< List of Vendors Dealers Wanted Dealer's Room Balticon’s Dealers Room is a curated selection of vendors catering to fandom. We offer space for everything from games and gaming paraphernalia to jewelry, booksellers, authors, and more. While Artist’s Alley focuses on artists and their creations, our Dealers Room is open to creators and resellers alike. We work hard to offer the members of Balticon a variety of selections so we’re careful to curate our vendor applications. This means we try not to have duplicate vendors. Please select the following button to be added to the email list: Balticon Dealers Room Registration We are only accepting vendors related to Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror literature and geek culture to ensure a good fit for our event (Companies not currently being accepted include but are not limited to: travel, home improvement, direct/home sales, etc.). Thank you for your understanding. Half Table (authors only) $100 6’ x 8’ space $190 10’ x 10’ space $330 To register for an Dealers Room table: Fill out the Dealers Room Application Form. After being accepted, you will receive an email with the Dealers Information Packet and a Square invoice. For more information, email dealers@balticon.org . Check out our list of confirmed vendors closer to the con! Read more to learn about becoming a Dealer!

< List of Vendors Painting Dragon Feathers Dealer's Room Hello! I’m the artist and author behind Painting Dragon Feathers, JD Donnelly, and I sell: Original hand-cast and painted figures and mythological/fossil replicas. Original pieces of art--marker, pencil, watercolor, ink, etc. Block printed crafts--coasters, stamps, patches, printed hand bound books and journals, etc. Archival-grade prints of original art pieces (paintings, scratchboards, etc.) Hand-crafted terrariums featuring Poke'mon, dinosaurs, dragons, faux fossils, and original cast and painted figures/creatures with a selection of semi-precious stones, resin, and light effects. Hand-pulled, hand-carved block prints, small to limited edition. Select publications, including original novels such as CryptoZoo, contributing zines, and collaborative tarot decks. Thank you for your time and consideration. Stop by Painting Dragon Feathers to find all kinds of real, extinct, and fantastical animals, from mythozoological specimens, fossil reproductions, dioramas and terrariums, original artworks in block print, scratchboard, watercolor, tarot decks and zines, and novels such as CryptoZoo. Stop by Painting Dragon Feathers to find all kinds of real, extinct, and fantastical animals, from mythozoological specimens, fossil reproductions, dioramas and terrariums, original artworks in block print, scratchboard, watercolor, tarot decks and zines, and novels such as CryptoZoo. https://paintingdragonfeathers.square.site/

< List of Vendors Tigereyes Press Dealer's Room Books, mostly small press and imports. Specializing in slipstream and post-new wave sf.

< List of Vendors Mahali Pengine Ent LLC Dealer's Room Rod Van Blake is a Marine veteran who loves science fiction and fantasy novels. After publishing his debut novel Ancient Illumination in 2016, he published sequels in 2018 and 2020, and most recently released a fantasy novel Nyumbani Chronicles: The Return Home in 2021. He is now working on his fifth literary novel to be published later this year. There are also illustrated comics and graphic novels of the series available in print, on Kindle and ComiXology. Novels, Graphic Novels, Comics, Art Prints, and Stickers. https://ancientillumination.net/

< List of Vendors Games By Bee Dealer's Room About Bee It's great to meet you! I'm Bee, a queer and trans craftsperson making cute, colorful, and creative gaming accessories meant to bring joy and character to your game table. I've been sewing since I was 6 years old, when my dad taught me the basics under the guise of making me put together my own Halloween costume, and I've loved it ever since. Cosplay, armor making, garment making, quilting - I've tried it all! Games By Bee is the product of a COVID-related layoff and suddenly having way too much free time (and way more campaigns underway). I love selling at local geek events and meeting everyone! TTRPG accessories - dice bags, dice trays, pencil cases, and more http://gamesbybee.com

< List of Vendors Jones, N. D. Dealer's Room N.D. Jones, Ed.D., is an award-winning African American author who has achieved USA Today bestselling status for her captivating Black Fantasy and Paranormal Romance novels. She resides in the heart of Maryland with her loving family. Driven by a passionate desire to introduce more positive, sexy, and multi-dimensional African-American characters as soul mates, friends, and lovers, N.D. embarked on a remarkable journey of her own. Determined to address this challenge, she took it upon herself to redefine the narrative. N.D. has an impressive portfolio of series that reflect her dedication to bringing diversity and depth to the romance genre. Her works include the enchanting fantasy romance series "Forever Yours" and the contemporary romance trilogy "The Styles of Love." Moreover, she has authored three thrilling paranormal romance series: "Winged Warriors," "Death and Destiny," and "Dragon Shifter Romance," along with two captivating fantasy series: "Feline Nation" and "Fairy Tale Fatale." One of N.D.'s distinctive strengths lies in her commitment to crafting in-depth mythologies within her novels, as well as seamlessly weaving paranormal elements into the fabric of her stories. When she creates a world of witches and shapeshifters, N.D. ensures that her readers not only witness their extraordinary existence but also gain a deep understanding of what it truly means to be a part of the world of these mystical beings. In her novels, the paranormal is not merely a background feature; it takes center stage and is crucial to the plot, enriching the reader's experience with every turn of the page. N.D. Jones invites you to join her on an extraordinary journey where Black love intertwines seamlessly with the paranormal, creating a world where love, mystery, and enchantment reign supreme. Kuumba Publisher, Fantasy Author fantasy novels, coloring books, and notebooks/journals. https://www.ndjonesparanormalpleasure.com/

Hey There Have you ever wondered what goes into making a convention happen? Balticon is a 100% volunteer-run convention, which means everyone from the gofers to the Con Chair! Nobody's getting paid around here, except in smiles and satisfaction (and also some free t-shirts). But it's also a great place to make new friends and build an amazing community together. What's in it for me? Our volunteers are pretty great, and we think you'll fit right in, too. We'd probably help without the bribes, but we'll bribe you anyway! (Minimum hours apply) Cool nickname: Berzerker! Lots of new friends! Free Balticon Berzerker T-shirt! Free membership to next year's con! Early, reserved seating for special events! Access to our Berzerker Lair! Free meals! Free crash space! (Bring your own sleeping bag) Daily random drawings from our Volunteers-only prize pool! Extra prize drawings at our Volunteer-exclusive Dead Dog party on Monday! And more! Check Out Our Perks! Okay, but what will I do? Everyone is welcome! We'll accomodate any and all abilities. No experience necessary - we'll train you! We'll schedule around your needs and any events you want to attend. We may need to assign you to jobs where we are short-handed (but we promise not to leave you in a job you hate). So what do our volunteers actually do? Basically everything: In Person (Pre-Con) Help with publicity, social media, proofread/edit publications like BSFAN, write and run registration, handle logistics, and more Help us load in or out Staff our registration, information, special assistance, volunteer, sales, etc. desks. Design, install, and run our tech (lights, video, sound) Staff our con suite, green room, gaming room, video and anime rooms, and others. Help at the art show, masquerade, or charity auction. Ensure programming happens with planning or helping out in the program sessions. Run our operations and provide con security (the hotel does the heavy lift on security). More than we can list!: If we have an activity listed on the website menu, we probably need help. Virtual/Hybrid Lots of Pre-Con planning, training, social media, etc. Help with programming Technical support for streaming and Discord. Expect training pre-con. Can we count on you to help? If all of this sounds like a great deal, we'd love to have you join us! Drop us an email at volunteers@balticon.org with an idea of what you might like to do or what kind of skills you've got to offer, and we can start the conversation! Download our Volunteer Waiver and Release Form (PDF) Download Volunteer Hours Record Form (PDF)

< Back Video Gaming We're still working on the full details of our video gaming room this year. Last year, we had 15 screens and two full tournaments! Balticon 58 featured 15 screens with different consoles, with both modern and retro consoles available, and two full tournaments. Reach out to gaming@balticon.org if you have games you really want to see! 6 Tables 20+ Scheduled Games & Demos 50+ Games in our Library

< List of Vendors Caezik SF & Fantasy Dealer's Room Caezik SF & Fantasy publishes exciting new fiction in the speculative fiction genre by well-known or new authors An award-winning small press based in Rockville, Maryland. http://arcmanorbooks.com

< List of Vendors Jolley, Dan Dealer's Room I'm Dan Jolley. I grew up in a rural Southern town as a huge fan of all things science-fiction and fantasy, and now I’m lucky enough (and stubborn enough) to make my living writing novels, video games, comic books, and children's books. I got started writing professionally at age 19. Beginning in comic books, I worked for most of the major American publishers, such as DC (Firestorm), Marvel (Dr. Strange), Dark Horse (Aliens), and Image (G.I. Joe), soon branching out into licensed-property novels (Star Trek), film novelizations (Iron Man), and original novels, including the Middle Grade Urban Fantasy series Five Elements, the Sci-Fi/Superhero Gray Widow Trilogy, the Southern Mystery Thriller The Storm, and my first-ever fantasy novel, The Runemaster Homicide. I first got a chance to write for video games in 2007, and since then I've contributed storylines, characters, and dialogue to titles such as Transformers: War for Cybertron, Prototype 2, and Dying Light. I'm an author, but I'll also be offering some laser-cut wood decorative items. http://www.danjolley.com

Activities & Events Gaming RPG, Board, and Video games are available for all...let the adventures begin. Read More Concerts and Filk Balticon is home to one of the East Coast’s strongest tracks of filk and fannish music, featuring a variety of concerts, panels, and workshops, plus open circles all three nights. Read More Robert A. Heinlein Award The Baltimore Science Fiction Society will present the Robert A. Heinlein Award during the Opening Ceremonies. Read More Jack L. Chalker Young Writers Contest The Jack L. Chalker Young Writers Contest honors local writers aged 14 - 18 who reside in Maryland. Submission deadline is March 31. Read More Marty Gear Memorial Masquerade Balticon’s Cosplay Contest, the Marty Gear Memorial Masquerade, is the opportunity for fans to present their science fiction- and fantasy-related costumes to delight our audience. While some costumers may simply model their costumes on stage, most entries present dramatic or comedic skits. A team of judges reward costume design and workmanship to encourage our costumers’ efforts. Read More Short Film Festival Winners The Balticon Sunday Short Science Fiction Film Festival (BS³F³) features independently produced short films from around the world, including live action and animated films in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. Awards are given based on audience preferences. Read More Compton Crook Award The Compton Crook Award is presented to the best of each year’s English language first novel by an author in the field of science fiction, fantasy, or horror. Read More Charity Auctions Fandom has a history of giving. At Balticon, you will have opportunities to contribute to several causes. Read More

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