Programming & Events

Special Events

Fan-fiction Contest: Show off your fanfic prowess by participating in our annual contest! Prizes will be awarded at a special panel. The first-place story will be read aloud after all the winners are announced. More Info

Iron Pen Content: Test your creative skills by writing a 100-word fanfic based on a surprise prompt. More Info

AMV Contest: Out annual Anime Music Video contest. See the entries on the big screen! More Info

AD Dance: Come share in the joy of our groove thing! We have not one, but two dances for your enjoyment. Both nights will be an eclectic grouping of J-Pop, K-Pop, Anime Music/Soundtracks, DDR, Techno, Industrial, Trance, Gothic, Rave, R&B, 80's Hits, Metal, and anything else the DJ thinks might be of enjoyment.

Karaoke: Stop by to sign up for your show-stopping number!

Programming & Panelist FAQs

When can I see the complete schedule of events for the convention?
The finalized schedule will be available on the site 3-4 weeks prior to the convention.

Can my panel be at a specific day/time?
No. However, if you will not be at the convention until a particular time or are otherwise committed, we may be able to make an exception. (e.g. You're flying in from out of town and won't be at the convention until late Friday night, or you're participating in the Cosplay contest, etc.) Please be sure to include this information when you submit your panel request if this is the case.

Can my panel be longer than an hour?
No. To ensure that everyone who wants to run a panel is able to, panels should be kept to a one hour time limit.

Can I run a panel only for ages 18+?
Yes! However, Anime Detour strives to maintain a family-friendly, PG-13 rated (at most) convention. If the panel you are proposing is specifically about adult material, it may warrant an 18+ rating. The Programming department will have the ultimate say in assigning an 18+ rating. If you are not assigned an 18+ rating, the content of your panel will need to be adjusted accordingly.

Can I use multimedia in my panel?
You bet! If you have a laptop of your own and would like to use a projector, speakers, DVD player, etc. to show a PowerPoint presentation, videos, or other multimedia, please be sure to include this in your panel submission form so our staff can make accommodations. If your panel can function just as well without a projector or sound system though, we encourage you to do so. We have a limited number of technical resources available.

Can I borrow a laptop for my panel?
Anime Detour cannot provide laptops for panelists.

When will I know what time my panel is scheduled?
You will be sent an email notification as soon as the schedule is finalized. This typically occurs 3-4 weeks prior to the convention.

Is my panel likely to be cancelled?
No. We make every effort to include all panel submissions from our attendees and rarely make cuts. If your panel is at any risk of being cut, Programming staff will be in touch with you.

How can I add a new panelist to the panel I already requested?
Please contact the Programming Department directly with the email address listed below.

I can't remember if I included something on my panel submission form.
Check the Programming Suggestion Form to verify the name, description, and panelists. If you need to make a correction or have other info that you need verified, please contact the Programming Department to ask using the email address listed below.

I have a question that's not answered here!
Let us know! Contact the Programming Department.

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