South Bend Anime-Fest
It's Fun for the Whole Family!

South Bend Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of South Bend, Indiana. Striving to be Indiana’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of anime, manga and pop culture items the promoter brings South Bend an event that will satisfy all anime fandom!

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South Bend Anime-Fest will have exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including: 

•anime candy      • magazines         • toys                      • video games 

•anime manga       • cosplay             • artwork sketches         • apparel & jewelry

In addition, a roster of anime industry voice actors professionals and fandom-related guests are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet. This will be one show not to miss! 


SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2025 - GUESTS, EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Voice Actor - Peter Kelamis
Dragon Ball Z (Goku) & Ed, Edd n Eddie 

Voice Actress - Jennifer Cihi
Singing Voice Actress of Sailor Moon

Live Sailor Moon Concert - 5:30pm
Sailor Moon Packages - Click Here

Show Schedule - Click Here

Meet Local Manga Artists

Pokemon Merchandise

Anime Vendors

Anime Panels - See Schedule

Anime Trivia - 12:00pm

Lip Sync Battle - 2:00pm

Cosplay Conterst - 4:00pm
Registration is FREE during the Show
10:30 - 3:00pm
Rules & Details - Click Here

Kids Under 11 are FREE
1 Per Adult

Free Parking


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Get Your Tickets Today
You can purchase your Tickets Now (Click Here) or at the Door at the Hotel Registration Desk in the Lobby day of the show. 

Kids under the age of 11 are FREE per Adult Paid Ticket. 1 FREE Children Entry per 1 Adult Paid Ticket. Additional Children is only $10.00/Admission.  

TICKETS & PACKAGES CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR DAY OF EVENT. To purchase your ticket to the show please - click here

Please make sure you have read our Terms & Conditions for the show click here
Vending at the Show - Apply Today
Please click on links below to register your table space to exhibit at our show on Sunday April 13, 2025. We have Food Truck Vendor Spots & Company Sponsorship Opportunities if you are interested just send us an email at info@southbendanimefest.com 

All Vendor Tables at the show are 6 Foot Tables for all Vendors & Artists. Each Table comes with 2 Staff Passes (Hand Stamps).
All tables come with 1 Chair. If you want Electrical its available for a fee. All Pricing is for the 1 Day Show space. All Table locations are good locations with our room setup at the show. Please make your choice below:
Book Your Vendor Table - Click Here

Book Your Artist Alley Table - Click Here

Where is the Show Taking Place ? Hilton Garden Inn South Bend
Hilton Garden Inn South Bend

53995 Indiana State Route 933
South Bend, Indiana, 46637, USA
Hotel Website: Click Here

Show Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
See Map Below For Directions
On the campus of St Mary’s College, we’re about a mile from the University of Notre Dame. There you can visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and the Grotto Of Our Lady Of Lourdes. We’re off Highway 31, and close to I-80/90. Our Bistro 933 restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. The 24-hour Pavilion Pantry offers drinks, snacks and ready-to-cook meals.