PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING TERMS YOU AGREE TO BY PURCHASING SPACE AT RALEIGH SUPERCON
1. Booths must remain intact and manned throughout the hours of the convention and may not be dismantled prior to the closing of the convention. RALEIGH SUPERCON will not be held responsible for any issues arising from an unmanned booth during show hours. The loading dock will not be open for breakdown prior to the close of the exhibition room. If you break down your space prior to the end of the show you will be banned from setting up at future shows. Attendee’s have paid for the ability to shop with Vendors and Exhibitors and expect them to be set up during show hours. By breaking down early you are doing both the attendees and the show a disservice. Please be advised that there are vendors and artists that we will no longer welcome back due to breaking this rule. The shows management takes this very seriously. It is unfair to attendees, the show and other vendors to break down early. If you cannot stay until the end of the show, please do not set up.
2. Exhibitors must comply with all local, state and federal laws, and will not hold management liable for any breaches, losses, or damage to themselves or their property. All exhibitors agree to hold blameless RALEIGH SUPERCON and all RALEIGH SUPERCON staff members and workers against any loss, damage, theft, expenses, claims or actions arising from any personal or property damage, loss or theft due to said exhibitors participation in RALEIGH SUPERCON. RALEIGH SUPERCON agrees to pay for overnight security in the main exhibit hall. Exhibitor is responsible for their own security during show hours.
3. In addition, all vendors/exhibitors/artists acknowledge that RALEIGH SUPERCON and all RALEIGH SUPERCON staff members, workers, employees and agents, will NOT provide or maintain insurance coverage for vendors/exhibitors persons or property, and it is their sole responsibility to obtain insurance covering loss.
4. RALEIGH SUPERCON in no way endorses any artists/vendors/exhibitor’s merchandise, exhibits, views, beliefs, or actions. All artists/vendors/exhibitors are deemed to be their own business/entity and in no way reflect the views, beliefs, intentions and/or direction of RALEIGH SUPERCON. Artists/vendors/exhibitors do not represent RALEIGH SUPERCON in any way.
5. All merchandise bought or sold at the RALEIGH SUPERCON is done strictly between artists/vendors/exhibitors and attendees/buyers, RALEIGH SUPERCON is not party to or responsible in any way for any transactions made between said parties.
6. NO SWORD VENDORS OR WEAPONS VENDORS ALLOWED. THIS INCLUDES SWORDS, KNIVES, OTHER SHARP ITEMS, TASERS, LASERS, ETC… ANYTHING THAT IS A WEAPON. Anyone who attempts to sell weapons at the show will be asked to remove the items from their booth. Repeat offenders will be asked to leave the show, with no refund given.
7. NO VAPE, TOBACCO, OR ANY TYPE OF SMOKING SALES ARE ALLOWED. THIS IS AN ALL AGES COMIC BOOK / ANIME CONVENTION AND WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE SMOKING OF ANY KIND. IF YOU SELL VAPE, TOBACCO, OR ANY TYPE OF SMOKING ITEMS AT THE SHOW YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE, WITH NO REFUND GIVEN.
8. No Bootleg DVDs or CDs. Representatives from various studios will be at the convention. Anyone selling unauthorized merchandise that infringes upon their copyright or licensing agreements (or any other studios) will be asked to leave the show. No refunds will be given if you break this rule and are asked to leave.
9. No outside food vendors are allowed. The Raleigh Convention Center has an exclusive on food sales. This applies to Food Trucks on Convention Center property. This applies to Pocky and Ramune as well.
10. All adult materials must be either behind the table or, if displayed on a table or display rack bagged or covered so that minors may not open it. Any adult material containing nudity must be covered in accordance with local and state laws. Artists/Exhibitors agree not to sell any adult materials to minors. Violating this rule is cause for immediate dismissal from the show with no refund, and being banned from any future events hosted by the shows management.
11. No Live Animals. Exhibitors may not engage in the sale of living animals at the event.
12. Nudity is NOT allowed in the convention center under any circumstances.
13. No Bingo, Lottery type gaming (or gambling of any sort) is allowed.
14. No Sales Onsite or Promotion for Online or Offsite Sales of any guns real or replica.
15. State tax is the responsibility of the artist/vendor to collect according to state laws.
16. No exhibit may block or interfere with other exhibits or with the aisle space. Any damage caused to the building or its furnishings by the Artist/Exhibitor are the sole responsibility of the Artist/Exhibitor.
17. Should you (the exhibitor) find that you are not able to attend RALEIGH SUPERCON and have already paid for your space, the policy is as follows: A refund will be given – minus a $150 cancellation fee for Exhibitor Booths prior to 4/1/17, and $75 for Artist Tables prior to 4/1/17. Between 4/1/17 and 6/1/17 a refund will be given minus a $250 cancellation fee for Exhibitor Booths and $125 for Artist Tables. After 6/1/16 a refund will be given minus a $350 cancellation fee for Exhibitor Booths and $165 for Artist Tables.
18. Abandoned Property: Any property not removed from the Raleigh Convention Center that has not been claimed within forty-eight (48) hours following the end of the event will be considered abandoned by the Exhibitor.
19. RALEIGH SUPERCON reserves the right to change, amend, and add to the rules and regulations of the show at anytime. In the event that you new rules are added that prevent you from selling your core product, you will be notified and refunded in full.
For questions about vendor space, placement and availability, contact [email protected] or call (919) 907-0424
All mail should be addressed to:
Super Conventions
823 NW. 57th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33309
RALEIGH SUPERCON FAQs
WHAT IS RALEIGH SUPERCON?
Raleigh Supercon is a 3 day festival for fans of pop culture, superheroes, science fiction, fantasy, anime, cartoons, and video games. The event features celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, entertainers, industry guests, cosplayers, exhibitors, artists, and writers. Tickets grant access to the exhibition hall, music festival, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, parties, anime viewing, workshops, video gaming, board gaming, and more!
WHEN & WHERE IS RALEIGH SUPERCON?
RALEIGH SUPERCON IS JULY 14-16, 2017
RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER
500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Convention Center Phone: (919) 996-8500
Convention Event Hours / Exhibition Room Hours:
Friday, 12:30PM – 1:00AM / 12:30PM –
8:00PM
Saturday, 10:30AM – 2:00AM / 10:30AM – 8:00PM
Sunday, 10:30AM – 8:00PM / 10:30AM – 6:30PM
HOW CAN I GET A CELEBRITY PHOTO OP?
CLICK HERE to purchase a celebrity photo op with a credit card online. You may also purchase photo ops at the convention with cash only.
HOW CAN I GET A CELEBRITY AUTOGRAPH?
CLICK HERE to purchase select celebrity autographs in advance. ALL Celebrities at RALEIGH SUPERCON sign autographs at the convention. If a celebrity autograph you want is not available online, you can purchase it at the convention with cash only. Autograph pricing is available on each celebrity guest page: http://raleighsupercon.com/guests/
RALEIGH SUPERCON COMPLETE PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE WITH 400+ EVENTS
https://register.growtix.com/schedule/raleigh_supercon
SUPERCON RETRO CONTACT INFO
SUPERCON PHONE: (919) 907-0424
SUPERCON EMAIL: [email protected]
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC