Anime Ames

About this edition

Anime Ames takes place Saturday, 24 October 2026 at Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, Ames, United States.

The first and only anime convention held in Ames, Iowa~ Anime Ames is a one-day convention dedicated to providing a fun, safe, affordable, and accessible event that caters to anime, gaming, and pop culture fans of all types and ages. We feature a vendor and artists' hall, video game tournaments, cosplay contest (With Prizes!), rave, panels, workshops, and other various performances. We also invite celebrated voice actors and cosplay guests for photoshoots and meet-and-greets as well.