Welcome to the Wilmington Anime-Fest Website
It's fun for the Whole Family!

The Wilmington Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Wilmington, North Carolina. Striving to be North Carolina’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 Wilmington an event that will satisfy all anime fandom!

Join our Mailing List - Click Here | Show Sponsorship Opportunities - Click Here | Panel Schedule - Click Here

Wilmington Anime-Fest will have exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including: 

•anime candy      • magazines         • toys                      • video games 

•anime manga       • cosplay             • artwork sketches         • apparel & jewelry

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! 

Sunday June 28, 2026 - Guests, Events & Attractions
Guest Announcements Coming Soon

Show Schedule - Click Here

Anime Vendors

Meet Local Manga Artists

Pokemon Merchandise

Anime Trivia Contest - 12:00pm

Lip Sync Battle - 2:00pm

Cosplay Contest - 4:00pm
Registration is FREE During the Show
Rules & Details - Click Here

Kids FREE - Under 11
1 Kid FREE Per Paid Adult Ticket

FREE Parking

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Get Your Tickets Today
ou can purchase your Tickets Now (Click Here) or at the Door at the Hotel Registration Desk in the Lobby day of the show. 

Kids under the age of 11 are FREE per Adult Paid Ticket. 1 FREE Children Entry per 1 Adult Paid Ticket. Additional Children is only $10.00/Admission.  

TICKETS & PACKAGES CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR DAY OF EVENT. To purchase your ticket to the show please - click here

Please make sure you have read our Terms & Conditions for the show click here
Vending at the Show - Apply Today!
Please click on links below to register your table space to exhibit at our show on Sunday June 28, 2026. We have Food Truck Vendor Spots & Company Sponsorship Opportunities if you are interested just send us an email at info@wilmingtonanimefest.com 


All Vendor Tables at the show are 6 Foot Tables for all Vendors & Artists. Each Table comes with 2 Staff Passes (Hand Stamps).
All tables come with 1 Chair. If you want Electrical its available for a fee. All Pricing is for the 1 Day Show space. All Table locations are good locations with our room setup at the show. Please make your choice below:
Book Your Vendor Table - Click Here

Book Your Artist Alley Table - Click Here

Where is the Show Taking Place ? Hotel Ballast
Bringing modern Southern hospitality to life through the lens of Wilmington’s past and present, Hotel Ballast is a fresh take on a beloved riverfront gem. The city’s rich maritime history is felt throughout, balanced by new guest experiences, including dining at the riverfront Board and Barrel Coastal Kitchen, lingering over locally roasted coffee at Buffalo Bayou, and savoring stunning waterfront and skyline views from 272 newly upgraded guest rooms and suites.

HOTEL BALLAST
301 North Water Street,
Wilmington, NC 28401

See Map Below for Directions
Show Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm