I've usually gotten badges in the past because (1) my husband fights with Sleeping Samurai, so I like to go watch some of their fights (2) friends of mine will be in panels (3) karaoke.
But with karaoke taking place too early in the morning for me, and the sleeping samurai crew most likely just hanging out outside to exhibition spar...yeah, no real reason this year. Even the "event" I run on Sunday is unofficial and doesn't require a badge.