Lock In Exclusive Preferred Vendor Pricing Before Booths Go On Sale to Public.
Vendor booths for Sunshine City Scare 2026 are now on sale exclusively for Preferred Vendors, with public sales opening soon (prices will increase when booths go to public sale, so now is the time to lock in your spot). As Florida’s Halloween-Prequel, we’re creating the best Halloween shopping experience in the universe — and we’ll be promoting it heavily! Don’t miss your chance to be part of a marketplace built for big sales and bigger visibility. (click here for an event overview).
Vendors must sell at least 70% spooky or Halloween-themed merch — and because of the event timing in mid-August, whatever you don’t sell at SCS26, you’ll have the entire upcoming Halloween season to move. And for 2026, we’re limiting the vendor marketplace to just 60 booths (down from 100 previously), creating a more curated shopping experience and giving each vendor greater visibility and earning potential with attendees.
Preferred Vendors do not need to complete applications. Just click the button below to reserve, register, and pay. Preferred Vendor discount is a limited time offering, reserve today!) Prices start at $200 for artist booths, and $350 for retailer booths.
Here’s a snapshot of why you should secure your booth now, before we’re sold-out — and read on to learn more about each vendor perk below.
Our Fandom Shopping Rewards program incentivizes attendees to spend more and get an amazing bargain. Here is how it works: Attendees who spend $50 with our vendors earn a free single-day pass to another event we run: Anime St. Pete, Holiday St. Pete, St. Pete Comic Con. While those who spend $75 with vendors receive a free weekend pass. Upon entry, attendees receive a scorecard to track points.
In addition, this is a great way to engage with shoppers as they browse, encouraging them to spend more to earn more free con tickets.
Every vendor receives a Con Map Profile — a dedicated space on our event website to showcase your booth with photos, videos, and social links. The Con Map gets heavy traffic from attendees planning their shopping route, especially since it sits right alongside the event schedule that fans check frequently before and during the con.
Every vendor is featured in our Online Shopping Guide, helping fans find your booth—and your merch—before the con even begins. By categorizing your products (fan art, collectibles, handmade goods, apparel, accessories, and more), attendees can plan their haul around you, making it easier to get discovered and boosting your sales.
Vendors will also receive customizable social media graphics and reel templates to promote their booths with ease — and with style. Simply add your logo and product images, post to your socials, and tag us. We’ll share it with our followers, putting your booth and spooky merch in front of fans and giving you added exposure well before the doors open.
The Friday Nite Vendor Party is back! Join us at the Hilton Hotel to kick off the weekend in style. It’s the perfect chance to relax, network, and connect with fellow vendors (and even some of our guests) while enjoying discounted themed cocktails and complimentary light food.
