Anime Festival Wichita
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| Anime Festival Wichita | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Venue | Best Western Wichita North Hotel & Suites |
| Location | Wichita, Kansas |
| Country |  United States |
| Years in existence | 2005 to present |
| Attendance | 1,234 in 2006 |
| List of events | Dealers' Room, cosplay, masquerade ball, anime music video contest, video gamings, and pen-and-paper games |
| Official Website | |
Anime Festival Wichita (AFW) is a three day anime convention held on August in Wichita, Kansas. Anime Festival Wichita is hosted by Peter Pixie Productions, a not-for-profit alternative entertainment company.[1]
[edit] History
Anime Festival Wichita began on August 6, 2005 as a one day festival at the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas.[2] The expected turn-out was 500 attendees, but due to an article in the Wichita Eagle AFW'05 saw over 1,200 people come through the doors.[3]
In 2006 AFW moved to the Best Western Wichita North Hotel & Suites. Held on August 18–20, 2006, the convention added several events, including panels and game shows. Pianist Piano Squall and voice actor Tiffany Grant also attended as guests of honor.[4]
Anime Festival Wichita 2007 has been planned for August 17–19, 2007. Announced guests include artist Stephanie Celeste, voice actor Vic Mignogna, and singer/songwriter Stephanie Yanez.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Peter Pixie Productions, Inc. Information. Kansas.gov. Retrieved on March 7, 2007.
- ^ Wichita Anime Festival 2005 Information. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved on January 20, 2007.
- ^ Orpheum Performing Arts Centre Attendance Records, 2005
- ^ Anime Festival Wichita 2006 Information. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved on January 20, 2007.
- ^ Anime Festival Wichita 2007 Information. AnimeCons.com. Retrieved on January 20, 2007.
