Dealers FAQ

If you have any additional questions that were not answered by the FAQ section, please contact our Dealers' Area staff.

What is the Dealers’ Area?

The Dealers’ Area is a space provided for dealers to sell and promote their merchandise. It can be found in the Exhibition Hall (room 220) along with the Artists' Area and the Garage sale.

What is the difference between regular, select, and premium dealer spaces?

They are all the same size and all include two tables, two badges and two chairs. However, premium spaces are the closest to the entrance and exit doors. Select spaces are behind premium spaces and regular spaces are behind select spaces.

Is the price for a booth displayed on the website the price for a single day or duration of the whole festival?

The price seen on the website is the price of a single booth for the entire duration of the festival, and as such for the three days that the venue is open to the public.

What is included with a dealer space?

Each dealer space (and each additional space) includes two free dealer badges that provide access to the Exhibition Hall and the whole festival. Each dealer space includes two 6-foot tables and two chairs at no extra charge.

Can I purchase an Artist table AND a Dealer space?

No. You can apply to be either a dealer or an artist. Any individual who attempts to apply in both areas will have their application refused on both sides without warning. If you are unsure of which area to apply to, please contact either the Dealers’ Area or the Artists’ Area team for more information.

Can I purchase a Dealer space for a single day?

No. It is only possible to apply to the Dealers’ Area and be allocated a booth for all three days of the festival. We do not accept applications for a single day.

Is it possible to request to be placed in at a corner booth or to be next to another dealer if we are both accepted?

Yes, we do take placement requests from dealers of the sort, as long as they are asked for in advance, either during the application or when confirming your booth reservation. However, please note that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to grant all requests, as it depends on many factors.

What are the payment methods?

We accept payment by PayPal and check.

Is it possible to add badges, tables, and chairs without buying additional dealer spaces?

Yes, you can purchase additional badges for $65.00 CA before the festival as well as extra tables and chairs. You can also purchase them during the festival at the price of a regular weekend badge by cash, debit or credit.

Can I bring my own tables and chairs?

Yes, but the dimensions of your booth must respect the dimensions of a dealer space (10x10 ft).

What do I do with my boxes and garbage after the festival?

Please pick them up and throw them away in the garbage bin in the loading dock. All boxes need to be flattened down and dropped off at the entrance of 220C. Otakuthon reserves the right to fine any exhibitor who leaves an excessive amount of garbage.

If I have any issues during the festival, who should I go to?

If you encounter any issues during the festival, please talk to any Dealers’ Area staff member or volunteer. They will be wearing the Otakuthon bandana and walking around the Exhibition Hall during the festival. We will also have an information booth; you can report any incidents to the staff there. This may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: