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Chico Anime & Pop Expo

When
October 17, 2026
October 18, 2026 · 2 days
Where
California
California
Attendance
Estimated per event
Country
United States
The Floor

What vendors should know.

Chico Anime & Pop Expo (CAP-EX) is an anime and pop culture convention celebrating anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, and collectibles.

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Venue

The event takes place at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, CA, utilizing the Commercial and Harvest Halls.

At a Glance

What's happening.

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Vendor Hall

The vendor hall features a diverse marketplace with artwork, crafts, collectibles, anime merchandise, and handmade goods from creators across the West Coast.

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Cosplay

Cosplay contests are held in multiple categories, with prizes available; however, there will be no performance or skit category.

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Gaming

The gaming zone includes free play, tournaments, and challenges for games like Smash Bros. and Magic: The Gathering.

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Panels & Workshops

Panels and workshops are part of the event, with details to be announced.

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Food & Culture

Food trucks will be available, along with outdoor activities and casual gaming setups.

Featured Guests

Who's showing up.

A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.

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Voice Actor

Jill Harris

Black Clover · My Hero Academia · Overlord · The Quintessential Quintuplets · Hazbin Hotel · One Piece

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Voice Actor

Christopher Guerrero

Overlord · One Piece · SK8 the Infinity · Fairy Tail · Dragon Ball Super · Black Clover

Programming

Mini events & panels.

A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.

For Vendors

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