Vendor & Artist Alley Application

Deadline: Apr 12, 2025 12:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

NerdVana Expo

Date: Apr 12, 2025 9:00 am - Apr 13, 2025 4:00 pm (EDT)

Durham, North Carolina

$150.00 - $350.00

About the application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor for NerdVana Expo!

This application will have different questions depending on if you’re an artist/craft, a reseller, and or a storefront owner.

Please take the time to read through it fully and reach out with any questions you may have.

If your application doesn’t get approved, it will be placed on a waitlist. As we would love to accept everybody, it’s not humanly possible, unfortunately. We will keep up with who all has applied and reach back out so we can keep rotating vendors to make things fresh for future events.

About the event

NERDVANA EXPO 2025 – THE ULTIMATE NERD FESTIVAL! Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel – Durham, NC Imperial Ballroom – 14,000 sq ft Dates: April 12–13, 2025 Tickets Available Now! Website: ⸻ Calling all gamers, collectors, cosplayers, and pop culture fans! NerdVana Expo 2025 is the event for everything nerdy! Whether you’re here to shop, compete, or just enjoy the magic of fandom, we’ve got you covered with: ⸻ WHAT TO EXPECT: 100+ Vendor Tables Shop collectibles, anime merch, gaming gear, custom art, Pokémon cards, and more! (Vendor tables still available—message us to grab your spot!) Live Barber On-Site Get nerdy hair designs cut into your style while you explore the event! Professional Piercing Artist Enhance your look with unique piercings offered by our on-site professional. ⸻ MAJOR ESPORTS & GAMING TOURNAMENTS! Get ready to compete for glory! We’re hosting multiple tournaments throughout the weekend. Tournament entry fees can be paid at check-in. Free play will also be available! Featured Tournaments: • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate • Tekken 8 • Street Fighter 6 • Rocket League • High Score Pinball Tournament • Pro Air Hockey Showdown – Sunday, April 13 @ 1 PM To register for gaming tournaments, visit: • You may register for multiple tournaments (please avoid time conflicts) • Payment is due at the event • Prizes awarded to winners! • Early registration is strongly encouraged ⸻ TRADING CARD GAME SHOWDOWNS! Pokémon TCG Tournament – Saturday Register on Melee.gg: Magic: The Gathering Tournament – Sunday Register on Melee.gg: ⸻ FULL EVENT SCHEDULE DROPS APRIL 1ST! Follow us for updates and be the first to see what’s in store! ⸻ VENDOR TABLES STILL AVAILABLE! Want to sell at NerdVana Expo? Secure your spot now before we sell out! DM us or visit for vendor & ticket info. ⸻ Let the games begin — and may the best nerd win!

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Terms & Conditions

This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the tables and extra options, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

If your application is approved and the transaction is successful, it is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase.

If for whatever reason, you may not be able to make the event, reach out to us, and we can see about adding you to a future event.

Questions on the application

Business information

Business name
Legal business name
Contact name
Address
Email
Phone
Website (Optional)
Logo (Optional)

Additional information

Do you have a storefront? If so, can you provide the address and phone number?
What items do you plan on selling?
Which items from your inventory do you have the largest quantity of?
If approved, we do require everyone to make at least 2 post on social media about the event. Can we count on you to do that?
Would you need a hotel room for the weekend? If so how many rooms? Also, how many nights?
If you have social media(s), can you please list the link or handles below so we can share them as well?

Picture requirements

Minimum pictures required: 0
If you have photos of your company or brand to showcase what you’re planning to sell, please upload them here. This is not required but definitely helps.

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