Tidewater Comicon
Date: May 14-15 2022
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
*Show Hours
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 11-4
LOAD-IN TIME
*Friday 12pm-7pm
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, two chairs, 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. There is no shelving, racks, or art walls permitted behind tables.
VENDOR BOOTHS
Vendor Booth area is 10x10 and includes one table, one chair, and two passes. Displays cannot exceed 15ft high. Vendors can bring additional tables and shelving. (Corner booths include two tables)
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 use the contact page on the website.
EXHIBITOR DETAILS
-All materials must be “All Age Appropriate”
-Food, Firework, and Weapon sales are PROHIBITED.
-Each Vendor/Artist receives 2 Exhibitor Wristbands per table. 2 more additional wristbands max can be purchased for $20 per person during checkin/loadin.
• 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.
• Con staff can not run your space or provide breaks.
• No more than 2 people behind any Artist Alley Table. No exceptions.
• No small children can accompany you in your exhibitor space during Load-In, Load-Out, or during show hours.
• About 2 weeks before the event an Exhibitor Details Email will be sent to the email on your application.
Tidewater Comicon is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.
Tidewater 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 two weeks if accepted. If you do not hear back within 2 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 Tidewater Comicon Facebook Page and a staff member will get back with you as soon as possible.
https://www.facebook.com/tidewatercomicon/PRICING
Artist Alley Table $160
Vendor Booths $450
Corner Booths $550 (Includes 2 tables)
PAYMENT
Full payment is due before announcing on website and social media. Unpaid spaces will go to the next person on the wait list. Please Note: Each year we have far more applicants than available spaces.
ELECTRICAL
Power is not included with your table or booth. You can purchase power through the Virginia Beach 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. All refunds for any reason will also subtract the Paypal Fees at the applicant's loss.
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 VBCC
