GATO Con is located at the Memorial Student Union Building at Texas A&M University – Kingsville campus. Located on the corner of Santa Gertrudis Ave and University Blvd.
We apologize if this was not made clear!
Feb 16
Update: Event Schedule, Finally!
I know you’ve all been waiting for this, but we’ve had so many issues this year. GATO Con will still be fun, so come on out and have a great time!
Gato Con Schedule 2012 Excel
Gato Con Schedule 2012 OpenDocument
Dec 31
New Year’s Update
Hey guys, how are you all doing? I hope this past year has been fun-filled for you with your favorite and new anime, games, movies, tv-shows, etc. I apologize that
information for GATO Con has been scarce (also my computer has been fried), but I assure you, we will be having our convention, and with GUESTS this year as well!
I can’t tell you yet who they are, but they will help make GATO Con 2012 a blast!
The convention will be held from February 17 – 19, 2012.
Nov 12
Early Registration Begins Now
If you want to register early for TAMUK’s anime and gaming convention, GATO Con, please use the following PayPal button and follow the instructions. In the description, include the following.
For those curious on the pricing this year: On-Site Friday & Saturday are $15 each day, and Sunday is $10. You can also pre-register all three days for only $30! Pre-registration for 1 day, is $10, Sunday does not have a pre-registration discount (At this moment, maybe later ^_^) . Also, on-site registration with Military, TAMUK, or High School IDs gets you the $10 per day, in case you did not, or could not, pre-register. That’s about it for now, but if you have any questions, please email us at gatocon@live.com. Thank you and we hope to see you there!
Name: Your real name
Alias: What you want on your ID
Age: How Old You are
Update: Pre-Registration closed.
Nov 12
Registration Will Be Up Soon
We apologize that registration is still closed for GATO Con 2012, but we will be getting it up soon enough. For those curious on the pricing this year: Friday & Saturday are $15 each day, and Sunday is $10. You can also pre-register all three days for only $30! Pre-registration for 1 day, is $10, Sunday does not have a pre-registration discount (At this moment, maybe later ^_^) . Also, on-site registration with Military, TAMUK, or High School IDs gets you the $10 per day, in case you did not, or could not, pre-register. That’s about it for now, but if you have any questions, please email us at gatocon@live.com. Thank you and we hope to see you there!
Feb 16
Parking Pass Information
For those of you traveling for the con (Thank you, btw), you will need to have a visitor parking permit. We know you wouldn’t want to get a ticket from TAMUK University Police Department (UPD) just because you wanted to have fun at our convention.
To get a hold of one, go to the UPD offices located down the street.
Or contact Cory to help giving directions.
Phone: 361-228-3477
Email: gatocon@live.com
Thanks!
-KM
Feb 16
Prizes for the Con!
I’ve had a LOT of people ask me what we are going to be giving away at GATOCon. Well, here it is!
Some great stuff there, huh? 
Ok, here’s the list
-Sony 12.1 Megapixel Cybershot Cameras
-JVC Picsio HD Camcorder
-Phillips 2.0 Computer speakers
-Altec Lansing Speaker System
-iomega 1TB Portable Hard Drive
-Seagate 2TB External Hard Hard (w/ USB 3.0)
-Sony 16GB Walkman MP3 Player
-8 GB iPod Nano
-4 $50 GameStop Gift Cards
-1 $25 GameStop Gift Card
-1 $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card
-3 $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Cards
There’s tons of chances to win something, not including cash prizes at the game tournaments!
Rules for the raffle:
-One prize per name registered
-Registering at the table is worth 1 ticket
-Pre-registering online gets 3 tickets
-Extra purchasable tickets are $1 each. No limit to amount purchased. Still only one prize per registered name.
Vendors and artists will be given tickets to give away with their purchases as well. Lots of chances for people to get tickets and chances to win awesome things.
Note: Not all prizes are raffle prizes. There is a cosplay contest as well as other events. ^_^
Hope to see you guys there!
-KM
Feb 06
Giant Squid Raffle
Our graphic designer, and local artist Alyssa Alaniz aka “Evy Crystal”, is holding a raffle of her own! More details below!
“Greetings! I’m here to inform all you lovely people that are coming to the wonderful con ~ oh joy ~ I’m holding my own raffle of a thing at my team’s art table the Jelly Cookies Studio, The item of the prize is a red 8ft body squid pillow!!! -gasp- !!!?!?! WHAT you may say in wonder!!! Now these are wonderful friends and you shouldn’t pass up this deal of buying many many tickets that cost you only a . . . wait for it . . . $1!!! YES just one dirty little green paper to get a ticket! and you can buy over 100!! (ifIhavethatmuchsheesh) don’t over think it cause having you’re very own 8ft squid is the best thing that can ever happen to you!!! I for one own one and its always there for me! They are wonderful friend who are there for you in good and bad times and they will always keep you’re deep dark dirty secrets because they have no mouth sew on!!! Which also means that don’t need to eat!! But they do indeed love to sleep and be cuddle with!!! and the best part, you can name it!! So don’t miss this guys!! and the winner will be yell at on Saturday, don’t you worry who ever wins . . . I will have you’re number -wink wink- or email . . . whatever. -Alyssa”
That is definitely an awesome squid.
Multiple raffles, lots of tournaments, and much more fun to be had. I’m even more excited now. ;D
-KM
Feb 06
Reminder About Cosplay and Weapons
Love to Cosplay? Great! We can’t wait to see you at GATOCon!
I’d just like to put up this reminder about weapons and cosplay for GATOCon. Real weapons are NOT allowed. We are still on a university campus and safety is a major issue. We do have permission for use of foam, cardboard, and other “fake” weapons. If you aren’t sure if what you plan on bringing is an acceptable item, be sure to contact Cory at 361-228-3477 to ask. No harm in being too cautious.
Further details on the policy is located here.
Thanks everybody!
-KM
Feb 03
Raffle
We will be holding a raffle for all GATOCon attendees! Prizes will vary and will be announced at the raffle.
How do I get into the raffle?
All you need to do is get into the raffle is go to the con! You registration is your entry!
I pre-registered. Does that still count?
Yes! It even counts triple! That’s right, if you pre-register you get triple the chances to win!
What if three isn’t enough for me?
Feeling like Lady Luck might need an extra push to be on your side? You can buy ADDITIONAL raffle entrees for a dollar a piece. There is no limit to entrees!
When will I know if I am a winner?
A winner will be picked at the end of each day. We will have your contact information and get the prize to you if you are unable to claim at the event.
Remember, you can preregister here for a cheaper registration fee AND triple chances to win in our raffle!
Good Luck!
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