iMagicon 2021
Please complete the following application. After you submit application, it will be reviewed and approved. Once approved a payment link will be sent to the email you used during sign up. All application fees must be paid to officially reserve a spot at iMagicon 2021. All payments due no later than April 1, 2021, or application may be cancelled at the discretion of iMagicon. All spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis (after payment is received). No refunds will be allowed. Please refer to Vendor Guide for more terms and conditions.
Official Hotel: Vendors and participants are encouraged to help support the convention by staying at our official hotel - The Hampton Inn & Suites - which has set up a special iMagicon room block for participants (click here for special rate). The Hampton Inn & Suites will offer free shuttle service between the hotel and iMagicon for guests. Your room block rental shows the Minot area that our guests truly support the event. If you decide to rent outside of the room block (say for Military discounts, etc), make sure you mention you are in town for iMagicon.
Event Space Types
Single booth- $150, includes 10x10 ft space; 1 table; 2 chairs; wi-fi, access to 110 power, pipe & drape, 2 vendor passes
Double booth- $300, includes 10 x 20 ft space; 2 tables; 2 chairs; wi-fi, access to 110 power, pipe & drape, 2 vendor passes
Triple booth - $400, includes 10 x 30 ft space; 4 tables; 4 chairs; wi-fi, access to 110 power, pipe & drape, 4 vendor passes
Activity/Info Booth - $100, includes 10x10 space; 1 table; 2 chairs; wi-fi, access to 110 power, 2 vendor passes into the event. No sales allowed.
Artist Booth- $100, for individuals selling their own original paintings & drawings. Other original handcrafted items may be sold but cannot be the primary items in the booth (meaning paintings/drawings must make up majority of the booth); 8x10 ft space; 1 table; 2 chairs; wi-fi, access to 110 power, 2 vendor passes
Author Booth - $100, for individuals selling their own published books; 8x10 ft space; 1 table; 2 chairs; wi-fi, access to 110 power, 2 vendor passes
Food Truck - $100 rental (plus 20% commission fee on sales due to Minot Municipal Auditorium), 4 vendor passes.
Additional Vendor Passes - $15/person or child
Additional Booth Add Ons - $5/table and $2/chair
Official Hotel: Vendors and participants are encouraged to help support the convention by staying at our official hotel - The Hampton Inn & Suites - which has set up a special iMagicon room block for participants (click here for online booking rates). The Hampton Inn & Suites will offer free shuttle service between the hotel and iMagicon for guests. Your room block rental shows the Minot area that our guests truly support the event. If you decide to rent outside of the room block (say for Military discounts, etc), make sure you mention you are in town for iMagicon.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The following terms and conditions are applicable to all vendor applications. Vendors who submit an application hereby agree to the terms and conditions.
Move In for vendors is 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the Minot (ND) Municipal Auditorium. Convention hours run from 11 a.m.-12 a.m. (midnight) April 23-24 and will run 11 am-6 pm, Sunday, April 25. Vendors need to bring a team to ensure their booths will be staffed during the convention. No vendor is allowed to tear down before 6 pm, Sunday, April 25.
Tear Down: Move out begins at 6 pm, Sunday, April 25. Please remember that our guests PAY for an event that runs until 6 pm, Sunday, April 25. Vendors who leave early can ruin a user's experience. Therefore, any vendors leaving PRIOR to 6 pm, Sunday, April 25, must have written permission from iMagicon to do so in advance. Violators who leave the event early may risk future involvement by a) having future vendor applications rejected or b) vendor will be placed in a lower traffic area.
Vendor Badges/Passes: Booth rentals come with a pre-determined vendor badge number. Any additional passes must be purchased for workers/children at a special $15/person vendor booth rate. Children under that age of 18 accompanying vendors will be given a 3-day wristband to wear that will have the vendor booth name written on it for security purposes.
Booth Placement: Booths placements are typically assigned on a first come, first serve basis. It pays to reserve your booth early!
Refunds: No refunds will be issued. In the event the event is cancelled due to reasons beyond iMagicon's controll, registrations will be carried forward to the rescheduled event.
Advance registration: Vendors must register in advance and all rental fees paid with the application. An NSF check will constitute an automatic cancellation of invitation.
Signage: All booths must have a banner (preferred) or signage indicating the name of the booth/business.
Use of iMagicon logo: Vendors wishing to use iMagicon's name and logo in connection with business must gain permission and enter into a signed license agreement and commission agreement with iMagicon for use.
Restricted Sales: iMagicon retains the right to sell t-shirts, apparel, and items bearing the iMagicon name & logo. The sales of these items will not be permitted except for those with written authorization.
Food/Concession Sales: The Minot Municipal Auditorium retains the right to sell food (concessions) and beverages. For vendors wishing to sell concessions at the event, you will be required to pay a flat booth fee to iMagicon and a 20% commission fee on sales to the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Please email us at info@imagiconnd.com for more information.
Commissions: iMagicon will not take a commission on merchandise booth sales generated at the April 23-25, 2021 convention. Food vendors are required to pay a 20% commission to Minot Municipal Auditorium.
Sales & tax: Vendors are responsible for all sales transactions and must bring their own cash box/credit card system. Credit card systems are ENCOURAGED as the ATM often runs out on Saturday. Vendors are responsible for collecting and paying 7.5% North Dakota State Sales Tax. To apply for a North Dakota Sales & Use Permit, please visit: https://apps.nd.gov/tax/tap/_/. For more information on Sales & Use, please visit: www.nd.gov/tax
Hours of Operation: Vendors must agree to stay open for business throughout the convention. Vending hours are 11 am to 8 pm, April 23-24 and 11 am-6 pm, Sunday, April 25, with exception to activity/gaming booths who may register to stay open later until midnight Friday/Saturday. We understand this can be a long day, but please staff your booth accordingly so it remains open at all times but yet gives workers time to take breaks.
Insurance: Exhibitor is responsible for proper insurance and protection of entries.
Security: iMagicon provides general security during open hours of the event 9 am to 1 am when the general public is inside the building. Vendors are responsible for individual booth security during operating hours. Between 1 am and 9 am, the Minot Municipal Auditorium is locked and closed to the public. At 9 am, vendors may begin entering the facility.
Liabilities: iMagicon and the Minot Municipal Auditorium assumes no liability for damage, loss or theft of an individual's work or personal injury to a vendor, volunteer or workers. iMagicon and Minot Municipal Auditorium shall be held harmless from and against all liabilities, suits, claims, damages, injuries and action, costs and expenses of any kind or nature of anyone whatsoever relating to or arising out of any act, negligence, or neglect of the vendor, any of its employees, members, guests, agents or invitees. iMagicon and the Minot Municipal Auditorium shall be held harmless from and against all liabilities, suits, claims, damages, injuries and action, costs and expenses of any kind or nature of anyone whatsoever relating to Covid-19 or any communicable diseases. The vendor is responsible to set up and maintain the display so as no threat or nuisance is made to the public.
COVID-19: By attending this event you may be exposed to communal diseases such as COVID-19 and assume all risks involved. iMagicon recommends vendors to have hand sanitizer at their booth for guests and staff and to bring any additional PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) vendor feels is necessary to provide a safe environment for themselves and their employees. Please wash hands frequently, especially after using the bathroom and after a cough/sneeze. Masks are not mandatory, but recommended for all vendors and guests. Do not attend the convention if sick. iMagicon reserves the right to perform a daily temperature screening of vendors & staff. iMagicon reserves the right to change terms and conditions of the above Covid-19 statement as information becomes available and reserves the right to perform a daily temperature screening of vendors & staff.
