
ANIME RIVERSIDE 2025 FAQS
These are answers to the most
frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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What are the show hours?
- Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
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Am I allowed to bring a drinking container or hydro flask for water?
- Yes you can.
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Can I bring outside food inside the convention center?
- Outside food is not permitted inside the convention center unless purchased inside the convention center property.
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Is there food at Anime Riverside?
Yes, there are food trucks and vendors located inside and outside of the convention center. Including our Otaku Food Market located in front of the convention center.
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Do Celebrity guest signatures and photos cost extra?
Yes, signatures and photos are not free. Each Celebrity guest charges for their signatures and photos. Cost varies with each guest. They will have their pricing advertised at their space.
What is your Health Policy?
- No masks are required to attend this event. As with any event, we always recommend social distancing.
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Are kids really free at Anime Riverside?
- Yes, kids 12 and under are free with an adult purchase of a ticket. 2 kids per adult ticket. Children must check in with an adult. Once checked in, they will receive a children's wristband for access to Anime Riverside.
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Please explain pre-registration.
- On Friday, May 30th from 12 PM to 8 PM you can show up to the Riverside Convention Center with your e-mail/QR Code and your ID and get your badge. This allows you to skip the registration line on Saturday and Sunday and join the pre-registration line which is much faster.
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Can I pick up badges for other people/can someone pick up my badge?
Yes! Just make sure whoever is picking up the badges has the QR codes from your emailed ticket.
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Where can we find the schedule for panels?
- Panel schedule coming soon
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Are cast panels and panels free?
Yes, they are free to all attendees with your Anime Riverside Badge.
Where can we find information about parking?
- There is parking located all around the downtown Riverside area, including structures and parking lots. You can also park on the street. Parking on the street is free that weekend. For more information on where to park, please visit AnimeRiverside.com/parking
Where can we see a map of Anime Riverside?
- MAP COMING SOON
Where can we see a list of vendors?
- VENDOR DIRECTORY COMING SOON
Where can we find more information about the Cosplay Contest?
- https://www.animeriverside.com/cosplaycontest
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Where can I find information on the different Meet Ups at Anime Riverside?
- https://www.animeriverside.com/meetups
What is Anime Riverside’s Prop Policy?
- https://www.animeriverside.com/proppolicy
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Can we buy tickets the day of?
Yes you can, but there are no sales at the door. You could buy your tickets the day of the event by following this link: AnimeRiverside.com/tickets
Where is the after party?
The after party is located right next to the convention center at The Marriott.
When is the after party?
Saturday, May 31st from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
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