Katsucon 2025 Cons & Clubs

Name: Katsucon 2025
Start: 2025-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-16T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 201 Waterfront St

Deadline: Jan 10, 2025 12:00 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Katsucon 2025

Date: Feb 14, 2025 12:00 am - Feb 16, 2025 4:00 pm (EST)

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Free

About the application

Welcome to the Katsucon Cons/Clubs page! Each year, we strive to fill our cons/clubs area with some of the best. From nonprofits to fellow conventions, we look to provide unique and fun finds for our attendees and to increase the outreach of each group. Cons/clubs (conventions and clubs) are defined as conventions, clubs, events and other entities that are using their space for promotion. Promotion includes fliers and word of mouth to raise awareness for that entity.

About the event

Katsucon 2025 is the THIRTY year anniversary of KEI! This year will be themed Japanese Horror in addition to our mission of bringing Japanese Culture, Anime, and Cosplay to the local community.

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Terms & Conditions

All cons/clubs must submit an application to be considered for Katsucon Merchants Hall.

The selection process is through an independent jury team. Things our jury consider include but are not limited to uniqueness, booth setup, fit with Katsucon environment, etc.

We have a limited number of spaces available. This means that not every group can be selected every year. We will strive to rotate and give everyone a fair chance.

There will be no table sharing.

After submission, Exhibitors will receive an email informing them if they are accepted/declined or placed on our waitlist. Vendor’s may request to be put on our waitlist (all waitlist must still juried) Please do not email staff about application status UNLESS an announcement is made that emails have went out and you did not receive one

Raffles of any kind are prohibited unless all conditions are met as outlined in the exhibitor packet.

Sales/services of any kind are prohibited without Katsucon Merchant Hall leadership approval. (Convention badge pre-sales/sales and convention merch are excluded but please note in your application) If approved, an MD Sales Avidavit MUST be present, and all rules/procedures followed just like other exhibitors.

All cons/clubs are expected to double check their booth space location upon check-check in. Spaces can change up to the day of the con.

Cons/clubs MAY NOT move or exchange spaces without Merchant Hall leadership approval.

Cons/clubs must be on time and present during all hall operation hours. Cons/clubs that no-show, leave early, arrive late, etc. may affect their acceptance into the hall the following year. Because of the limited spaces available, Cons/Clubs that no-show without notice/communication to leadership will not be allowed the following Katsucon (but may apply again after that).
A valid government issued ID is required to claim badges. All badge holders are required to have one.

Cons/Clubs must read through the Exhibitor’s Packet and follow all rules/procedure and maintain proper conduct as well as the rules of the convention and Gaylord Resort Hotel. Harassment/disrespect towards staff/attendees will not be tolerated.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Merchants Team via our email merchants@katsucon.org for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Related files

Maryland Sales Afidavit

2025 Exhibitors Packet_Final.pdf

Prices

One 10'x10' con/club space

$0.00

Non-refundable

One 10' x 10' space for event/group promotion and/or the pre sale of con badges located in aisles A & B of the Gaylord Convention Center. Any other use must have merchant staff approval including but not limited to sale of items, giveaways, etc. (please see exhibitor's packet for rules/restrictions) includes: (1) 6' x 2.5' table (2) chairs up to (4) complimentary badges (additional must be purchased)

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

What type of organization are you?
If other, please explain what your group/organization is/does
Have you exhibited in Katsucon's cons and clubs section before?
Why should we choose you for the Katsucon Clubs/Cons section?
Are you requesting to sell/offer a service beyond general promotion?
Have you had any previous issues with katsucon/staff/other entities that we should be aware of?
If yes to above, what would you like approval for besides promotion?
How many spaces are you requesting?
Do you have any other cons/clubs you would like to suggest?
Do you require any special needs for you space/activity/promotion?
I have read the Exhibitor Packet, as well as katsucon inc and the Gaylord Resort Hotel's Policies.
I will abide by all policies/rules/provisions laid out in the exhibitor packet. I also understand that failure to do so could result in a warning up to and including removal from the hall.
I understand that by not showing up/being late without informing staff could lead to forfeiture of my booth and/or prevent our participation in Katsucon the following year.
Questions, comments, quips, quotes, cares, concerns?

Picture requirements

Minimum pictures required: 1
Send a picture of your booth setup. If you have never set up a booth, please set up a mockup and send a picture of that. You MUST submit a booth photo, or you will not be considered.

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