SOUTHERNERDS FESTIVAL

BOOTHS

  • A1 Trina Nishimura
  • A2 Jamie Marchi
  • A3 Monica Rial
  • A4 Brittney Karbowski
  • A5 Zachary Gordon
  • A6 Robert Capron
  • A7 Bob Elmore
  • A8 Caroline Williams
  • A9 John Ratzenberger
  • A10 Doug Jones
  • B1 Sting (Sat)/Emma Caulfield (Sun)
  • B2 Clare Kramer
  • B3 Julie Benz
  • B4 Juliet Landau
  • G1 Mississippi Rancor Raiders Garrison 501st Legion
  • G2 Mandalorian Mercs Veshok Clan
  • G3 Rebel Legion Dagobah Base
  • G4 Afermath LARP
  • G5 B.O.S.S. Pirate Group (Brethren of the Southern Shore)
  • G6 Ocean Springs Municipal Library
  • G7 After Hours Cinema
  • G8 Hesitation Station
  • G9 Strangecat Cosplay
  • G10 Remy Domino
  • G11 Beku.cos
  • G12 Allways Makeup
  • G13 Red Top Cosplay

ARTISTS

  • 101 We’re All Mad Creations
  • 102 The Shepherd, Scout Comics
  • 103 Adorkable By Design
  • 104 War Tribe Comics
  • 105 Cryptid Corner Store
  • 106 Chik N wiz
  • 107 Art Bt Artemis Solas
  • 108 Gaedii’s Embroidery
  • 109 Living Dead Girl Killer Handbags
  • 110 Jess Halley Art
  • 111 Marvelous Comic Closet
  • 112 Bathin’ Nerdy
  • 113 The Stray Cat Boutique
  • 114 Kosi’s Kloset
  • 115 Nyxx Creations
  • 116 WagesWares
  • 117 Awkward Manatee Tumbler Company
  • 118 JSA Authentication
  • 119 Fair Lady Gallery
  • 120 JuLee
  • 201 Cyber Shop Art
  • 202 Melonteabythesea
  • 203 Sen-chan’s Art
  • 204 Sweet Star Treasures
  • 205 Gypsy Horror
  • Emporium
  • 206 EMSpookArt
  • 207 ArtXHood
  • 208 The Mimikyute Guy
  • 209 Sticky Situation LLC
  • 210 Jim Corey DCF
  • 211 Scerdyboards by HollyDawn
  • 212 Hucklebeary Art
  • 213 Sunny SideUp Stuffies
  • 214 Kawaii Kessho Creations
  • 215 Beeplz Art
  • 216 Feather Fall’n Stars
  • 217 To Infinity
  • 218 Wicked Wonderland Art Studio
  • 219 EEW Books
  • 220 Sean Day Art Studio

VENDORS

  • 301 COLUMN
  • 302 Pickin N Grinnin Collectibles
  • 303-304 Engage Gaming
  • 305-306 Jumpmaster Press
  • 307 TzD Pokietown Collectibles
  • 308 Dreams of Fancy
  • 309 Mapp Of The Lost Treasures
  • 310 Otaku Vending
  • 311-312 Quick Draw Shirts
  • 313-314 Anime Closet LLC
  • 315 Blade Builder Brock
  • 316 WantZ
  • 317 COLUMN
  • 318 Academy of Interactive Entertainment
  • 319-320 Humble Merch
  • 401 Vampyre Cosmetics
  • 402 Dragonfly Studios Magical Emporium
  • 403 The Hive
  • 404 We Dig
  • 405 Ani-trend
  • 406 Lily Bean
  • 407 Music City Creative
  • 408 Scotty’s Toy Shop
  • 409 K & M Collectables
  • 410 Framed Entertainment Anime
  • 411-412 toynk toys
  • 413 Enchanted Shire
  • 414 Enchanted Shire
  • 415 Southern Geek Fest
  • 416 Coast Con
  • 417 RayJen’s Customs
  • 418 Mystitchstuff – Stitchtoons
  • 419-420 MS Ghostbusters

No spaces will be reserved by submitting this application alone. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval.

Southernerds Festival is a two day event being held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center (2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531) and will bring together a diverse list of guests, vendors, artists, and fan groups, in a fun, family friendly environment.

FAQ

General Vendor Info

GENERAL INFORMATION
Please review the following rules and regulations governing our conventions, and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joey at [email protected]

By signing and returning this electronic application, you confirm that you have read the following and agree to, and comply with, all rules, regulations, specifications, and submissions, incorporated herein, in their entirety.

No spaces will be reserved by submitting this application alone. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval.

BOOTH PRICING
Vendor/artist booths will be located in the main building (unless otherwise notified). Dealer space is 10′ x 10′ and artist space is 5′ x 10′. Each space comes with one table, two chairs, and two passes. Additional passes, tables, electricity, etc. will be available for purchase at setup. You may also use your own tables, chairs, grid wall, or unique setup, so long as it remains within the boundaries of your allotted space.

Vendor Booth Pricing – 10’ x 10’ space
One vendor space – $500
Two vendor spaces – $1000
Each space comes with one table, two chairs, and two passes.

Artist Booth Pricing – 5’ x 10’ space
One artist space – $250
Each space comes with one table, two chairs, and two passes.

These prices DO NOT include any fees/taxes.

Set-Up:
Friday, May 24, 2024, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Show Time:
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Costume contest 6-7 p.m.)
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Break-Down:
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

You will only be able to purchase a booth once receiving an invoice from us, after approval. The invoice will come from our Square account/[email protected]

We only send out approvals. You are added to the wait list once we sell out and will be contacted if space becomes available.

You will receive two vendor badges/passes for each space purchased. You may also purchase two extra badges during setup (to be used only by those working with you at your booth). These are limited to two additional per show, per vendor. Dealer badges must be worn at all times by any person working a booth. Badges may not be sold, loaned, or otherwise transferred to persons who are not working for you.

EXHIBIT SPACE INFORMATION, TERMS, AND SHOW GUIDELINES

For the purposes of this contract, the term vendor shall apply to those with a vendor, artist, or any other booth space on the exhibit floor or within the confines of the building itself.

1. Please check-in at Vendor Services when you first arrive on the premises so that we may show you the fastest/easiest way to load in, inform you of your exact booth location, and supply you with your vendor packet.
2. Displays will not extend beyond the boundaries of the space that is paid for and provided or into the aisle in front of tables. Vendors shall store all boxes and extra stock under tables or in vehicles and out of the customer’s eye view. Aisles and public floor areas MAY NOT have product(s) racks, displays or boxes in/on them. You may not occupy any area outside your rented space or table.
3. Table locations are to be determined by Humble Enterprises, LLC, and we will not be able to guarantee their locations.
4. Vendor agrees to keep area clean and is responsible for any damage caused to the facility. Vendors will dispose of all garbage, boxes, etc. at load out time. Vendor agrees to remove all materials and decorations from booth and agrees to return space back to the same condition as it was received.
5. All vendor/exhibitor tables, and their spaces, must remain intact throughout the entire show. Vendors shall not shut down, dismantle, and/or remove booth exhibit sooner than at closing of show, without express permission of promoters. Doing so will jeopardize the opportunity to participate in future events with Humble Enterprises, LLC. If future spaces have been paid for, they also will be forfeited without refund and become the property of Humble Enterprises, LLC to do as Humble Enterprises, LLC deems fit.
6. All vendor/exhibitor booths, and their respective spaces, must be staffed at all times. Vendors are responsible for opening on time. Vendors will be notified of the opening, closing, and set up times by the promoter. In the event that a vendor does not occupy assigned space by the end of Friday set up, Humble Enterprises, LLC reserves the right to sell or use space without refund or obligation to the original vendor.
7. All tables must be covered. Covers must meet the floor if storage is placed underneath tables.
8. All extension cord usage must be of commercial 3 prong grade. All extension cords and power strips must be 3 prong only. PLEASE BRING GAFFER TAPE WITH YOU TO TAPE DOWN YOUR EXTENSION CORD AND OR POWER STRIP. If you do not have these items with you, we may not be able to give you electric service.
9. Spaces may not be shared or sublet unless prior authorization is given by Humble Enterprises, LLC. Please do not add or make significant changes to the products listed on your application. We use this information to provide a diverse vending experience for our attendees. If your show day booth contains items significantly different than what was listed on your application, you may be subject to forfeiture of booth space, without refund.
10. Children of vendors must behave and not be disruptive to customers and/or other vendors. All children must remain in the presence of adult supervision. Children under 18 years of age may not man booths without an adult present.
11. Audible displays or sounds are permitted but must be maintained at an approved acceptable sound level. Music must be played at a level only for the vendor to hear. Publicly played music (that which the attendees can clearly hear) must have a public performance license by the vendor to be legal.
12. Humble Enterprises, LLC accepts no responsibility for any merchandise sold at the show. This responsibility, including the legalities and/or necessary rights, rests solely in the hands of the vendor.
13. Vendor is responsible for all taxes and licenses required to sell by the state, county, and/or parish and the reporting of said taxes. Humble Enterprises, LLC will not be held responsible for vendors’ failure to collect, report, and submit sales tax charges. Failure to submit taxes will result in a permanent ban from all Humble Enterprises, LLC events, forfeiture of any prepaid booth fees due to us having to pay the taxes, as well as reporting to appropriate authorities.
14. All vendors agree to hold blameless Humble Enterprises, LLC and all its staff members, workers, and show venue entities, employees and agents, against any loss, damage, theft, expenses, claims, or actions arising from any personal or property damage, loss, or theft due to said vendor’s participation.
15. All vendors acknowledge that Humble Enterprises, LLC and all its staff members, workers, and show venue entities, employees and agents, will not provide or maintain insurance coverage for vendors’ persons or property, and it is their sole responsibility to obtain insurance coverage for such loss.
16. Humble Enterprises, LLC in no way endorses any vendor’s merchandise, exhibits, views, beliefs, or actions. All vendors are deemed to be their own business/entity and in no way reflect on Humble Enterprises, LLC in any way. Vendors do not represent Humble Enterprises, LLC and Humble Enterprises, LLC is to be held blameless against any and all merchandise bought, sold, or brought on the premises.
17. We reserve the right to refuse to allow displays or merchandise that is pornographic, extremely violent, contains graphic nudity, shows drug paraphernalia, or are weapons of any kind. This is an all-ages, family event and will be treated as such.
18. Vendor items such as swords (and anythng similar) must be zip tied down preventing attendees from picking them up and/or brandishing them. Swords and other similar items (after purchase) must be boxed up and the vendor must advise the purchaser to immediately take the item outside the building for safety. Failure to adhere to these regulations may result in forfeiture of booth space and removal from the show without refund. Show security/police may at any time approach vendor regarding these rules. Local law enforcement ruling supersedes any rules set forth by Humble Enterprises, LLC.
19. All merchandise bought or sold at our conventions is done strictly between vendors and attendees. Humble Enterprises, LLC is not party to any transactions made between said parties. Any concerns about bootleg merchandise must be addressed with the IP/copyrights holder themselves as Humble Enterprises, LLC holds no legal responsibility in regards to said matters.
20. The vendor will be held responsible for any damage done to their area.
21. All vehicles used for loading and unloading must be removed from the loading area as quickly as possible so as not to obstruct traffic, block fire zone or delay other exhibitors in their unloading and set-up efforts. Vendors’ vehicles need to be insured and the owner/policyholder is responsible for any damage to the facility and/or any other vehicles.
22. The vendor realizes that guests are subject to last-minute changes in schedule and may cancel. Vendor understands that once a dealer space is paid for, no money or credit will be issued or refunded, even if the vendor is unable to attend the show. NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS.
23. There will be no smoking/vaping in the facility and all dealers must comply with all state, fire, and safety laws.
24. Vendor agrees that upon purchase of space, Humble Enterprises, LLC may promote events at any physical location owned by the vendor or its parent company (for one year from signing the contract), in mutually agreed-upon locations within premises.
25. Vendor agrees to follow all rules and regulations of the promoter, staff, and venue (and its management) at all times. Promoter reserves the right to terminate this agreement if rules are not followed – with no refunds at any time for any reason.
26. Humble Enterprises, LLC reserves the right to change, alter, or revise the rules and regulations as it deems necessary.

– Once approved, you will have at least one week from the time of approval to purchase your space. An invoice will be sent to you upon approval with the due date marked. You will also receive reminders. 
– No spaces will be given without full payment and a signed application. No spaces will be reserved by application alone. Submission of an application does not guarantee space.
– Once approved, send us high quality, representative images of your setup and what you will be selling, along with a bio of your company, so that we can publicize your attendance on social media and our website. Failure to do so makes it much more difficult to promote your attendance at the event.
– Two passes are provided for each space purchased. If additional passes are required, they will be provided at a vendor discount rate – limited to two additional passes per exhibitor. Additional Vendor Badges will only be available the day before each show. Once the show opens they will not be available, so please make sure to have all the passes you need before that time.

No spaces will be reserved by submitting this application alone. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval.

Booth Space Application