Welcome to the Albany Anime-Fest Website
Fun for the Whole Family!

Albany Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful Capital City of Albany, New York. Striving to be New York’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 Albany an event that will satisfy all anime fandom!

Join our Mailing List - Click Here | Show Sponsorship Opportunities - Click Here | Panel Schedule - Click Here

Albany 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 professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet. This will be one show not to miss! 

Sunday November 16, 2025 - Guests, Events & Attractions
Voice Actor - Peter Kelamis
Goku - DBZ & Ed, Edd n Eddy

Voice Actor - Chuck Huber 
DBZ, Yu Yu Hakusho & My Hero Academia

Show Schedule - Click Here

Anime & Manga Vendors

Pokemon Merchandise

Meet Local Manga Artists

Anime Panels - Click Here

Anime Trivia - 12:00pm

Anime Lip Sync Battle - 2:00pm

Cosplay Contest is at 4:00pm
Registration is FREE 10:30am to 3:00pm
Rules & Details - Click Here

Kids Under 11 are FREE
1 Per Paid Adult Ticket

Free Parking


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Volunteer at the Show - Click Here

Sponsorship Opportunities - Click Here

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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 November 16, 2025. We have Food Truck Vendor Spots & Company Sponsorship Opportunities if you are interested just send us an email at info@albanyanimefest.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? Crowne Plaza Albany Hotel

Crowne Plaza® Albany - The Desmond Hotel is the perfect place to relax and recharge in its pet-friendly guest rooms with a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service, seasonal bike rental program, indoor pool and Mr. D’s Restaurant & Lounge, a local favorite known for its famous Desmond Bread Pudding.

Whether you’re in town visiting the University of Albany or looking for your home-away-from-home near the Wolf Road Business District, our upscale hotel is a quick drive from major attractions including Crossgates Mall, The Crossings Park of Colonie, the MVP Arena, and downtown Albany. Our family looks forward to welcoming you to Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel.

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel

660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, New York 12211
United States
Show Hours - 10:00am - 5:00pm
See Map Below for Directions