Thank you for you interest in merchanting for ConVocation 2011. Our application deadline is May 1st.

If you would like information about merchanting at the 2011 convention, you may contact us by clicking here with any questions regarding policies, deadlines, etc.

Thank you,
Merchant Team

MERCHANT RULES

1. Merchants should vend or exhibit products which most conference attendees would find of value and reflect the mission statement of MEC: To create community by promoting the sharing of knowledge, experience, and fellowship among people who follow mystical and esoteric traditions. In order to promote community, we do not include those paths or traditions whose doctrines advocate bigotry and/or violence against others on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.

2. Items NOT permitted in the exhibit area include but are not limited to: firearms, explosives, lit candles and burning incense, alcoholic beverages, prepared food sales, and paid divination readings. Free demonstrations are allowed, i.e.: “Free reading with the purchase of a Tarot Deck”.

3. Blades and replica weapons may be sold. They are to be wrapped in paper and taped for transport through the hotel.

4. Merchants are responsible for collecting their own Michigan Sales Tax.

5. Please limit the distractions caused by demonstrating products such as but not limited to: drums, sound systems and video systems.

6. After the Merchant room is locked for the night, there will be no admittance without approval from the Head of Operations or Head of Security.

7. Tables not claimed by close on Thursday are forfeited.

FEES AND PAYMENT DEADLINES

Our fees for our merchant tables and registrations are as follows:

The first table includes 1 registration and costs $100.

A second table fee is $60. There is a 2 table limit per business/person. Each additional merchant registration is $40 with a limit of 2 registrations available per table. Any person working a table must have a merchant registration.

Payments for approved merchants are due before September 1. Any additional merchant registrations purchased after September 1 will be charged full price.