Event Details

Cape Para Con

August 30th, 2025 | 10am - 6pm
August 31st, 2025 | 10am - 5pm

Drury Plaza Conference Center
3551 Percy Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

About the Event:

Welcome to Cape Girardeau Paranormal Convention aka Cape Para Con, where all things mythical and paranormal come to life. Join us for a weekend full of Authors & book-signings, Vendors to shop from, Panels, Contests, Games, Activities, & more. The event is hosted by the owner of SEMO Mystic Events, a local event planning organization that is most known for their 2-day semi-annual Fundraising event called Mystic Market of SEMO.

Each vendor and author/guest will recieve 2 chairs and (1) 8 foot table unless outlined below. NO TABLE CLOTH PROVIDED. If you need additional chairs or tables, you will need to put that on your application in the appropriate fields. You will also receive a cool badge, the design still in the works. As we continue to grow the itenerary, we will also update all vendors & authors alike.

 

10x20 - $300
  - 2 8ft tables provided
  - 2 chairs provided

8x20 - $250
  - 2 8ft tables provided
  - 2 chairs provided
  - access to wall plug ins

15x8 sq ft - $200
  - 8ft table provided
  - 2 chairs provided
  - access to wall plug ins
    
15x10 sq ft - $225 
  - 1 8ft tables provided
  - 2 chairs provided

10x10 sq ft - $160  
  - 1 8ft table provided
  - 2 chairs provided

10x8 sq ft - $150
  - 1 8ft table provided
  - 2 chairs provided

10x6 sq ft - $140
  - can provide a skinny buffet 6ft table or you must bring your own
  - 2 chairs provided

10x4 sq ft - $120
  - no table provided
  - 2 chairs provided

8x6 sq ft - $120 (Main Hallway)
  - 8ft table provided
  - 2 chairs provided
  - access to wall plug ins

16x6 sq ft - $145 (hallway)
  - 2 8ft tables provided
  - 2 chairs provided
  - access to wall plug ins


In the main ballroom, most of the electricity is in the floors. I try to place rows where the outlets in the floors can be accessed, but sometimes it just doesn't line up like that. If you need electricity, you will want to make sure you put that on your application so that I can put you somewhere I know will have better access points. Extension cords are necessary as well as duct tape for the floors.

Once you have applied below, we will review the applications and send an email with the decision. Once approved, you will need to pay your $50 non-refundable deposit upon receiving your invoice, and the remaining balance will need to be paid by July 1st, 2025. If you do not pay your deposit within 2 weeks, and do not reply to my emails/texts/calls/facebook messages to inquire about deposit, I will need to move onto the next applicant.

Please see the next section before signing regarding payments.

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Event set up:
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 | 7am - 10am

Event break down:
Sunday, August 31st, 2025 | 6pm - 8pm

If you are a new vendor, you will be asked to join our facebook group to get all updates and information in regards to the event. I will send out mass emails also just to be on the safe side.

Join here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19dP6KffZD/

SPOTLIGHTS:
Vendor and Author spotlights are important because we can show everyone what is being offered, which gives people something to look forward to to ensure that they show up and spend money with you and others. When you receive your email with approval, you will need to send me the photos you would like to use for promotions. We share across multiple social media platforms and on our website. If you have a website or a facebook/instagram page that we can follow and tag in the posts, please provide that information. We like everyone to get as much exposure as possible.

PAID ADVERTISING:
Although we do pay for advertising within a 2 hour radius of our location, digital Billboard ads, flyers, and more.. I do ask that you also promote yourself on your platforms. We can and will work together to get the word out about this event. I cannot stress how important it really is to promote endlessly until the day of our event. If you are not good with making your own graphics, I can and will do it for you by request.

Spots are on a first come, first serve basis. I will contact you in regards to your application after reviewing it. If you are approved, invoices will go out upon approval. $50 is required as a deposit once the invoice is sent and needs to be paid within 14 days or you will forfeit your space. The remaining balance will be due by 7/1/2025

If you are approved, but you do not pay by 7/1/2025, you will forfeit your spot and will go to the next in line. 

If you pay and have to cancel before 7/1/2025, only a 50% refund can be given due to us utilizing the funds for paid advertising and the building.

If you pay and have to cancel after 7/1/2025, no refund can be given at that point.

You must communicate with me. If something is happening, please do not wait until the last minute to tell me, as that puts me in a bind to try to find someone to take your spot. I also cannot help or work with you, if you don't tell me. I am easy to work with when you actually make an effort to communicate. Thank you for your time and consideration for my event!

Susan Abney,
Owner
SEMO Mystic Events, LLC
573-419-9989
mysticmarketsemo@gmail.com