• Application - The Pop Culture Expo - UNCW

    October 24, 2026
  • Join us for an even BIGGER Pop Culture Expo - UNCW EDITION!

    Please fill out the form to be considered for a vending opportunity at THE POP CULTURE EXPO - UNCW. Spots are limited for each category. This is a juried event - meaning the vendors will be selected based on product offerings to ensure they fit the theme of the event! PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK FOLDERS FOR ACCEPTANCE/WAITLIST EMAILS - it will come from popcultureproductions910@gmail.com - Do NOT pay until you have received an acceptance email.
  • Event Date:

    Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 11a to 5p

     

    Set-up Info:

    Saturday, October 24th - 8a to 10:45a

     

    THIS IS AN INDOOR EVENT - RAIN OR SHINE.

     

    Event Address: UNCW Burney Center - Price Drive, Wilmington, NC

    Event Contact: Emily Griffin & Jim McGuire (Buried Under Comics & Toys)

    Event Email: popcultureproductions910@gmail.com

  • GUIDELINES

    This is a designated table set-up. Each table is 6ft long and approximately 30" deep.

    EARLY BIRD PRICING IS AVAILABLE IF PAYMENT IS MADE BY 07/05/26.

    TABLE OPTIONS:

    PREMIUM FRONT ENDCAP SPOT - 3 TABLES - $400 Early Bird, $500 Regular Price - ONLY 7 AVAILABLE!

    INLINE SPOT - 1 TABLE - $110 Early Bird, $150 Regular Price

    Vendor fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    Your vendor spot consists of the table only - which will be provided for you. No racks/displays/extra tables are allowed outside the dimensions of your table unless prior approval is given (such as comic book vendors needing wall space).

    Wall spots are NOT guaranteed, but we will do our best to place you in a space that will accommodate your products.

    Your set-up must be completed by 10:45am and your vehicle must be moved to the designated parking area. We are NOT responsible for any tickets you may receive for parking in the wrong lot - so please pay attention to the directions in the SETUP email - sent out a week prior to the event.

    Your table must remain set up for the duration of the event. If you pack up early, you will not be invited back to participate in future events.

    A NO SHOW also gets you banned from future events.

    SHARING of the event page and marketing material is REQUIRED. If you are accepted, the link and graphic will be provided to you.

    By submitting this application, you agree to these terms. If you do not adhere to these terms, you will not be invited to future events.

  • **Please keep in mind, payment is due by the date listed in the acceptance email. The email will be coming from popcultureproductions910@gmail.com THIS IS THE ONLY WAY WE WILL CONTACT YOU ABOUT PAYMENT. Check your SPAM folder! Certain categories are limited. This is a juried event.

    Vendor fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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  • I understand that by submitting this event appliction, I am agreeing to the following statements:

    - I am an adult 18 years of age or older and am responsible for anyone accompanying me (ie. spouse, partner, children, helpers...etc.)


    - I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, and HOLD HARMLESS the event organizers and its representatives, officers, servants, agents, employees and venue location from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury or death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me while participating in this market.

    - I understand that the event organizers and venue owners will not be responsible for any medical costs associated with any injury.


    - I specifically acknowledge that I, the Vendor, am engaging in this service as a vendor, at my own request and risk, and further acknowledge that I am not entitled to any compensation, benefit or insurance coverage from the event organizers or venue owners, nor will such a claim be made by me or on my behalf.

    - I acknowledge that any counterfeit or fake products I sell MUST BE ADVERTISED AND SOLD AS SUCH. Selling these items without notifying the buyer is extremely unethical. If I am caught knowingly selling counterfeit products and do not notify the buyer, I understand that I will be asked to leave the event, will NOT receive a refund, and will NOT be invited back to future events.

    - ALL fees paid for this event are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

    - Any disrespect shown by me, or anyone accompanying me, to the event organizers and it's representatives, other fellow vendors, and event attendees could result in my immediate removal from the event and prevent me from participating in future events. In addition, my fee will be forfeited.

     

  • I UNDERSTAND & AGREE TO ALL OF THE ABOVE*
  • THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY BURIED UNDER COMICS & TOYS.

    Emily Griffin & Jim McGuire are the ONLY contacts for this event.

    Please reach out with any questions or concerns:

    popcultureproductions910@gmail.com

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