2026-27 Dealer’s Hall Exhibitor Information

Hello Dealers! Welcome to the FanimeCon Dealer’s Hall Exhibitor Information!

We have received many questions and concerns. We hope that the information below will help with any issues you may be experiencing. We will keep this page updated with the most current information concerning the Dealer’s Hall.

Our Dealer’s Hall is currently full. Any requests for FanimeCon 2026 Dealer’s Hall will go onto a waiting list for any tables that may become available for 2027 and beyond.

Q: What is the price for a Dealer’s Hall booth?
A: Dealer’s Hall Prices are:

  • $1,050 when you request between May 25 – Dec 31.
  • $1,150 when you request between Jan 1 – May 25.
  • $1,250 when you request during the convention.

Q: Is there an additional drayage fee?
A: Yes, Freight Handling Charges (FHC) rates ($500-$3,400) vary depending on your total inbound weight. Our venue is a union-contracted facility that requires union labor to handle the movement of your merchandise from the loading dock to your booth. THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.

Q: Is the convention badge included in the table price?
A: Yes, each booth space comes with two dealer badges.

Q: What about electricity?
A: Yes, electricity is also included. Each booth comes with one 120-volt and one 500-watt outlet (5 amp) power drop.

Q: Do I have to pay for the weekend badge before I find out if I have a Dealer’s Hall table?
A: No, you are not required to purchase a badge before you find out if you are selected for a Dealer’s Hall booth.

Q: Do I need a seller’s permit?
A: Yes. A California Seller’s Permit is necessary to sell within the Dealer’s Hall. One can be obtained from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) Website. Please adhere to the rules below when applying for a permit. Each Dealer must have a hard copy of their seller’s permit on site. While you are selling at the convention, you may be asked to produce your permit for the CDTFA at any time. Not doing so will result in immediate action both by the state and by the convention.

  • Do NOT use FanimeCon email addresses on your seller’s permit.
  • Dealers must provide a valid permanent/temporary seller’s permit issued by the State of California.
  • Temporary permits must be valid for all of the event dates, regardless of how many days you plan to attend, and the event space (San Jose Convention Center), which must be visible on the permit.
  • The San Jose Convention Center must be listed as a sub-location on your permanent seller’s permits.

If you do not submit your seller’s permit by the deadline, you will not be able to sell. If you are using a permanent seller’s permit, your name must be the primary name on the permit.

Venue Address:
San Jose Convention Center
150 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95113

Dates:
May 22–25, 2026

Q: Why was I not able to sell in the Dealer’s Hall this year?
A: Every year, we have a number of Dealers that choose to continue selling with us and purchase a number of booths. This often leads to us selling out quickly, and not everyone is able to participate in our event. If you or your company are unable to purchase a booth at any point, you can opt to join the waitlist.

Q: What about the waitlist?
A: Please contact dealers@fanime.com to join the waitlist. You will receive additional information, such as booth and freight prices.

  • Applying to the waitlist only gets you on our radar.
  • This does NOT guarantee entry to our event as we curate, research, and vet all potential applicants.

Please submit only ONE application to the Dealer’s Hall, as this list is saved and no one is removed. Multiple applications will be deleted. Please understand that this is a multi-year waitlist. This means that whenever a space becomes available, we will contact those who have applied previously. Individual positions on the waitlist will not be released.

Q: If I cannot attend the convention, what can I do?
A: If you are unable to attend the convention, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing Dealer’s Hall Liaisons at dealers@fanime.com. Refunds shall be issued as such:

  • 90+ Days Notice: Dealers who cancel exhibit space at least ninety (90) days prior to the opening day of FanimeCon will receive a full refund of monies paid, less $100.00 for handling fees.
  • 31-89 Days Notice: Dealers who cancel exhibit space less than ninety (90) days prior to the opening day of FanimeCon (February 21, 2026), but earlier than thirty-one (31) days prior to the opening day of FanimeCon (April 21, 2026) will receive a 50% refund of monies paid.
  • 30 or Fewer Days Notice: There will be no refunds for cancellations thirty (30) days or less prior to the opening day of FanimeCon (April 22, 2026).
  • Refunds are issued to the Dealer who made the payment.

Rules:

We also wanted to reiterate some of the most important rules of the convention, so as to avoid any conflicts that may arise. Please understand that any infraction of these rules will put your table at risk for this and future Dealer’s Hall attendance.

Dealers may NOT offer or sell the following:

  • Reproductions of any existing licensed merchandise (i.e., plushies, buttons, stickers, shirts, hats that are similar to or exact replicas of licensed merchandise), logos (i.e., buttons, keychains, vinyl stickers of existing logos or designs that have a copyright), or merchandise with attached logos in any form (i.e., bags, shirts, hats with logo patches or silk-screened logos). Representatives of official licensed companies and representatives of the companies themselves may be present at the convention. As per the Dealer’s Hall agreement, we are not liable for any legal actions pertaining to copyright infringement found in the Dealer’s Hall.
  • AI artwork.
  • Cosplay prop items that are not already licensed in any form.
  • Panels, autograph sessions, or other themed programming not previously authorized by Fan Services.
  • Any infringing or illegal work. It is the responsibility of the Dealers to know if their work is illegal or infringing.
  • Unlawful materials, balloons, and any form of gambling are not permitted under any circumstances in the Hall.
  • Any weapon-like props must be authorized and peace-bonded by staff immediately after sale. A copy of FanimeCon Weapons Policy must be provided with every sale by the Dealer. Please contact Dealer’s Hall upon registration and request to be apprised of other restrictions that must be adhered to.
  • Any weapon-like props made of metal. Only items made of wood, plastic, rubber, and foam are acceptable.
  • Any consumable food or snack items.

Dealer’s Hall Hours of Operation:

  • Friday: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Saturday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Monday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Dealer’s Hall will be open to Dealers for an hour before and after the hours of operation for setup and takedown each night.

Q: Are artists allowed to sell in the Dealer’s Hall?
A: Yes! We do accept artists who feel that they have outgrown the Artist’s Alley. We would like artists to be aware that the Dealer’s Hall operates under a different set of rules than Artist’s Alley. For those who are unfamiliar, certain companies, such as Crunchyroll, have rules about fan art in the Dealer’s Hall. If you would like more information on the subject, please see the links listed below. As such, we do warn artists who mostly sell fan art with Crunchyroll characters to refrain from selling any art that contains their characters.