Fayetteville Anime AR-Fest Is Basically an Anime Fan’s Dream Day
Fayetteville’s anime community finally has a place to gather. The Fayetteville Arkansas Anime-Fest brings cosplayers, collectors, and fans together for a full day of panels, shopping, and competitions this spring.
THE DEETS
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM
📍 Hilton Garden Inn | 1325 Palak Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704-6985, United States
🎟️ Tickets:
- General Admission: $20 (includes cosplay contest entry)
- Kids under 11: Free (1 free child per paid adult ticket)
- Additional kids ages 5-10: $10
- VIP: $50 (early entry + front-of-line access)
- Platinum: $100 (early entry + front-of-line access + limited edition comic book, only 100 available, not sold at door)
🔗 Facebook event page and More info
What to Expect at the Fest
The vendor hall will have collectibles, art prints, cosplay accessories, and manga from local and regional vendors. You’ll have plenty of chances to add to your collection or finally track down that one item you’ve been hunting for.
Voice actors will be on-site for meet-and-greets, autographs, and Q&A sessions where they’ll share stories about their work in the anime industry.
Show Off Your Cosplay
The cosplay contest is where you can show off the costume you’ve been working on. You’ll compete alongside other fans who’ve put real time and creativity into their outfits. Even if you’re not competing, watching the variety of characters come to life is worth showing up for.
Panels That Go Beyond the Screen
Panels throughout the day will cover anime history, character analysis, and tips for aspiring cosplayers and voice actors. You can ask questions, learn something new, and connect with people who get why you’ve rewatched that one series five times.e series five times.
Why Families Should Go
The fest creates a space where parents and kids can bond over shared interests. If your child has been trying to explain why they love a particular anime series, watching them light up while meeting other fans might give you some insight. The event runs all day, so you can pop in for an hour or stay for the full experience.
