Saturday 9:30am-4pm

At the rear of the Hampton Convention Center (Pine Chapel Rd) 

Rear of Hall A there is a check-in table for you to sign in and begin setup. During setup, your helpers will not need a wristband but during the event everyone in the hall needs a wristband.

UPDATE
Exhibitors will receive wristbands/badges at the time of check-in and they must be worn for the duration of the show. All parties must be present to check-in. No exceptions. 

Please be aware that broken/cut/lost bands will incur a replacement fee of $20. Cash only. 

Once you are loaded in (not fully set up but you have your materials in the building) you must move your vehicle out of the loading zone and into the parking lot.

No exceptions, the venue will (and has) towed folks so please do not do this. We have no power to assist on this.

The staff will show you to your spaces. All spaces are marked and NOT to be moved. As a reminder, the floor managers and volunteers are there to help but are prohibited from bringing in your supplies or working your booth. Be sure to bring any carts, dollies, or load-in help you may need to set up.

Saturday 7:30am-9:15am

NOTE: Anyone not checked in onsite by 9:15am on Saturday will not gain entry to the event and no refund will be issued.

Your space will be made available to an exhibitor on the waitlist. Those are the folks you see by the backdoor.

We encourage everyone to be ready to go when the doors open so you are available to guests for sales. Late exhibitors will be noted as this reflects poorly on the exhibitors and the event.

Parking can be tricky towards show time, please show up early to avoid last-minute obstacles.

All booth assignments are currently labeled TBA, meaning To Be Announced. We will no longer be posting the exact booth numbers until check-in.

Why?
The biggest reason for this is that most cancellations occur in the final 2 weeks before the show. Causing us to move things around repeatedly behind the scenes.

When someone cancels, everyone will “MOVE UP” to fill the empty slot. Then, any wait list exhibitors will fill in at the end of the line.

This is both simple and incredibly fair. Last minute additions won’t “fill in” the closest spots.

Once at the show, you will receive your booth number, which will be THE BEST up-to-the-minute spot.

This does not mean the earlier you show up, the better your booth, though we do encourage everyone to get to the show early.

Parking is free but limited.

We recommend arriving early on Saturday so you can easily find a spot.

This is important so we are mentioning it TWICE:
You can load in first behind the building but after you load in you MUST move your vehicle to the side of the building for the remainder of the day.

Behind the building is temporary parking and they will tow you if you leave your vehicle there without a permit pass.

• Staff and Volunteers CAN NOT assist you in moving.
• Carts are available through the convention center but are limited, if you absolutely need one to transport your merchandise, it is recommended you bring one.
• Badges and Wristbands will go out on the mornings of load-in. No extra badges will be issued.
• All parties must be present to receive wristbands and begin load-in.
• Each party must present ID that matches their application. 

You can purchase extra exhibitor wristbands for $10 a piece, Max of 2 extra per exhibit space. These wristbands are for helpers ONLY. You may purchase these at check-in during the load-in times listed above. Cash only.

If the person you need a wristband for is not present, you will give their name and they can collect it from the box office. No loose wristbands will be given out.

Any additional passes must be purchased for full price at the box office.

PLEASE NOTE: You cannot purchase extra badges, just wristbands.

The Check-in tables will close at 9:30am on Saturday. No additional wristbands will be sold at that point.

LOST/SNAPPED/BROKEN wristbands can be replaced at $25 a piece. We encourage you to not lose, snap, or break your wristbands.

It’s not fair (and honestly rude) to no show on the event. If you no show, you will be unable to exhibit at our events.

If you message us saying you can’t make it and we can find a replacement in time, you get a 50% refund, so it’s in your best interests to let us know you can’t make it. 

Anyone not on site by 9:15 forfeits their space. No exceptions. Cancellation of a confirmed exhibitor space will result in a suspension from all Incredible Conventions events and affiliated shows for a period of time determined by the review committee.

Hampton Card Show is open to fans of all ages.
To ensure safety, liability compliance, and a smooth show floor experience, all exhibitor booths must be staffed exclusively by adults (18+).

Minors are not permitted to operate, assist with, or be present inside exhibitor booths at any time.
 

Plan ahead for battery packs and hot spots. 

– Table Cloth
– Change for cash sales
– Any tech you need for credit/debit sales

And from our surveys this fan suggestion:
Engage with the attendees, please don’t bury yourself in your phone. Focus on the fans and making sales.

Table Space is not 10×10. You are given one table (6ft), two chairs, two passes, and have some space (typically 2 ft behind you for signage, etc.)

We REQUIRE enough space behind Artist Alley exhibitors for other exhibitors to move easily in and out of the area as needed.

Table Splitting is not allowed. Each table should be for one creator and one assistant only.

No more than 2 people behind your table at any time. If you have a friend that wants to sit with you they can swap with your assistant, etc. But at no time should you overcrowd your space.

There are to be NO giant displays (if you are unsure please ask), large racks, shelving units, behind you.

We are asking everyone to fully follow the guidelines at all times, be kind and considerate to your neighbors!

Thank You!