ARTIST ALLEY AND VENDOR ROOM SIGN UP

ARTIST ALLEY &

Exhibitor/VENDOR APPLICATION

FannibalFest strives to promote an exciting Exhibitors and Artist Alley for our attendees that is centered around Hannibal and other related products. Our application process is a slightly stricter form of a “First Come First Served” process.. While we wish that we could accept every applicant that comes our way, we have very limited space to provide for in our first year.

If selected, you will receive a confirmation email with an attached form to fill out, sign, and return to guarantee a booth space at our convention. Final decisions will be made no later than September 29th.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND. ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Deadline for applicants is September 22nd

Vendors, Exhibitors, Artists, Crafters and Fan Fiction Writers are required to submit a 900px by 300px (3”x1”), 300 dpi representative graphic of their work/products to be printed in our event program and placed on our website for promotion of appearance. Please submit photo/graphic examples of your merchandise/art with your initial inquiry below.

All Vendors and Artists are to register on Thursday November 2nd between the hours of 2-5pm in the Mississauga Ballroom Foyer. Artists or Vendors interested in our bus tour will be able to register on Wednesday November 1st.

Please note that by purchasing a table at FannibalFest, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions that are found here: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ARTIST ALLEY - EXHIBITION - VENDOR ROOM HOURS

Friday: 10am-6pm I Saturday: 9am-5pm I Sunday: 9am-1pm

EXHIBITION ROOM SET UP: Thursday 2pm-10pm
Doors will be open for Vendors and Artists to set up daily at 8am.

SECURITY

FannibalFest has employed a Toronto security firm to staff the event 24/7. There will be at least one dedicated security guard stationed in the FannibalFest Vendor Hall/Artist Alley/HANNIBAL Prop Exhibit overnight Thursday November 2, Friday November 3 and Saturday November 4. However, the security firm assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage to any items.

If any vendor, artist or prop exhibitor would like to hire their own security firm, you must comply with Hilton’s venue rules.

Vendors, please contact FannibalFest.vendors@gmail.com

OR Artists, please contact FannibalFest.artist.alley@gmail.com

to obtain the pre-approved list of security firms Hilton allows.

ARTIST ALLEY GUIDELINES

Price for table: $160.00 USD

Friday - Sunday

Includes:
- One skirted 6 foot Table, three chairs, pipe and drape enclosure

- One ticket to the convention

- One additional Artist/Exhibitors Ticket (Access only to the Exhibitors Room)

To receive your Artist application:
Submit your e-mail address and examples of your Hannibal related work; ARTIST INITIAL INQUIRY.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS: September 22nd

** MEMBERS WHO HAVE ALREADY BOUGHT A TICKET AND WANT A TABLE
TO EXHIBIT/SHOW AT OUR CONVENTION, EMAIL US WITH YOUR NAME AND
E-MAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU PURCHASED YOUR TICKET UNDER TO REGISTER FOR
OUR ARTIST ALLEY**

EXHIBITOR/VENDOR GUIDELINES

Price for table: $160.00 USD

Includes:

-One skirted 6 foot Table, three chairs, pipe and drape enclosure

-One ticket to the convention

-One Additional Artist/Exhibitors Ticket (Access only to the Exhibitors Room)

To receive your Exhibitors/Vendors Application:

Submit your e-mail address and examples of your products/merchandise; EXHIBITOR/VENDOR INITIAL INQUIRY.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS: September 22nd

PAYMENTS: Applications and payment information will be e-mailed to you upon acceptance of your submitted application and photos examples of your work or merchandise.

VIEW ROOM FLOOR PLAN

US AND INTERNATIONAL DEALER INFORMATION

US AND INTERNATIONAL DEALERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A WORK PERMIT IN CANADA

**WORK PERMIT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEALER AND HIS/HER EMPLOYEES**

Due to enforcement of various immigration laws, it is required for all Non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents to be in possession of a valid “Work Permit” to participate in FannibalFest

In order to make this process as easy as we can for our US and international dealers, please read through the guidelines and instructions.

For any questions reach us at:

fannibalfest.artist.alley@gmail.com or fannibalfest.vendors@gmail.com

Reference: Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulation 205(a)
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227/page-37.html#h-104

WHO HAS TO GET A WORK PERMIT

A foreign national selling goods and taking money from con attendees will need a work permit
Those who are NOT Canadian and are just planning to SUPERVISE Canadians handling the sales money do not need a permit.
If you are just demonstrating goods at your booth, you do not need a permit. (example of this is a booth demoing a videogame)

**FIND OUT IF YOU NEED A TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA OR AN ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION HERE: (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp) **

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF GETTING A WORK PERMIT

If you do not require a Temporary Resident Visa, you can apply for a Work permit at a Canadian port of Entry. Be sure to tell the Primary officer that you are applying for a permit, they will send you to immigration.
Processing for a permit may take time, consider that in your travel plans
You MUST have proof of citizenship. Immigration officer will ask you for a photo ID (passport) and ask a few questions (what are your reasons for travel, how long will you be in Canada, etc)

** NOTE TO U.S. ARTISTS AND VENDORS: a driver's license, social security card, vehicle ownership or work identification do not prove citizenship. Contact your nearest Canadian consulate or check http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/ for details regarding what does and what does not prove citizenship.

It is now required under U.S. Law that you MUST be in possession of a passport or a Nexus card if traveling by air into Canadian land. Those traveling by car/bus/etc may use an enhanced driver’s license or enhanced state identification card in addition to these documents. You will NOT be allowed in Canada borders if you fail to provide proper identification.

HOW MUCH DOES THIS COST?

The cost of a work permit in Canada is 150 CDN per person. This must be paid DIRECTLY at point of Entry. You can ONLY PAY THIS AMOUNT in Canadian cash, U.S. cash, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
You can find the exchange rate for your country here (http://www.x-rates.com/calculator/?from=CAD&to=USD&amount=1)
FAILURE to comply will result in denied entry into Canada
MISREPRESENTATION at the border and latter discovery of misrepresentation will result in arrest, imprisonment, and /or fines, along with immediate deportation and forfeit of entire stock of merchandise.
If you do NOT have a Resident Alien Status in the USA (a green card)/ not a US CITIZEN, and are not from a visa exempt country - and will be acting as a dealer/taking money - you MUST arrange your Work Permit with the CANADIAN EMBASSY near you.

DO FRIENDS AND FAMILY NEED A WORK PERMIT?

Only people who will be handling transactions/ taking money from convention attendees need the workers permit.

Here at FannibalFest we welcome dealers/artists from around the world and will make every attempt possible to ensure that your working-visit was an easy and enjoyable one! For any questions, concerns or clarifications on what applies to you as an artist of a vendor: contact us at fannibalfest.artist.alley@gmail.com or fannibalfest.vendors@gmail.com.