Dear Anime El Paso Vendor,
We are so excited that you will be joining us at Anime El Paso! This year’s show promises to bring the best in Anime, Manga, and Japanese culture inspired entertainment to El Paso for a truly epic weekend. We want to make sure that you have a great experience at the show, so please use this letter for the essential details that you need to know as a vendor at Anime El Paso.
You should have received an Exhibitor Packet containing the load-in and tear down times. The event hours are also located in the packet. Please adhere to all the rules in the Exhibitor Packet. I cannot stress enough that you cannot leave excess garbage in the Exhibit Hall after tear down. The event incurs a hefty bill for excess garbage removal. Please take your garbage to one of the dumpsters in the loading dock area. We will be monitoring the tear down and move out process to ensure excess garbage is not left in the Exhibit Hall.
Vendors must wear their wristband while in the venue, no exceptions. A wristband worn around the wrist is required for entry into the venue. Lost or stolen wristbands will not be replaced. If your wristband is lost or stolen, you will be required to purchase another for entry into the event. If you have a valid medical reason for not wearing the wristband around your wrist, let us know so an alternative method can be approved.
Additional vendor passes will be sold during load-in at the registration area in the Mount Franklin lobby. Additional vendor passes are limited to 2 per exhibitor. The additional passes will be $50 and carry the same perks as a normal Vendor pass. Additional Vendor Passes are while supplies last.
A vendor pass comes with a few perks. We know you don’t have a lot of time to get a photo-op or autograph since you are manning your booth. Therefore, we allow Vendor Pass holders to use the VIP line. This will allow you to go to the front of the line so you can get back to your booth quickly and continue selling your wares. The venue has also agreed to make a Vendor/VIP line for concessions.
A little info on the El Paso area for those coming from out of town.
El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). The sun shines 302 days per year on average in El Paso. For this reason, the city is nicknamed “The Sun City”. There is a strong military presence in the area with 3 major military installations within an hour’s drive (Fort Bliss, Holloman AFB, and White Sands Missile Range).
A fiberglass sculpture by Luis Jiménez honoring the city’s colorful past, when real alligators graced San Jacinto Plaza sits in the center of downtown. This historic park is in the heart of downtown El Paso on the corner of Oregon and Mills St. Recently redesigned, the park is now home to paths and bridges, gaming areas for ping-pong, chess, and washoes and a café that features a variety of local snack time favorites. This urban open space celebrates the history and culture of El Paso and is ideal for gatherings small or large.
Southwest University Park is home to both the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League (https://www.milb.com/el-paso) and the El Paso Locomotive FC of the USL Championship League (https://www.eplocomotivefc.com/). Southwest University Park is located next to the El Paso Convention Center. The Chihuahuas have a home game on Saturday at 6:35pm and Sunday at 6:05pm.
Often regarded as the birthplace of Margarita, the world-famous Kentucky Bar & Grill is where celebrities like Liz Taylor and Marilyn Monroe hung out. Opened back in 1912, the Kentucky Club wears its 96 years like a piece of cherished antique furniture. Experience the charm of yesteryear at this historic club featuring the best of margaritas and scrumptious delights and decorated with baseball and bullfight pictures from the past. The Kentucky Club is a short trip (less than 2 miles) over the Mexican border. If you plan to cross the border, remember to bring your Passport.
If you want to do a bit of gambling while here, Sunland Park is a quick 10-minute drive away. Enjoy over 700 state-of-the-art slot machines, year-round simulcast wagering from tracks all over the world, incredible restaurants, and live entertainment.
If you don’t feel like driving after vending at the con all day, the El Paso Streetcar makes a loop around Downtown. Best of all, you can ride the Streetcar for free! For more info on the Streetcar visit https://sunmetro.net/streetcar/streetcar-route/
University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) formerly known as Texas Western is the university made famous by National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame coach Don Haskins. He is best known for starting five African American players in the 1966 NCAA Championship game against Kentucky. This was the basis for the movie Glory Road.
If you have questions or need any assistance, please email me (Troy) troy@fatmanevents.com
Can’t wait to see you in Sun City.
