DFAC Con 2026 Details
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Dunedin Fine Art Center
VIP admission: 1:00–2:00 PM
General admission: 2:00–8:00 PM
VIP Admission: $25 (Limited Availability — Advance Purchase Recommended)
General Admission: $15
Family Four-Pack: $40 (Any combination of four adults or children)
Children under six: Free with a ticketed adult
VIP Access: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (VIP guests only)
General Admission: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All ages welcome!
FREE Parking!
Get ready for an unforgettable day where art, fandom, gaming, cosplay, and creativity come together under one roof!
Back by popular demand after a successful debut, DFAC Con returns in 2026 with even more to experience. Whether you’re a lifelong comic book fan, gamer, anime enthusiast, cosplayer, collector, artist, or simply looking for a fun day with the family, DFAC Con offers something for everyone.
Explore Artist Alley and the Vendor Hall, meet special guests from the worlds of animation, gaming, and voice acting, enjoy interactive panels and presentations, participate in gaming experiences and tournaments, shop unique collectibles and artwork, and show off your creativity in our cosplay contest.
Featured Guests
Joshua Seth
Joshua Seth is best known as the voice of Tai Kamiya in Digimon and Tetsuo Shima in Akira. His extensive voice-acting career also includes:
- Alpha 5 in Power Rangers Turbo
- Young Knives in Trigun
- 009 in Cyborg 009
- Shobu Kirifuda in Duel Masters
- Hige in Wolf’s Rain
- Additional roles across more than 100 animated series and films
Zelda Khan Black
Voice actor Zelda Khan Black is known for her work in animation and gaming, including roles in Knights of Guinevere and Genshin Impact. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Zelda, learn more about her work, and hear firsthand about the world of voice acting.
What to Expect
- Special guest appearances and meet-and-greets
- Artist Alley and Vendor Hall featuring local artists, creators, and vendors
- Cosplay groups, including the 501st Star Wars Costume Club, with opportunities to meet costumed characters and fellow fans
- Gaming Rooms & Tournament: Programming will be run by Gamers on the Edge. Includes organized gaming, scheduled tournament rounds, open play opportunities, and finals competition.
- Panels and interactive programming
- Cosplay contest
- Comics, collectibles, artwork, toys, and more
- Food and beverages available for purchase
- FREE Parking!
NEW Friday, September 11
Joshua Seth will present a special show at DFAC:
- Time: 7:00–8:15 PM
- Every ticket holder attending the September 11 show will receive one free Joshua Seth autograph.
NEW Saturday, September 12
Joshua Seth will make a special appearance at DFAC Con:
- 1:30–2:00 PM: VIP meet-and-greet
- 2:00–2:30 PM: Signing for general attendees
Teen Titans Go! Creators Panel
- Time: 2:30–3:30 PM
- Led by Ragan Brown, a former Disney animator
- Featuring creators who have worked on Teen Titans Go!
- Additional participating creators will be added once finalized.
Owl Bear Lair Gaming Panel
- Time: 4:00–4:30 PM
- Presented by Owl Bear Lair
- The final panel title and discussion topic will be added once confirmed.
Gaming Tournament
The gaming tournament will be free to enter with DFAC Con admission.
- Participants will compete for prizes.
- The tournament champion will receive a grand-prize trophy.
- Gamers on the Edge will operate the game room.
- The tournament game, registration process, capacity and schedule still need to be finalized.
Costume Contest
The costume contest will begin at 6:15 PM.
- Entry is free with event admission.
- All costumes are welcome.
- Prizes will be awarded to selected winners.
- A grand prize will be awarded.
- Final categories and judging procedures still need to be determined.
Door Prizes
Door prizes will be awarded randomly throughout DFAC Con.
- Approximately two prizes will be awarded every hour.
- Guests must be present to win.
- Exact drawing times will not be published.
- Random drawings will encourage guests to explore the event and remain throughout the day.
Designed as a welcoming, community-focused convention, DFAC Con celebrates the stories, characters, and creative worlds that bring people together. From discovering local artists and makers to connecting with fellow fans, this one-day event is packed with opportunities to explore, play, create, and be inspired.
Questions? Contact Nick Hodges at nick@dfac.org or 813-924-1301.
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