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IchigoCon Gaming and Anime Convention

Name: IchigoCon Gaming and Anime Convention
Start: 2026-08-15T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-08-15T15:00:00-07:00
Location: Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030

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In 14 days · Saturday, August 15, 2026

10:00 AM PDT – 3:00 PM PDT

Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030

$15-25

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IchigoCon returns to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on August 15, 2026 — Ventura County's own gaming and anime convention, $15-25 entry, one day packed with tournaments, screenings, voice actor guests, cosplay, and vendors.

Ventura County has needed this event. The nearest alternatives are San Diego and Los Angeles, which means a drive and a crowd. IchigoCon is the version that belongs to the community that built it: smaller, more personal, run by people who actually care about the fandoms on the floor. The voice actor guests do signing tables you can reach without a three-hour wait. The gaming tournament bracket is competitive but accessible — register at the door. The vendor section mixes anime merch with local artist prints and handmade goods.

The Oxnard Performing Arts Center handles the event well — good parking, air conditioning, a layout that keeps the different program tracks from colliding. Day pass $15-25 at the door. This is the local show that deserves more attention than it gets, which is exactly the kind of event that tends to grow year by year.

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