Applications are no longer required for an exhibitor space at Anime Ohio. Spaces will be available for purchase on a first come, first served basis. Registrations will be reviewed and exhibitors with no pop culture or artistic connection (insurance, windows, gutters, etc) will be cancelled and refunded.
Use the Description Box on the registration below to describe your product. Exhibitors wanting to sell food and beverage (even sealed and packaged items) must be approved by the venue and local Health Dept before purchasing space. Interested exhibitors should contact Zach at vendors@cincinnaticomicexpo.com to get the contacts and details for the process.
If a specific space you seek is sold out and no longer available, then contact Zach at vendors@cincinnaticomicexpo.com to be placed on the Waiting List. Your message should include your company name, a good email and phone number to contact you, and the type of space you are waiting for. Those on the list will be contacted as spaces may open up.
$290 Each
Artists who sketch, paint, write, and do custom commissions at the show.
Authors who have published books, comics, and other novels.
Crafters who sew, stitch, forge, carve, and create unique items.
Most tables will be setup through the hallway of the venue connecting the main exhibit hall and the ballroom.
Includes 8 ft table, 2 chairs, and 2 exhibitor badges.
$650 each Corner; $450 each Inline in Portune Hall
Retailers with mass-produced merchandise and collectibles.
Artists with prints of licensed characters or stories.
Crafters and creators that need more space for their display.
Includes 10x10 ft booth space with pipe and drape, 8 ft table, 2 chairs, 2 exhibitor badges, and an ID sign.
Buyers are limited to one corner space per order. If you want to inquire about an endcap, a large or custom-built setup, please contact Zach at vendors@cincinnaticomicexpo.com for availability and pricing.
If anyone plans to sell food, candy, or beverage, there is an important policy change with the venue and city that oversees the building. Licensing is required, an inspection must take place, and you must contact venue catering in advance of arriving and setting up.
The Anime Ohio has created a family and fan friendly atmosphere. We seek to create a show for people of all ages and to make the entire event worth their while. Therefore: No nudity, X-rated or pornographic material is to be displayed.
Passes supplied to or sold to the purchaser of this space are to be used by the exhibitor only. Passes may not be sold or given to anyone that is not to be in the exhibit space.
Exhibitors are required to be set-up by start of the event. If you do not show up by start of the event you forfeit your space. No refund will be given and we are then authorized to resell your space.
Refunds will not be issued for any reason.
Exhibitors are to keep all setup and merchandise in place until the show has concluded at 4pm on Sunday. Booths and tables are not to be torn down and/or packed while the show is in progress.
To the extent permitted by law, you the exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Anime Ohio and its owner(s), its/their officers, directors, agents, volunteers and employees from and against any and all claims, suits, liens, judgments, damages, losses and expenses including reasonable legal fees and costs arising in whole or in part and in any manner from acts, omissions, breach or default of the Anime Ohio, in connection with performance of any work by the Anime Ohio, its officers, directors, agents, employees and subcontractors.
The venue has an exclusive contract to handle food and beverage. No food and beverage may be brought into the facility.
The setup of Anime Ohio is throughout multiple rooms of the facility. The registration does not guarantee any specific room or booth location.
Any exhibitor, artist, writer, etc., can be asked to pull their merchandise at any time if it is determined to be A.I. generated. What is A.I. is up to the full discretion of convention staff. You will be given a chance to explain why the product is not A.I. generated, but the final decision is up to staff. You can be asked to leave the convention at any time due to A.I. generated art and products; no refund will be offered.
ANY ART OR PRODUCTS UTILIZING A.I. GENERATED WORK IS NOT PERMITTED AT THE EVENT
Any exhibitor, artist, writer, etc, can be asked to pull their merchandise at any time if it is determined to be stolen art. What is stolen art is up to the full discretion of convention staff. You will be given a chance to explain why the product is not stolen, but the final decision is up to the staff. You will be asked to leave the convention at any time due to stolen art and products displaying stolen art; no refund will be offered.
ANY STOLEN ART OR PRODUCTS UTILIZING STOLEN ART IS NOT PERMITTED AT THE EVENT
Any exhibitor, artist, writer, etc, can be asked to pull their merchandise at any time if it is determined to be bootleg. What is bootleg is up to the full discretion of convention staff. You will be given a chance to explain why the product is not bootleg, but the final decision is up to the staff. You will be asked to leave the convention at any time due to bootleg art and products; no refund will be offered.
ANY AND ALL BOOTLEG MERCHANDISE IS NOT PERMITTED AT THE EVENT