DTL CON-Quest

What began as the beloved Free Comic Book Day event has grown into a full convention experience. And this year, in honor of our 10-year partnership with Galactic Quest, we’re celebrating with a new name and a fresh new look for the event!

Celebrate with us and dive into the convention experience at DTL CON-Quest! The City of Lawrenceville is seeking vendors for Satirday May 2nd with nerdy or geeky creations, including fanart, hand-painted clothing, items inspired by movies, TV, books, comics, tabletop games, live-action role-play, cosplay, and more. The vendor application is open to businesses offering original, handmade items like fine art, prints, decorative pieces, and artisanal products. Small business owners providing goods and services on the event day, such as candle makers or custom clothing creators, essential oils, charm bracelets, and painting crafts are also invited.  This application does not apply to individuals who work for large companies that provide services such as, but not limited to: insurance, gutter cleaning services, lessons/tutoring, etc.  Please note, that we do not allow competing products at our events. Booth areas may be indoors or outdoors depending on space.

Thank you to those who participated in our surveys.
If you are interested in organizing or participating in a stamp rally please indicate in your application. We will be continuing to offer pre-paid lunches with delivery to your booth. This year, we will be providing an optional $15 box lunch from Jimmy John's. Early Registration ends, and the last day to purchase a box lunch is March 9th at 7:00 am.

Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.Space is limited. This application is for May 2nd only.

If your business doesn't have an official Business License or Certificate of Insurance, please download and sign the general release waiver at the bottom of the application home page. Upload this document into the areas for the Business license and Certificate of Insurance.

What began as the beloved Free Comic Book Day event has grown into a full convention experience. And this year, in honor of our 10-year partnership with Galactic Quest, we’re celebrating with a new name and a fresh new look for the event! Celebrate with us and dive into DTL CON-Quest!

Last year, our event saw over 10000 people throughout the day. We hosted panels and workshops, had a cosplay competition, filled the downtown streets with roaming characters and music, hosted an improv comedy show, and had over 45 vendors celebrating a multitude of fandoms. But the most important thing to know about our award-winning family-friendly event is that it is FREE to the public.  

What We Look for in a Cosplay Guest:
•    Individuals who can appeal to a family-friendly crowd. 
•    Individuals who can encourage others to compete in the cosplay contest. (We prefer guests who live within a reasonable driving distance of our event, but are open to those who live a little further as well.)
•    Works well with our staff, other cosplay guests and judges, and of course our attendees.
•    Reliable, punctual, good communication with our staff.

•    Individuals who will encourage others to come out and enjoy the event. 

 What We Typically Ask For:
•    All cosplay guests' cosplays must be appropriate for a family-friendly environment. 
•    A completed Cosplay to display at your booth. 

•    2-3 referrals to compete in our cosplay contest. 
•    Be present during the entire event. Load-in is at 9:00 am. The event occurs between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. (A 30-minute break will be provided.)
•   Promotional Social Media content about the event. If selected, Cosplay Guests will need to sign our Social Media Agreement. 

What We Typically Provide:
•    An appearance fee. This is an all-inclusive amount.
•    A table in our artist/vendor hall or Cosplay gallery.

•   T-shirt 

What began as the beloved Free Comic Book Day event has grown into a full convention experience. And this year, in honor of our 10-year partnership with Galactic Quest, we’re celebrating with a new name and a fresh new look for the event! Celebrate with us and dive into DTL CON-Quest!

Last year, our event saw over 10000 people throughout the day. We hosted panels and workshops, had a cosplay competition, filled the downtown streets with roaming characters and music, hosted an improv comedy show, and had over 45 vendors celebrating a multitude of fandoms. But the most important thing to know about our award-winning family-friendly event is that it is FREE to the public.  

What We Look for in a Cosplay Contest Judge:
•    Individuals who can appeal to a family-friendly crowd. 
•    Individuals who are able to encourage others to compete in the cosplay contest. (We prefer guests who live within a reasonable driving distance of our event, but are open to those who live a little further as well.)
•    Works well with our staff, other cosplay guests and judges, and of course our attendees.
•    Reliable, punctual, good communication with our staff.

•    Individuals who will encourage others to come out and enjoy the event. 

 What We Typically Ask For:
•    All cosplay guest and judge cosplays must be appropriate for a family-friendly environment. 

•    Be present during the entire event. Load-in is at 9:00 am. The event occurs between 10:00 am– 5:00 pm. (A 30-minute break and lunch will be provided.)

• A Completed cosplay to display in our Cosplay Gallery

•  Promotional Social Media content following guidelines provided by the City of Lawrenceville in the terms and conditions.

What We Typically Provide:
•   An appearance fee. This is an all-inclusive amount.

•   T-shirt and Lunch

What began as the beloved Free Comic Book Day event has grown into a full convention experience. And this year, in honor of our 10-year partnership with Galactic Quest, we’re celebrating with a new name and a fresh new look for the event! Celebrate with us and dive into DTL CON-Quest!

We’re looking for Panelists and Workshop Hosts to bring dynamic and engaging content to our event. We’d love to hear your ideas! If you’re passionate about a topic that inspires creativity and connection, let us know.

To spark inspiration, here are some ideas we’d also love to see:

• Creating Community in Nerdy Spaces
• How to Draw Manga or Comics
• Voice Over workshop
• How to Use Hot Glue for Cosplays
• Inclusivity in Cosplay
• Hands-on Workshops where participants leave with a finished project
• Panels on the history of fandom, cosplay, comics, or manga

Details:

• Panels and workshops should be 45 minutes in length.
• Workshops may be between 60-90 minutes in length.
• Hosts are required to prepare the space for their workshop and remove any supplies following their workshop. 
• We try to offer these free to the public unless we are unable to cover all cost of the workshop. Please fill out the supply requirements in detail and any associated costs. 
• Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so don’t wait to apply!
• Please note: this is not an official booking. Accepted applications will be contacted for confirmation.
  
  Let’s make this year a celebration of creativity, fandom, and community! We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the event.