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Katsucon 2027 Merchants Hall Application
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Feb 12, 2027 12:00 am - Feb 14, 2027 4:00 pm (EDT)
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Oxon Hill, Maryland
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$ 500.00
About the registration
This application is to be used for those who are interested in selling in the Merchants Hall for Katsucon 2027. Review the Exhibitor's Packet before completing the application as shown below. By submitting this application, you agree to the terms and regulations for Katsucon Entertainment Inc. (KEI), the Gaylord Resort and National Convention Center (GRNCC), and the 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 Hall Department at merchants@katsucon.org.
- All exhibitors must submit an application before the due date to be considered for Katsucon Merchants Hall
- All vendors are required to review the Exhibitor's packet and understand/accept its contents
- It is the responsibility of the Merchant to check announcements when applications open/close
- The selection process is conducted by an independent jury team. Factors considered include, but are not limited to, the professionalism and presentation of the display, the quality and uniqueness of the merchandise offered, overall fit within the convention environment, and other related criteria
- Photos of your booth layout are REQUIRED in order for your application to be considered. If you do not have photos of a previous setup, please create and submit a mockup of your proposed booth display along with photos of your merchandise. Due to the high volume of submissions and emails received, emailed photos will not be accepted
- All websites/links/resources provided must be in working order
- Vendors may apply for both Artist Alley and Merchant’s Hall if their merchandise fits the rules/standards for each
- All non-compliant merchandise will be rejected. Please double-check the Exhibitor Packet for more information
- We welcome all types of exhibitors, from veterans to fresh faces. Every application cycle is a clean slate for all exhibitors
- Please understand that the Merchants Hall receives a high volume of applications each year, and exhibit space is limited. Due to the overwhelming demand, we are unable to invite every applicant. Applicants who are denied or waitlisted are encouraged to apply again next year
- After submission and the jury review period, exhibitors will receive an email informing them if they have been accepted, declined, or placed on our waitlist
- 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
- A valid government-issued ID is required to claim badges. All badge holders are required to have one
- No Refunds/Roll-Overs
- No late applications will be accepted under any circumstances due to the jurying system
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions are located in the Exhibitor Packet on our website (www.katsucon.org) and in the application. Please read them before accepting.
- Food sales are not permitted (e.g., sodas, candy, or other edible items)
- Raffles of any kind are prohibited unless all conditions are met as outlined in the exhibitor packet
- Weapons (except for foam, wood, or prop weapons) may not be sold
- Neither AI generated art, nor Fan Art (e.g., unlicensed character rips, logo rips, etc.) in the form of prints, posters, buttons, wood burning, glass etching, etc. are permitted. No unlicensed item for which there is a licensed counterpart shall be sold.
- Proxy selling, booth sharing, and are prohibited.
- Maryland law prohibits selling or dispensing contact lenses, including decorative lenses, without a valid and unexpired prescription.
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Prices
| 1 Standard 10ftx10ft merchant booth (up to 4 maximum) | $500.00 | Non-refundable | This is for one 10ftx10ft merchants space in the Katsucon 2027 merchant hall. Payment methods will be charged upon application approval. For more information please read our vendors packet. |
| Corner Space Upgrade | $200.00 | Non-refundable | This is an upgrade to request a corner space. Please note, this does NOT guarantee a corner space. Please add this upgrade to your booth selection. It is not a standalone item. Example: A merchant would like one booth that is located at a corner. You would add a single booth space PLUS this add on for a total of $700. |
| Endcap Upgrade | $500.00 | Non-refundable | This is an upgrade to request an endcap space. Please note, this does NOT guarantee an endcap space. Endcaps are our most limited space type. Please add this upgrade to your booth selection. It is not a standalone item. You must purchase a minimum of 2 booth spaces to purchase this upgrade. Example: A merchant would like the two spaces together at the end of an aisle, a booth located on an endcap. You would add two standard booth spaces PLUS this add on for a total of $1500. |
| Additional Badge Fee | $85.00 | Non-refundable | These are tickets you can purchase in addition to the free badges you will receive (2 badges per 10ft x 10ft booth space). Each additional badge is $85, and you can purchase up to 4 additional badges for each 10ft x 10ft space. It is recommended to purchase these badges after acceptance. |
Questions on the registration
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- What legal name/entity is your business known as (or any other names used)?
- Point of Contact
- Why should our jury choose you? What makes your business unique? Any other special attributes?
- How many booth spaces are you requesting?
- What type of booth(s) are you requesting? (Additional cost applicable, please see Exhibitor Packet for pricing)
- Will you need Electric, Internet, or both?
- Company Tax FIN (EIN)
- Type of Merchandise
- Please provide details about the products you will be selling if you selected "Other," or include any additional information you want to share about your product(s).
- Do you sell 18+ merchandise?
- If yes, have you fully read and understood the Katsucon 18+ policy?
- Are there any vendors you would like to be located near?
- Are there any vendors you would prefer to not be lcated near?
- Have you been a merchant at Katsucon before?
- If Yes, when were you last at Katsucon as a merchant?
- Would you like to refer any businesses/vendors (please provide website, contact information, and type of merchandise)
- Have you had any incidents or issues with Katsucon, Katsucon staff, other vendors, etc. that we should be aware of?
- How many conventions/events have you exhibited at?
- Will you be exhibiting alone/without any helpers?
- What is the minimum number of booths you will accept?
- What kind of vehicle will you be using for load in/out? How many? (Only vehicles with merchandise will be allowed in the loading dock. Helpers/vendor staff not in merchandise-loaded vehicles should enter through the front entrance of the vendor hall.)
- Would you like to be added to our local waitlist? Local is defined as someone who can be contacted and show up in 4-5 hours or less if we have no shows/cancellations that need last minute filled.
- I hereby acknowledge that Katsucon Merchant Hall does not accept any fan art or use of copyright material without proper licensing. (Your application will be rejected if this section is not signed/accepted)
- I understand that upon acceptance and payment, Katsucon does not provide refunds or roll overs. (your application will be rejected if this section is not signed/accepted)
- I understand that application does not guarantee approval and that by applying, I am agreeing to follow the rules outlined in the Exhibitor Packet, as designated by KEI, and by the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. (Your application will be rejected if this section is not signed/accepted)
- Your application MUST include a clear photo of your full booth or it will be immediately rejected. If you do not have photos of a previous setup, please create and submit a mockup of your proposed booth display along with photos of your merchandise. Please type YES below that you have uploaded at least one photo under the "picture uploads" section. See Picture Requirements section for more details.
- Anything you would like the Merchant Department Head to know?
- Questions, comments, quips, quotes, cares, concerns?
- I have reviewed the Exhibitor Packet for 2026 and accept the terms therein.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 1
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