EVENT SCHEDULE
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EVENT SCHEDULE ✨
Fri Oct 3
| Time | Event | Description | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | How To VTube | A beginner’s guide to VTubing—from setup to streaming tips! | Chibi Stage |
| 1:00 PM | Live on Stage w/Freddy Vela feat. Sean Schemmel! | Anime Fiesta’s talk show with guest interviews, laughs & fan interaction. | Main Stage |
| 1:00 PM | KPop Demon Hunters Cosplay Meetup | A meetup for all Kpop Demon Hunters cosplayers! Come take a pic and meet other fans. | Chibi Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Live on Stage w/Freddy Vela feat. Bryson Baugus! | Anime Fiesta’s talk show with guest interviews, laughs & fan interaction. | Main Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Want to become a Voice Actor? | Industry insights and tips on getting started in voice acting. | Chibi Stage |
| 3:00 PM | Live on Stage w/Freddy Vela feat. Griffin Burns! | Encore session with new guests & more behind-the-scenes stories! | Main Stage |
| 3:00 PM | Sketchbook Artswap | Bring your sketchbook for a doodle exchange! All levels welcome. | Chibi Stage |
| 4:00 PM | The Voice Over Games Challenge w/Keith Silverstein | Join host, Keith Silverstein as volunteers from the audience compete to the death for prizes in “The Voice Over Games Challenge.” | Main Stage |
| 4:00 PM | Guess the Anime Character! | Test your anime knowledge in this fun, fast-paced guessing game. | Chibi Stage |
| 5:00 PM | Cosplay Contest | Show off your best cosplay looks for fun & epic prizes! | Main Stage |
| 5:00 PM | Jojo Limbo | Strike a pose and see how low you can go, JoJo style! Test your limbo skills in true Bizarre Adventure fashion. | Chibi Stage |
| 6:00 PM | Karaoke | Take the mic and sing your heart out—anime openings welcome! | Chibi Stage |
| 7:00 PM | Sonic Boom | Live band performance bringing retro video game energy to life - Metal style! | Main Stage |
| 8:00 PM | Demon Hunters: KPop Party! | A high-energy party featuring a live DJ, karaoke, and epic singalongs. Music, fun, and fandom collide—don’t miss it! | Main Stage |
Sat Oct 4
| Time | Event | Description | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Shogeki Sumo (Exclusive VIP Sumo Exhibition) | An exclusive showcase match for VIPs to witness elite sumo power up close! | Main Stage |
| 12:00 PM | The Anime Elevator Pitch with SungWon Cho | Think your favorite anime deserves a spot on SungWon’s watchlist? You’ve got just 60 seconds to convince him why. Will you make a strong enough case to win his interest? Come prepared, come passionate, and let the anime showdown begin! | Main Stage |
| 12:00 PM | Anime Family Feud and Jeopardy | Compete in an all out battle of Family Fued to see if you've got what it takes to be the top three for Jeopardy! | Chibi Stage |
| 1:00 PM | Shogeki Sumo | Experience the power of real sumo wrestling in this live exhibition match. | Main Stage |
| 1:00 PM | Gojo Look-Alike Competition | Think you’re the Rizz King of Jujutsu High? Show off your Gojo vibes and strut your stuff! | Chibi Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Live on Stage w/Freddy Vela feat. Chris Sabat! | Anime Fiesta’s live talk show featuring special guest interviews, fan participation, and lots of laughs. | Main Stage |
| 2:00 PM | AMA with Erica Lindbeck | Fan-fueled Q&A with Erica! Ask her anything. | Chibi Stage |
| 3:00 PM | Shogeki Sumo | A high-energy showdown of strength, strategy, and tradition—live sumo action! | Main Stage |
| 3:00 PM | Guest Q&A Jason Liebrecht | Fan Q&A with the one and only Jason Liebrecht! | Chibi Stage |
| 4:00 PM | Cosplay Contest | It’s showtime! Strut, pose, and slay the stage in your best cosplay for epic prizes. | Main Stage |
| 5:00 PM | Anime Truth or Dare: Otaku Edition | Are you ready to laugh, confess, and maybe even Naruto run across the room? Join Gamer Gantlet for a wild Anime Truth or Dare experience where fandom secrets are revealed and hilarious challenges await! | Chibi Stage |
| 6:00 PM | Karaoke - Live on the Chibi Stage! | Sing your heart out! From anime themes to J-pop hits, it’s your time to shine. ft. Latin Grammy Winner Cristina Salinas | Chibi Stage |
| 7:00 PM | BabyBeard After Con-cert | Japan’s wildest pop-metal idol trio rocks the house in an unforgettable show! Stay after for a meet and greet with the band! | Main Stage |
Sun Oct 5
| Time | Event | Description | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Shogeki Sumo (VIP) | Exclusive sumo showcase for VIP badge holders. Prepare to be amazed! | Main Stage |
| 12:00 PM | Live on Stage w/Freddy Vela feat. Adam McArthur and Zeno Robinson! | Anime Fiesta’s live talk show featuring special guest interviews, fan participation, and lots of laughs. | Main Stage |
| 12:00 PM | Talking Games with Keith Silverstein | Join voice artist, Keith Silverstein as this history of voice over in video games panel takes a humorous look at the origin of voice work in the game industry, and follows it’s rocky path to the present day. | Chibi Stage |
| 1:00 PM | Shogeki Sumo | Experience raw strength and tradition with live sumo wrestling! | Main Stage |
| 1:00 PM | K-Pop Random Play Dance | Drop everything and dance! Join fellow fans for a K-pop free-for-all. | Chibi Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Live on Stage w/Freddy Vela feat David Matranga! | Anime Fiesta’s live talk show featuring special guest interviews, fan participation, and lots of laughs. | Main Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Jojo Limbo | How low can your Joestar bloodline go? Strike a pose and limbo for glory! | Chibi Stage |
| 3:00 PM | Prop Wars | The reigning Prop Wars Champion takes on 2 new Challengers as they race to build the ultimate prop with surprise twists and turns, live on stage! | Main Stage |
| 3:00 PM | When the Bocchi Rocks! | Join the Kessoku Band crew for a game of Bocchi trivia! Win prizes, meet more Bocchi fans and take a memorial group photos with Kessoku Bando. | Chibi Stage |
| 4:00 PM | Shogeki Sumo | One last sumo showdown to close out the weekend with a bang! | Main Stage |
| 4:00 PM | Karaoke | Your voice, your spotlight—belt out your fave anime bangers! | Chibi Stage |
| 5:00 PM | Sound of Anime Concert Vol. II | Orchestra meets otaku. An elegant concert of iconic anime themes featuring the Valley Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. | Main Stage |
| 6:00 PM | Cosplay Contest | Last chance to slay the stage—bring the drama, bring the drip! | Main Stage |
GETTING TO THE VENUE
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.