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Pick Up Your Badge Locally

Awesome Con is designating Official Badge Pickup Locations throughout the DMV area for your convenience! Pre-purchased, un-mailed badges can be picked up starting 2025 DATES TBA. Please be prepared to have the QR code in your [email protected] email scanned by an employee.

Note, these will be pickup locations only. Badges must be pre-purchased on your personal computer or phone before they can be picked up. Complimentary badges and badges that are being shipped are not eligible for pickup. Club Awesome, Press, Influencer, Pro, Programming, Crew, and Exhibitor badges are not eligible for pickup. See below for complete details.

Treat your badges like cash. If they are lost or stolen, you may be charged a fee to have them replaced.

Official Badge Pickup Locations

Please keep an eye on this page for information about 2025 locations!

Why Do Local Pick Up?

  • Skip Registration – Start your Awesome Con adventure right away when you arrive at the convention center! Since you’ll already have your badge in hand, there will be no need to visit the Registration area!

  • Support Local Businesses – Each Official Pickup Location will earn a commission when you claim your badge at their business, so picking up from them is the same as making a small purchase! Oh, and be sure to browse a bit before you go!

  • Take Advantage of the Passport Program – You will be able to present your Awesome Con badge at local businesses in the DMV area to unlock exclusive offers!

  • Avoid Mail Snafus – Are you planning on moving soon? Does your mail often get lost or stolen? Picking up your badges locally is a secure option that puts you in control!

What Badges Are Eligible For Local Pickup?

  • 3 Day Badges

  • Premium Badges

  • Friday Badges

  • Saturday Badges

  • Sunday Badges

  • Kids Jr. Badges

  • Family 4 Packs

  • Mailed Badges – If you opted to have your badges mailed, your badges will be arriving after the badge mailing deadline! Not sure if you opted to have them shipped? Check to see if your order has a shipping charge to confirm.

  • Club Awesome

  • Press Badges

  • Influencer Badges

  • Pro Badges

  • Programming Badges

  • Crew Badges

  • Exhibitor / Artist Alley Badges

  • Complimentary Badges – If you won your badge in a contest, it must be picked up at Awesome Con.

  • Afterparty Tickets