Erie Anime-Fest 2026

Erie Anime-Fest is a small, one-day, all-ages anime convention in Erie, Pennsylvania, from the promoter behind the Anime-Fest shows (OurCons). Exhibitors cover anime and manga, comic books, toys, video games, anime candy, apparel, cosplay and local artwork, alongside meet-and-greets with anime industry guests.

The 2026 show is Saturday, October 10 (10am–5pm) at its new location, the Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center, with voice actors Tiffany Grant (Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion, One Piece, Fullmetal Alchemist), Wendee Lee (Cowboy Bebop, Bleach, Dragon Ball, Akira, Haruhi Suzumiya) and Catero Colbert (Killer Bee in Naruto, Bleach), plus anime panels, anime trivia, a lip sync contest, Pokémon vendors, local manga artists and a cosplay contest at 4pm. General admission is $20, one child 11 and under gets in free with each paid adult (additional children $10), and parking is free.