May 7 at UC San Diego's Price Center
11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Free Admission
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ABOUT
Animefest, a time and place where animanga lovers, artists, and entertainers celebrate what we love! On May 7, 2022, participants go to the Price Center at UCSD to attend discussion and workshop panels, buy the best artwork, and check out your favorite manga in our manga library! And of course, there will be cosplays, festival games, and video games—all for some otaku fun.
For a taste of the convention, take a look at our recap video of Animefest 2019:
Main Stage and Raffles
Our annual Cosplay Masquerade and raffles are held on the Main Stage in West Ballroom.
Exhibitor Hall
Browse fanmade merchandise drawn or designed by local artists in the Artist Alley, or check out items sold by industry vendors.
Theater
Performances and movie showings will be held in the Price Center Theater.
Panels
We have informational and interactive panels for your enjoyment run by students, alumni, and professionals. Check them out!
Manga Library
Relax and check out a book from Anime & Manga Enthusiasts's library of donated manga.
Gaming
We have a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament with prizes, brought to you by Triton Smash!
Featured Activities
Have fun with the Board Game and Origami Folders clubs, and try out the Cardfight!! Vanguard card game.
MAP AND SCHEDULE
Animefest is held at the Price Center at UC San Diego. Specifically, it will be at the West Ballroom, Thurgood Marshall, Eleanor Roosevelt, Roger Revelle, Theater, Red Shoe, Bear, and Green Table rooms.
All rooms are located on the second floor with the exception of the Theater, which is on the first floor and below the Bear Room.
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PARKING
Unfortunately, parking is not free on UCSD's campus. We recommend you find free parking off campus and walking to campus or taking the bus to campus. We apologize for the inconvenience.
For parking on campus, please take a look at the official campus map, expand Parking by Permit Type, and select Visitor in the menu to see areas where you can park. Please ensure that you park in designated Visitor spots which will be marked on the floor in these areas.
The Gilman Parking Structure is the closest parking structure to the convention. You can use the Wayfinding feature or the map below to navigate to Price Center: