Anime Ames

This local convention is founded by members of The Cosplay Club at Iowa State University.

Fans of all ages are welcome to experience an anime convention, while local businesses will have the opportunity to gain a diverse array of customers and make their

06/10/2026

A reminder that our industry applications are still open! While our booth swaps are currently full, we'd love to see you or your convention at Anime Ames 2026! Apply now or contact us today~🤝✨

06/06/2026

A reminder our panel applications are still open throughout June~ interested in earning a free badge AND getting to yap about your favorite topic? Paneling may just be for you--Apply on our website today! 🦌🌸🦌🌸

06/03/2026

Our 2026 Guest Applications are now closed! Thank you to all of those that applied, we appreciate your interest and hope you apply again next year. As for the viewers, stay tuned for exciting news...✨🦌✨

06/01/2026

This month we celebrate our deerly beloved members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have been a backbone of the anime and convention community. We wouldn't be here today without the q***r pioneers in the anime and cosplay scene and our life is more colorful when we celebrate each other!

05/31/2026

We still have badges available for photographers, content creators, and other individuals who would be interested in covering Anime Ames 2026 in exchange for a press badge. Apply now on our website! 📰📸🤳🌹🌷

05/30/2026

A reminder this year that you have the option to pre-order our Anime Ames 2025 t-shirt with the purchase of a ticket! VIP's will also get additional perks like a custom tote bag, unique badge art, custom lanyard, and premium seating for our mainstage events! Don't miss out on our super duper cool merch! ✨🦌🌸💸💰🌷

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05/28/2026

Calling on all our photogenic friends who would be interested in hosting a free photography meet-up! Got a group? A series? Apply today to have your photoshoot listed in our program book to find like-minded cosplayers! 📸🦌💃🕺✨

05/27/2026

We’re excited to announce that sponsorship applications are now open for this year’s convention!

Looking to grow your audience, promote your business, or support your local anime convention? We offer a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities designed to connect you with our creative and diverse community. Get your brand on our website, social media, program book, merch, and other unique ways to reach our audience!

Know someone interested in sponsoring or advertising? Share our information! It's thanks to our sponsors that we’re able to create such a fun and high-quality event for you all, and we're always excited to grow the community!

Visit our website to learn more and apply today ~🦌🌸🌷🌹🌼

05/20/2026

We'd like to take a moment to highlight the Discover Ames Community Grant Program. This program has been the launching point of Anime Ames. Now in its 19th year, the Discover Ames Community Grant program has awarded over $119,000 to 37 different events in 2025 and over $1.3 million since its inception. In Fall 2023, Discover Ames first approached at a college event and asked if we'd be interested in hosting an anime convention, resulting in the first Anime Ames in 2024. Since then, Discover Ames has continued to support Anime Ames and the wider Ames community with its goal of bringing diverse and interesting events to Ames. Check them and other local Ames events at https://discoverames.com/! Thanks again ! 🌹💐🌸🌷🦌

05/18/2026

Calling all vendors and artists! A reminder to apply on our website for a spot at Anime Ames 2026 Saturday October 24th at the Gateway Hotel~ We hope to see you there! 🎨🍄🌿🎋

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