Updated November 22, 2023 

As a change to our policy for 2024, Colorado Anime Fest will no longer require masks or vaccine verification for entry. We respect everyone's individual choices and continue to support the idea that both vaccines and masks are effective and helpful protection. We understand that some of you may choose to continue these precautions. As a reminder, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind, including regarding an individual's choice to wear a mask. Our top priority is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees. Please note that some autograph sessions may require masks as a precaution. We will post in advance if this is the case, and masks will be available on-site if needed.

Vaccination Recommended

There are multiple vaccines and boosters currently authorized by the World Health Organization. Due to the ongoing risk of community spread we strongly recommend that all attendees five years and older be as vaccinated as possible, which for most people includes a booster dose.

As of 2023, Colorado Anime Fest does not require proof of vaccination to be presented at the convention to collect your badges and tickets. We don’t make this decision lightly, and we still believe that the vaccine continues to save lives and protect the community from further spread of COVID 19. 

Why are we changing this part of the policy? The federal government and the State of Colorado have moved toward treating COVID as endemic rather than as an ongoing pandemic, and we’re shifting to match that. We also don’t have the expertise at this point to efficiently verify vaccination cards given all the variations of info that are out there. And finally, we don’t want to create lines longer than necessary. Con lines aren’t events, and you shouldn’t spend too much time in lines if we can help prevent it!

We’re thankful for how many of you got vaccinated and we’ll always be so proud that you got vaccinated, came out and we all had a great, safe time. We’re looking forward to seeing you again in 2024!