After our first year  of overwhelming support by the St. Louis anime community, NatsuCon returns in 2010 with a bigger venue, more guests, and more special events.  We are pleased to announce that NatsuCon 2010 will be taking place on July 16th-18th at the Sheraton Westport Chalet.  Special Guests from 2009 Chris Patton and Cristina Vee are slated to return, as well as several other musical guests and voice actors.  Our new guests will be announced in the weeks to come.

The special con-goer room rate for the Sheraton Westport Chalet is $89.99 per night† for single to quadruple occupancy. This room rate is extended for three days before and after the convention for any travelers who might like to stay an extra night or two.  The rooms all include free high-speed internet access, as well as standard hotel amenities.  For information on how to reserve a room, visit the Location page.

This year, NatsuCon is in the heart of the cultural hub of Westport Plaza. With great restaurants, live entertainment, and a short drive from many St. Louis landmarks, the area is a destination of choice for many St. Louisians.  Westport Plaza combines beautiful architecture with many wonderful restaurants and venues to create a unique experience.  For out-of-town attendees, the Sheraton has a complimentary shuttle which runs to the airport every half hour for hotel guests.

All of this is made possible by your continued support of NatsuCon, as well as the many hours put in by Convention Staff, and countless generous Volunteers. If you would like to take part in NatsuCon 2010 as a staff member, please fill out an app, which you can download here.

In the days to come we will be tweaking and updating the NatsuCon website and forums with new information as we confirm all of the details. Registration information will be available soon, and pre-registration will become available next week.