Events
I am keeping track of local events here. If you are Shane, please add to this list.
| Event | Location | Date | Apps | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |Books With Pictures Con | Portland, OR | June 7th | ||
| HeroesCon | Charlotte, NC | JUNE 20-22, 2025 | Waitlist, very busy | |
| Greensboro Zine Fest | Greensboro, NC | July 26-27, 2025 (Sat/Sunday) | https://gsozinefest.com/table | Accepted |
| Slutfest | Raleigh, NC | Aug 16, 2025 | tba | Applied |
| Cabarrus Art Walk | Concord, NC | Sep 6, 2025 | Application Deadline: June 27, 2025\\ Acceptance Notification: July 4, 2025 | |
| Queer Zest Zine Fest | Digital | Sep all month, 2025 | x | Applied |
| transfiguration film festival | Durham, NC | October 11-12, 2025 | tba | Invited |
| Queen City Zinefest | McColl Center, Charlotte, NC | Oct 18, 2025 | tba | |
| Short Run Comix Festival | Seattle Design Center, WA | Nov 1, 2025 | June 1 – July 31. | |
| Ichibancon | Concord, NC | Feb 13-15, 2026 |
Reviews
Artist
Attendee
Tools
- Pictsquare for virtual pixel tabling
Checklist:
General
- Business cards / free mini art print - multi-purpose and it makes customers happy
- Branding - On signs, packaging, price sheets, etc. Pre-brand bags with stickers if necessary :P
- Coupons - for stuff that's sold out, customers can order online. Change this coupon code for different events to track which events are giving you repeat customers.
- Prices - Price list in acrylic stands? Price tags on items
- Pickup - offer market pickup where people can order ahead and pick up at the market
- Payment Methods - Square Reader to accept cards and Apple Pay, cash, and Venmo. Separate phone/tablet to accept payments?
- Socials - Sign that says “tag me @blahblah”
- Schedule - Events tab on your website
- Inventory - Keep everything in bins in case of rain or soak.
- Collapsible wagon - for transporting stuff to and from car
Backpack
Stuff for yourself
- Portable Charger(s)
- Phone/tablet for payment
- Square Card Readers
- Cash and Change
- Sunglasses
- Rain Jacket
- Notebook/Notepad for ideas, stonks
- Medicine and first aid including advil, excedrine, band aids, tissues, etc.
- Sunscreen and/or bug spray
- Liquid IV/Hydration/WATER
- Hair clips/scrunchies/hat
- Change of clothes - for longer events
- Food and drinks (granola bars, fruit slices, pasta salad, snacks)
Set-up
Keep these tools handy for the table
- Business Cards
- Price Signs
- Blank Note Cards (to make backup price signs)
- Scissors
- Pens/Pencils
- Command Velcro Strips + Zip Ties + Rope for Signage
- Hand Sanitizer / Wet Wipes
Optional
- Fanny pack to keep money
- Portable fan
- Foam floor mat for you to stand on
- Comfy shoes
- Water bottle (can put your own stickers on lol)
- Wear your own products
- Location-specific products, like stickers for that town.
- “gift with purchase” over $100 or whatever
Tent
- The tent lol
- Signs for tent edge
- Sandbags/weights with water
- 6 ft table
- Chairs