FursonaCon 2025

Dealer's Den

General Info & Table Pricing

  • Dealers may apply for 1-2 tables.

  • Dealers are reviewed and selected via jury.

  • Each table is approximately 6’ x 2’.

  • Each table is $200 and includes 1 attendee badge.

  • Each table comes with the option to add +1 assistant badge at a discounted price ($50).

  • Power is available for $10 per table.

  • You must be 18 years or older by set-up to purchase a table space.

  • Dealer table and ticket purchases are not eligible for a refund. All funds received from dealer sign-ups are immediately used to fund the event.

  • Please let dealer’s staff know ASAP if you intend to cancel or are otherwise unable to attend.

Traits Of A Good Candidate

  • An attractive display of original works with many options for our attendees.

  • Photographs or portfolio showing your table setup are preferred.

  • Quality original products and custom work.

  • On-topic or relevant items (furry, theme-related, or furry-adjacent preferred!).

  • A large variety of different crafts and merchandise (textiles, sculptures, digital art, paintings, etc.).

  • Previous experience is not required.

  • Prior violations of FSC policies will be factored into selection.

Timeline

  • Applications open: February 1st.

  • Applications close: April 1st.

  • Dealers are chosen via jury, not first come first serve.

  • Approval letters sent starting April 1st.

  • Notifications of acceptance, waitlisting, or decline will be sent.

  • Table payments due: May 1st.

  • Unpaid tables by May 1st will be passed to the waitlist.

  • Dealers who miss the payment deadline may request to be added back to the waitlist.

  • Tables must be set up and ready for sales by 10 AM on Friday. Unoccupied tables by this time will be considered forfeit and offered to other vendors.

  • Badges available for pick-up on Thursday and Friday at the dealer’s staff info table.

Hours

  • Dealers are not required to remain at their tables at all times. Lunch breaks are included.

  • Thursday:

    • Set-Up: 3 PM – 9 PM

  • Friday:

    • Set-Up: 9 AM – 11 AM

    • Public Hours: 11 AM – 2 PM (Break) 3 PM – 7 PM

    • Take-Down: 7 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Saturday:

    • Set-Up: 10 AM – 11 AM

    • Public Hours: 11 AM – 2 PM (Break) 3 PM – 7 PM

    • Take-Down: 7 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Sunday:

    • Set-Up: 10 AM – 11 AM

    • Public Hours: 11 AM – 2 PM (Break) 3 PM – 5 PM

    • Take-Down: 5 PM – 6 PM

Loading Information

  • Dealers may load in at the double doors beside the main entrance to the hotel (signage will be placed for guidance).

  • Do not leave vehicles unattended longer than it takes to unload, to prevent congestion.

Space and Display

  • Each table is ~6’ x 2’ with a simple tablecloth.

  • Displays cannot extend beyond the table or into walkways.

  • Height limit: 8 feet.

  • Displays must be stable and safe.

  • Large back displays must not intrude on other dealers’ space.

  • ~4’ of back space is available (indicate needs in the application).

  • Only two people per table at a time.

  • Table sharing must be indicated in the application.

  • Displays must not be loud, disruptive, or emit strong scents.

  • Selling/transferring tables requires explicit permission.

  • Weapons sales are prohibited.

Internet

  • Wireless access available through the hotel (details provided at check-in).

Rules and Security

  • Dealer’s Den will be locked before/after hours—secure valuables.

  • Badges must be displayed at all times.

  • Dealers are responsible for keeping their space clean and removing trash daily.

  • No pirated, trademarked, traced, stolen, or AI-generated images allowed.

  • No outside sales or advertising beyond the Dealer’s Den and Artist Alley.

  • Must be 18+ to purchase a table.

  • No drug/alcohol use, including vapes/e-cigarettes, inside the Dealer’s Den.

  • Fursuits are welcome but should not disrupt other dealers.

  • No posting flyers/business cards outside designated areas.

  • No running, yelling, obscene language, or horseplay in the dealer’s area.

  • Issues should be reported to the Dealer’s Den or convention staff.

  • All local, state, and federal laws apply.

  • Dealers must collect and report Virginia state sales tax after the event. Forms: https://tax.virginia.gov/

Adult Content Policy

  • FursonaCon is an all-ages convention.

  • No explicit, graphic, violent, or offensive imagery may be openly displayed.

  • Adult materials must be covered and labeled 18+.

  • Sales of adult material require age verification (18+ ID check).

  • Dealers are responsible for preventing minors from accessing adult content.

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