Demon Slayer Mini Con

New recruits, seasoned slayers, and Hashira-level fans all converge for a one-day mission built around Sun Breathing, Upper Rank battles, and the bonds that carry the Corps forward.

Step into a fan-first space filled with Demon Slayer-inspired finds, cosplay haoris, handcrafted collectibles, and a marketplace powered by pure anime energy. Every corner of the floor has something worth stopping for. Steel your focus and prepare for Raleigh’s debut mission. ⚔️✨

🗓️ October 31 | Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
📍3801 Sumner Blvd Raleigh NC 27616
🎟️ FREE Entry + FREE Parking

⚔️ Event Missions ⚔️

🛍️ Demon Slayer Artist Alley + Marketplace
A curated floor of Demon Slayer-inspired art, collectibles, prints, and handmade creations.

👘 Cosplay Showcase + Demon Face-Off | 2PM - 3PM
Step into the spotlight for a high-energy pose battle against our roaming “demon.” The crowd decides the winner. ✨ Hosted by @the_d1anasaur

❓ Demon Slayer IQ Live: Test Your Knowledge! Trivia Panel | 12PM
Think you know Demon Slayer? Put your knowledge to the test with Anime IQ LIVE! Contestants and audience members will go head-to-head through anime trivia, rapid-fire questions, True or False, and Demon Slayer lore challenges. *✨ Hosted by @debatableanime

💥* Anime Battles Panel | 1PM - 1:45PM
Two audience members will go head-to-head in a Blind Draw Draft Battle! Each player will take turns picking a random photo of an anime character to build their team. Once the draft is complete, the teams go head-to-head to see who built the stronger lineup! ✨ Hosted by @shonnenshowdown

🚨 Hashira Questions | 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Test your Demon Slayer knowledge in a 1v1 trivia showdown! Be the first to hit the buzzer and answer correctly to win a Demon Slayer-themed snack or drink from Any Yums, the snack brand with an official Demon Slayer collaboration. *✨ Hosted by @talkintopix

🎭Create Your Own Warding Mask
Paint and customize a 3D-printed warding mask with your own colors, patterns, and personal flair. Recreate an iconic look or create a design all your own. Starts at $10✨*Hosted by @tenrickgames

🪢 Face Painting, Hair Braiding and Glitter Tattoos
Get festival-ready with face painting, creative hair braiding, and glitter tattoos. Designs range from $8-10 ✨ Hosted by @beebeekidz

🧑‍🎨 Color Your Own Demon Slayer Playmat - All Day
Bring your creativity to the table with BayPaint Studios! Customize your own Demon Slayer playmat with your colors and style, and create a design that’s uniquely yours. $30 per Mat + Paints ✨ *Hosted by @baypaintstudios

🖍️ Community Canvas & Coloring Station - All Day
Get creative! Add your mark to the community canvas or grab a coloring page and bring it to life with your own colors and designs.

🃏 Top Loader Decoration Station - All Day
Give your favorite Demon Slayer photocard a custom look. Decorate a top loader with your own colors, designs, and Demon Slayer-inspired flair.

🚨 CALLING ALL VENDORS 🚨
Demon Slayer creators, anime artists, and fandom vendors: CCS Raleigh’s first Mini Con is looking for you.
🎯 Apply here → https://tinyurl.com/GuestVendorFormRaleigh

🤝 Collaborators Wanted
Activities, Workshops & Panels→ https://forms.gle/Azq52H6eZTSaDK7a6
Content Ambassadors → https://forms.gle/3xZ3HYzB4eGavR2CA
Performers → https://forms.gle/1VpwhfGKqcbUbDgR6
Itasha → https://forms.gle/pSPzx44QZvJWdMp59
Volunteer Sign Up → https://forms.gle/QhwS6RiFUzLW2GPb8

Every mission starts somewhere. Raleigh is where this one begins. ⚔️