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Frequently Asked Questions
Location
2025
June 7 Burlington IA Westland Mall
June 8 Springfield IL Crowne Plaza Convention Center
June 14-15 Davenport IA Northpark Mall
June 28-29 Mankato River Hills Mall
July 12 Cedar Rapids Hilton Convention Complex
July 19 Peoria Civic Center
July 26-27 Kokomo IN Markland Mall
Sept 7 Dubuque IA Five Flags Event Center
Sept 20-21 Champaign IL Market Place Shopping Center
Sept 27-28 Omaha NE Oak View Mall
October 4 Cedar Falls College Square Mall
October 5 Fort Dodge Fort Frenzy
October 11-12 Joliet IL Joliet Mall
October 19 St Charles MO Steel Event Center
October 25-26 Des Moines I A Merle Hay Mall
November 1-2 Rockford IL Cherryvale Mall
November 8-9 Peoria IL Northwoods Mall
November 15-16 OFF
November 22-23 Madison WI East Towne Mall
November 29-30 OFF
December 6-7 Davenport IA North Park Mall
December 13 -14 Columbia MO
Please note all events in malls are free entry & are held during normal mall hours
Please check out the Facebook Page to find out about local discounts & promotions
Quad Con moves around the upper Midwest. Shows include Dubuque, Burlington, St Cloud MN, Madison WI, Davenport, Sioux Falls SD, Kokomo IN, Peoria, Omaha, and St. Charles MO
FREE ENTRY
We are a family friendly event. We give free entry in the final 90 minutes of each event. Before that our entry is just $5 to $10 per person at most events. Tune into the Facebook page to be alerted to special discounts that may be available at each event. Kids under 12 are always free. Our purpose is to spread the gospel of geekdom! We welcome all who may have an interest in comic books, sci fi, toys, video games, costumes, and other nerdy
Free Vending
So, you have some items sitting in the closet that you don't need anymore? We are here to help. Quad Con gives you four feet of space for FREE! This is limited to the first 4 inquiries. ALL vendor inquiries - please email vintagetorque@gmail.com
Cosplay/Video Game Tournament
Each event will have separate schedule. Please see Facebook event page for prizes, times, and details of each show.
More Vending Info
We are an affordable show. As a result we do not have a big budget. What does this mean to you? We may not be able to accommodate your requests for electricity, wall space, or location. Vendors - do NOT be late. If you have not checked in 30 minutes prior to the event - you forfeit your space. Sorry, no refunds. We prefer payment via Paypal - this way you have a receipt and we have a copy as well. Please DO NOT PAY without being invoiced. We are a drama free zone. If you are causing drama - you will be asked to leave. If you are a vendor who does not get along with your neighbors - you will not be allowed back to our events. Quad Con vendor selection is juried. This means not everyone will be allowed in. Also, our events sell out very quickly. Please do not be upset if this happens. Please email vintagetorque@gmail.com for details. Quad Con reserves the right to refuse any vendor for any reason.
We Need Your Help!
PLEASE help us get the word out! This is as simple as sharing info about our event on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Odds are if you want to go....your friends do to. And they may need to know about the event! So spread the word - it helps more than you know. Here is the Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/coolstuffquadcon/
VENDOR FAQ
How Much & When Do I Pay?
It depends. We pass the cost of the room rental on to you. So, if the convention hall charges us $3000, then vendors have to pay more than if we reserved a room that is $1,000. If you need a spot, please email vintagetorque@gmail.com. We will send you an invoice via paypal. Please include your paypal email and do NOT send payment to us without confirmation. Our events sell out fast. As a result, we can not accept payments without approval/confirmation. We send out invoices based on when vendors tell us they want to participate in the show. 2 months prior to each event we send out invoices. Those who pay first are a part of the event.
How Many Vendors?
Typically we have 50-75 tables at each event. Some events have over 100 vendor spots. We allow a maximum rental of 4 tables at each event. Sorry, no discount for renting multiple tables at this time. We have VERY affordable rates. Shop around and you will find that Quad Con gives you the most bang for your buck.
I want a Free Spot. How do I get it?
We allow about 4 FREE spots for first time vendors or artists at each event. These free spots are first come first reserved. Free spot will consist of and 8 foot table that you will SPLIT with another artist or first time vendor. This means you can NOT have backing display. You can ONLY have yourself behind the table. You can not choose your location. If you are in need of a Free spot - email vintagetorque@gmail.com and we will let you know if there is availability. Please note artists/vendors can only take advantage of Free Spot once. And free spots are not available to those who have set up at our shows in the pas
Tables
Each location we rent is different. Some places have tables, other places do not. Please understand that we may have to RENT tables from a party supply location. This means you will either have to rent tables from us (we do not make any money off the table rentals) or you can bring your own tables.
How Big is a Vendor Spot?
Typically our vendor spots are 8.5 feet wide x 8 feet deep. We do sell 10 x 10 spots at some locations. One of the reasons our prices are so affordable is that we do NOT have pipe and drapes either.
Vendor Conduct
Quad Con is a Drama Free Zone. If you are a vendor who upsets customers or fellow vendors.... You will not be asked to come back. We are out to bring positivity to the Nerd World. Negativity will not be tolerated. This includes social media and emails. We are a fan run show. There are many other shows out there and we urge you to be a part of those shows as well.