We are very excited to welcome Wendee Lee as our acclaimed guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! With over 700 credits across anime, animation, and video games, she remains one of the most recognizable and respected voices in the industry.

Labor Day weekend is almost here! Mark your calendar: from 09/02/2026 to 09/09/2026, you can get your 3-Day Badge for just $50! Last chance to save before prices increase. Remember, 09/09/2026 is the deadline for badge mailing. Get ready for an epic weekend of anime fun!

Join us on Wednesday night, August 26th, at 6 PM for a Game Night for a chance to win a VIP Badge! We will be playing Jackbox on stream. All participants and viewers on our Twitch will be entered into a raffle! Please join our discord for more info: discord.gg/animenebraskon

Anime NebrasKon is hosting its AMV Contest! Showcase your creativity on October 18th at noon on the Main Stage. Check the rules and submit your entry now—don’t miss this exciting event at Anime NebrasKon 2026 "Festival of Spirits!" Details here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

We are currently looking for people to run workshops and demos for our Cosplay Academy! Think along the lines of: how to sew a zipper, attaching armor pieces together, invisible shoe tutorial, etc. Head to the link below for more details and to sign up: animenebraskon.com/cosplay-acad...

Submissions for our juried cosplay contest are still open! This includes our main stage and skits. Hall cosplay sign up is only during the convention. Submissions will be open until August 31, 2026 at 8 pm. Follow the link below to read the rules and sign up! animenebraskon.com/cosplay/?utm...

Badge ribbon fans! Get 10% off all ribbons at pc/nametag with code NEBKON26. Shop now at www.pcnametag.com. The code’s valid until the end of the year—perfect for stocking up for Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! Let’s see how long those ribbon tails get!

We’re excited to welcome Folxy Cosplay as a guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026! A multi-award-winning master cosplayer from Kansas City, she creates stunning, oversized costumes using foam, fur, 3D printing, and electronics. She loves inspiring fans and future creators.

We found out we can curate our own playlist for the music that is played over the convention weekend and we want YOUR help! forms.gle/xU37MLsdupR4... There are a few rules: All songs must be clean, follow a general Anime vibe, and have a Spotify link. The form will be open until September 1st.

Today is the day for our Annual BBQ at Lake Zorinsky! We will be located at Shelter 1. Feel free to start arriving around 11 am and food will be served around noon. We'll be there until 4 or 5 pm but it is a public park so you are free to stay as long as you would like!

Calling all artists! Our submissions for our yearly Art Auction are now open! Make sure to head to the link below to see all of the terms and conditions and to sign up! animenebraskon.com/art-auction/...

Calling all gunpla enthusiasts! Don't forget to sign up for our yearly Gunpla Contest that will be held over the convention weekend! All rules and categories are listed on the form below, where you can also sign up to showcase your model at this year's event. animenebraskon.com/gunpla-conte...

We are delighted to announce that Stay at Foam Dad will be joining us as a cosplay guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! Phil, from St. Louis, is a foam fabricator and cosplayer with 6 years’ experience, known for foam armor, weapons, and niche creations like Super Bowl hats.

October is just a few short months away and the best time to buy your 3-Day Badge is during the pre-registration window ends on October 10th! Head to the link below to buy your badge today: animenebraskon.com/register/?ut...

Attention all car enthusiasts! Don't forget to register for our 4th Annual Anime NebrasKon Car Show! This year the show will be held on Saturday, October 17 starting at 8 AM and ending around 2 PM. Pre-registration is $20. Follow the link below to sign up: animenebraskon.com/car-show/?ut...

Saturday, August 15, is our Annual BBQ at Zorinsky Lake. We will be located at Shelter 1. Earliest arrivals can start around 11 AM and we will be providing food starting around noon. Mark your calendars, prepare for any weather, and grab some friends to hang out for the day!

Hey there Spicy Beagles! If you're headed to Comic Con Nebraska at the CHI Center this weekend: make sure to come say hi! We are in the back of the hall at Booth 437. We have some freebies, badge ribbons, and a special code for you to order some for yourself!

Don't forget to grab your hotel room (and your badge if you haven't yet) for this year's event in October! We have partnerships with multiple hotels. Please be sure you are booking through our website link below to assure you are getting the partnership promotion! animenebraskon.com/hotels/?utm_...

Join our 2026 Opening Ceremonies Video Contest! Create a 3–7 minute video inspired by the Festival of Spirits theme. Submit by August 31, 2026. Details and rules are in the form: animenebraskon.com/forms/openin.... Questions? Contact videoproduction@animenebraskon.com.

We are excited to welcome Gaijin Goombah as an extraordinary guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026! A creator since YouTube’s golden age, he’s worked on projects like Culture Shock, The Game Theorists, Yokai Hunters, and now explores Warhammer 40K. His career spans over a decade of passion and innovation.

Calling all cosplay enthusiasts! Submissions for our juried cosplay contest are officially open! Submissions will be open until August 31, 2026 at 8 pm. Follow the link below to read over the rules and sign up! animenebraskon.com/cosplay/?utm...

Attention attendees! Time is drawing near to when panel submissions for this year's event close! Deadline to Submit: August 2nd Submit your panel here: animenebraskon.com/forms/panel-...

We’re honored to welcome Bryce Papenbrook, a veteran voice actor since age eight, known for roles like Eren (Attack on Titan), Kirito (Sword Art Online), Inosuke (Demon Slayer), Adrien (Miraculous Ladybug), Law (Tales of Arise), and many more in anime, games, and animation. A true industry legend!

Attention all cosplayers and anime fans! Our photo shoot submissions close in just a few days on July 31st! All photoshoots are open to all convention attendees and will have a con volunteer photographer at them to help capture the moments. animenebraskon.com/forms/group-...

You have until August 1st to pre-order any merch so it's ready for convention pick-up. The hat is being ordered in limited quantities so now would be the best time to buy to assure you receive one. Items can be added on to already purchased badges. animenebraskon.com/register/?ut...

We found out we can curate our own playlist for the music that is played over the convention weekend and we want YOUR help! forms.gle/xU37MLsdupR4... There are a few rules: All songs must be clean, follow a general Anime vibe, and have a Spotify link. The form will be open until September 1st.

Attention all car enthusiasts! Don't forget to register for our 4th Annual Anime NebrasKon Car Show! This year the show will be held on Saturday, October 17 starting at 8 AM and ending around 2 PM. Pre-registration is $20. Follow the link below to sign up: animenebraskon.com/car-show/?ut...

We are excited to welcome Edward Bosco as our esteemed guest at Anime NebrasKon 2026: A Festival of Spirits! Edward has lent his voice to Striker in season 2 of Helluva Boss, Charizard in Pokemon and Ed in Street Fighter. Be sure to swing by his panels and ask him anything!

Hey Spicy Beagles! One day left to snag your 3-Day Badge for only $50! Act now before this deal disappears! Click here to secure yours today: animenebraskon.com/register/?ut...

We will be hosting our Annual BBQ on August 15 at Lake Zorinsky at Shelter 1! Earliest arrivals can start around 11 AM and we will be providing food starting around noon. We will be there with all of the info you need for the convention in October and may even have a badge to give away...