SNAFU Con is an anime convention in the Reno/Sparks area of Nevada. The 2026 con was Friday, October 9th through Sunday, October 11th. The 2027 con has not been announced yet.

Programming

2026 Events List

Awkward Adult Social Making friends as adults is hard and awkward. What if there was an event designed to lessen the awkward feeling? That's exactly what we're doing at an Awkward Adult Social! We will have cards you can fill out to indicate what you want to talk about. Hand each other your conversation menus and then use your response cards to say "✓ Yes, Let's chat!" or "X No thanks!" An Awkward Adult Social is the perfect place to make new friends without feeling weird about it!
Opening Ceremonies Start off CRIME!* filled SNAFU Con right with your convention chair, MC, and guests.
Cosplay Contest SNAFU Con's annual Cosplay Contest! Enjoy the show as talented cosplayers compete for prizes, show off their hard work, and pose for your amusement!
Talent Show Are you a singer, dancer, musician or magician? Enter our costumed Talent Show and show off your best talent to win great prizes!
Cosplay Contest Rehearsal Closed-room check-in and rehearsal for those who will be in the Cosplay Contest.
Cosplay Contest Craftsmanship Judging Prerequisite judging for craftsmanship contestants.
Beat the MCs Think you can beat the hosts at their own game? We pit contestants against our MCs in a series of unpredictable challenges testing skill, knowledge, strategy, and sometimes sheer dumb luck.
Hentai Nights Hentai is full of nonsensical plots, questionable physics, and terrible animation. We've carefully selected the best of the worst, so join us all night for adult-themed hilarity. Good-natured mockery is welcome, and we even have prizes for the best
Talent Show Rehearsal
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