Garden State Anime Fest 2026
A full weekend of cosplay, celebrity guests, panels, gaming, shopping, fandom meetups, and anime energy for fans of all ages.
Why Fans Show Up
Built to be fun for longtime anime fans, casual attendees, collectors, cosplay groups, and families looking for a packed convention weekend.
Guests & Panels
Meet voice actors and special guests, then catch panels, contests, and featured programming all weekend.
Huge Shopping Floor
Shop vendors, artists, collectibles, anime merch, and unique handmade items across the event floor.
Interactive Attractions
Enjoy the maid cafe, fandom meetups, gaming, tabletop play, and featured themed areas.
Family-Friendly
Kids 7 and under are free with an adult ticket purchase, making it easy for the whole family to attend.
What to Expect
- Celebrity guests and autograph opportunities
- Cosplay, contests, and fandom meetups
- Dealers room, artists, and collectibles
- Maid cafe, gaming lounge, and tabletop gaming
- Food trucks and more event attractions
Event Hours
- Saturday VIP: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday General Admission: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday VIP: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday General Admission: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Featured Guests
Spotlight your current lineup and swap names or images as new announcements are made.
Linda Ballantyne
Known as the English voice of Sailor Moon in the classic DiC/Cloverway dub.
Katie Griffin & Susan Roman
Original Sailor Moon dub favorites bringing major nostalgia to the weekend lineup.
Pete Capella & Tony Salerno
Meet recognizable voices from Sonic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more fan-favorite franchises.
Tickets
Keep the buying decision simple with clear options, a value-first VIP pitch, and a reminder that online pricing beats the door.
Weekend VIP
30-minute early admission, exclusive print, tote bag, VIP badge and lanyard, select autograph fast pass perks, and preferred seating.
Weekend General Admission
Access both days with entry to exhibitors, vendors, panels, contests, and event attractions.
Single Day & Youth Options
Single-day admission is available, kids 8–15 are $10, and kids 7 and under are free with an adult ticket purchase.
Vendors, Artists & Food Trucks
Invite sellers, creators, and food partners to join the event with one clear section that sends them straight to the application hub.
Location
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Rd
Augusta, NJ 07822
Easy to reach from Route 80, Route 84, Route 23, and surrounding areas.
Join Us in Augusta This April
Grab your tickets now, plan your weekend, and get ready for two days of anime, cosplay, shopping, guests, gaming, and fan experiences at Garden State Anime Fest 2026.