MNCBA SpringCon 2025 Vendor Application

Minnesota Comic Book Association

MNCBA SpringCon 2025 Vendor Application
Saturday 7 June 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM

MN State Fairgrounds Education Building 1265 Snelling Ave Falcon Heights, MN 55108
VENDOR INFORMATION
Business Name*
Please enter "none" or "self" if you do not use a business name.
Contact Person*
Mailing Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
State Sales Tax ID *
You must have a state sales tax number to be a vendor.
Phone Number*
Please enter a phone where we can reach you with any questions.
Email Address*
Please enter the preferred email address for your invoice.
Website
Description of product(s) you will be selling.*
SPACE REQUEST
Each space is approximately 10' X 10' and includes one (1) free 8' X 30" table, two (2) chairs, and up to two (2) vendor badges for entry. Complimentary lunch is provided for vendors. No banners or displays over 10 feet tall.
Number of 10' X 10' Spaces*
Number of spaces you wish to purchase.
at $225 Per Space = $
Cost for your space(s).
Additional 8' X 30" Tables
Number of extra tables you wish to purchase for your space(s).
at $30 Per Table = $
Cost for your additional table(s), if any.
Total Cost = $
This is the amount you will be invoiced for your vendor space(s).
Special Requests
Placement on the floor plan, accommodations for disabilities, dietary restrictions for our green room, and any other special requests. We do our best to accommodate all requests when possible. If we have any issues with your request, we will contact you.
After submitting your application online, we will send you an electronic invoice with your total. Payment must be received within seven (7) days of invoice. If you are mailing your payment, do not send cash. It is recommended that you purchase tracking for payments made by mail. The MNCBA is not responsible for lost or missing mail payments.
Please choose one of the options below:*

I will be making an electronic payment.I will be mailing a check or money order payable to the Minnesota Comic Book Association (MNCBA), PO Box 11777, Saint Paul, MN, 55111.
LEGAL AGREEMENT

PLEASE READ COMPLETELY AND SIGN
Retailers/Vendors shall at all times protect, indemnify, save, and keep harmless the Minnesota Comic Book Association, its members, volunteers, the MN State Fairgrounds in its entirety, against any and all form of loss, cost damage, liability or expense. Including that which arises out of, or from, or by any reason of or act or omission by retailer/dealer, his employees or agents, SpringCon attendees/participants, MNCBA staff, volunteers, owners, or the staff of the MN State Fairgrounds. All spaces/tables sales are final. Retailers/Vendors may not assign this contract or any right hereunder nor sublet or license any or all portion of its space without the prior written consent of the MNCBA, which consent shall be in the MNCBA's sole discretion. The signing of this form and participation in SpringCon, indicates your full and complete Understanding and 100% acceptance of the stated terms.

By signing this agreement you agree to abide by the policies and rules of conduct of the MNCBA, which can be found on the following website: https://www.mncba.org/policies.html
Your Full Name*
Your Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Optional Items (Check All That Apply):

I wish to receive information about buying ad space in the MNCBA SpringCon 2025 Program Book and/or include a flyer in the free Grab Bags.I have merchandise I would like to donate for the Prize Table and/or free Grab Bags.

MN Department of Revenue ST19

Operator Certificate of Compliance
Original form: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2011-11/st19.pdf

Read the information on the back before completing this certificate. Person selling at event: Complete this certificate and give ittothe operator/organizer of the event. Operator/organizer of event: Keep this certificate for your records.

Do not send this form to the Department of Revenue.
Name of Business Selling or Exhibiting at Event*
Seller's Complete Address*

Street

Street Address Line 2

CityState

ZIP Code
Minnesota Tax ID Number*
Name of Person or Group Organizing Event*
Name and Location of Event*
Dates of Event*

MonthDayYear
Date
Describe the type of merchandise you plan to sell.*
Complete this section if you are not required to have a Minnesota tax ID number.

I am selling only nontaxable items.I am not making any sales at the event.I participate in a direct selling plan, selling for _________________(name of company), and the home office or top distributor has a Minnesota tax ID number and remits the sales tax on my behalf. This isa nonprofit organization that meets the exemption requirements described below:Candy sold for fundraising purposes by a nonprofit organization that provides educational and social activities for young people primarily aged 18 and under (MS 297A.70, subd. 13[a][4]Youth or senior citizen group with fundraising receipts up to $20,000 per year ($10,000 or less before January 1, 2015MS 297A.70, subd. 13[b][1]A nonprofit organization that meets all the criteria set forth in MS 297A.70, subd. 14.
I declare that the information on this certificate is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I am authorized to sign this form.
Signature of Seller*

Clear
Print Name Here*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Daytime Phone*
PENALTY - Operators who do not have Form ST19 or a similar written document from sellers can be fined a penalty of $100 for each seller that is not in compliance for each day of the selling event.

OPTIONAL promotional materials for Vendor applicants:
Promotion on the MNCBA social media accounts is not guaranteed, and is contingent upon promotional materials that meet MNCBA format and quality standards being submitted at the time of application:
Website URL or primary online presence, if available.
Copy-edited, professional description written in the third-person.
One (1) high-quality photo or logo so attendees can identify you.

Minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG.
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One (1) of four (4) high-quality visual representations of your business/services.

Minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG.
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Two (2) of four (4) high-quality visual representations of your business/services.

Minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG.
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Three (3) of four (4) high-quality visual representations of your business/services.

Minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG.
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Four (4) of four (4) high-quality visual representations of your business/services.

Minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG.
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To keep our promotional materials fresh and engaging for our online audience, we ask that you submit new and/or the most up-to-date materials possible each time you apply to an MNCBA event.

Applications must be submitted by 26 April 2025 and paid in full by 5 May 2025 to be eligible for promotion on the MNCBA social media accounts.
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Minnesota Comic Book Association

VENDOR INFORMATION

SPACE REQUEST

LEGAL AGREEMENT

MN Department of Revenue ST19

OPTIONAL promotional materials for Vendor applicants: