PortConMaine is an annual anime and gaming convention held in the summer in Portland and South Portland, Maine. Founded by Julie York, it has been held every year since 2002 and hosts many anime and gaming events such as anime screenings, an anime music video contest, a masquerade, guest panels, workshops, game tournaments, a dealers' room, an auction, and PortConMaine's signature "Extreme Geek" event. In 2008, the convention expanded from three days to four with the first day, Thursday, only open to pre-registered attendees. As of 2016, Thursday became open to everyone.

History

PortConMaine 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PortConMaine

Event History

See also

List of anime conventions

References

External links

PortConMaine's web site

Interview with PortConMaine's founder and chair

Anime conventions in the United States

Gaming conventions

Multigenre conventions

Recurring events established in 2002

Maine culture

South Portland, Maine

Conventions in Maine

PortConMaine