AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Civic Center is buzzing with excitement this weekend as AMA-CON, the city’s original pop culture convention, takes over the venue.
Fans of all ages have gathered to celebrate their favorite comics, anime, video games, and more at this two-day event, which is a highlight of Amarillo’s event calendar.
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“We like to call AMA-CON, a celebration of comics, anime, gaming, sci-fi, steampunk and everything else that’s geeky and awesome. And so we’re very excited,” said Stacy Clopton, Amarillo Public Library’s coordinator of PR and programming.
AMA-CON has something for everyone, from vendors offering unique merchandise to cosplay contests that allow attendees to dress up as their favorite characters. The event’s growing popularity is evident in the large turnout and the variety of activities available to participants…