SWFL Anime-Fest

SWFL Anime-Fest is officially 3 months away, and we’re bringing a full day of anime, cosplay, vendors, artists, guests, and fandom fun back to Fort Myers!

Cosplay will be a big part of the day, with our cosplay contest taking place at 4pm. Signups are free during the event until the final call at 3pm, so make sure to stop by and get entered before then. All builds, ages, skill levels, and characters are welcome, and we’ll have multiple categories, including a youth category.

SWFL Anime-Fest takes place Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 10am–5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers, Florida. Admission is $20, kids 11 and under are free with one per paid adult, and tickets are available both online and at the door.

We’ll also be welcoming voice actor guests Adam Gibbs and Brian Mathis, with more happening throughout the day for fans to enjoy. The show will feature vendors, local artists, anime merch, collectibles, prints, stickers, figures, plushies, apparel, crafts, and plenty of unique finds from different sellers and creators. We still have spots for vendors and artists to join us.

Find all the details about the show, plus links to the vendor form, tickets, and more: linktr.ee/swflanimefest

Hey everyone, we are exactly 4 months away from another SWFL Anime-Fest. Taking place on Sunday August 16, 2026, we're excited to be located here, at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel - Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers.

This venue has plenty of room to explore, is simple to get to, offers free parking, and has multiple food options near by. The location is also a hotel, making it easy to travel to the event.

We’re also happy to share that our voice actor guests for the event will be Adam Gibbs and Brian Mathis, joining us for a full day of meeting fans, signing autographs, and taking photos.

Mark your calendars for Sunday August 16, and get ready for a full day of anime, voice actors, cosplay contests, vendors, local artists, and more. Vendor and artist alley spots are still open and available on our linktree below, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to apply.

Admission is just $20, and kids 11 and under are free (1 per paid adult). Tickets are available online and will also be sold at the door.

All the show details can be found on our website, plus check out the links here: linktr.ee/swflanimefest