EVENTS
maid cat cafe
MoeMO Maid Cafe is a Missouri based pop-up designed to make events more interactive and magical. Our mission is to create personal interactions with guests that replicates the Maid Cafe experience that's centralized in Akihabara, Japan. MoeMO has Hosts, Maids, and Butlers ready to welcome you into our mansion, and serve you adorably themed treats and drinks, while also entertaining and creating lasting memories! ✧.*
With each ticket you will get an hour session reservation where you will be entertained and waited on by cat maids, hosts and butlers who are eager to be your friend! Each session features a performance by our nekos and you also will receive a complimentary bento meal per ticket. With chances for photo ops, merch, and exclusive menu items; it is sure to be moemo magical!
This is an extra-ticketed event! click on “buy tickets” to reserve your seat now!
EVENING DANCE PARTY hOSTED BY dj tae
All are welcomed to dance away as the sun sets on the first day of JoMoCon in this high energy party.
Saturday July 18th. *Start time is dependent on the end of the cosplay contest.Estimated start time between 7:00PM or 7:30PM
Main Events Room. 60min event. Free Admission.
COSPLAY CONTEST
The JoMoCon cosplay competition is open to all ages and skill levels! Apply to compete in the JoMoCon 2026 cosplay competition here
Activities
Board Games
With 30 games in the library to choose from, you and your party can experience a new board game or play one you are familiar with! Are you a single player? No worries! Joplin Board Games is hosting select times where you can join a game without the need for additional party members.
*Spots fill up on a first come first serve basis
SINGLE PLAYER TIME SLOTS
Saturday
11 am Ticket to Ride - 5 people
1 pm Hot Streak - 8 people
3 pm King of Tokyo - 6 people
5 pm Small World - 5 people
SUNDAY
11 am Dixit - 6 people
1 pm - Wandering towers Sunday - 6 people
Table top games
Explore the world of Table Top RPGs with Mandalor’s Dream
*Mandalor’s Dream will only available on Saturday of the convention
video games
Enjoy retro video games from the Sega Genesis to Nintendo Wii with Yume Games.
A Super Smash Tournament will be held on Saturday, the 18th!
Free to play video games with YUME GAMES
Photo area
Snap pictures of you and your friends at JoMoCon in our photo areas