Exhibitor Application & Information
Planet Comicon Kansas City Exhibitors, Artists Alley, Crafters Alley, & Sponsorships Applications for Planet Comicon Kansas City – March 21-23, 2025 are now active. If you are a vendor who has exhibited this past year and approved, you will have the same size space (same number/location is not guaranteed). Should you want additional space, we will add you to the waitlist for upgrades. Please be patient as we go through the applications. We hope to let those who apply by May 10th. If you apply after that, we will let you know your status within 2 weeks after you application is submitted.
If you have questions or concerns about exhibit space that are not answered here, contact us at exhibitors@planetcomicon.com.
Important Sales Tax Requirements
Exhibitor is responsible for collection and payment of Missouri State Sales Tax. Effective April 2023, The sales tax rate at Bartle Hall is 10.975%. The State of Missouri requires that Exhibitor acquire a tax number in advance of the Event. Exhibitors may obtain such documents from the State of Missouri. If there are any changes in the requirements regarding Missouri Sales Tax, PCC will notify exhibitors. For more information about Sales Tax requirements contact the Missouri Department of Revenue. Learn about your legal obligations here: http://dor.mo.gov/faq/business/special.php
About Planet Comicon Kansas City
Planet Comicon Kansas City is the largest comic book/pop culture convention in the area. We have an outstanding line-up of guests from the worlds of Hollywood, cosplay, and comics. Promoter: Planet Comicon Kansas City is presented by Planet Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 25095, Overland Park, Kansas, 66225.
If you have questions or concerns about exhibit space that are not answered here, contact us at exhibitors@planetcomicon.com.
Location
Planet Comicon will be held at Bartle Hall, Kansas City Convention Center, 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105 . This is located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Planet Comicon Kansas City will occupy Halls A-E of the Bartle Hall, as well as the adjacent Kansas City Convention Center space.
Planet Comicon is a 3-day show.
Hotel Reservations
Hotel information will be forthcoming.
Public hours
| Date | Hours |
| Friday, March 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (may open 30 min early to Fast Pass & VIP) |
| Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (may open 30 minutes early to Fast Pass & VIP) |
| Sunday, March 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Fast Pass holders and select other attendees may be admitted up to 1/2 hour early on Friday and Saturday only.
Dining
There are also many restaurants and other activities in the area, including all of the amenities offered in the Power and Light District.
Terms and Conditions
Bartle Hall and the Promoter have a number of terms and conditions. These will be posted to the website and a list provided to all exhibitors.
Directions
SOUTH DOCK for Bartle Hall will be the primary entrance for Load In.
- From the East: Take I-70 west, then ALT 70 West to the Broadway exit (Exit 2S). Turn left onto Broadway to 16th Street. Turn left onto 16th Street (on the corner is the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts) and then turn immediately left into South Dock.
- From the West: Take I-70 east to I-635 east to the Central Street exit. Turn left (north) onto Central. Go to 13th Street and left lane to Broadway. Turn left onto Broadway. Turn left onto 16th Street (on the corner is the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts) and then turn immediately left into South Dock.
- From the South (Kansas side): Take I-35 north to the Broadway exit. Turn right onto Broadway. Turn left onto 16th Street (on the corner is the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts) and then turn immediately left into South Dock.
- From the South (Missouri side): Take 71 Highway north, and merge onto ALT 70 & I-670 West via the exit on the left toward Kansas, take the Broadway exit (Exit 2S). Turn left onto Broadway. Turn left onto 16th Street (on the corner is the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts) and then turn immediately left into South Dock.
- From the North: Take I 69 south across the MO river bridge. This turns into Broadway. Turn left onto 16th Street (on the corner is the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts) and then turn immediately left into South Dock.
