Congrats to our Gaming Tournament winners at #COAF2026! Check out the full list over at buff.ly/izkT33A and stay tuned to one more award later this week!

Colorado Anime Fest is proud to announce another successful year of fundraising, this time for Animal Rescue of the Rockies. You can still support them at buff.ly/kZujQvw

More early next week on the impact that #COAF is proud to share with our community!

Check out various contest winners this next week that we share if you missed them onsite at #COAF2026! Tonight, we're starting with the AMV contest. Check out the winners over at buff.ly/mouHyN0

Please join us for Year 10 of Colorado Anime Fest! We're back March 19-21, 2027 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. Tell your friends and family and we'll see you again next year!

Registration available at buff.ly/SbNCi5q

See you next March!

There's still time to bid on charity auction items! Head to the Lupine room for a variety of items, including a hotel room for next year. Check out this quick peek of some of the items!

Have you see the upgraded Cosplay Photoshoot room? Head to Longs Peak and check out the space, including the inflatable unicorn that is begging to be featured. Yes, we are serious. Go take a look!

The #COAF2026 gates have opened! Whether you're in the Arima Kinen or in the Steel Ball Run, summon your 3★ friends to Day 2 at Colorado Anime Fest. Tag us in your photos and videos and let us know what you're excited for today.

Got some extra stickers from an Artist Alley booth? Swing by our sticker board in the main hallway near the Programming Desk! Please check the rules on the signage at the table and help decorate and we'll share the end results Sunday evening!

Marriott confirmed the parking lot is full. We encourage park & ride options or public transportation when possible coming onsite. As an additional note, please move any vehicles illegally parked in handicap spaces. Tow Truck-kun is lonely & would like to haul away a new friend.

Forfeit your expendable income this weekend at the Exhibitors’ Hall. Open Friday: until 8 PM, Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM, Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM. See our Vendors and Artists to help find the perfect merch to take back home!

Quick reminder on Registration! Open tonight 5 until 9 for early pickup. Bring a photo ID, your Eventeny QR code, or your Eventeny confirmation e-mail to Registration. Full weekend passes are still available! Full details and FAQ at buff.ly/zQifOSH

Check out buff.ly/neXWSVA to see how you can participate in our auctions for support of Animal Rescue of the Rockies. Be sure to swing by the charity room early to see all the items we have. We'll have items signed by Japanese voice actors, domestic talent, and more!

A quick reminder from our Con Response team to help with safety issues or questions at COAF this weekend! Check with them or the back of your badge for help!

Even better than a clever name for the block is the content itself! Check out the video gaming COAFter Dark events this weekend. Full schedule is on our site and our full console game list also available at buff.ly/NjQGPh8

Final reminder for our video gaming tournaments! Head over to buff.ly/NjQGPh8 and check them out. We'll also have our console gaming library updated in the next day to see what will be available at COAF!

Join us next weekend for drinks and music at the Anime Bar! Doors open at 7PM Friday and Saturday. Grab your friends for a great atmosphere and fun all night. Check out more info at buff.ly/tjOQIfX

While we've got the Vendor Hall on our mind, how about a peek at some merch for this year? Check out the table just inside the hall and grab the newest items for 2026! Maybe grab a second pin for your friend as a gift or get some stickers for your water bottle.

If you haven't checked yet, our list of Exhibitors and Artists is available at buff.ly/1S0VDTx. What items are you hoping to take home next weekend? With dozens of booths, you're sure to find plenty to line those shelves at home.

It wouldn't be a complete weekend without the Maid Café! Please welcome Moonlight Maid Cafe who will be hosting the entertainment, crafts, and more. Check out buff.ly/dJ098f2 for tickets.

Whether you mastered the art of your opponents scooping or you're looking to learn to play, check out our tabletop gaming tournaments and Learn to Play all weekend. Head over to buff.ly/HV5yTpA for more information!

We’re happy to have your one-stop shop for everything you need for next weekend! Check out the Guide to COAF 2026 for event schedules, maps, hours, and more. Let a friend know and make plans to get the most out of a full weekend of fun. Check it out at buff.ly/tGhsFdq

We heard you and have more ways to engage with the Colorado Anime Fest Community. Feel free to share your cosplay, photoshoots, chat about your favorite manga, and engage with our community more! Join our Discord Server and invite your friends at buff.ly/u2TZmWF

Cosplay chess registration is now open for #COAF2026. Whether you've got the strategic mastery of chess like Shiro or ready to cosplay as Sora-- join us for Cosplay chess next month! Spectators are also welcome to watch the drama unfold!

Applications at buff.ly/vMlc5Eb

Please welcome back our next Guest of Honor, @dwashington999.bsky.social

He's been in the industry for over 30 years doing work for conventions & writing for anime sites. He's currently the Industry Coordinator for Momocon & writes for The Fandom Post.

See more @ buff.ly/bLTAKfG

Please welcome back Gil Asakawa as our next Guests of Honor at #COAF2026!

Gil is a cultural consultant, journalist, author & blogger who covers Japan, Japanese American & Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture & identity in media.

See more @ buff.ly/bLTAKfG

Happy Lunar New Year from COAF!

Wishing you an Uma-zing year full of luck, good vibes, and the energy to race toward your goals at full speed 🐎

Registration is open for the Final Revival Video Game Tournaments at #COAF2026! See the website at buff.ly/nDCjC1s or Start.GG for more details.

10 days left until our hotel block's cutoff date and we only have 20 rooms left! Grab yours now before it's too late! Head over to buff.ly/FA47YNG and grab a reservation before they're gone.

Applications for the COAF 2026 Costume & Cosplay Competition are open!

This year, we switched to a juried system, so getting your application in early doesn't guarantee an entry. Applications are open now until February 26.

Fill out an application at buff.ly/f9UsT0U