Welcome to Sarasota Anime-Fest
It's Fun for the Whole Family

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

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

•anime candy      • comic books & magazines         • toys                                 • video games 

•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! 

SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2026 - GUESTS, ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS
Voice Actor Guest - Adam Gibbs
Hyouka, Parasyte, Eminence in Shadow

Voice Actor Guest - Brian Mathis
One Piece, Soul Eater & Black Clover

Show Schedule - Click Here

Super Smash Video Game Tournament
12:00pm Start - Cash Prizes

Meet Local Manga Artists

Pokemon Merchandise

Anime Vendors

Anime Panels - Click Here

Lip Sync Contest - 2:00pm
Free To Enter. Prizes for Winners

Anime Trivia - 12:00pm
Free To Enter. Prizes for Winners

Anime Cosplay Contest
Rules & Details - Click Here

Free Parking 

Kids FREE Under 11
1 Per Adult

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Volunteer at the Show

Sponsorship Opportunities - Click Here


PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show

Get Your Show Tickets Today!
You 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 here online to the show please - click here 

Please make sure you have read our Terms & Conditions for the show click here
Vending at the Show - Book Your Space Today Below!
Please click on links below to register your table space. Our Show will take place on Saturday August 15, 2026 at our new location The Sarasota Robarts Arena. We also have Food Truck Vendor Spots & Company Sponsorship Opportunities if you are interested just send us an email at info@sarasotaanimefest.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 below is for the 1 Day Show space. It's first come first serve for table number selection on the floor plan. Please make your choice below:
Book Your Vendor Table
Saturday August 15, 2026 - Click Here

Book Your Artist Alley Table
Saturday August 15, 2026 - Click Here

Where is the Show Taking Place?  Robarts Arena

3000 Ringling Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34237

See Map Below For Directions
Show Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Robarts Arena is home to a variety of events. The building's 15,000 square foot floor provides room for a variety of sporting events, home shows, banquets, gun shows, concerts, graduations and more.

The maximum capacity for the building is 4845 depending on the floor configuration. The newly renovated chair seating holds 2,696 with hand rails and photo-glo strips on the stairs for extra safety. It features a box office, remodeled bathrooms, renovated concessions, two renovated locker rooms, and the site provides ample parking.