KAMECON at UMD
Overview
KAMECON at UMD
Join the Terrapin Anime Society at the University of Maryland for KAMECON, a free one-day anime convention celebrating Japanese animation culture on Saturday, November 16th, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the STAMP Student Union. This welcoming event brings together anime fans of all experience levels to enjoy a live concert featuring alumni performers, browse vendor booths filled with anime merchandise, play dance machine games, and connect with fellow enthusiasts through collaborations with student organizations like the XR Club or Gaming Club. Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just curious about anime, KAMECON offers an accessible and engaging experience designed to foster community connections and appreciation for Japanese animation within the University of Maryland community and beyond.
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Highlights
- 7 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Location
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
3972 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20742
How do you want to get there?
Kamecon Anime Music Quiz
Want to show off your anime music knowledge? Ben will host an on-stage AMQ (Anime Music Quiz) event at Kamecon. All you need is a phone to play. Hope to see you there!
Kamecon Artist/Vendor Alley
We have over 35 artists and vendors from the DMV area here to sell a variety of anime merch! From postcards, prints, keychains, and cosplays, you're sure to find something you like. Check out the room map + artist list on our website (coming soon)! Transactions must be cash-less.
30 Minute Cosplay Meetups
Back of Prince George's Room Come show off your amazing cosplays! 1pm: Vocaloid/Project Sekai 1:30pm: Gacha/Rhythm Games 2pm: Hoyoverse 2:30pm: General Video Games 3pm-4pm: (break for on-stage Cosplay competition) 4pm: Romance/Slice of Life/Shoujo Anime 4:30pm: Music/Idol Anime 5pm: Shounen/Seinen Anime Each meetup lasts 30 minutes :)
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