Event Concluded Annual Regional Family Friendly
Anime-ZAP 2026
Jan 9–11, 2026
East Peoria, Illinois
Organizer AnimeCon.org
Venue Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel
Category Anime & Manga, Pop Culture
Anime-ZAP 2026 Overview
Illinois Anime Convention
- Type
- An in-person, three-day regional convention
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- AnimeCon.org
- Venue
- Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel 100 Conference Center Drive, East, East Peoria, IL, United States
- Location
- East Peoria - Illinois
- Category
- Anime & Manga, Pop Culture
- Established
- 2010
- Event Website
- animezapcon.com
- By the Numbers
- 1,000+ attendees; 3 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- Yes, this event is open to the public and family-friendly.
- Frequency
- Annual
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Anime-ZAP 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Anime-ZAP takes place at Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel, located at 100 Conference Center Drive, East, East Peoria, Illinois.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1-309-694-0200
How can I contact the organizer?
E-mail: ryan@ryankopf.com
What are the event hours?
Friday: 1 pm – 12 amSaturday: 10 am – 12 amSunday: 10 am – 4 pm All times local (Central Time, CT)
How much is parking?
Free
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