Saboten Con (Phoenix, Arizona)

Saboten Con gains its name by combining the Japanese name for Cactus “Saboten” and adding the word “con” for convention at the end. The cactus helps reference the conventions roots in Arizona which is home to many species of cactus. This Arizona anime convention is organized by Monkey Paw Entertainment. The convention is held on Labor Day weekend and lasts for 4 days, Friday through Monday. Saboten Con is the largest anime convention in Arizona with attendance reaching over 23,000.

Saboten Con Exhibit Hours
Friday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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