SwampCon 2026: Return to the Sea is happening Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st at the J. Wayne Reitz Union on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, and it’s completely free! You just register online and enjoy two days of panels, guests, vendors, artist alley, contests, and a maid cafe. Guest lineup includes Azazus, El Nerdy Senpai, Goblin Market, Dom Gold, Sailor Geek, and Sir Spirit Cosplay. Registration is open now through Eventbrite at swampcon.org.
Tag: cosplay contest
Anime fans, this one’s for you! If you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to dust off that cosplay and geek out with fellow fans, we’ve got some amazing news.
The Ocala Anime-Fest is coming to the Hilton Ocala on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and trust us when we say this is going to be the anime collectors’ dream come true.
Whether you’re into Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, My Hero Academia, or pretty much any anime fandom you can think of, this show has something for everyone.
PokeKon Fest comes to Sarasota on February 7th, 2026 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Voice actor Michael Haigney (Blastoise, Charmander, Snorlax) appears. Exhibitors with Pokemon candy, toys, TCG cards, artwork, and more from 10am to 5pm. $20 admission, kids 11 and under free. Free parking.
SSA+S Toracon hosts its final event after 15 years on January 31st, 2026 at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. Anime, gaming, and comic convention from 11am to 2pm featuring cosplay contest, gaming tournaments, martial arts demos, maid cafe, vendors, and raffle. Family-friendly celebration at 717 Central Ave, Sarasota, Florida.



