Vendor Resources
GET SOCIAL! - Please share the Facebook page :) Peabody Heights has asked us to tag them in all posts so they can repost (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) -- this is very import. Make a video of what you are making/selling. Take lots of rad pics. I will do the same, but it matters way more if our vendors and creators make their own posts.
What You Need to Bring - You need to bring a six foot table and chairs. Since this is a brewery, they don’t have nearly enough furniture for us. You can also bring smaller tables and shelves. This is our first year doing this so we're not 100% on how much extra space you'll have, but if your vending neighbor(s) are comfortable with you setting up additional smaller tables then go for it. The venue is cool as heck and they are very happy with us being there so I imagine they will be flexible with set ups and such. If you can bring an extra six foot table, please do. I imagine we can always use more.
Outdoor Booths - If you have any outdoor booth, please read all of this. You will need to supply your own 10x10 foot tent, but you can set up whoever you want inside that 10x10 foot tent space. You are solely responsible for securing your property overnight and the organizers/brewery is not liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged property. The brewery will lower the large metal gate to the parking lot overnight. You may optionally move your property into the warehouse space (South Gaming Room) overnight which will be closed and locked. As of now, there will be security guard watching the outdoor area, but that may change depending on funding.
You must secure your tent down with 25 pound weights on each leg for a total of 100 pounds. This will help with any wind we might have.
Lodging - If you search Baltimore (Charles Village neighborhood) on AirBnB, you'll find very affordable places for 2 adults. This is likely your best bet and you'll be within walking distance to the venue as well as some great restaurants, The OttoBar, and more. Also, close to Peabody Heights (our venue) is Red Emma's, Toki Underground, and Pete's Grill.
Hampden is also an option with great restaurants and Atomic Books (with the Eight Bar), Celebrated Summer Records, but it's a long-ish walk. Great restaurants are Golden West, Holy Frijoles (pinball!), Nepenthe, Melanie's at Griffith's (awesome bar) and Blue Bird (great cocktails).
I live in Towson which is a few miles north of the venue. There are some great hotels up that way as well.
You can bring your merch by if you want to load some of that in early. Peabody has a locked room for out loot.
Wristband for Vendors - You will get a wristband if you are a vendor that allows you 15% off your bar tab. WOO!
Parking - There is a small parking lot and free street parking in front of the brewery. There is also ample parking in the neighborhoods surrounding the event.
Load In and Set Up - Saturday from 8am to 12pm because the con starts at 12pm. Please arrive as soon as you can so you are fully set up by 12pm. You do not have to break anything down Saturday night, thank goodness. We suggest putting a table cloth over your loot overnight.
Breakfast - Justin will have breakfast for everyone Saturday morning.
Convention Hours are 12pm - 8pm both days.
WIFI - There is WIFI available at the venue and we will give you the password when you arrive.
Electric Power - There are a generous amount of outlets in each room, but please bring a power strip and/or extension cord if you own one.
Load Out - Sunday at 8pm. If you really need to get home early, you can start breaking down at 7pm.