Convention Order Deadlines

Have an upcoming convention or other event?
Want to know an order deadline to get your items in time?

Orders can be placed after these dates, but rush fees may apply

Below is a rolling list of some of the major events happening in the anime/comic con convention circuit in the USA.

Please refer to the order deadline dates for each event to know when the order deadline is for each. (The same deadlines are in effect for other shows on the same weekend.) These deadlines are for standard shipping only.

Orders can be placed after these deadlines, but rush shipping must be selected and I need a minimum of 5 business days for proofing and production!

Shows with Stars next to them have order pickup availability (fabric items only).

Anime St Louis 2026

Con Dates: April 24-26
Order Deadlines:

  • April 3 (no rush shipping)
  • April 8 (standard shipping)
  • April 19 (rush shipping)

no pickup available

Anime Central 2026

Con Dates: May 15-17
Order Deadlines:

  • April 24 (no rush shipping)
  • May 3 (standard shipping)
  • May 10 (rush shipping)

no pickup available

Momocon 2026

Con Dates: May 21-24
Order Deadline:

  • May 3 (no rush shipping)
  • May 8 (standard shipping)
  • May 15 (pickup - fabric items only)
  • May 15 (rush shipping)

Animazement / Fanime 2026

Con Dates: May 22-24
Order Deadline:

  • May 3 (no rush shipping)
  • May 8 (standard shipping)
  • May 15 (rush shipping)

no pickup available

Anthrocon 2026

Con Dates: July 2-5
Order Deadline:

  • June 12 (no rush shipping)
  • June 19 (standard shipping)
  • June 26 (pickup - fabric items only)
  • June 28 (rush shipping)

Anime Expo 2026

Con Dates: July 2-5
Order Deadline:

  • June 12 (no rush shipping)
  • June 19 (standard shipping)
  • June 28 (rush shipping)

no pickup available

Tekko 2026

Con Dates: July 23-26
Order Deadline:

  • July 3 (no rush shipping)
  • July 10 (standard shipping)
  • July 17 (pickup - fabric items only)
  • July 19 (rush shipping)

Otakon / Metrocon 2026

Con Dates: July 31 - August 2
Order Deadline:

  • July 10 (no rush shipping)
  • July 17 (standard shipping)
  • July 25 (rush shipping)

Anime NYC 2026

Con Dates: August 20-23
Order Deadline:

  • July 31 (no rush shipping)
  • August 7 (standard shipping)
  • August 16 (rush shipping)

How are these deadlines determined?

  • No Rush Shipping

    Even though my typical turnaround time is much faster, I calculate 3 weeks before deadlines. This gives plenty of time for production proofs, production, and shipping.

  • Standard Shipping

    I calculate 2 weeks before required deadline for the dates above. This gives time for production proofs, production, and shipping.

  • Rush Shipping

    For the above Rush order deadlines, I've factored in about 4-5 days before the con starts. This is the absolute fastest I can do. Turnaround times include proofing, production, and shipping - which all takes time.

Learn More about Turnaround Times