Katsucon 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Katsucon 2026 Artist Alley!   

Join us in celebrating Katsucon’s 31st Anniversary from February 13–15, 2026! This year’s Artist Alley will feature a vibrant, diverse, and incredibly talented group of creators. 

Visit us in Prince George’s Hall D, where over 175 artist tables will showcase original art, commissions, plushies, cosplay accessories, sculptures, and more! The Art Show will also share the space, offering additional creative displays. 

This application is to be used for those who are interested in selling in the Merchants Hall for Katsucon 2026. Please review the Exhibitor Packet before completing the application as shown below.  By submitting this application, you agree to the terms and regulations for Katsucon Inc., the Gaylord Resort and National Convention Center, and our Katsucon Merchants Hall Exhibitor Packet. Submitting this application is not a guarantee of acceptance into the Katsucon Merchants Hall.  Should you have any questions, please reach out to our Merchants Department at merchants@katsucon.org. 

• All exhibitors must submit an application to be considered for Katsucon Merchants Hall

• All vendors are required to review the Exhibitor packet and understand/accept its contents

• It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to check announcements when applications open/close

• The selection process is through an independent jury team. Some aspects they look for are professional/unique displays, quality of merchandise, uniqueness of merchandise offered, the fit with the convention environment, and more.

• Pictures of booth layouts are REQUIRED to move forward in the application process. Please make sure all websites/links/resources provided are in working order. If you do not have a picture, please create a mockup and submit that, as well as a picture of the merchandise you will be offering.  Emailed pictures are not an acceptable method due to high volumes of emails.

• Vendors may apply for both Artist Alley and Merchant’s Hall if their merchandise fits the rules/standards for each. Please double-check the Exhibitor Packet for more information. All non-compliant merchandise will be rejected.

• We welcome all types of exhibitors from veterans to fresh faces. Every application cycle is a clean slate for all exhibitors.

• Please understand that there is a high volume of interest in the Merchant Hall and we have limited exhibition space. Because of the overwhelming demand, we unfortunately cannot offer a table to everyone who applies. If denied/waitlisted, exhibitors are encouraged to apply next year.

• After submission, exhibitors will receive an email informing them if they have been accepted, declined, or placed on our waitlist. Vendors may request to be put on our waitlist (all waitlist applications must still be juried). Please do not email staff about application status UNLESS an announcement is made that emails have gone out and you did not receive one.

• We understand that denial/waitlisting can be frustrating. Please be respectful when emailing staff and understand that decisions are final.

• No Refunds/Roll-Overs.

• No late applications will be accepted under any circumstances due to the jurying system.