Year Round Events

MomoCon is about more than just the yearly convention every May. Since 2006, MomoCon on Tour has been traveling all over the Southeast hosting photoshoots, dances, art events, game days, tournaments and more! MomoCon on Tour is a great way to experience tiny pieces of MomoCon, some of which may not be able to do at the convention due to logistics and manpower. Some of the events we host are themed (like the Middle Georgia Massacre), and some raise money for various charities (like the Pretty in Pink Ball). MomoCon On Tour lets you continue enjoying MomoCon events throughout the year!

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Photoshoots

MomoCon hosts on-location photoshoots to show off your costumes. Photographers and models will have the opportunity to take the photos they want in the good company of their fellow cosplayers without the crowds and hardships of trying to make a cosplay last through a convention day.

Volunteer photographers are on site to capture cosplayers in their glory against a variety of backgrounds. Some photoshoot events may include foliage, water features, and rustic structures, while others might be more modern, beachy, or even spooky. Join with your friends for a day of lasting memory and FUN!!

PHOTOSHOOT TIPS

Generally, photoshoot rules will follow the same guidelines set forth in our Convention Policies , however occasionally, the venue or area for the photoshoot will have more specific rules. Please check the individual event page on Facebook for more details.

Etiquette for Cosplay Photographers
-Ask for permission.
-Respect the cosplayer and other Photographers.
-Remind the cosplayer that the photos might be made public.

Etiquette for Cosplayers
– Know when to say “NO”, don’t ever do anything that your uncomfortable with.
– Know your physical limitations, don’t strain yourself posing.
– Don’t attack, slander and/or quarrel with other cosplayers.
– HAVE FUN!!

PREVIOUS PHOTOSHOOTS

Some of the most memorable MomoCon photoshoots are Middle Georgia Massacre, Fall Photoshoot at Life University, Spring Photoshoot at Millennium Gate, Historic Rhodes Hall, various shoots in South Carolina, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Savannah, and 10+ years of MomoCon Cosplayers On Ice!

To see photos from past photoshoots, visit the MomoCon Flickr and look for the album for the specific event.

Dances

MomoCon is happy to present formal and semi-formal dance events, with previous partners including the Georgia Aquarium, Dragon Con, and various charity organizations! We have hosted more than a dozen dance/formal ball events, typically once a year, over the past 10 years.

DRESS CODE

Most MomoCon dances have a dress code that is Semi-Formal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-formal), generally meaning button-down shirt and tie or suit for men and long or short dress for women (or vice versa in the case of crossplay). Costumes ARE allowed, so long as they are semi-formal. Formal dress is also allowed at Semi-Formal events.

Acceptable alternatives include:
-Formal military wear (or costumes of formal military wear)
-Full kimono, properly worn
-Cocktail dresses

Should a lady dislike dresses and prefer men’s wear, they may refer to the gentlemen’s dress code for appropriate attire. Should a gentleman dislike menswear and prefer dresses, they may refer to the ladies’ dress code for appropriate attire. At no point is satire or comedic intent via inappropriate dress allowed.

Please refrain from wearing the following:
-T-Shirts, Jeans, and Shorts
-Tennis Shoes and Flip Flops
-Trench coats or other outerwear
-Wings, Jetpacks, or other large accessories

Weapons of any kind, real or prop, will not be permitted.

Occasionally, we will host a dance with a Formal dress code (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_wear). The details of the event will clearly list whether the dress code is Semi-Formal or Formal for every dance.

PREVIOUS DANCES

Previous dance themes include Pretty in Pink, Winter Wonderland, Soda Pop Dance, Crystal Ball at the Georgia Aquarium, Winter Formal, Twilight Masquerade, Cosmic Ball, Black & White Ball, and more! To see photos of past dances, visit the MomoCon Flickr and look for the album for the specific event.

Gaming Events

We at MomoCon on Tour host tournaments and analog game days throughout the year! Stay tuned for information on upcoming game days.

MomoCon Game Days are open to all, almost always free to attend, and in conjunction with local stores and venues that are awesome for open play throughout the year, not just on a game day!

PREVIOUS GAMING EVENTS

Over the past decade, MomoCon On Tour has consistently averaged 2-4 gaming events each year. Previous locations include Wastelands and Anime-zing Escape game shops, Giga-Bites and Cool Hands cafes, and other event spaces at Georgia Tech and the Riverside EpiCenter near Six Flags. While Tabletop Game Days are the most frequent type of gaming events, we have hosted video game tournaments, Esports events, and retro gaming events covering a variety of titles and genres.

Want to be a part of an upcoming game day? Contact us at info@momocon.com for info on running games, participating, or getting trained to teach games at MomoCon as part of our Tabletop Gaming volunteer staff!

Digital

MomoCon is more than just in-person events, we also run various online events throughout the year!

Want to participate as a panelist, presenter, performer, run games, or more, contact us!

PREVIOUS DIGITAL EVENTS

MOMOCON LET’S GET DIGITAL

While 2020 has been a year of significant change, one thing we did not want to change was bringing you awesome panels and events and much more fun! In addition to the MomoConline event (held May 21-24th, 2020), we’re bringing you MomoCon Digital events throughout the year, including a new annual Let’s Get Digital Festival in December!

Proceeds from donations at Let’s Get Digital will benefit Feeding America, a nonprofit nationwide network of more than 200 food banks!

MomoCon Let’s Get Digital panels and events are free and do not require a registration.

We were happy to be able to present MomoConline, a digital 4-day event, May 21-24th, 2020! MomoConline welcomed many guests, partners, tournaments, live gaming, and all new features over the long weekend and we were happy to welcome over 40,000 unique viewers!

Other Events

In addition to the standard events, we at MomoCon like to tantalize you with a plethora of assorted offerings and alternative events that you might not see anywhere else. MomoCon volunteer Photographers will be on hand for most of these events to take photos of participants attending and cosplaying at the event. Photos will be available online after the event at no charge, via the MomoCon Flickr.

We are always looking for new and innovative events, including (but not limited to) art contests, screenings, karaoke, swap meets, workshops, and much more! Got a suggestion for a MomoCon on Tour event? Let us know! We are always looking for the next opportunity to host events all throughout the Southeast!

GEEK GARAGE SALE – WITH DRAGON CON!

Want to get some rare finds on fun toys, t-shirts, and more from your fellow geeks? Beat the eBay prices and come to the Geek Garage Sale! We’ll have numerous vendors selling slightly-used, post-consumer items for your nerdy needs!

Only $5 entry for attendees, and the first 100 entrants will be free!

Have a bunch of figures, t-shirts, pops, and fun fandom stuff you are looking to let go to a loving new home (and make a little money in the process)? Sign ups for tables are available now at bit.ly/GeekGarageVendors

Those who are not approved vendors will not be permitted to sell at the event, please sign up for a vendor table if you are interested in selling at the Geek Garage Sale.

Who: Open to all
What: Garage Sale/Resale Marketplace
When: Sunday, Feb 19 – 11a to 5p
Where: Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall
460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Costs: Attendees – $5, purchase at the door with card or cash
Parking: Visitor parking ($2/hr) closest to the Exhibition Hall is located in the following areas on Georgia Tech campus:
• Area 1: W02 Deck
• Area 2: Ferst Dr./Exhibition Hall – Parkmobile # 8631
• Area 3: North Avenue
• Area 4: State Street & Ferst Drive

Vendor Sign-Up – bit.ly/GeekGarageVendors

THE ANIME VILLAGE AT JAPANFEST!

Mid September in Duluth, GA
MomoCon is happy to partner with Japanfest, the Southeast’s largest Japanese cultural festival, to bring the Anime Village! Featuring guests, speakers, vendors, and games, the Anime Village has a little something for all fans! Join JapanFest for a great celebration of Japanese food, fashion, history, and culture!!

Admission to Japanfest is required for many of the stops and the Anime Village, more information: https://www.japanfest.org/

PREVIOUS EVENTS

With the resources and connections MomoCon has garnered through the years, we have hosted unique On Tour events including a formal afternoon tea at the Swan Coach House, Workshop events including Christmas Crafting or Bento Classes, Pokemon GO events in Douglasville and Lawrenceville, Cosplay Bowling at the Riverside EpiCenter near Six Flags, Geeks and Brews! or Adult Karaoke at Southern Sky Brewery, Movie Screenings for films such as How To Train Your Dragon 3 and more!