SWFL Anime-Fest, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, FL (2026)

05/20/2026

PokeKon is coming to Fort Myers, Florida and we’re excited to help spread the word!

Join us on Sunday June 28, 2026 from 10am-5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shop. It's going to be a full day of Pokemon, trading cards, vendors, artists, collectibles, games, merch, and fan community fun. Whether you’re looking for TCG singles, sealed products, graded cards, plush, figures, video games, artwork, our vendor & artists bring a wide variety to the show. Plus we'll have activities, panels and our 4pm cosplay contest!

It’s a great event for Pokemon fans, collectors, families, and anyone who wants to spend the day surrounded by the community. Bring your friends, show off your cosplay, bring your trade binders, and come see what vendors and other fans have to offer.

Tickets and event details can be found through our event page and website here: https://linktr.ee/PokeKonFortMyers

05/16/2026

SWFL Anime-Fest is officially 3 months away, and we’re bringing a full day of anime, cosplay, vendors, artists, guests, and fandom fun back to Fort Myers!

Cosplay will be a big part of the day, with our cosplay contest taking place at 4pm. Signups are free during the event until the final call at 3pm, so make sure to stop by and get entered before then. All builds, ages, skill levels, and characters are welcome, and we’ll have multiple categories, including a youth category.

SWFL Anime-Fest takes place Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 10am–5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers, Florida. Admission is $20, kids 11 and under are free with one per paid adult, and tickets are available both online and at the door.

We’ll also be welcoming voice actor guests Adam Gibbs and Brian Mathis, with more happening throughout the day for fans to enjoy. The show will feature vendors, local artists, anime merch, collectibles, prints, stickers, figures, plushies, apparel, crafts, and plenty of unique finds from different sellers and creators. We still have spots for vendors and artists to join us.

Find all the details about the show, plus links to the vendor form, tickets, and more: linktr.ee/swflanimefest

05/07/2026

Here is the official poster for SWFL Anime-Fest!

It all happens Sunday August 16th 2026 at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel - Bell Tower Shops. Feel free to save it, share it, and help us spread the word

We still have vendor / artist spots, tickets on sale and the show schedule on our website here: linktr.ee/swflanimefest

05/04/2026

SWFL Anime-Fest is coming Sunday August 16th, and a huge part of the show is our vendors and artists.

This is your chance to explore a full show floor filled with anime merch, collectibles, figures, plushies, prints, stickers, charms, apparel, handmade crafts, accessories, fan art, original artwork, 3D prints, and tons of other fandom finds. Every table brings something different, so whether you’re looking for something from a favorite series, a gift for a friend, or just want to browse and discover something new, there will be plenty to check out.

We also love seeing the local creative community be part of the event. Our artist alley is a great place to support local artists, meet the people behind the work, and find unique pieces you won’t always see in stores. Some artists may also offer sketches, commissions, small-batch items, and handmade work made by fans, for fans.

Vendor and artist spots are still open! If you sell anime merch, collectibles, art, crafts, apparel, plushies, figures, video games, stickers, comics, prints, or other family-friendly fandom items, we would love to have you join us.

Come shop, support local, meet artists, discover new merch, and spend the day celebrating anime with the community at SWFL Anime-Fest. It all takes place at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shop, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers, Florida. Join us on Sunday August 16th from 10am-5pm.

Tickets are availalbe online now, or you can get them at the door. Admission is $20, with kids 11 and under free, one per paid adult. Make sure to visit our website to find the full list of special guest voice actors, the panel schedule and our cosplay contest rules.

linktr.ee/swflanimefest

04/16/2026

Hey everyone, we are exactly 4 months away from another SWFL Anime-Fest. Taking place on Sunday August 16, 2026, we're excited to be located here, at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel - Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers.

This venue has plenty of room to explore, is simple to get to, offers free parking, and has multiple food options near by. The location is also a hotel, making it easy to travel to the event.

We’re also happy to share that our voice actor guests for the event will be Adam Gibbs and Brian Mathis, joining us for a full day of meeting fans, signing autographs, and taking photos.

Mark your calendars for Sunday August 16, and get ready for a full day of anime, voice actors, cosplay contests, vendors, local artists, and more. Vendor and artist alley spots are still open and available on our linktree below, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to apply.

Admission is just $20, and kids 11 and under are free (1 per paid adult). Tickets are available online and will also be sold at the door.

All the show details can be found on our website, plus check out the links here: linktr.ee/swflanimefest

03/18/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our next special guest voice actor, Brian Mathis!

SWFL Anime-Fest takes place on Sunday August 16, 2026 from 10am-5pm and will be a full day of anime fun with cosplay, special guests, vendors, artists, panels, and more. Brian Mathis will be joining us for the whole day for signatures, photos and meeting fans.

Brian has brought to life many beloved anime characters, including the unstoppable Monkey D. Garp in One Piece, the mystical Elias Ainsworth in The Ancient Magus’ Bride, the loyal Macao Conbolt in Fairy Tail and many more. Brain is a veteran voice actor, and his versatile voice helps bring anime to new audiences.

Some of the other series he has been part of include: SpyxFamily, Fire Force, Baki, How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord, Black Clover, Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist and more. With so many different roles, you probably know multiple of his characters without realising it.

Don't miss out on your chance to meet Brian Mathis at SWFL Anime-Fest! Tickets are on sale now online for $20, with kids 11 and under free, one per adult. You can also get tickets at the door on August 16th.

Make sure to visit our website to find all the show information including schedule, full guest list and more: linktr.ee/swflanimefest

03/16/2026

Anime voice actor Adam Gibbs will be joining us at SWFL Anime-Fest on August 16th for a full day celebrating anime, fandom, community, and art.

Adam Gibbs is known for bringing a wide range of memorable characters to life across many popular anime series. You may know him from recent series such as Shadow from Eminence in Shadow and Kurona from BlueLock, Hachiman Hikigaya in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU and he also is voicing Tamsy in the upcoming Gachiakuta!

Adam also voices Shinichi Izumi in Parasyte: The Maxim, Seita from Grave of the Fireflies, Hyakkimaru in Dororo, Koushi Sugawara in Haikyu!!, Takashi Natsume in Natsume’s Book of Friends, Phoenix Ikki in Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, , Hotaro Oreki in Hyouka, and Kuki Urie in Tokyo Ghoul:re, along with many other roles.

Meet Adam Gibbs in person at SWFL Anime-Fest on Sunday August 16th 2026, at the Hilton at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. Fans will have the chance to meet Adam, get autographs, take photos, and celebrate his work in anime over the years.

Admission is $20, with kids 11 and under free, one per adult. Additional kids are $10, and tickets are available online now, or at the door. We also have vendor & artist tables open, on a first come first serve basis, find the details and form on our website.

For all the show details, to get tickets, and more guests visit: linktr.ee/swflanimefest

03/09/2026

We truly appreciate everyone who came out to SWFL Anime-Fest yesterday at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shop. From our vendors and local artists to our voice actors, cosplay judges, and every attendee who walked through the doors, you helped make the day a success.

Seeing the community come together, shopping the packed vendor hall, meeting voice actors, checking out local artists, and cheering on the cosplay contest is what these events are all about.

We’re grateful for your support and for continuing to grow the community with us. We hope you had an amazing time, and we can’t wait to do it again soon! Make sure to check out our other shows on our linktree.

PokeKon Fest Fort Myers is on Sunday June 28, 2026. Plus SW-FloridaCon is happening on Sunday November 29th 2026. Find the links here: https://linktr.ee/swflanimefest

03/08/2026

It's finally here! SWFL Anime-Fest is today, doors open at 10am!

Join us from 10am–5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Bell Tower Shop in Fort Myers. The vendor hall is packed, our special guests are ready to meet fans, and the Cosplay Contest kicks off at 4pm (final call to sign up at 3pm).

Bring your energy, bring items for autographs, and bring your friends. Parking is free at the venue, so just arrive and head right in.

Admission is $20, kids 11 and under are free (one per paid adult), additional kids are $10. Tickets are available at the door, card and cash accepted.

Find all the show details here: https://linktr.ee/swflanimefest

03/08/2026

We regret to share that due to severe weather and resulting flight cancellations, Aaron Campbell and Madeleine Morris will unfortunately no longer be able to attend SWFL Anime-Fest tomorrow.

We sincerely apologize to fans who were looking forward to meeting them and appreciate everyone’s understanding as this situation was outside of our control.

The event itself is still happening as planned and will be a full day of anime fun for the community. We’ll still have tons of vendors and local artists bringing anime merch, artwork, collectibles, and more to the show floor. Our scheduled activities are all continuing as well, including anime trivia, the lip sync battle, and our cosplay contest later in the day.

We’re also excited that Kim Bonny will still be joining us. Kim is an up-and-coming voice actress whose work includes Mayor Goodway in PAW Patrol: To The Rescue and Storm in Marvel Snap. Fans will still have the chance to meet her during the event.

SWFL Anime-Fest takes place this Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 10am - 5pm at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Fort Myers. Admission is $20, and kids 11 and under are free with a paid adult (one per adult). Tickets will be available at the door with multiple payment methods accepted. We hope everyone can still come out and enjoy everything at SWFL Anime-Fest.

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