(Last updated: 03/02/2026)
This year, FanimeCon’s policies regarding COVID-19 are changing.
Everyone attending FanimeCon 2026 is no longer required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 but are strongly recommended to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth in all indoor FanimeCon event spaces.
We would like to encourage everyone attending to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of con in order to be better protected. Please see the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) for recognized vaccines to protect yourself and others when attending FanimeCon [link].
The rules may change based on new guidelines from federal, state, and local agencies. As a private event, we may enact stricter COVID-19 policies than are required. We ask for your help in following our COVID-19 policies and your understanding.
Masking Policy
- FanimeCon is strongly recommending that all attendees, guests, and staff wear a mask covering the nose and mouth in all FanimeCon indoor event spaces.
- Certain activities, departments, and/or events may have additional policies. Attendees, guests, and staff will be required to follow any additional policies to participate in these activities, departments, and/or events. Below is a list of the current departments/events at FanimeCon with a mandatory masking policy:
- Maid Cafe
- Karaoke
Please follow masking policies for restaurants and other spaces operated by our facility partners.
Vaccination Policy
Based on updated information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations as of November 8th, 2023, we no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations for attendees, guests, and staff. However, we do encourage attendees, guests, and staff to have all updated vaccinations.