Anime Conventions
Anime-ZAP!
in Peoria, IL www.animezapcon.comAnime-ZAP! first happened with just three days of planning - it was literally the first 'instant' anime con. Now it's grown to be the largest winter anime event in Illinois.
Anime-SPARK!
in Cedar Rapids, IA www.animespark.orgAnime-SPARK! is a mini-con brought to give local Iowa fans a fun place to gather, cosplay, and meet a couple interesting voice actors.
QC Anime-zing!
in Davenport, IA www.qcanimezing.comAnime-zing! is the first anime convention brought to the Quad Cities region, and its focus on building a fun local community is unmatched.
- Halloween Ball - Every Halloween, Anime-zing hosts an anime costume dance party.
AniMinneapolis
in Minneapolis, MN www.animinneapolis.comAniMinneapolis is an annual anime convention happening in Minneapolis, which brought together over 1200 fans in the first year.
Anime Midwest
in Chicago, IL www.animemidwest.comAnime Midwest is famous for having the most amazing guests to ever come to the same con, and this year it moves closer to the heart of Chicago.
Meta Con
in Minneapolis, MN www.metaconvention.comMeta Con is a general geek and nerd-life convention happening in Minneapolis in 2012.