South Carolina Anime Fest is a two day event being held on July 18th & 19th, 2026, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, South Carolina. South Carolina Anime Fest will feature guests from anime, video games, animation, movies, and cosplay. All guests are scheduled to attend both days unless otherwise noted on our official website, but guest appearances, while confirmed, may be canceled at any time. Guests will be available for autographs and pictures (autographs and pictures not included in entry fee). Other featured events are costume contests, Q&As with guests, fan panels, workshops, video game tournaments, tabletop tournaments, and much more. Vendors and artists from across the country will attend and sell everything from t-shirts and comic books to swords and art. Fan groups from around the state will set up displays devoted to their favorite fandoms and franchises. Cosplayers from across the region will appear in costumes both bought and created and compete for prizes in costume contests. Come join the fun that is Anime Fest!

Event Location:

South Carolina State Fairgrounds

1200 Rosewood Dr

Columbia, SC 29201

Event Dates/Hours:

Saturday, July 18th

 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM

Sunday, July 19th

 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Event Pricing:

$25 per day (advance pricing, online only)
$40 for the weekend (advance pricing, online only)
$20 per day Active Duty/Retired/Former Military Pricing with proof of service (advance pricing, online only)

$30 for the weekend Active Duty/Retired/Former Military Pricing with proof of service (advance pricing, online only)
Kids ten and under free with paid adult (limit two kids per adult paid ticket)

Tickets will be available for sale in person at the event on the day of the show (price goes up at the door)

NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED. All guests are scheduled to attend both days unless otherwise noted, but guest appearances, while confirmed, may be canceled/have their days altered at any time. Guest cancellations will not be grounds for a refund.

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