Here is some very useful information regarding the Marketplace, especially if you are a vendor or artist!
Marketplace Vendor Access Hours
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Merchant/Artisan Access: 6pm-10pm Note: If the room can be opened to set up before 6pm, we will do everything we can to open it. But we can not guarantee to be able to. |
Merchant/Artist Access: 9am-9pm Marketplace Walk through: 1:45pm Sponsor/Staff Access: 2:30pm Member Access: 3:00pm Marketplace Closes: 8pm Doors lock promptly at 9pm |
Merchant/Artist Access: 8:30am-7pm Sponsor/Staff Access: 9:30am Member Access: 10am Marketplace Closes: 6pm Door lock promptly at 7pm |
Merchant/Artist Access: 8:30am-8pm Sponsor/Staff Access: 9:30am Member Access: 10am Marketplace Closes: 4pm Marketplace take down: ** 4pm-7pm Final walk through: 8pm |
Hours are subject to change before the date of the convention.
Please check for updates on our website at: https://animeiowa.com/anime-marketplace/
**Take down begins at 4pm when the room closes. Tear down of booths should not begin until that time unless prior arrangements have been made. (Packing of overstock is preparation of leaving is allowed.) We ask that all personal/ company items, equipment, etc. be removed from the Marketplace by 8pm on Sunday, July 30, 2017. Your assigned area must in condition to be returned to hotel control. (Exceptions to the allotted time can be made to this with approval of the marketplace department head.)
Vendors/Artists that require power, internet, phone, and Furnishings:
Booth- Power, phone, and internet
Internet, phone lines, and power are provided for a fee by the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. The Marriott utilities form must be completed and faxed to the Coralville Marriott at least 2 weeks before the convention to ensure your needs are ready when you arrive. Additional forms will be available at setup at the Marketplace check in table. The Marriott staff will try to fulfill these additional requests in a timely manner before the opening of the room to the public. mhrs.cidic.events.admin@marriott.com
Booth- additional furnishings
You may bring additional tables/display stands and racks for your booth area as stated above.
Additional booth needs are also available and must be requested and paid for through Spielman’s. Information, phone number, and order forms are available at through the link provided on the Anime Marketplace page on the AnimeIowa website.
http://www.spielmans.com/tradeshows/animeiowa/index.php