Awesome Con, canceled last year, returns to DC convention center

Awesome Con, called a “celebration of geek culture” showcasing of pop culture, returns to D.C.’s Walter E. Reed Convention Center Aug. 20 through Aug. 22.

Last year’s three-day event, originally scheduled for spring and then postponed until fall, was ultimately canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It drew more than 72,000 attendees when it was last held in 2019. This will be the eighth Awesome Con gathering in D.C.

Awesome Con will include hundreds of hours of programs, celebrity meet and greets, panel discussions and an exhibitor floor. LeftField Media, the event’s organizer, said there will be enhanced safety protocols, despite D.C’s full reopening and no capacity restrictions. It is currently evaluating mask requirements and increased social distance spacing.

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