Exhibition Room Hours:
Friday: 1:00PM - 7:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Exhibition Room Set-up:
Thursday 11:00AM – 11:00PM
Friday 8:00AM – 1:00PM
Exhibition Room Breakdown:
Sunday 6:00PM – 12:00AM
Exhibitors who arrive on Thursday between 11:00am and 11:00pm, can check-in at the Exhibitor check-in table near the back of the hall by the loading dock. There will be no check-in at the loading dock after 1:00pm on Friday. Anyone checking in late must check-in at the volunteer registration table at the registration in the front of the convention center. Your assignment will be confirmed before the event, but all badges must be picked up at the show and will not be mailed prior to the event.
Assignment of space will be by show management. We will try to accommodate as many special requests as possible but do not guarantee where you will be located.
More information regarding electricity will be announced as we get closer to the show.
PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY NOT SELL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT OTAKUFEST
• NO FOOD
• NO CBD, VAPE, or TOBACCO PRODUCTS
• NO SWORDS, KNIVES, GUNS, or WEAPONS
• NO BOOTLEGS MERCHANDISE
• NO HOVERBOARDS
• NO AIRSOFT
• NO LIVE ANIMALS
• NO GAMES OF CHANCE
• NO EXCESSIVE NOISE
• NO PSYCHICS, FORTUNE TELLERS, or TAROT CARD READERS
• NO TIMESHARES, VACATION PACKAGES, OR VACATION CLUBS
EXHIBITOR & VENDOR BOOTHS
STANDARD CORNER BOOTHS: $525
STANDARD INLINE BOOTHS: $475
Standard booths are 10×10 with Pipe and Drape.
These booths are intended for vendors of original and branded products that relate to the culture of comic con. Major corporate brands may exhibit in a Premiere Booth, not a Standard Booth.
Standard Booths are 10′ X 10′ pipe and draped areas. Each booth comes with exhibitor badges (2 badges for 1 booth, 4 badges for 2 booths, 5 badges for 3 booths, and one badge for each additional booth purchased), one eight-foot table, two chairs, a small company sign, and a small garbage can. Corner Booths come with an additional six-foot table for the 2nd face out. Additional tables are available from the decorator for a fee, or you may bring your own. Electricity/ WiFi is available for order from the convention center for a fee. Additional exhibitor badges are $60. Badges are non-transferable. Please note that by purchasing exhibitor space at OtakuFest you are agreeing to the terms and conditions below.
PREMIERE CORNER BOOTHS (Front of Show): $625
Premiere booths are 10×10 corner booths with Pipe and Drape located at the front of the exhibition hall.
Premiere booths are designated for brands that wish to activate attendees for the purpose of marketing, sampling, giveaways, photos, etc. No food or beverage is allowed.
Premiere Booths are 10′ X 10′ corner pipe and draped areas. Each booth comes with exhibitor badges (2 badges for 1 booth, 4 badges for 2 booths, 5 badges for 3 booths, and one badge for each additional booth purchased), one eight-foot table, one six-foot table, two chairs, a small company sign, and a small garbage can. Additional tables are available from the decorator for a fee, or you may bring your own.
Electricity/ WiFi is available for order from the convention center for a fee. Additional exhibitor badges are $60. Badges are non-transferable. Please note that by purchasing exhibitor space at OtakuFest you are agreeing to the terms and conditions below.
NON-GENRE BRAND 10X10 INLINE BOOTHS: $725
These booths are for Brands outside of the geek/ nerd genre to promote their services. Brand Booths are 10′ X 10′ pipe and draped areas. Each booth comes with exhibitor badges (2 badges for 1 booth, 4 badges for 2 booths, 5 badges for 3 booths, and one badge for each additional booth purchased), one eight-foot table, two chairs, a small company sign, and a small garbage can. Additional tables are available from the decorator for a fee, or you may bring your own. Electricity/WiFi is available for order from the convention center for a fee. Additional exhibitor badges are $60 Badges are non-transferable. Please note that by purchasing exhibitor space at OtakuFest you are agreeing to the terms and conditions listed at the bottom of the page.
PREMIUM ARTIST/ PUBLISHER/ WRITER/ CRAFTSPERSON BOOTHS
PREMIUM ARTIST CORNER BOOTH: $325
PREMIUM ARTIST INLINE BOOTH: $275
Independent Publisher and Premium Artist/Writer/Craftperson booths are 10′ X 10′ pipe and draped areas. These booths are specifically for Independent Publishers, Artists, and Writers who are selling their own created or published work. INDIVIDUALS SELLING IN THESE SPACES MAY NOT SELL ANY ITEM NOT CREATED BY THEMSELVES. T-Shirt companies do not qualify for this space. There is a limit of one premium booth per company. If you need more booth space, you will be required to purchase an exhibitor booth at full price. If you are an indie publisher, all items for sale must be published by your company. If you are an artist, all art (including prints) must be created by the person purchasing the booth, and the artist must be in attendance at the show. Each booth comes with exhibitor badges (2 badges for one booth, or 3 badges for 2 booths), one six-foot table, two chairs, a small company sign, and a small garbage can. Corner booths are provided with one eight-foot table, and one six-foot table. Additional tables are available from the decorator for a fee, or you may bring your own. Electricity/ WiFi is available for order from the convention center for a fee. Additional exhibitor badges are $55. Badges are non-transferable. Please note that by purchasing exhibitor space at OtakuFest you are agreeing to the terms and conditions below.
ARTIST ALLEY/CRAFTSPERSON CORNER TABLES: $180
ARTIST ALLEY/CRAFTSPERSON INLINE TABLES: $165
The Artist Alley section is the section of the show designed to accommodate the needs of established and upcoming artists and writers. Artist spaces are approx. 6 foot wide by 3 foot deep and come with (1) six-foot long table, 2 chairs, and 2 Badges. Badges are non-transferable. They may not be sold or used as prizes or giveaways. These tables are placed directly next to each other in a row. There is a limit of one table per artist/craftsperson. These spaces are reserved for aspiring artists and writers who are selling/promoting their own personal work and may not be used to sell other merchandise not created by the artist/writer. Artist alley is not designed for Craftperson's wishing to sell handmade items such as jewelry, clothing, craft items, plushies, etc. Craftsperson’s are however eligible for Crafts Person Tables. Electricity/ WiFi is available from the convention center. Information on purchasing electricity will be emailed a few weeks before the show. Additional exhibitor badges are $55. Badges are non-transferable. They may not be sold or used as prizes or giveaways. Please note that by purchasing an artist table for OtakuFest you agree to the terms and conditions listed on the checkout page. Limit 2 artists per table.
For any questions contact us at [email protected] or call (786) 734-3458
OtakuFest is a three-day festival that celebrates the best in Geek/Nerd culture including Anime, Animation, Cosplay, Gaming, Comics, Music, and more. Join us at the Miami Airport Convention Center on January 13-15, 2023, for fun events, exciting panels, and celebrating geek culture.
Miami Airport Convention Center
711 Northwest 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL