Nov. 9-10, 2024 Emidio's Expo Center
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:

THE 2023 SHOW FLOOR IS SOLD OUT!

THE 2023 SHOW FLOOR BOOTHS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT! Please submit your request through the form below and you will be contacted if we can accommodate your request for space. All Vendor inquiries will be reviewed before a contract for space is offered. Thank you for your interest in being an exhibitor at the Akron Comicon!

Exhibitor Space Details

The Akron Comicon convention floor is organized to include 120 exhibitor spaces divided into two primary categories:

Creators

We offer 54 spaces in our Artists’ Alley and four in an additional area for professional and independent creators, media organizations and comic-related clubs. In total, there are 54 spaces allocated to this exhibitor category, and each is 6 feet by 8 feet.

Note: All creator spaces are selected by a juried process. Please do not purchase a space without email confirmation.

Vendors

There are a total of 67 vendor booths for comic shops and independent dealers. Each space is 10 feet by 10 feet. As the Akron Comicon is a comic book convention, we politely ask vendors that non-comic-related products sold should not exceed 30 percent of the overall exhibitor presentation.

Space Type Size Total Spaces Cost
Creator 6′ x 8′ 54 $130
Vendor 10′ x 10′ 67 $275
Each space includes a six-foot table, two chairs and two exhibitor badges. Additional badges are available at $10 each.

Note: Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We keep a waiting list in the event of cancellations.

If you’d like to reserve a space, or would like additional information, please fill out the form below.

Exhibition Floor Plan

The Akron Comicon will take place at:

Emidio’s Expo Center
48 E. Bath Rd.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

YOUR 2023 EXHIBITOR LIST!

Be Sure to visit each of our fine vendors while attending the show!

  • V01 WBNX
  • V02 Tony Isabella
  • V03 Leonora Scelfo
  • V04 Nancy Anne Ridder
  • V05 Nathan Szerdy
  • V06 Bianca Roman Stumpff
  • V07 Jon Provost and Laurie Jacobson
  • V08 Rubber City Comics/Magic City Comics
  • V09 Cleveland Sleeves
  • V10 Steve Madonna (Beatles Guy)
  • V11 Joe Spohn
  • V12 Mike Brighton
  • V13 Tony Capo
  • V13B Chris Reese
  • V14 & V35 Adam’s Action Figures & Comics
  • V15 Mike & Jan Olszewski
  • V16 Dave Nestler
  • V17 Maureen Yambar
  • V18 Steve Launstein
  • V19 Jacob Yule
  • V20 & V29 Dave Herndon
  • V21 Drac & Carita
  • V22 Meech
  • V23 Caleb Thusat
  • V24-V25 Craig Higgins Productions
  • V26 HOF Comic Con
  • V27 James A. Fyerman
  • V28 Nerd Box Comics
  • V30 Comics Are Go
  • V31 Comicsburgh
  • V32 – V33 Gary Chwastek
  • V34 U.S. Army
  • V36 & C50 Monster Bash
  • V37 Son of Ghoul
  • V38 Tom Hutchison (Big Dog Ink)
  • V39 Underhill Games
  • V40 Source Point Press
  • V41 TJ Bish
  • V42 RAK Graphics
  • V43-V44 Lauren Becker
  • V45 Watchtower Heroes
  • V46 Ted Dowey
  • V47-V48 Bill’s Books & More
  • V49 & V61 Rainbow Comics
  • V50 OPEN FOR SUPPORT BEAM
  • V51 David Hayes
  • V52 Don Simpson
  • V53-V54 S. Neely (Blue Crimson Anime Junction)
  • V55 Ted Sikora
  • V55B Rich Burkett
  • V56-V57 Feisty Goblin
  • V58 Taliyah Minter
  • V59 Mike Ost
  • V60 Todd Sverloff
  • V61 Rainbow Comics
  • V62-V64 Toys Time Forgot
  • V65 Hartville Chips
  • V66 NORKA Beverage
  • V67 Rubber City Cosplay
  • C01 Cleveland Sleeves
  • C02 Franklin Brothers
  • C03 Damion Kendrick
  • C04 Rick Lozano
  • C05 Chris Lambert
  • C06 Cory Holliday
  • C07 Ron Frenz
  • C08 Chris Ehnot
  • C09 Olivia Berrier
  • C10 Jonathan Ruple
  • C11 Robert Sheldone
  • C12 Richard Jones III
  • C13 Jeff Gorman
  • C14 Tom Batiuk
  • C15 Zihua Art
  • C16-C17 Meghan Villhauer
  • C18 Craig Boldman
  • C19-C20 Leopold and Lenora
  • C21 Kristen Hockenberry
  • C22 & C35 Jay Fife
  • C23 819 Comics
  • C24 William Grapes
  • C25 Damarius Mast
  • C26 Star Trek Renegades
  • C27 Marcus Calvert
  • C28 Mummy and The Monkey
  • 000 SATURDAY ONLY – MIKE SANGIACOMO
  • C29 Fraim Brothers
  • C30 Matt Horak
  • C31 Mike W. Barr
  • C32 Bob & Mike (Akron Comicon Founders)
  • C33 Robert Multari
  • C34 Star Trek Lagrange
  • C36 & C49 Comics & More
  • C37 Jamie Savage
  • C38 Bailey Widmer
  • C39 Lisa Neeld
  • C40 Erie Frequency
  • C41 Chris Kasmar
  • C42 Britteny Wilson
  • C43 Andy Korty (Empire Comics Lab)
  • C44 Fandom Collective
  • C45 George Ebey
  • C46 Nerdalee
  • C47 Ian Moss
  • C48 Meghan Wallace
  • C51 Michael Perczak
  • C52 Melanie Kohn (Voice of Lucy from Peanuts)
  • C53 Duncan Watson (Voice of Charlie Brown)
  • C54 Dan Gorman
  • C55 Ohio State Highway Patrol
Emidio's Expo Center Floor Plan

Exhibitor FAQs and Policies

Contact Information

If you’re interested in renting exhibitor space at the Akron Comicon, please fill out the form below or contact us directly at akroncomicon@gmail.com.

A member of our team will respond to all inquires as soon as possible.

Payment Information

We currently accept payments by check or money order. Please contact us directly at akroncomicon@gmail.com for additional information on payment.

Booth reservations require a 25 percent deposit, pending full payment with in 60 days. No booth number/location is guaranteed until payment is received in full.

We reserve the right to move any vendor or allocated space providing it’s within the purchasing terms of the original agreement. If terms are in question, the vendor will receive a full refund for the space.

Hotel Information

The Courtyard Akron/Stow is the official hotel partner of The Akron Comicon. The last day to book at our group rate is Oct. 1.

Courtyard Akron/Stow
4047 Bridgewater Pkwy.
Stow, OH 44224

Event Load In/Out

Load-in and out for The Akron Comicon will take place on the east end of the Expo Center through two doors. The Southern Most entry way will provide the easiest access. There is a door on the north end of the east wall which will also be available for access. Load In Times are as follows.

Friday: 10am – 6pm

Saturday Morning: 7am – 10am

ALL setup and display construction must be finished by 10am on Saturday Morning before the show opens and all aisles must be clear of product and setup equipment.

Please contact us directly if you have questions about Load-in/out at akroncomicon@gmail.com for additional information on load-in and load-out times, as well as exact locations for moving and vehicle parking.

There is no charge for exhibitor parking.

Load-out will take place through the same doors as Load-in. Your entire display and all of your product must be vacated from the convention floor in an expedited manner following the show on Sunday. Akron Comicon is not responsible for providing staff to assist with tear down of your display.

Table/Space Rental Policy

No exhibitor may change, sublet or add to any space rented at the Akron Comicon. In addition, all exhibitors must maintain a full set up to the end of the convention unless special arrangements are made in advance no later than Oct. 1.

Vendors are responsible for their own refuse. Nothing may be left behind.

Ethics, Morals and Sales Policy

Only licensed items may be sold, and exhibitors are legally responsible for the status of their products. Taxes, license and insurance are also the exhibitor’s responsibility.

We discourage the sale of “adult material,” and ask all exhibitors to promote their products responsibly. It’s our intention to promote the show as a family-friendly event. With that in mind, we reserve the right to eject any vendor using abusive language or engaging in sexually-aggressive behavior.

As mentioned above, we promote the event as a comic book convention, and politely ask non-comic-related products not exceed 30 percent of the overall exhibitor presentation. Please limit sales to newspaper comics, comic books and related collectibles.

Safety Policy

Anyone possessing firearms, drugs, alcohol or any costume item(s) that does not meet the venue’s security approval or moral objective of the venue will be removed from the premises.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds on exhibition space will be given for cancellations up to Oct. 1. Cancellations after Oct. 1 are refunded at 30 percent of the purchase price. We reserve the right to refund seven days after the show date.

In the event of extreme weather or circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to issue a credit for the next show date.

Note: The Akron Comicon reserves the right to interpret and implement all rules and policies so as to adhere to the mission and vision as we deem applicable.

We reserve the right to eject policy violators at our discretion without refund.

Request an Exhibitor Space