OppaiCon 2026
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location
Held at Harborside Hotel, 6400 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill MD 20745 in the National Harbor district. National Harbor is a self-contained waterfront entertainment area, not connected to downtown DC by Metro.
hotels
The Harborside Hotel is the venue and host hotel combined. Book through the hotel directly via Doris Burgess (Sales Assistant, 240-493-1020, available 9am-3pm) mentioning OppaiCon for event rates.
food
National Harbor has a concentrated strip of restaurants along the waterfront including a signature restaurant at the hotel itself. MGM National Harbor (a short hotel shuttle ride away) has additional dining and nightlife.
transit
The hotel offers free shuttle service to MGM and throughout National Harbor for overnight guests. No Metro stop directly in National Harbor; closest options are Oxon Hill-Fort Foote bus connections to Branch Ave Metro station.
badges
This is an adults-only (18+) event. Valid government-issued photo ID is required at entry. All sales are final and non-refundable. No one under 18 will be admitted under any circumstances.
Weekend cost estimate
Estimated cost for attending OppaiCon 2026 in Oxon Hill, MD. These are ballpark ranges based on convention size and typical venue-area pricing. Your actual costs will vary based on travel distance, hotel choice, and spending habits.
| Expense | Solo | Split with friend | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Badge Prices go up closer to the event. Buy early. | $30–$60 | $30–$60 | $30–$60 |
Hotel (1 night) Split rate assumes 2 people per room. | $100–$180 | $50–$90 | $100–$180 |
Food (2 days) Convention center meals run $12–$18 each. | $70 | $70 | $70 |
Artist alley and vendors Set a cash budget before the doors open. | $40–$100 | $40–$100 | $40–$100 |
Parking or transit Split if you carpool. Many venues have paid lots only. | $30 | $0–$30 | $30 |
| Total estimate | $270–$440 | $190–$320 | $270–$440 |
Plan your full budget with the convention budget calculator. Travel costs (gas, flights, tolls) are not included above.
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