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Thursday 6pm - 9pm Friday 9am - 1am Saturday 9am - 1am Sunday 9am - 4pm

Anime NebrasKon

Anime NebrasKon is a Japanese Animation and pop culture convention that was started in 2004 by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Otaku Jinrui Anime Club.
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10/13/2026

We work hard to ensure the event times and locations in our program booklet are accurate. However, changes and cancellations may occur between our printing deadline and the convention. You can find the latest updates here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wNChc5Uuz_EwsN9fnWIwBz9L_MHmaMYr9u46hIJke3M/edit?usp=sharing

For the most up-to-date schedule, please check our website, the printed schedule grids, and the signs posted outside each panel room.

10/13/2026

Help spread the word about Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! Now through October 13, post our flier at local businesses and schools, with permission, for a chance to win free badges and swag.

Want to boost your chances? Go above and beyond and post at 30 or more locations!

See contest details:

https://animenebraskon.com/street-team-contest/

Good luck, and happy posting!

10/12/2026

We wanted to bring you this message from one of our guests this year: Casey Renee.

Would you like to meet our incredible guests? Check out our badge prices using the link below:
https://animenebraskon.com/register/

10/11/2026

If you need any assistance with Accessibility, we have a specific badge ribbon to help with that called the Accessibility Ribbon.

Accessibility Ribbons are available at the First Aid room. An Accessibility Ribbon will allow the person who holds the ribbon on their badge and one other person with them access to the line behind VIP badge holders for several events/areas such as: Cosplay Contest, major panels in the main stage, and early access to the vendors hall each day behind VIP badge holders.

Anime NebrasKon Staff are trained on the Accessibility Ribbons and if you present them to staff, they should be able to assist you with getting into panel rooms, or directing you to where you need to be in line for things such as Vendor’s Hall, Cosplay Contest and more.

Please note at this time we do not have any mobility devices for usage during the Convention, there are places around the Council Bluffs area that may be able to assist you with renting mobility devices for the weekend.

10/11/2026

Calling all artists! This is the last call for any submissions to our yearly art auction! We will no longer be accepting submissions after October 13th.

If you have a piece you would like to sell at the convention, this is your chance to do it. 90% of the proceeds from the sale go to the artist and the artist is able to set the prices. Prices can either be a buy-it-now or a daily auction. If you want to submit something, you do not have to attendee the convention.

We accept anything from artist made pieces or commercially made projects who were originally created by the artist applying. Things that are not accepted are commercially made products or products that are less than 50% transformed.

Make sure to head to the link below to see all of the terms and conditions and to sign up!

https://animenebraskon.com/art-auction/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=graphic

We are always proud of the creativity of our community and can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

10/10/2026

Are you excited for Anime NebrasKon 2026: The Festival of Spirits? We have one more surprise to kick off your weekend: a last-minute giveaway at the door!

Three lucky attendees will win a prize, including a VIP badge, a Meowchi, or a 2026 T-shirt. Winners will be selected through a random blind drawing. To enter, arrive early on Friday—giveaways will take place at the door, and entry is limited to the first 100 people. Once those spots are filled, no more entries will be available.

Be among the first to arrive for your chance to win and start your Anime NebrasKon weekend on a high note! We will start the drawing at 8:30am Friday the 16th.

10/10/2026

Get ready to strike a pose at Anime NebrasKon 2026: The Festival of Spirits! The photo booth is getting an upgrade. Along with our usual free digital photos, you’ll be able to purchase prints of your photo booth portraits.

Stop by and let our professional photographers capture you and your friends in your cosplay. Whether you’re posing solo or gathering your group, you’ll have a special keepsake to remember the convention.

View event photos at photos.animenebraskon.com.

10/10/2026

Join us this Saturday in the Tabletop section of the 2nd-floor concourse for a day of friendly competition!

Commander: Magic: The Gathering TournamentThe action starts at 12:00 p.m. There’s a $5 entry fee, and prizes will be awarded. Sign up beginning Friday at the Tabletop Library check-in table.

Randomizer Dice Throne TournamentRoll with the unexpected when the tournament begins at 4:00 p.m. Sign up beginning Friday at the Tabletop Library checkout desk.

Choose your game, bring your competitive spirit, and join us for a great day of tabletop gaming!

10/09/2026

Calling all badge ribbon enthusiasts! The last day to submit your ribbons to the album is drawing near! The deadline to submit is October 14th.

https://animenebraskon.com/ribbons/

You will need to have a google account to submit the ribbons because of the image upload function. If you are wanting to submit a ribbon and don't have one, feel free to reach out to a member of our staff using the attendee discord and someone will be more than willing to help you. There is also a special channel on the discord to talk about your ribbons or your collection!

discord.gg/animenebraskon

Reminder: the collector album is updated manually so it may take a day or two for your ribbons to show up.

We already have so many great submissions and can't wait to see who can get the longest tail this year!

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1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA
51501

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Thursday	6pm - 9pm
Friday	9am - 1am
Saturday	9am - 1am
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.animenebraskon.com/, https://linktr.ee/Nebraskon

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