At Florida Comic Cons, we highlight great opportunities for fans and vendors—and St. Pete Comic Con 2026 on February 28 – March 1 is a must-consider for artists and retailers. With exclusive perks, a growing fanbase, and major guests already booked, SPCC’s 5th anniversary is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. Here are 6 vendor perks—which are beyond what other cons offer—that will make SPCC 2026 a great vendor experience (and read on below to learn more about each):
- Attendees are incentivized to spend more with vendors
- They provide marketing tools to promote your booth
- Your booth/merch/art featured in their online Shopping Guide
- Major guests booked already for their 5th anniversary celebration
- The Friday night vendor party is back!
🛍️ Attendees are Incentivized to Spend More with Vendors
The Successful Fandom Shopping Rewards is Coming Back – with an Upgrade!
St. Pete Comic Con 2026 is going above and beyond with its Fandom Shopping Rewards, which boosts your sales.
Attendees who spend $50 with vendors get a free single-day pass to Anime St. Pete 2026 (another annual event they run). Spend $75, and they earn a free weekend pass. It’s a smart way to engage shoppers while encouraging more spending at your booth.
📣 New for 2026: Adding an Attendee Scorecard that makes the process even smoother—no paper receipts required.
Complete an Artist Application or Retailer Application today!
💼 They provide marketing tools to promote your booth
They Don’t Just Hand You a booth — They Help You Promote It, too!
📍 Con Map Profile on the Event Website
Every vendor at St. Pete Comic Con 2026 receives a Con Map Profile—a dedicated space on the event website where you can showcase your business with photos, videos, and social media links. This map is a key planning tool for attendees, especially since it’s placed alongside the official schedule that fans check frequently before and during the event. It’s a great way to help shoppers find you and plan their purchases in advance.
Complete an Artist Application or Retailer Application today!
📲 Customizable Social Media Graphics & Reel Templates
We also provide vendors with personalize-and-play social media tools to help you promote your booth with ease—and flair. You’ll get customizable graphics and reel templates to drop in your logo, product photos, or cosplay images. Just post and tag us, and we’ll boost your visibility by sharing it with our audience. It’s a simple way to build momentum and connect with fans even before the con begins.
Complete an Artist Application or Retailer Application today!
🎯 Boost Sales with Guest-Merch Connections
Fans love buying merch inspired by their favorite guests—and we make it easy for them to find it. Their Guest-Merch Connections program links vendor products directly to voice actors, comic artists, and other special guests appearing at the con.
The Shopping Guide will be searchable by characters/shows related to the guests, so attendees can discover which vendors carry related merch.
You’ll also receive themed graphics and reel templates tied to our guest lineup, so you can highlight what you carry (like using a Revali-themed graphic if you sell Zelda items).
And to top it off, we’ll have signage near guest booths reminding attendees that related merch is available from vendors—pointing them right to you.
- Complete an Artist Application or Retailer Application today!
🌟Major guests booked already for their 5th anniversary celebration
The Return of Garrett Sander, Creator of Monster High
As part of its 5th anniversary celebration, St. Pete Comic Con 2026 has already booked six major guests—well ahead of schedule. The guest list includes top-tier voice actors from hit franchises like One Piece, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, The Legend of Zelda, Genshin Impact, Re:Zero, Teen Titans, Gotham Knights, X-Men, Danganronpa, Mortal Kombat, and the Fate series, with more guests—including comic artists—currently being added.
FCC is especially excited about the return of Garrett Sander, the legendary creator of Monster High, a franchise that continues to inspire fans across generations.
While SPCC will not make formal announcements until early bird ticket sales go live, all confirmed guests are already listed on the SPCC website for vendors to preview. Booking early gives the team time to build buzz, grow fan anticipation, and drive more traffic to your booth.
Complete an Artist Application or Retailer Application today!
🗺️Your booth/merch/art featured in their online shopping guide
Fans Can Find Your Booth and Merch Before the Con Even Begins!
Vendors at St. Pete Comic Con 2026 are also featured in the event’s Online Shopping Guide, a tool that helps attendees find you faster—and buy more. You’ll categorize your merchandise by type, making it easy for shoppers to plan their hauls in advance. Categories include fan art, collectibles, handmade goods, apparel, accessories, and more.
The Shopping Guide also powers SPCC’s Guest-Merch Connections feature, helping fans discover vendors who carry items related to their favorite guests and franchises. It’s another smart way to drive traffic straight to your booth.
Complete an Artist Application or Retailer Application today!
🎉 The Friday Night Vendor Party Is Back!
The Popular Vendor Perk Returns!
Vendors at St. Pete Comic Con 2026 can kick off the weekend with a fan-favorite tradition: the Friday Night Vendor Party at The Hollander Hotel. Back by popular demand for SPCC’s 5th anniversary, this casual gathering is the perfect way to relax, connect, and celebrate before the con begins.
Enjoy light bites, discounted themed cocktails, and the chance to mingle with fellow vendors—and maybe even a few special guests. It’s one more vendor perk that makes SPCC feel like a true community.
Complete an Artist Application or Retailer Application today!
