Wonder Festival US 2027 - Creators

Wonder Festival US 2027 will take place May 27-30, 2027 at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia as part of MomoCon.

This is the only creator application. There is no separate original-work application and no separate licensing application.

Use this application if you are an independent creator, creator collective, or small creator-owned studio. You may apply with original or self-owned work, public-domain work, work covered by a direct written license you already hold, products that may need a Wonder Festival US one-event license, or a combination of these categories.

Early in the application, you will be asked whether any product requires Wonder Festival US to contact a rights holder. Read the choices carefully:

Choose “No” only if every product is original or self-owned, based on public-domain material, or covered by written commercial permission that you already hold and can document.

Choose “Yes or I am not sure” if any product uses a character, title, logo, costume, design, or other intellectual property you do not own and do not already have written permission to display or sell at Wonder Festival US 2027. This answer will reveal the one-event licensing section.

Display-only fan work may still require permission. Approval at a previous event, permission for a different product, fan-made status, or seeing similar products sold elsewhere does not automatically authorize your product at Wonder Festival US 2027. If you are uncertain, choose “Yes or I am not sure” so WFUS can review the request with you.

What happens if the licensing section appears:

• You will answer a short set of licensing and fallback questions.
• You will complete one application for each separately sold or displayed product.
• WFUS will review each request for completeness and determine whether a rights-holder review path is available.
• The relevant rights holder, not WFUS, makes the final product decision.

An approved one-event license is limited to the approved product, character or title, price, quantity, use, event, location, and written conditions. For WFUS 2027, the event period is all four public event days, May 27-30, 2027. It is not a general commercial license and does not authorize online sales, pre-event sales, post-event sales, additional production, or use at another event unless the approval expressly says otherwise.

Booth acceptance and product-license approval are separate decisions. Do not begin commercial production based on application submission, completeness review, or an initial availability response. Approval is not guaranteed, and a rights holder may require royalties or fees, quantity limits, samples, copyright credits, seals, packaging changes, sales reporting, or other conditions.

Wonder Festival US centers sculptors, garage-kit makers, figure painters, modelers, toy and sofubi creators, doll and action-figure customizers, miniature artists, and other creators working primarily in three dimensions. First-time exhibitors are welcome.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or a particular location. Space, pricing, payment dates, included furnishings, parking and freight guidance, the licensing fallback policy, and shared-booth rules will be published before payment.

Important dates:

Creator application deadline: March 1st 2027

One Event License Request Submission Deadline: January 20th, 2027

Initial license progress updates within 60 days of application if not earlier

Booth payment or licensing fallback deadline:  March 2nd, 2027

For questions, please contact us via email at downing.wonfes@momocon.com

Current License Approvals:
None approved, 5 ongoing conversations. More conversations will be started based on initial applications.

Wonder Festival US x MomoCon 2027 Rules and Regulations for Exhibitors 

General Convention Information

MomoCon 2027 warmly welcomes all exhibitors to the Exhibitor’s Hall. The convention is scheduled from May 27 to 30 at the Omni Hotel and Georgia World Congress Center. While we always strive to adhere to our initial plans, exhibitors should understand that occasional changes may be necessary for the overall good of the convention. Dedicated volunteers and professional security personnel will be available in the Exhibit Hall to minimize theft. Should any issues arise, including those with fellow exhibitors, please consult with our help desk. 

Venue Policies

• Staples, nails, tacks, and other tapes are strictly prohibited on GWCC floors and walls.
• Exhibitors are not to deface any venue materials permanently.
• Signage, banners, or flyers are restricted to your allocated space. An additional table will be set up for excess flyers.
• Sales or distribution of adult-themed material are strictly prohibited, and MomoCon has the authority to judge the appropriateness of all displays. MomoCon does not permit the sales of AI created artwork.
• The sale or display of weapons and other questionable materials is forbidden.

Pricing, Availability, and Setup

• The Exhibit Hall booth pricing varies by type and location, with additional processing fees. All booth prices exclude these processing fees.
• Exhibitors must respect boundaries and not encroach on neighboring spaces.
• No-shows risk losing their space, which might be sold at a discounted rate to waiting list patrons.
• Payment must be made during booth selection; otherwise, you risk forfeiting your space.
• The Exhibitor's Hall is located on the ground floor of the Georgia World Congress Center. Selling outside of this area is prohibited.
• Each booth comes equipped with a 6-foot table in a 10x10’ curtained space and two chairs.
• Any additional needs, like power or extra tables, can be sourced from our partners, Edlen and Shepard.

Hours of Operation 

Load in and load out times will be communicated closer to the event. But load in will begin on Wednesday May 26, and load out will be Sunday May 30. 

• Thursday: 2pm to 8pm
• Friday & Saturday: 10am to 7pm
• Sunday: 10am to 5pm

Note: Times might change based on room setup requirements. Exhibitors must exit by 9pm on Sunday, May 30. 

General Rules
Exhibitors can join any convention event at standard rates. Each table comes with two 4-day admissions.
MomoCon reserves the right to limit booth availability.
By participating, exhibitors agree to the attached CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS.


MomoCon 2027 Exhibitor Contract Terms and Conditions

• Provision of Space: MomoCon guarantees 6’ exhibitor tables in 10x10’ booths within the “Exhibit Hall”. Space will be available for setup by 3pm on Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
• Promotion: MomoCon will actively promote the event but does not guarantee a specific attendance count. Past attendance figures are available online.
• Subletting: Exhibitors cannot sublet their tables.
• Safety and Liability: MomoCon is not responsible for damages or injuries. Exhibitors assume all risks associated with their participation.
• Prohibited Activities: Activities like smoking, selling unpackaged food, or possessing alcohol are not allowed in the Exhibit Hall. MomoCon does not permit the sales of AI created artwork.
• Compliance with Laws: Exhibitors must follow all local, state, and federal laws, especially concerning sales and taxes.
• Infringing Material: Selling or displaying material that infringes copyrights or trademarks can lead to immediate ejection, unless given appoval with the license holder.
• Offensive Material: MomoCon reserves the right to judge and potentially eject exhibitors for displaying inappropriate or offensive materials.
• Behaviour: Exhibitors must follow general convention attendee rules during off-hours.
• Security: MomoCon provides security after hours but is not liable for any losses.
• Setup and Decoration: Exhibitors must ensure all materials and decorations adhere to venue policies.
• Insurance: It's the responsibility of the exhibitor to have their insurance coverage.
• Changes to Agreement: MomoCon reserves the right to make changes to this agreement if necessary.
• Hold Harmless: Exhibitor will hold harmless MomoCon and event facilities or any of their respective officers, agents, employees, members, representatives or affiliates, from any liability, damage, loss, harm, claim, or injury to property or person of the Exhibitor, Exhibitor officers, agents, employees or other persons, whether caused by the negligence of MomoCon or event facilities, or from theft, fire, water, accident, or any other cause whatsoever.
• Liabilities: Exhibitors agree to not hold MomoCon responsible for any lost investments or revenues stemming from unclaimed or cancelled tables.
• Communication Failures: Breaches of this agreement resulting from communication lapses will be addressed in a manner that best serves the interests of both parties.
• Claiming Tables: Exhibitors are required to claim their tables by 1PM on Thursday, May 27th, 2027. If unable to do so, written notice explaining the delay must be provided to MomoCon at least one week prior to the mentioned date.
• Unclaimed Tables: Tables not claimed by the deadline may be reallocated or resold at MomoCon's discretion.
• Refunds on Cancellation: Exhibitors who cancel their booths within 30 days of purchase are entitled to a full refund (100% of the booth's cost minus fees).
• MomoCon Cancellation: In the unlikely event that MomoCon is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, such as acts of nature or events beyond the control of MomoCon organizers, and the event can't be rescheduled, a good faith effort will be made to refund 50% of the exhibitor's payment.