Anime Fargo

09/05/2026

No one is awake? I'm just gonna put this right here.
Ready for a side quest? Registration for 2026 Anime Fargo Cosplay Contest is now open. Our wonderful cosplay guest, KaleLeaf Cosplay will be joined by Janella (wig small) of WigWig Cosplay and Ashley of Sartorial Jutsu Studios. Achievements available to unlock by our contestants include:

Best in Craftsmanship (3 categories)
Best in Theme
People's Choice

And drum roll please....
Judge's Choice where each Judge will be able to select their favorite entry.

Registration will remain open until Saturday the 26th at 9AM. Any questions can be directed to [email protected].

09/01/2026

Those who want to pre-reg. we fixed the issue and now Pre-reg officially closes at 11:59 pm tonight. Sponsor badges get great perks like Early access to Vendor hall/Artist alley, Save Point, E-gaming, Sponsor exclusive t-shirt and goodie bag, priority seating in main hall, and a special sponsor social.

08/31/2026

🚨 LAST CALL, HEROES! 🚨

Pre-registration for Anime Fargo ENDS TONIGHT! ⚔️✨

Don’t wait until the gates open—secure your badge now and save yourself the last-minute scramble!

🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=24031
💥 Use code HeroicAF for 10% OFF!

August 29, 2026 - Join Anime Fargo for a weekend of events, industry guests, vendors, artists, tabletop games, arcade games, themed fan suites, and special events!

08/29/2026

🚨 LAST CALL, HEROES! 🚨

Anime Fargo 2026 pre-registration CLOSES MONDAY! ⏰

Don’t wait until the gates open—secure your badge NOW and get ready for September 25–27 in Fargo! ⚔️✨

🎟️ Pre-register before Monday and save!
🔥 Anime • Cosplay • Gaming • Guests • Panels & MORE!

Your adventure awaits. Will you answer the call?

08/29/2026

If I won the lottery, I wouldn't tell anyone, but there would be signs...

08/14/2026

YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS!

Anime Fargo 2026 pre-registration is OPEN! Secure your badge now and join us September 25–27 for a weekend packed with anime, cosplay, gaming, guests, panels, and more!

⚡ SAVE 10% on your badge with promo code HEROICAF!

Don’t wait—lock in your badge and get ready for the adventure!

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August 14, 2026 - Join Anime Fargo for a weekend of events, industry guests, vendors, artists, tabletop games, arcade games, themed fan suites, and special events!

08/13/2026

Huge event being held by our chosen charity recipient this year going on today! If you are in need of clothing give them a visit!

08/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kaleleaf to Anime Fargo! 🎭✨

Kaleleaf is a Minnesota-based cosplayer who began her cosplay journey in 2019. Since then, she has created multiple award-winning cosplays, including several Best in Show placements!

By day, Kaleleaf works as a costume print designer, and by night, she’s a dedicated cosplay crafter. Her favorite parts of the process include sewing, wig styling, 3D modeling, and finding creative ways to incorporate secondhand materials into her projects.

Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer, just getting started, or simply love seeing incredible craftsmanship, Kaleleaf brings a wealth of creativity and experience to Anime Fargo!

🎉 Come meet Kaleleaf, check out her work, and get inspired!

We can’t wait to welcome her to Anime Fargo! 💜

08/07/2026

🌈✨ Anime Fargo is heading to Pride in the Park! ✨🌈

Join us Saturday from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at the Fargo Civic Center as we celebrate an amazing day of community, creativity, and pride!

Stop by the Anime Fargo booth to meet the team, learn about this year's convention, chat about anime, cosplay, gaming, and everything fandom. Whether you've been with us for years or are just discovering Anime Fargo, we'd love to meet you!

No matter who you are or where your fandom began, there's a place for you in our community. See you there! 💙

08/03/2026

🚨 GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

The voice behind unforgettable characters is heading to Anime Fargo—please welcome Ciarán Strange! 🎉

Ciarán Strange is an award-winning transgender voice actor, author, and rockstar, best known for his roles in Chainsaw Man (kid Denji), The Apothecary Diaries (Pairin), Takopi’s Original Sin (Azuma), Witch Hat Atelier (Riliphin), Borderlands 3 (Lorelei), and more! Visit him at his booth or panels to ask/hear about the life of a q***r VA; touring North America, UK, and Japan as an indie pop-punk musician; and his M/M urban sci-fi thriller book “Black Tie”! Or, y’know, just to hear him talk in that funny little British accent.