exhibitor INFO

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

Applications for Capital City Comic Con 2025 are now open. Follow this link to apply


As of 1 April 2025, all Artist ally (8 x 8 spaces) applications will be placed on our artist ally wait list. If you've applied for artist ally, and have not received an acceptance email assume you are on the wait list. You will be officially notified eventually.


Applications for General exhibitor spaces (10 x 10) are still being accepted, however space is very limited.


click here for 2025 exhibitor application

(ARTIST ALLEY: Fill out section 1 and 2, and select artist option in section 3 to get correct pricing.

If you are an artist/Author that wants 10x10 vendor space(s), select VENDOR option in section 3.)


2025 Prices:


  • Exhibitor Space (10' by 10') - $450
  • All spaces are corners, unless walls requested
  • includes two exhibitor passes
  • Spaces are unfurnished. Exhibitors may bring their own tables and Chairs. 
  • tables and chairs are available to rent
  • additional options available

  • Artist Space (8' by 8') - $200
  • All spaces are corners, unless walls requested
  • includes two exhibitor passes
  • Spaces furnished with 8' x 30" table and two chairs
  • additional options available


Additional Information


The application form is an APPLICATION, not a guarantee you will receive space. Our exhibitor hall is curated; NOT first-come-first-serve. We review applications as they are received, and accept exhibitors based on providing the best mix of exhibitors to create the best experience for both attendees and exhibitors.


In 2024 we had almost five-hundred applicants, and two-hundred booth spaces, which includes vendors, artists, clubs, cosplay groups and sponsors; space is limited. We will have the same general layout as last year. Each exhibitor receiving a corner booth, unless placed against the wall. Apply as soon as possible. Optional cancellation protection is available for a full refund if you are uncertain about committing at this time. 


TERMS and CONDITIONS

Every exhibitor must review and agree to the Exhibitor Terms and Conditions. This is sent with the invoice; payment to Capital City Comic Con is considered to be acceptance of and agreement to the Exhibitor Terms and Conditions.


OUR VENUE

Lansing Convention Center, 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing MI 48933


LOAD-IN LOCATION

The entrance to the loading docks is a driveway JUST AFTER Riverfront Drive (which enters Lot 21 and Lansing Shuffle). The driveway is sometimes hard to see, and we have a sign on the sidewalk to help. The driveway is only accessible while driving south bound on one-way North Cedar Street coming south from Shiawassee Street. (See map below.)


LOAD-IN HOURS

exhibitor Load-In starts at 8:00 AM on Friday, July 11th, 2025. exhibitor hall opens at 3:00 pm. Please have your booth set up and ready to go by then.


exhibitor CHECK-IN

All exhibitors must check in at Loading Dock B (the middle loading dock). A small number of carts and volunteers will be available to assist exhibitors with load-in. These carts will be manned and kept by Comic Con volunteers at all times.


PARKING

Once done with unloading, exhibitors must move vehicles from the loading area (refer to Parking map below). There is not enough room for all exhibitors to be in the loading dock area at one time. vehicles must be moved from the loading dock area once unloaded. Vehicles that are found to be blocking traffic could be towed by the venue.   


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

VENDOR PARKING

  • Parking Lot 21 (City): Flat Lot + Underground garage; No trailers; overnight allowed; $10/day; 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).
  • North Grand Ramp (City): Garage (height restrictions); 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: Flat Lot; Trailers allowed; Overnight allowed; rate posted at entrance, which is on Museum Drive.
  • Parking Lot 49a: Flat Lot; Trailers allowed; Overnight allowed; $10/day.



HOTELS & AFTER HOURS

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel; Daily Valet service available for $28 per day.


Lansing Shuffle: our After Party venue. The Official After Party this year is FREE and open to the public both Friday and Saturday night. Food kiosks and full service bar are inside, and we will have music, art and contests both nights. It is right outside the Lansing Center's North exit, next to the River Walk.


Downtown Smoke Shop (Friday Cigars & Stars VIP Mixer) On street parking, Free after 6:00 pm


Midtown Brewing Company (Saturday night VIP Drink & Draw) On street parking, Free after 6:00 pm