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-====== Events ======
-I am keeping track of local events here.  If you are Shane, please add to this list.
-<datatables>
-^ Event                                                                                        ^ Location                      ^ Date                           ^ Apps                                                                                                                                                                                 ^ Status    ^
-| [[https://www.instagram.com/linobill/|Zine Machine]]                                         | Durham, NC                    | October 26 2025                | Email                                                                                                                                                                                |           |
-| [[https://bookswithpictures.com/bwpcon/|Books With Pictures Con]]                            | Portland, OR                  | June 7th                       |                                                                                                                                                                                      |           |
-| [[https://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/Artist-Alley/|HeroesCon]]                           | Charlotte, NC                 | JUNE 20-22, 2025               | Waitlist, very busy                                                                                                                                                                  |           |
-| [[https://www.instagram.com/gsozinefest/|Greensboro Zine Fest]]                              | Greensboro, NC                | July 26-27, 2025 (Sat/Sunday)  | https://gsozinefest.com/table                                                                                                                                                        | Accepted  |
-| [[https://www.instagram.com/slutfest919|Slutfest]]                                           | Raleigh, NC                   | Aug 16, 2025                   | tba                                                                                                                                                                                  | Applied   |
-| [[https://www.instagram.com/cabarrusartscouncil|Cabarrus Art Walk]]                          | Concord, NC                   | Sep 6, 2025                    | [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFft7ZahoKUgJf9Xd0ggmSZEiWVquAH8rPiMfSTeFojj6OA/viewform|Application Deadline: June 27, 2025\\ Acceptance Notification: July 4, 2025]]  |           |
-| [[https://www.queerzestzinefest.com|Queer Zest Zine Fest]]                                   | Digital                       | Sep all month, 2025            | [[https://www.queerzestzinefest.com/2025-tablers|x]]                                                                                                                                 | Applied   |
-| [[https://www.transfigurationinternationalfilmfestival.org/|transfiguration film festival]]  | Durham, NC                    | October 11-12, 2025            | tba                                                                                                                                                                                  | Invited   |
-| [[https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZvelYp9Iz/|Queen City Zinefest]]                             | McColl Center, Charlotte, NC  | Oct 18, 2025                   | [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIxfY9F3q_g5HLSdOgvszEkS-wIcwy7UOKxxhXSGMN2CNwpw/viewform|x]]                                                                            | Applied   |
-| [[https://shortrun.org/|Short Run Comix Festival]]                                           | Seattle Design Center, WA     | Nov 1, 2025                    | [[https://shortrun.org/exhibitor-applications-now-open-june-1-july-31/|June 1 – July 31.]]                                                                                           | Applied   |
-| [[https://ichibancon.com/artist-alley/|Ichibancon]]                                          | Concord, NC                   | Feb 13-15, 2026                |                                                                                                                                                                                      |           |
-| [[https://www.instagram.com/p/DMdTfkHMp6t/|Zine Machine]]                                    | Durham, NC                    | Oct 26, 2025                   | email                                                                                                                                                                                |           |
-</datatables>
-=====Reviews=====
-Copy this template for reviews: https://wiki.scumsuck.com/snippets:event_review
-====Artist====
-  * [[~2025_GSOzinefest]]
-  * [[~2025_Bewhiskered]]
-  * [[~2025_Slutfest]]
-  * [[~2025_PlantsForThePeople]]
-  * [[~2025_Scatterbrain_AAPI]]
-  * [[~2024_CitrusCon]]
-  * [[~2023_CitrusCon]]
-====Attendee====
-  * [[~2024 Latinx Comics Fest]]
-  * 2024 Galaxy Con Raleigh - do not recommend as attendee or artist
-=====Tools=====
-  * [[https://trecomics.com/pictsquarefaq|Pictsquare]] for virtual pixel tabling
-  * [[https://www.zinelibraries.info/directory/|zinelibraries.info]]
-  * [[https://keepitweird.art/small-press-shows-list|keepitweird.art]]
-  * [[https://nctree.xyz/|Nc triangle events ]]
-  * [[https://www.artintheqc.com/events|art in the queen city]]
-=====Other Events=====
-Other events that are farther away I want to look at:
-  * http://www.barnhousecollective.com/ssf/ : Short Short Fest, for animation and games, in Pennsylvania and Michigan.  Associated with Newgrounds.
-=====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