Vermont Anime and Gaming Expo 2026

Vermont Anime and Gaming Expo (VAGE) is a one-day, family-friendly anime and gaming convention in Burlington, Vermont, put on by the event-planning company All My Catering Staff. Its second year, themed "Scouting for Treasure," takes place Saturday, September 26, 2026 (10am–6pm) in the Adirondack Ballroom at Hotel Champlain, with voice actor guests Jordan Dash Cruz (Stark in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End), Aaron Campbell (Mukoda in Campfire Cooking in Another World) and Kelsey Cruz (Yinghua in The Apothecary Diaries).

The day includes a vendor hall and artist alley, a voice actor Q&A panel, a cosplay contest, a treasure hunt with prizes, a karaoke room, video game tournaments and trivia, tabletop and Magic: The Gathering play, a maid-hosted game hour and a hoop show by MoonFairy Maid, plus an 18+ anime comedy show with Derek Zeiba, Brian Riojas and Chewing on Changeling. General admission is $35 ($15 for kids 6–11); the comedy show is included for adult ticket holders.