Below are the Artist and Vendor rules for McConnell Con 2023:
1. The deadline for vendor/artist applications is July 29th. Send yours in as early as possible to ensure that you can be apart of the fun!
2. You may set up anytime between 8am and 10am on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. Tear down will be allowed after the convention closes at 6:00 PM. Each vendor/artist will be responsible for the cleanup of their own assigned space. All tear downs must be complete by 8pm.
3. Vendor/artist spaces must be manned and open for business at all times during event hours. There are no rain dates and no refund will be granted in the event of inclement weather.
4. Please provide a full list of your wares.
5.THIS IS A curated show. Vendors and artists will be chosen based upon quality, appropriateness, uniqueness, and presentation. Acceptance notifications will be emailed as soon as possible. You may be asked to limit or eliminate certain wares in order to be accepted. If you are not accepted we will issue a refund and the reason for denial. If your application is rejected, you may resubmit.
6.All vendors are required to obey the rules of the State of Kansas as well as the united states air force.
7. McConnell Con will only allow officially licensed items to be sold. Bootlegged/knockoff/counterfeit/unlicensed items are forbidden. Violators will not be tolerated. Any vendor found in violation of this rule will be removed from McConnellCon, forfeit vendor space/s and all fees. No refund will be issued.
8. In accordance with permission granted for DoD base access, No weapons will be allowed on base. In addition, realistic, fake weaponry will not be allowed.
9. In accordance with permission granted for DoD base access, no drug paraphernalia shall be sold or kept by vendors on site. Controlled substances are strictly forbidden per State, County, and US Air Force Laws. Please help us adhere to the law. Vendors/Artists in violation of this rule will be shut down and removed from the base grounds. No refunds will be given.
10. All federal, state, and local laws governing retail sales tax must be followed. You must understand the rules and regulations and comply. All vendors/artists are responsible for their own taxes, licenses, and permits. (Sales tax is currently 7.3%) Sales are strictly between the vendor and customer only.
11. McConnell Con assumes no liability for lost or damaged merchandise. Safeguard your stuff accordingly.
12. Vendors and artist/creators will be pre-assigned spaces. We will do our best to make sure everyone has a good spot.
Please cooperate with our staff. All decisions of the coordinator will be final.
I have read, understood and will abide by the McConnell Con Artist & Vendor Rules.
