Hampton Comicon                                              
Date:        Oct 15 2022                                      
Location: Hampton Roads Convention Center  1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA 23666                      
*Show Hours Saturday 10am-4:30pm                        

LOAD-IN TIME  
*Friday TBD AND Saturday 7:30am-9:30am    

                                                                             
RULES AND REGULATIONS

ARTIST ALLEY                                    
Artist Alley Tables are for Comic Book Artists, Comic Authors, and Handmade Creators/Crafters ONLY.
Includes one table, one chair, and two passes. Displays cannot exceed 8 ft high. No table splitting/sharing. Each 6ft table is for one Artist and up to one assistant. Shelving is not allowed behind your table. There will be a few feet of space for you to comfortably sit and for signage.

VENDOR BOOTHS
Vendor Booth area is 10x10 and includes one table, one chair, and two passes. Displays cannot exceed 10 ft high. Vendors can bring additional tables and shelving.

Additional Exhibitor Badges are available during loadin for $20 with a max of 2 additional badges.

We do not accept: LuLaRoe, Mary Kay, Multi-Level Marketing, etc.

CLUB TABLES
Club Tables are intended for groups and organizations who plan to sell NO items (retail or otherwise) at their table. Includes one table, one chair, and two passes. These free tables are intended for clubs, cons, and charities only.

PODCASTS
Podcast tables are 6ft and include one table, one chair, and two passes. Priced the same as Artist Alley.

SPECIAL GUESTS
If you are inquiring about being a special guest at the event please contact us on Facebook.

EXHIBITOR DETAILS
    -All materials must be “All Age Appropriate”
    -Food, Firework, and Weapon sales are PROHIBITED.
    -Each Vendor/Artist receives 2 Exhibitor Badges per table.
    -Bring your own tablecloths, displays, and signage.
    -Displays cannot exceed 10 ft high.
    -Square and Paypal card readers work in the convention center but WiFi is only available through the CC at an additional cost.
    -No Subletting or Sharing your table of any kind.
    -Due to the high volume of exhibitors we do not take seating requests.
   
Hampton Comicon is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.
Hampton Comicon reserves the right to cancel any exhibitor at any time.


REVIEW
All applications will be reviewed by our judging committee and approved exhibitors will be notified within four weeks if accepted. If you do not hear back within 4 weeks feel free to follow up through our Facebook page.

Please note: An application is not a guarantee or reservation for a booth.

HELP
If you have questions about this application message the Hampton Comicon Facebook Page and a staff member will get back with you as soon as possible. https://www.facebook.com/hamptoncomicon/


Artist Alley Table     $75        
Vendor Booths         $175        
Corner Booths         $250        



PAYMENT
All invoices due by deadline with no exceptions. Full payment is due before announcing on website and social media. Unpaid spaces will go to the next person on the wait list.

ELECTRICAL
Power is not included with your table or booth. You can purchase power through the Hampton Convention Center. Power can be purchased after booth placements have gone out (Roughly 2 weeks prior to the show).

REFUND POLICY
If you need to cancel for any reason we will issue you a 50% refund IF we are able to sell your space. If the space goes unsold no refund will be issued.

LATE EXHIBITORS
Any exhibitor who has not arrived by 9:30 on Saturday morning will forfeit their table and not be eligible for a refund.

LOAD-OUT All areas must be clean of debris or you will be subject to a clean up charge of $75. Do not leave any trash behind. Any damages made TO the building will be subject to penalty.

*ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY HRCC