February Fandom Fever & So Much More!
Florida’s February fandom season isn’t about slowing down, it’s all about energy, creativity, and community warming up. With cooler weather and packed weekends, February brings conventions where anime shines, cosplay gets playful, and fandoms collide! From massive pop-culture celebrations to themed mini-cons and creative markets, this last month, and especially the last weekend offers a bit of everything!
So, clear your calendar, and get ready to dive into February Fandom Fever !
🗓️✨ Pensacon 2026
📍 Pensacola, FL – February 20–22 | Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacon is the Gulf Coast’s beloved pop-culture convention, bringing together fans from near and far for three days of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, and more. Expect a packed schedule of celebrity guests, panels, workshops, live entertainment, and a massive vendor floor where you can shop collectibles and artist creations. Whether you’re diving into cosplay contests or catching up with fellow fans downtown, Pensacon delivers one of the most inclusive and diverse fan experiences in the state.
🗓️✨ Comic Con: The Cruise 2026
📍 Departing Tampa, FL – January 30–February 3 | Celebrity Constellation
Comic Con: The Cruise takes fandom to the high seas with a four-day voyage packed with interactive panels, ship-wide parties, talent interactions, and themed events. From cruise deck meetups to intimate workshops and exclusive entertainment, this floating fan adventure lets you literally sail through your favorite fandoms while enjoying tropical ports and nonstop community fun. It’s a unique convention experience that combines cruising with all the heart of a classic con.
🗓️✨Scaradise (Feb 27 – March 1st)
Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, FL.
Tampa’s Scaradise (formerly Spookala) transforms the Florida State Fairgrounds into a paradise of horror, pop culture, and fan thrills. Expect celebrity panels, haunted attractions, live entertainment, autograph signings, and a massive vendor hall that fuses fright and delight. The slogan? Horror meets paradise. Truly a chilling getaway for congoers.
🗓️✨ St. Pete Comic Con 2026
📍 St. Petersburg, FL – February 28–March 1 | Marriott St. Pete Clearwater
Celebrating its 5th anniversary, St. Pete Comic Con is leveling up with a fresh venue and even bigger programming. From comics and anime to gaming and cosplay, this vibrant fan event brings a little bit of everything for lovers of all genres. With nonstop panels, workshops, and creative community energy, it’s the perfect weekend for fans who want variety and inclusivity in one bustling con experience.
🗓️✨ SwampCon 2026
📍 Sarasota, FL – February 28–March 1 | Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
SwampCon is a grassroots fan celebration that blends comics, anime, gaming, and tabletop fun with the charm of a locally driven con. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and enthusiastic cosplay community, this student-led event gives creators and fans alike a place to mingle, compete, and enjoy pop-culture panels and activities. If you’re looking for a fun, community-centered weekend with plenty of nerdy energy, SwampCon hits the sweet spot
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