dayton anime-festfun for the whole family
Anime, gaming & cosplay for all ages!
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Date
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton/Beavercreek
ABOUT THE CONVENTION
The Dayton Anime-Fest is an anime collectors' mecca convention located in the beautiful city of Dayton, Ohio. Striving to be Ohio's best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of anime, manga and pop culture items the promoter brings Ohio an event that will satisfy all anime fandom!
What You'll Find
Dayton Anime-Fest will have exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including:
In addition, a roster of anime industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet. This will be one show not to miss!
WHAT TO DO
Experience non-stop fun & entertainment all day long!
Panels & Discussions
Join engaging discussions about your favorite anime series, manga, and Japanese culture with fellow fans and industry experts.
Cosplay Contest
Show off your amazing costumes and compete for prizes in our spectacular cosplay contest! All skill levels welcome.
Anime Trivia
Test your otaku knowledge in our exciting anime trivia competition. Prizes await the ultimate anime experts!
Lip Sync Contest
Perform your favorite anime openings and character moments on stage. Bring the energy and wow the crowd!
meet our guests
Meet our incredible voice actresses
Jennifer Cihi
Voice Actress & Singer
Wendee Lee
Voice Actress
BECOME A VENDOR OR ARTIST
Showcase your art, merchandise, and creations to thousands of passionate anime fans!
Join our vibrant vendor hall and artist alley. Share your passion, connect with the community, and grow your business at Dayton Ohio's premier anime convention.
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Artist Alley
Expected Attendees
Convention Hours
GET YOUR TICKETS today
Join thousands of anime fans for an unforgettable day of cosplay, panels, contests, and more!
General Admission
$20.00
Full day access to panels, vendor hall, contests, and all general activities. Plus 1 free admission to 1 child under the age of 11
Includes:
- 1 free Child Ticket - under the age of 11
- All Panels & Contests
- Vendor hall access
VIP Ticket
$50.00
Everything in General plus early entry (30 mins) and re-entry all day.
Includes:
- All General Admission perks
- All panels & discussions
- Early entry (30 min)
- Re-Entry
Additional Childens Ticket
$10.00
Full access for kids 11 and under. Must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
Includes:
- Full convention access
- All panels & discussions
- Vendor hall access
- Re-Entry all day
Platinum Ticket
$100.00
The ultimate experience with all VIP perks plus exclusive comic book.
Includes:
- All VIP perks included
- Early Entry (30 mins)
- All Panels & Contests
- Exclusive Comic Book
Concert Only ticket
$15.00
Live Sailor Moon concert with Jennifer Cihi at 5:30pm.
Includes:
- Concert admission
- Seating available
- Live performance by Jennifer Cihi
- 5:30pm start time
Sailor Moon VIP Package
$100.00
Sailor Moon Concert & Anime-Fest Show Package plus meet & greet with Jennifer Cihi with Autograph and Photo.
Includes:
- Live performance by Jennifer Cihi
- 5:30pm start time
- Meet & greet opportunity
- Photo & autograph with Jennifer Cihi
Anime-Fest Show & Sailor Moon Concert Ticket
$30.00
Gets you in the anime-fest show and admission to the live sailor moon concert at 5:30pm
Includes:
- Full convention access
- All panels & discussions
- Vendor hall access
- Concert admission
- Live performance by Jennifer Cihi