MNCBA SpringCon 2026 Vendor Application

Minnesota Comic Book Association

MNCBA SpringCon 2026 Vendor Application
Saturday 6 June 2026 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:*
To comply with MN State Fairgrounds policies, food vending is prohibited.
SPACE REQUEST
Each vendor space is approximately 10 feet × 10 feet in size.

Each vendor space will be provided with one 8-foot × 30-inch table, two chairs, and two vendor badges for event entry.

For vendors who purchase more than one space, we appreciate your help in reducing waste by letting us know in advance how many badges/meals you will actually need.

Banners and displays may not be taller than 10 feet high (including the height of the table for tabletop displays) and may not extend into aisles or others' space.

You will need to purchase regular admissions for any additional staff beyond the included two badges per space.

Complimentary lunch will be provided for vendors.
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).
To help us reduce waste and keep our costs down, how many badges do you expect to need for yourself and your staff? Max two (2) per 10' x 10' space purchased.*
To help us reduce waste and keep our costs down, how many meals do you expect to need for yourself and your staff? Max two (2) per 10' x 10' space purchased.*
If it can be accommodated, my preferred placement on the floor plan is:*

INSIDE AN AISLECORNER (END OF AISLE)ALONG OUTER WALLNO PREFERENCE
Special Requests:
Placement on the floor plan, accommodations for disabilities, dietary restrictions for our break/meal area, 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.
All vendors accepted to exhibit at MNCBA SpringCon 2026 will be emailed a PayPal invoice. You will then have seven (7) days to make payment before your space is offered to the next in line. Failure to complete payment within seven (7) days of receiving your invoice may result in the loss of your vendor space.

Specific requests for floor plan location/placement must be made at the time of application. Placement is not guaranteed until payment is complete.
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:*

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Date:*

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Optional Items (Check All That Apply):

I wish to receive information about buying ad space in the MNCBA SpringCon 2026 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MNCBA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND MACHINE LEARNING (ML) POLICY
The MNCBA prohibits at its events the display and/or sale of all art, merchandise, and other works created using generative AI. This includes headshots, biographies, and other marketing materials. The MNCBA AI policy can be read here.

By signing this agreement you agree to abide by the MNCBA's generative AI policy. You certify that generative AI has not been used in the creation of the work you intend to display/sell, nor in the process of filling out and submitting this application.

You understand that the display/use of generative AI materials may result in removal without refund and/or being permanently banned from MNCBA events.

While we understand it may be impossible for vendors to vet 100% of their merchandise, we do ask that our vendors make a good faith effort to not knowingly sell artwork, products, and/or merchandise created through the use of generative AI.
Your Full Name:*
Your Signature:*

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Date:*

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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*

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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.

To be considered for promotion, you must submit the written description and all five optional images on this form. We cannot use incomplete/partial submissions.
Homepage/Website URL:
Bluesky ID:
Instagram ID:
Copy-edited, professional description of your business written in the third-person. You may include any specials or promotions that will be exclusive to our event. Examples: A coupon code, availability of limited edition merchandise, or a special guest at your booth.

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One (1) high-quality photo or logo so attendees can identify your and/or your business. Please avoid including website URLs and/or any nonessential text.

Minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG.
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One (1) of four (4) high-quality visual representations of your business/services. Examples: A photo of your booth or storefront, image of merchandise, or an action shot with customers.

Minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG.
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Two (2) of four (4) high-quality visual representations of your business/services. Examples: A photo of your booth or storefront, image of merchandise, or an action shot with customers.

Minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG.
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Three (3) of four (4) high-quality visual representations of your business/services. Examples: A photo of your booth or storefront, image of merchandise, or an action shot with customers.

Minimum 1000px short-side; JPG, JPEG, PNG.
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Four (4) of four (4) high-quality visual representations of your business/services. Examples: A photo of your booth or storefront, image of merchandise, or an action shot with customers.

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. We want to promote you, so show us the best you've got!

Applications must be submitted by 25 April 2026 and confirmed by 1 May 2026 to be eligible for promotion on the MNCBA social media accounts.

Please respect our volunteers' time by reviewing all instructions and materials carefully before submitting your application. Please ask any questions or request any clarification you may need through our Contact Us link before submitting your application.

Please download the PDF copy and retain the "application submitted" email for your personal records/reference. Do not submit multiple applications.

Thank you for choosing to apply as an exhibitor to MNCBA SpringCon 2026!
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Minnesota Comic Book Association

VENDOR INFORMATION

SPACE REQUEST

LEGAL AGREEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MNCBA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND MACHINE LEARNING (ML) POLICY

MN Department of Revenue ST19

OPTIONAL promotional materials for Vendor applicants: