April 17-18, 2027
Cape Anime

Guests

An Idol-Fest is a concert style event where performers show off their love for idols! The spotlight goes to cosplay idol groups and original idol works alike! With no singing, flashy moves, or effects needed, you get to showcase your work on stage. This is not a competition, just a fun idol showcase! Don’t forget your penlights!
Free to participate or spectate!
Time: Noon
Date: 4/18/26
Location: Panel Room
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Show off your hard work and craftsmanship at this flagship event. Strut your stuff down the cat walk and compete for a chance to win the grand prize!
Pay at Cape Events Booth.
Price: $5
Time: 5pm
Date: 4/17/27
Place: Panel Room
The "Children 12 and Under" category has no special requirements
13 and up must be AT LEAST 25% homemade.
Participants not meeting this requirement will not be eligible for prizes!
Cape Anime Con is a family-friendly event.
There will be a cash prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the adult cosplay contest winners.
1st place for the adult cosplay contest winner will also receive a professional photoshoot certificate redeemable over the weekend with Madd Hatter Photography!
There will be goodies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the children’s cosplay contest winners!
Photoshoot details:
- $800 Value
- Session includes lights, smoke, fire, sfx editing
- Must redeem before end of convention weekend

Come let our lovely maids serve you fine drink and pastries! We're bringing this popular anime staple right to the center of Cape Anime!
Prices For Admission:
Single Entry: $5
Day Pass: $8
Hours:
Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-3pm
Location: Show Me Center
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iCon specializes in Super Smash Brothers tournaments for the Nintendo Switch and has been running Smash tournaments since 2015 and has been hosting games at Cape Comic Con and Cape Anime since 2021.
Players of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate in open play and tournaments. They hope to see you visit their game lounge throughout the weekend and enjoy a warm environment full of fierce competition and friendly game play.
Admission: $10/day or $15 for the weekend. Parents play Free!
Location: Show Me Center
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- 3 Stock
- 8 Minutes
- Best 2 out of 3
- Double Elimination (Losers Bracket)
- No items, Smash Ball, or Smash Meter
- Team Attack ON (Doubles)
- Stage Selection: Coin Toss or Mutual Agreement
- Winner must keep character
- Loser can pick stage and new character to play

Interested in becoming a vendor, contact us!