Ret-Con

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Flea Market
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Thank you for an amazing 2024 market!

Our team is grateful for all the volunteers, vendors and attendees that helped make Ret-Con 2024 a welcoming experience for all. You can check out highlights from the market, vendor spotlights, and learn more about us in a great article from The Signal here!

Due to our core team pursuing other projects, there is no date for a 2025 market at this time. We hope to host Ret-Con again in the future, and hope you will join us on the journey. Stay tuned!

What's this all about?

Ret-Con is an artist-created community market dedicated to supporting Maritime creators and inspiring newcomers through a celebration of fandom and creativity. We are entirely volunteer-driven and all proceeds beyond our operation costs are donated to Feed NS.
Our primary focus is creating a supportive space for individuals who may encounter difficulties participating in larger markets, with a strong emphasis on promoting variety and diversity.

Small-time meets a good time.

Join us for a fun-filled day and beat the winter blues with free coffee, tea, and live performances. Be an artist for a day at our Creative Corner- all crafting materials provided to make unique valentines to show someone you care!We love to support all creative expression, including cosplay! If you have a costume you'd like to show off, the Courtyards at the Market are a lovely spot to take photos.In addition to our amazing vendors, we’re proud to host a community flea market. Browse our wide selection for your next treasure, you never know what you may find!

Great! Where is it?

Find us from 11am-5pm on Feb 11, 2024 at the Halifax Brewery Market conveniently located at 312-1496 Lower Water St. For accessibility and transportation info, check out their website here!

How much does it cost?

Admission is by donation, pay what you can. All proceeds go towards covering our events costs, and any extra will be donated to Feed NS. We will also be accepting non-perishable food and item donations. For a list of most needed items, please check here!

How can I get involved?

We are looking for volunteers to make Ret-Con the best possible experience! Click here to learn more.Interested in being a vendor? Check out our vendor policy and apply here.

Meet the team behind the scenes.

At Ret-Con we're artists too! Our team is made of creatives, animation professionals and musicians, and more.

Credit to reelrollsweat for their avatar maker.

Erin "Tud" Tudball (she/they)

Event Organizer, Vendor and Volunteer Coordinator. I'm usually the one responsing to your messages! Point of contact for vendors, venue, and equipment rentals.

Courtney Janes (she/her)

Co-Organizer, Finance and Social Media Manager. Courtney helps all around to ensure things are running smoothly and is our point of contact for event marketing.

Kyle Stobener (he/him)

Our cafe host! Kyle will be providing free tea and coffee to attendees and vendors, as well as looking after the Flea Market and Creative Corner area.

Drew Janes (he/him)

Security, graphic designer and all around help for vendor setup and assistance. Drew is the man behind our posters!

Alex Dupuis (he/him)

Audio/tech coordinator, and additional security. Point of contact for live music and all-around setup assistance.

Miriam "Mrm" Williams /Toyoll Art (she/her)

A fellow vendor and volunteer! She is well-versed in the convention and market scene, and is able to help with vendor needs. Check out her work here!

Volunteers make this event possible.

If you'd like to volunteer, take a moment to review the roles below and let us know where you'd like to help out using our contact form.

Vendor Coordinator

Works closely with organizers to create a vendor floor plan.
Point of contact for vendor questions and payment information.
Attentive to vendor needs during event hours, and helps Floor Assistants.
Assists with floor plan setup and teardown.

Floor Assistants

Assists vendors, attendees, and volunteers with basic needs (ex: providing water, wi-fi, venue information) Water bottles will be available for distribution on site.
Available to cover for a vendor who may have to leave momentarily.
Assists with floor plan setup and teardown.

Greeters

Friendly and inviting!
Greets attendees and provides event information.
Accepts card and cash donations. Change and a card reader will be provided.
Accompanied by door security to ensure a safe event.

Security

Maintains a welcoming and safe space for all.
Upholds Ret-Con’s event policy by taking action where necessary.
De-escalates and communicates any conflict to event organizers.

Cafe

Maintains a clean seating area for attendees and vendors.
Keeps cups, paper towel, teabags, and coffee stocked.
Responsible for set-up and clean-up of the cafe area.

Flea Market

Assists in community outreach to gather item donations.
Creates an eye catching table display for donations.
Handles cash sales. Change and cash box will be provided.
Responsible for set-up and clean-up of the flea market area.

Marketing

We are always seeking talented artists to be a part of our marketing team! Please let us know which of the following roles appeals most to you:

Designer
Collaborates with our team to create illustrations and poster designs featuring our theme and event mascot.

Photographer \ Videographer

Captures Ret-Con on camera, to share on the web!

Advertiser

Are you social media savvy? Know some good bulletin boards in the city? Maybe some telephone poles? We need your help spreading the word! #RetconhfxLet us know if you can assist with advertising and we will provide you with our marketing materials.

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Vendor applications are now closed!

Thank you to all of our applicants! If you have submitted an application please take a moment to review our vendor policy:

Applications close Dec 1st. We will be sending confirmation emails during the 1st week of December.If your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email from retconhfx@gmail.com including an invoice for a 20% table deposit.This deposit is due by Dec 15th in order to hold your spot.The remainder of the table fee is due Jan 12th.If funds have not been received in full by this date, your spot will be forfeit and your deposit will be refunded before Jan 26th.Deposits are non-refundable after Jan 26th with the exception of event date change or cancellation.In the case where the event must be rescheduled, you will be notified. If you cannot attend at the new date, please let us know and we will issue a refund within 5 business days. In the case of event cancellation outside of our control, a refund will be issued to all vendors.By applying, you agree to take responsibility for your own property and table space at all times during the event. Ret-Con shall not be liable for any damage or stolen goods. Our volunteers and security may be able to cover your table for short periods (less than 15 mins) if you need to step away from your space, please make us aware of your needs.4 ft, 6ft, and 8ft tables and chairs will be provided for vendors. Table coverings are not included.Up to 2 vendors may share a space, and are welcome to have additional assistants. When applying, please make us aware of who will be sharing your space. A vendor map will be publicly available Feb 1st.Doors will be open to the public at 11am and closed at 5pm.Set up is between the hours of 10am-11am.
Tear-down is between the hours of 5-6pm.Tables must be cleared by 6pm for volunteers to return them to venue storage.Load-in is at the front entrance of the Lower Courtyard on Lower Water St. Nearby parking is available at the following rates:Bishop’s Landing – 1475 Lower Water Street: $3/hour
Salter Lot – 1521 Lower Water Street: $3/hour / $16 daily rate(8am – 6pm) / $6 nightly rate (6pm to 8am)
Foundation Place – 1549 Lower Water Street: $3/hour / $16 daily rate (8am – 6pm) / $6 nightly rate (6pm to 8am)
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic – 1655 Lower Water Street: $3/hour

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Upper Courtyard
1) Toyoll Art	5) Katelynne Cagliostro
2) EverythingSonia Crafts	6) Kate Phillips Illustration
3) Witch Bolt Hobbies	7) Acryliduck
4) Norm's Niche	8) Shannon Long Art

Lower Courtyard
9) Wild Ghost Collective	22) Press Start Printing
10) Sab Draws	23) Manic Art Collection
11) Thee Flea	24) Erika Jeanne Kitsch Illustration
12) Shinyjpg	25) Elizabeth Ranger Art
13) Joshua HFX	26) SADDEADFISH
14) Crybaby Creates	27) Dan Morash Cosplay
15) Crimson Moons Art	28) C Rogers Woodwork
16) Kawaii Cthulhu	29) Hyper Card Fixation and Cedar Sprout
17) Rhistuffed	30) Nathan Little
18) Strange Little Garden	31) Karl White and Le Venin
19) The Queer Artist and Sense of Euphoria	32) Frogdust Productions
20) Strings and Sketches	33) SorixaenChaotic and Artsy Alison
21) Shrewtiful Dreamer and Odyssean Press