OCT. 3RD - 5TH, 2025

MCALLEN CONVENTION CENTER

the biggest celebration

of all things anime in south texas!

Power up your weekend at Anime Fiesta! A 3-day celebration of anime, cosplay, voice actors, gaming, and fandom fun!

Pink background with a cartoon girl with red and black hair and big sparkling eyes, pointing upward. Next to her is a small cartoon creature resembling a chameleon with blue ears. In the center, a logo for South Texas Comic Con's Anime Fiesta features bold pink and blue text, and below it, text reads 'Get Passes Now Starting at $25' in white.

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special guests

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  • A character sheet for Christopher Sabat appearing at Anime Fiesta from October 3rd to 5th at McAllen Convention Center. Features a photo of Sabat and images of anime characters he voices, including Vegeta and Piccolo from Dragon Ball, All Might from My Hero Academia, and Roronoa Zoro from One Piece, set against a pink background with stars and confetti.
  • A promotional poster for a comic convention features a photo of Sean Schemmel and images of anime characters Goku, King Kai, Lucario, and Monkey King. The poster announces Sean Schemmel's appearance over three days at Anime Fiesta in McAllen, Texas, from October 3rd to 5th, 2025.
  • Promotional poster for Griffin Burns at Anime Fiesta, October 3rd-5th, 2025 at the McAllen Convention Center. The poster features Griffin Burns' photo on the left, with three anime characters on the right: Tartaglia, Muichiro, and Doppio.
  • Promotional poster for South Texas Comic Con's Anime Fiesta highlighting guest Adam McArthur, who will appear all three days, October 3rd through 5th, 2025. The poster features his headshot on the left and cartoon-style character portraits of other guests Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen and Jouno from Bungo Stray Dogs, Marco from Star Vs. The Forces of Evil and Trumpet from My Hero Academia, Chifuyu from Tokyo Revengers, and Reno from Kaiju No. 8 on the right. The event details include the date, website, and location at McAllen Convention Center.
  • Poster for South Texas Comic Con's Anime Fiesta featuring Zeno Robinson, with images of animated characters from My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Super, The Owl House, Pokemon Journeys, Big City Greens, Zom 100, Persona 3, Street Fighter 6, and Genshin Impact, and a photo of Zeno Robinson.
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Cartoon baby dragon with pink face, blue eyes, purple body, golden horns, and a multicolored tuft of hair on its head.

ACTIVITIES

From epic cosplay contests to thrilling panels, gaming zones, and kawaii photo ops—Anime Fiesta is packed with nonstop action and unforgettable moments for every kind of fan! Dive into our world of anime magic and discover all the can’t-miss attractions waiting for you! 

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VENDOR MARKET
COSPLAY MEETUPS
Q&A PANELS
GAMING
MEET AND GREETS
KARAOKE
MINI MATSURI
ITASHA SHOWCASE
ASIAN FOOD FEST
ARTIST ALLEY
Maid Café!
COSPLAY CONTEST

plan your journey!

address:

McAllen Convention Center
700 Convention Center Blvd
McAllen, TX

Ride Share:

Skip the parking hunt and get dropped off right at the entrance! Just type “McAllen Convention Center” into your rideshare app for a quick and convenient arrival. Whether you’re cosplaying or just attending, it’s the fastest way to roll up in style.

Parking Options:

Parking is available at the McAllen Convention Center, but it can fill up quickly during peak hours. We recommend arriving early or using rideshare to avoid congestion. Carpooling is also encouraged. Look for signs and staff directing overflow parking if needed.

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 FAQs

  • Anime Fiesta is a celebration of Japanese animation and pop culture where fans can meet guests from their favorite anime shows, attend Q&A panels, compete in cosplay contests, host and attend fan panels, play in our gaming tournaments, shop our vendors and so much more.

  • Anime Fiesta has a no-refund policy. If you cannot attend the event you are welcome to make other arrangements like selling your ticket or giving it away. Please note that our special guest lineup is subject to change. Tickets will not be refunded due to guest cancellation. If you're interested in attending the event only for one or a few specific guests, we recommend purchasing tickets at the door to ensure the best experience.

  • All guests that have been officially announced by Anime Fiesta have committed to attend the event, however, all guests have the right to cancel their appearance if certain circumstances require it, such as work or health related reasons. If a guest cancels their appearance it will immediately be announced on our website and social media pages. Please be aware that tickets will not be refunded due to guest cancellation. If you're interested in attending the event only for one or a few specific guests, we recommend purchasing tickets at the door to ensure the best experience.

  • Autographs and selfies can be purchased on site only. If you would like to purchase an autograph or selfie from a special guest you can find their booth in the Autograph Area. There you will wait in line to purchase your autograph or selfie. Event staff will be there to guide you and answer any questions you might have.

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