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Exhibit Space Details

METROCON's Exhibit Hall is a combined area containing the Vendors Area and the Artist Alley, as well as space for autograph signings, clubs, demos, vehicle displays, and more!! The METROCON Exhibit Hall is located in the combined East/Center Halls of the Tampa Convention Center. The Vendors Area is made up of 10'x10' booths, which each contain a 6' skirted table, two folding chairs, and a wastebasket. Artist Alley is made up of 8' skirted tables, each with two chairs.

The Vendor Area is for those merchants who are selling licensed products and distributing merchandise on behalf of manufacturers (even if the manufacturer is themselves). Examples include DVDs, manga, figures, collectibles, t-shirts, statues, books, posters, wall scrolls, manufactured costumes, glassware, and much more.

The Artist Alley is for smaller-scale merchants who are vending handmade items. These items should have been made by the merchant present at the convention in some capacity - art prints, original art, sculptures, assorted crafts, multimedia projects, handmade jewelry, handmade clothing or clothing containing original artwork, etc.

Clubs and promotional groups may be placed in either area as is most appropriate. Groups seeking to leverage the stage in the Exhibit Hall for demos and presentations will be grouped in booth spaces nearest to the stage.

All exhibitors may configure their booth how they see fit, adding shelving and temporary structure as necessary, so long as these additions do not interfere with walkways, or infringe on other booth spaces by exceeding the borders of the purchased space.

Power, internet, phone, and other amenities are not provided to the Exhibitor by METROCON. Exhibitors may purchase these for a fee directly from the Tampa Convention Center - more information will be available in the Exhibitor Information Packet.

The exhibitor schedule is as follows:

    THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024

  • Set-up: 10AM - 8PM

    FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024

  • Set-up: 8AM - 11AM
  • Open for VIP: 11AM - 12PM
  • Open to All Passholders: 12PM - 8PM

    SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2024

  • Set-up: 9AM - 10AM
  • Open to VIP: 10AM - 10:30AM
  • Open to All Passholders: 10:30AM - 7PM

    SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024

  • Set-up: 9AM - 10AM
  • Open to VIP: 10AM - 10:30AM
  • Open to All Passholders: 10:30AM - 5PM
  • Breakdown: 5PM - 9PM

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE DISCLAIMER, AND IN THE MERCHANT INFORMATION PACKET (AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE OR BY CLICKING HERE). ALL EXHIBITORS WILL BE SUBJECT TO THESE GUIDELINES. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MERCHANT INFORMATION PACKET.

Exhibit Space Terms and Conditions and Disclaimers

ATTENTION: By purchasing a space as a merchant at METROCON 2024, you are agreeing to abide by all policies, regulations, and rules set forth by METROCON and Team Dynamite Productions LLC. This includes but is not limited to:

  • All general convention policies, including COVID-19 protocols at the time of the event;
  • No piracy or bootleg items;
  • Strict PG-13 rating - no hentai or explicit material including graphics, offensive language, and more;
  • No sales of weapons will be permitted (firearms, knives, sharp swords, pepper spray, tasers, other self-defense items, etc)
  • You will be in attendance for all open hours of the room;
  • Your booth does not contain any gambling, raffling by ticket purchase, or otherwise illegal gaming activity;
  • You will not affix anything with tape or adhesive to surrounding floors and walls;
  • You will abide by all laws of the state of Florida for the duration of your involvement with the event;
  • Merchants are responsible for collecting Florida State Sales Tax while they are exhibiting at trade shows in a physical location in Florida - research more at The Florida Department of Revenue for more information;

By purchasing this space, you are agreeing to all of these policies, and all policies and regulations contained within the Merchant Information Packet (available here). Violation of the policies listed here and/or within the packet can result in any or all of the following:

  • Future denial of METROCON Merchant status;
  • Fines and fees levied by the convention or its parent company;
  • Removal from the premises without refund or consideration for loss;
  • Legal action as permitted by Florida state laws;