in 2015 moved to the Nugget Casino Resort, due to space change issues at the Grand Sierra.[4][10] Criticism about the 2015 masquerade was due to the long judging deliberations.[11] The convention moved back to the Grand Sierra Resort in 2018.[12] SNAFU Con 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13][14]

Event history

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Dates Location Atten. Guests
October 22–23, 2010 Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, Nevada
691[15]Robert Axelrod, Jessica Douglas, Etaru, Lynn Hardy, Jess Hartley, Mel Hoppe, Yayoi Neko, Steve "Warky" Nunez, and Robert Wiese.[15]
September 9–11, 2011 Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, Nevada
1,025[16]Matt Cole, Preston Cowley, Christopher Escalante, Quinton Flynn, Darrel Guilbeau, Lynn Hardy, Dr Hikaru, Mel Hoppe, Steve "Warky" Nunez, Paper Hearts Cosplay, Robert Wiese, and Lisle Wilkerson.[16]
September 28–30, 2012 Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, Nevada
1,283[17]Yamila Abraham, Brad Beachell, Preston Cowley, Christopher Escalante, Steve "Warky" Nunez, Wendy Pini, and Sonny Strait.[17]
October 25–27, 2013 Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, Nevada
1,623[18]Preston Cowley, Tanglwyst De Holloway, Christopher Escalante, Matthew Fazio, Tiffany Grant, Mel Hoppe, Chuck Huber, Steve "Warky" Nunez, and Jan Scott-Frazier.[18]
October 24–26, 2014 Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, Nevada
1,902[19]Marissa Ames, Chris Cason, Preston Cowley, Christopher Escalante, Paul Esquer, Daryl Frazetti PhD, Mel Hoppe, Michaela Laws, Ashley Montgomery, Steve "Warky" Nunez, Mark Oshiro, Laura Post, and The Slants.[19]
October 30 – November 1, 2015 John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort
Sparks, Nevada
Marissa Ames , Preston Cowley, Christopher Escalante, Daryl Frazetti PhD, Robbie Lunt, Danielle McRae, Steve "Warky" Nunez, Team Seven Cosplay, Kiba Walker, Elwin G. Williams III.[20]
October 7–9, 2016 John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort
Sparks, Nevada
Preston Cowley, Christopher Escalante, Mel Hoppe, Danielle McRae, Steve "Warky" Nunez, Aaron Roberts, and Kiba Walker.[21]
October 6–8, 2017 Nugget Casino Resort
Sparks, Nevada
DaRapNerd, Daydreamernessa, G.S. Denning, Christopher Escalante, Dorothy Fahn, Kevin Frane, Daryl Frazetti PhD, Mel Hoppe, Lady Staba, Danielle McRae, Steve "Warky" Nunez, Paul St. Peter, Spencer Stoner, and Kiba Walker.[22]
November 16–18, 2018 Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Reno, Nevada
DaRapNerd, Christopher Escalante, Paul Esquer, Mel Hoppe, Danielle McRae, Daman Mills, Ashley Montgomery, Steve "Warky" Nunez, and Derek Stephen Prince.[12]
November 15–17, 2019 Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Reno, Nevada
2,187[3]DaRapNerd, Paul Esquer, Cole Feuchter, Marissa Lenti, Melissa McCommon, Danielle McRae, Ashley Montgomery, Aaron Romo, Spencer Stoner, Bill Timoney, and Kiba Walker.[3]
October 29–31, 2021 Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Reno, Nevada
DaRapNerd, Cole Feuchter, John Gremillion, Danielle McRae, Steve "Warky" Nunez, Aaron Romo, and Lisle Wilkerson.[23]
November 17-19, 2023 Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Reno, Nevada
DaRapNerd, Bonnie Gordon, and Steve "Warky" Nunez.[24]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Vaughan, Matt (October 24, 2014). "Anime, Gaming & Pop Culture Convention Invades GSRAnime, Gaming & Pop Culture Convention Invades GSR". KOLO-TV. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  • ^ a b Warden, Lilly (November 17, 2015). "S.N.A.F.U. Con". The Roar. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  • ^ a b c "SNAFU Con 2019 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  • ^ a b c d Johnson, Samantha (November 3, 2015). "SNAFU Con: A safe place for nerds". Nevada Sagebrush. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  • ^ a b Warden, Lilly (November 17, 2014). "S.N.A.F.U 2014". The Roar. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  • ^ a b c Anderson, Kayla (October 4, 2016). "Anime Fans to Unite at 7th Annual SNAFU Con". Sparks Tribune. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  • ^ Delahanty, Patrick (October 27, 2014). "AnimeCons TV: SNAFU Con 2014". AnimeCons TV. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  • ^ "Day Zero of SNAFU Con is Free and Open to the Public". Anime News Network. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  • ^ "SNAFU Con's Charity Auction to Benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northern Nevada". Anime News Network. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  • ^ "Anime lovers gather in Sparks for SNAFU Con". KRNV-DT. October 30, 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
  • ^ Delahanty, Patrick (November 9, 2015). "AnimeCons TV: SNAFU Con 2015". AnimeCons TV. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  • ^ a b "SNAFU Con 2018 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
  • ^ "Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite! (SNAFU Con) time traveling". SNAFU Con Facebook. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  • ^ "SNAFU Con 2020 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
  • ^ a b "SNAFU Con 2010 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  • ^ a b "SNAFU Con 2011 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  • ^ a b "SNAFU Con 2012 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  • ^ a b "SNAFU Con 2013 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  • ^ a b "SNAFU Con 2014 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  • ^ "SNAFU Con 2015 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  • ^ "SNAFU Con 2016 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  • ^ "SNAFU Con 2017 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
  • ^ "SNAFU Con 2021 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  • ^ "SNAFU Con 2023 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
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