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| <ref name="AC-2008">{{cite web | url = http://www.animecons.com/events/info.shtml/1339 | title = Anime Detour 2008 Information | publisher = AnimeCons.com | accessdate = 2008-08-02}}</ref> | <ref name="AC-2008">{{cite web | url = http://www.animecons.com/events/info.shtml/1339 | title = Anime Detour 2008 Information | publisher = AnimeCons.com | accessdate = 2008-08-02}}</ref> | ||
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| Convention sold out in 2007 at cap of 3000 on Friday, March 23rd. | |||
| Convention sold out before starting in 2008 at cap of 3000 on Thursday, February 14th. | |||
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Revision as of 13:36, 14 February 2008
| Anime Detour | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Venue | Ramada Inn Mall of America |
| Location(s) | Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2004 |
| Attendance | 3000 in 2007 |
| Major events | Art show, video rooms, panels, AMV contest, console and tabletop gaming, dealers' room, cosplay competition |
| Website | http://www.animedetour.com/index.php |
Anime Detour is an anime convention held at Bloomington, Minnesota in the United States. Anime Detour takes place near the end of March, and draws its name from a midwest joke (There are two seasons in Minnesota, winter and road construction season).
Programming
Anime Detour's programing is common with those of other anime conventions. Typical events including anime music video contests, anime screenings, video games, cosplay, dealers' room, and dances. Anime Detour also holds an auction to benefit the American Red Cross.
History
Previous conventions
| Dates | Location | Atten. | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 26–28, 2004 | Minneapolis Airport Marriott Bloomington, Minnesota |
1,200 | Dr. Marc Hairston, Kyle Hebert, Kristofer "Phade" McCormic, Monica Rial, and Carrie Savage. |
| March 11–13, 2005 | Thunderbird Convention Center (Ramada Inn) Bloomington, Minnesota |
1,600 | Greg Ayres, Dr. Marc Hairston, Kyle Hebert, Jonathan Klein, Kristofer "Phade" McCormic, Monica Rial, Carrie Savage, and Travis Willingham. |
| March 24–26, 2006 | Thunderbird Convention Center (Ramada Inn) Bloomington, Minnesota |
2,464 | Greg Ayres, Emily DeJesus, Robert DeJesus, Tiffany Grant, Matt Greenfield, Kyle Hebert, Jonathan Klein, Rebecca Marjesdatter, Kristofer "Phade" McCormic, Monica Rial, Carrie Savage, and Joan Vinge. |
| March 23–25, 2007 | Ramada Mall of America Bloomington, Minnesota |
3,000 | Chris Ayres, Greg Ayres, Clarine Harp, Kyle Hebert, Barb Jacobs, Steve Jones, Brittney Karbowski, Michael McConnohie, Kristofer "Phade" McCormic, Carrie Savage, and Melodee M. Spevack. |
| April 4-6, 2008 | Ramada Mall of America Bloomington, Minnesota |
3,000 |
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Notes: Convention sold out in 2007 at cap of 3000 on Friday, March 23rd. Convention sold out before starting in 2008 at cap of 3000 on Thursday, February 14th.
References
- "Anime Detour 2004 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- "Anime Detour 2005 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- "Anime Detour 2006 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- "Anime Detour 2007 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- "Anime Detour 2008 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2008-08-02.