What vendors should know.
Richmond Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ convention in Richmond, Virginia, featuring a variety of exhibitors and guests from the anime and pop culture industries.
Crowd
Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.
What's happening.
Vendor Hall
Exhibitors offer a wide range of products including anime candy, magazines, toys, video games, manga, cosplay items, and apparel.
Cosplay
The cosplay contest allows entries in store-bought or homemade costumes, with categories for Best in Show, Best Craftsmanship, and more. Registration occurs on the day of the convention, and all costumes must adhere to convention policies.
Panels & Workshops
Panels and contests are included with admission and do not require pre-registration.
Mini events & panels.
A working schedule of the panels, screenings, and meetups happening across the run. Subject to change up to doors.
- 11:00amPanelAnime Opening and Endings Compilation
A look at some of the best, most well known, and nostalgic openings and endings from anime across the years. Great music and something awesome to watch, maybe you will find something new you want to start watching.
- 12:00pmPanelAnime Trivia
Do you love Anime!? Well so do we! So come on over and join us for some Anime Trivia where we put your knowledge to the test! There are prizes for the winners.
- 1:00pmPanelAwesome AMVs
Do you love great music? Do you love awesome Anime? Well look no further, because this Panel combines the best of both of those things for you in Anime Music Videos (AMVs) that you can watch for a whole hour!
- 2:00pmContestLip Sync Battle
Do you love Anime music? Do you love to battle it out with friends or strangers? Then this is the perfect place for you, come and battle your mouth off with a lip synch battle for the ages and win awesome prizes!
- 4:00pmContestCosplay Contest
Join us for our Cosplay Contest. Who is taking home the grand prize of the day!
Vending at Richmond Anime-Fest?
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