exhibitor INFO

Location, Load-in, Hours, Parking, Hotel and more. Everything you need as an exhibitor is here

CAPITAL CITY COMIC CON 2026 EXHIBITOR APPLICATION


Applications are Open. Read the terms and Conditions for 2026.


Vendors/Retailers/Crafters Click Here


Artists/Authors Click Here


Clubs/Charities/Sponsors Click here


Others Click here


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IMPORTANT: This is an application, not a guarantee of space.

Capital City Comic Con curates its exhibitor hall. Applications are not first-come, first-served. We review applications as they are received and select participants to create the best mix of vendors, artists, clubs, and sponsors. Our goal is to provide a great experience for both attendees and exhibitors.


BOOTH OPTIONS


Exhibitor Booth (10' x 10')

  • Price: $450
  • Includes 2 exhibitor passes
  • All booths are corner spaces unless placed against a wall (by request)
  • Booths are unfurnished (bring your own tables and chairs)
  • Tables and chairs available to rent
  • Additional upgrade options may be available


Artist Booth (8' x 8')

  • Price: $200
  • Includes 2 exhibitor passes
  • All booths are corner spaces unless placed against a wall (by request)
  • Booths include 1 table (8' x 30") and 2 chairs
  • Additional upgrade options may be available



GENERAL INFO

  • In 2025, we received nearly 500 applications for only 200 spaces
  • Space is limited — apply early to be considered
  • The 2026 layout will be similar to previous years
  • Accepted exhibitors will receive corner booths unless wall placement is requested.
  • Optional cancellation protection is available for a full refund if you're not sure about committing


VENUE INFO

  • Lansing Convention Center - 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
  • preferred entrance is through the loading dock B (Middle Dock)
  • Load-in starts Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM


Load-In Entrance

  • Load-in starts Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Enter via the driveway just after Riverfront Drive (Lot 21/Lansing Shuffle)
  • Follow security staff instructions at all times
  • only Accessible driving southbound on N. Cedar Street from Shiawassee Street
  • Look for signage to assist you


LOAD-IN info

  • Load-in starts Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Exhibitor hall opens to attendees at 3:00 PM — all booths must be set up by 2:30 pm
  • Check in at Loading Dock B (middle dock)
  • Limited carts and volunteers available to help
  • Carts are managed by Comic Con volunteers; exhibitors may not keep carts at their booths. "Unload and go"


Load-in PARKING

  • Load-in starts Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Follow security staff instructions at all times
  • After unloading, vehicles must be moved from the loading area, Only accessible driving southbound on N. Cedar Street from Shiawassee Street
  • The dock cannot accommodate all exhibitors at once
  • Vehicles blocking traffic may be towed by the venue


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • All exhibitors must agree to the official Exhibitor Terms and Conditions.
  • These will be sent with your invoice. Payment is considered agreement to all terms


Exhibitor PARKING


  • capital city comic con does not manage any parking. Contact City of Lansing Parking Services for current information. Download their app!
  • Parking Lot 21 (City): Flat Lot + Underground garage; No trailers; overnight allowed; $10/day (subject to change); Elevator from underground goes to 1st floor of convention center (This is an alternative way to load in and out instead of the loading docks, and we recommend this for exhibitors that have only one or two small trips with a cart or wagon).
  • Parking Lot 49a (City): Flat Lot; Trailers allowed; Overnight allowed; $10/day.
  • North Grand Ramp (City): Garage; No trailers; Overnight allowed; $15/day; Connected via skywalk to Doubletree Hotel and also Lansing Convention Center.
  • South Grand Ramp (Private): Garage; No trailers; Overnight allowed; Price TBA
  • Private Lot between Michigan Ave and Impression 5 (Private): Flat Lot; Trailers allowed; Overnight allowed; rate posted at entrance, which is on Museum Drive.

Getting Around Town

various locations related to the convention are marked on this interactive google map (Click the map!). You can find each of our after hours locations, plus hotels and parking. Details on each parking lot are in the tooltips on the map itself, and also listed below for your convenience. the parking lots are managed by the city and any private owners, capital city comic con is not affiliated with any parking authority.



Interactive Google Map for Capital City Comic Con