Chiller Theatre Expo Vendor Application - October 2026

Companies and individuals wishing to vend at an upcoming Chiller Theatre Expo need to complete this online application.

Be sure to complete all fields.

If you have already received confirmation of tables, there is no need to reapply. All applications are used, automatically, as alternates in case of vendor cancellations.

All vendors selling items must have a NJ Certificate of Authority.

Don't panic - THIS CAN BE DONE ONLINE and the Tax Certificate can be downloaded and printed out. It's easy. CLICK https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/pdf/pubs/sales/anj15.pdf AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.

VENDOR RULES & APPLICATION

Payment for following show's tables MUST be paid in FULL immediately after (within 7 days) previous show to reserve the same spot.

Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No Exceptions.

Electricity is available on request made PRIOR to the show for an additional fee of $50.00 which you can include with your table payment.

Wall space tables are very limited and must be reserved. If you do not pay for this in advance, we will not reserve it.

Set-up is no earlier than 11AM in the ballrooms on the Friday of the show, No Exceptions. If you have a large display for the show and need extra time to set-up, you MUST contact us beforehand.

All vendors are required to have a NJ State Department of Taxation ID to set up and sell at the show. NJ law requires a sales tax on all applicable items sold. THIS CAN BE DONE ONLINE, the form for a Tax Certificate (Form NJ-REG) can be found at link above in "Description".

New Jersey Tax Authority agents will be at the Show in full force.

Vendors are required to check in with the vendor room manager prior to setting up.

Vendor table space that is 6 feet in length by 2 and a half feet wide to sell from.

2 vendor wristbands for the first table, and 1 wristband per extra table. Additional wristbands can be purchased for $35.00 each. Limit 2 additional per vendor.

Vendors are responsible for the actions of their helpers and will be held accountable.

All vendors agree that their tables will be open and operational during all the hours the event is open to the public.

Vendors may not "sublet" their space to other companies or people.

Only in the event of a natural disaster or cancellation of the event by the event coordinators will refunds be given. Once payment has been received, there will be NO REFUNDS on the agreed space.

No graphic nudity, alcoholic beverages, drug paraphernalia, weapons of any kind, permitted on tables. Any vendor found doing so will be immediately removed from the show, banned from future events, and subject to prosecution by the Morris County and Parsippany Township Police Authorities.

All vendors are responsible for the products they sell. If anyone is caught selling unlicensed, copy written material (IE: bootleg DVD/CD/VHS tapes etc) and representatives of the license holders/ Studios/ MPAA request, you WILL be evicted from the show and held accountable to them. The show will not be held responsible.

Table sharing is NOT allowed unless permitted by show promoter and dealers room manager. Must be notified 2 months in advance of the show.

Vendors may not distribute literature promoting other genre events without the pre-written consent of Horror-Thon LLC. We often allow this to occur if the event you wish to promote is not directly competitive to existing or planned Chiller Theatre events. Distribution of promotional flyers for competing genre conventions without permission will result in your space being closed without refund.

Vendors agree to hold harmless Chiller Theatre/Horror-Thon LLC and any of its staff from loss or damage of merchandise or injury sustained during attendance at its events. Dealers’ rooms are watched by security or locked by the facilities during non-show hours. Chiller Theatre/Horror-Thon LLC, its staff and the Hotel take no responsibility for items lost or stolen during these hours: it is up to vendors to carry insurance for their goods.

Smoking is permitted outside the building ONLY.

Do not block doors, aisles or emergency exits. Do not remove or reposition tables, furniture or equipment.

Open Flames, helium balloons, and adhesive backed decals, glitter, or confetti will not be permitted. Do not use pins, tacks, or glue on tables, linens, drapery, or walls at any time as repair costs will be incurred by the damage causing participant.

Please keep your area neat and clean. Kindly bring along a trash bag to collect your garbage and food leftovers. Your help with keeping the facility clean allows us to come back next time.

**Any violation of the rules will result in being removed from the show with no refund and banned from future Chiller Theatre shows.

Chiller Theatre/Horror-Thon LLC’ lawyer is available in case of any discrepancy with vendors, guests and patrons. If you wish to discuss any of the rules set forth, please feel free to contact us and our lawyer will elaborate.