Dream Asia Festival is taking over the Florida State Fairgrounds March 6-8, 2026 in Tampa. Three days of Asian food, anime vendors, live performances, and lotsa fun. Early bird tickets are available, day-of is $20 plus tax, VIP tickets are also available. Kids 10 and under roll free. Eighty-plus food vendors, 30+ merch vendors, K-STAR Circus, K-pop dance parties, Taiko drums, and workshops. Parking is $10 online or $15 at the gate.
Holiday Matsuri returns to Orlando December 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center, bringing Florida’s largest anime convention with over 50,000 fans expected. Three days of voice actor guests including Steve Blum and Wendee Lee, gaming tournaments, the Winter Cosplay Championship, IdolFest concerts, hundreds of vendor booths, Artist Alley, 100+ hours of programming, and exclusive 18+ nightlife at the connected Hyatt Regency Orlando. Registration and hotel booking available now at holidaymatsuri.com.
Orlando Poké Fest takes over the Doubletree by Hilton Universal Studios December 13th and 14th with over 75 vendor tables, Pokémon character appearances, hourly giveaways, and a face painter. Admission is just $5 for adults with kids 12 and under free, and the first 100 attendees each day get a free holiday gift. VIP passes are $10 for early access and exclusive perks. Saturday runs 11 AM-6 PM, Sunday 11 AM-5 PM, with free Pokémon card packs for anyone in cosplay while supplies last.
Sarasota Anime-Fest is happening soon, and if you’re into anime, manga, or pop culture at all, this is where you want to be.
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