We will link and post on this page when information becomes available for programming and events for Anime Detour. This information may change slightly as updated information becomes avilable.

Links to Schedule & Event Information

Programming, Events and Video Schedule: [Programming Schedule/Grid]
   Anime Detour online schedule, changes may occur at anytime especially before going to print!

Program Book: [PDF]
   Planned panels and events, Artist Alley, Dealers, Gaming, Hours of Operation, Room Parties, Programming and Video Schedules. Anime Detour's schedule of events.

Previous Room Layout: [Floor 1] [Floor 2]
*Last year's example, things may change slightly
*See Programming PDF for final version

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Artist Alley: [List]

Charity Auction: [Info]

Dealer's Room: [Info]
*See Programming Grid & PDF for final version

Guests of Honor: [Info]

Gaming Schedule: [Forum Post]
*See Programming Grid & PDF for final version

Merchandise: [Info]
   Check out the Merchadise location at the convention: tshirts, bottles, bags, accessories, and other cool Anime Detour related stuff!

Convention Tips: [Survival Guide] [Letter to Parents]

SPECIAL EVENTS

SILENT AUCTION FOR CHARITY: Please take a moment to look at the tables we've set aside for this auction to benefit charity. Bidding takes place during Art Show hours. Items receiving 3 bids go to the auction. See Above!

FANFICTION 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 DRABBLE CONTEST: 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.

ART JAM: Artists of all skill levels are welcome to show up, hang out, and sketch to their heart's content at this event that runs late into the evening.

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

Guest Signing Times

Location: Across from the Bloomington & Edina rooms on the 2nd Floor near mainstage and dealers.
*Or as time allows between panels and events at the Guest of Honor's option.

Restaurants

Map: [Info]

Restaurants within walking distance are...

Hotel's Bar & Restaurant

Burger King

Dairy Queen (full menu)

TGIFridays

Walk to BK and loop around of the front of the strip mall
- Subway
- Cheetah Pizza

NE of 494+100 - Chili's Bar & Grill
- within walking distance - Over 77th St Bridge, South on Normandale Rd

Restaurants (by car)

SE of 494+100 - Denny's and Olive Garden (494 southside frontage road)

East on 77th - France Ave - several and a mall

Down 494 - Mall of America

There are several Asian and Indian restaurants in the area

See map link above for some listings