G-FEST (Chicago, Illinois)

G-FEST is a family-oriented Godzilla convention which caters to a wide variety of interests within the kaiju genre. G-FEST features presentations and Q & A sessions by actors and crew from the Japanese Godzilla films, fan presentations on topics of interest, contests and gaming, new and classic kaiju movies, the western world’s largest kaiju-oriented dealers room, and lots of fun and camaraderie.

G-FEST will be at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. The hotel is only 5 minutes away from O’Hare International Airport, to which it offers complimentary 24-hour shuttle transportation, and is within walking distance of the train station to Chicago.

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FAQs

What does the G in G-FEST stand for?
G-Fest is also known as Godzilla Fest or G-FEST. The G stands for Godzilla.

How many people attend G-FEST?
Over 2500 monster fans attend G-FEST every year in metro Chicago area.

Who is the owner of G-FEST?
G-Fest was founded by G-FAN magazine editor and publisher J. D. Lees. The annual convention devoted to the kaiju film genre is sponsored by Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd.