{"id":276,"date":"2026-05-07T17:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keycon.org\/43\/marketplace\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T08:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:22:48","slug":"marketplace","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keycon.org\/43\/marketplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keycon 43 Marketplace Vendor Info<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applications for Keycon 43 Marketplace are NOW OPEN.<\/strong><br>Applications will be accepted until January 15\/2027.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a Maker or Vendor that is a little bit Nerdy? A Writer of some far-off world that we all would<br>love to visit? A Jewelry maker that specializes in whimsy and enchanting? Or someone who can turn<br>pieces of string and cloth into the most mesmerizing pieces of wearable art?<br>We would like you to join us. At our Market we are looking for vendors to make our event even more<br>special. If this is you, please read on. If you have any questions, contact the Marketplace coordinator<br>at marketplace43@keycon.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Keycon is attended by fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all forms (movies, television, video<br>games, books, and more), Tabletop and Role-playing game enthusiasts, Artists, and Costumers.<br>There is also overlap with other genres including Comics, Anime, and Horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketplace General Information<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keycon occurs over the Victoria Day Long Weekend in May. This year it is May 21-23, 2027.<br>Vendors will be provided with a regular booth, one sided, 8 x 8 feet, with one 6\u2019 x 2\u2019 table and 2<br>chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>A booth will cost $100.<br>(Keycon full memberships are not included.)<br>TENTATIVE Hours for the Marketplace:<br>Friday 4pm \u2013 8pm<br>Saturday 10am \u2013 8pm<br>Sunday 10am \u2013 4pm<br>Vendors will have access to the room 30 minutes before and after the open times to refresh their<br>spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>All applications receive consideration, with approval based on product descriptions and a review of<br>the vendors website\/Instagram\/facebook or photos. We feel this is fairer than using a strictly first-come basis, and it also gives us a chance to ensure that we provide our members with a variety of<br>merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>If we do not choose your application, you will get an email telling you that you made it to the waitlist or<br>why we are not allowing you to vend at the market. The vendor will then be able to cancel their<br>application or stay on the waitlist. Waitlist applicants will also be asked it they want to be in line in<br>case of a last-minute cancellation, meaning that the day of the event we might call you to ask if you<br>want to fill a spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancellations<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you find that you will not be able to make use of your space, please inform us as soon as possible.<br>Full refunds will be provided up to 45 days prior to the first day of the event. After that date, refunds<br>are subject to our ability to resell the space. Cancellations 14 days before the con are not eligible for<br>a refund, but you can transfer the ownership to another vendor if you speak with the Marketplace<br>coordinator. Ie, spaces cannot be transferred to another vendor without the prior approval of the<br>Marketplace coordinator. <strong>(Do Not Surprise the Convention)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electricity and Other Special Requirements<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Please indicate your electrical and other special requirements when you email<br>marketplace43@keycon.org to apply. Electricity will be provided on an as available basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling at Keycon FAQ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I sell things out of my room, or in the hallway?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Sales are restricted to persons registered with the convention to sell in the Marketplace, or the<br>people who run Con-Suites. If you are not associated with these two groups you are not permitted to<br>sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there any restrictions on what I can sell in the mark<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Do Not allow AI made\/created items.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are not allowing people to do direct sales. Direct sales are any company that you can sign up for<br>and sell items on behalf of them. This includes the likes of Epicure, Pampered Chef, Colour Street,<br>Avon, Sweet Legs, Tupperware, Scentsy, etc. Book sellers are the exception to this rule.<br>Copyright materials are a sell at your own risk item. If the copyright holder decides to ask for you to<br>not vend these items Keycon will not be held responsible for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any items that are being sold that are stolen will be removed, and if they reappear the vendor will be<br>asked to leave without refund. This will include items that you download from the internet and print<br>onto other items. If you are doing Fan Created items, it has to be by your own hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I apply for a table?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email Marketplace43@Keycon.org. Please include a contact name, phone number, business name,<br>description of wares with social media address and\/or photos, If you need electricity or not, and any<br>special requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Please note we will send you a payment method when we accept your application. Receipt of<br>applications will be acknowledged asap. If you do not hear from us within a week, please feel free to<br>contact us again at Marketplace43@keycon.org. Final decisions regarding applications will be made<br>by February 1, 2027. Final payment will be due no later than March 1, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I request a specific location for my table?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>If you have a request of location due to accessibility needs, please tell us. We will set up accessibility<br>requests first.<br>You can request if you need to be by someone, or away from others and we will do our best to<br>accommodate. We also try to make it so that two of the same type of vendor are not beside each<br>other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can dealers share a table?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Yes. We do permit dealers to share a table. Just have both dealers mark down that they are sharing,<br>with who, and what they sell if it is different from you. We do not allow more than two dealers to share<br>a space. We ask that no more than two people are vending in your space at any one time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Keycon pet friendly?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, Keycon is not pet friendly. We have members of our community that use service animals and pets<br>can often distract them or endanger them.<br>If you are a service animal team, please tell us in advance so we can arrange to make sure you have<br>ease of access to the doors for relief of the animal.<br>Please note that emotional support animals do not have rights to a public space as they are not<br>viewed as a medical trained service animal. If you need more clarification, please see this link to the<br>Manitoba service animal act. https:\/\/accessibilitymb.ca\/resources\/faqs_service_animals.pdf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Keycon\u2019s Marketplace be open to the general public?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Marketplace is open to the general public and convention passes are not required.<br>This is ONLY for the Marketplace. The rest of the convention space will be by membership only.<br>Meaning that you can have people that are not registered with our convention come to the event to do<br>shopping at you and your fellow vendors booths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you would like to be vendor in our marketplace,<\/strong> email marketplace43@keycon.org <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keycon 43 Marketplace Vendor Info Applications for Keycon 43 Marketplace are NOW OPEN.Applications will be accepted until January 15\/2027. Are you a Maker or Vendor that is a little bit Nerdy? A Writer of some far-off world that we all wouldlove to visit? A Jewelry maker that specializes in whimsy and enchanting? 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