OtakuFest 2026 Exhibitor Kit, Rules & Regulations

Thank you for exhibiting at OtakuFest 2026. Below you will find links to Utility Order Forms, Booth Assignments, Vendor Hall Map, and Parking & Directions. If you have any questions, please email Sales@otakufest.com.

OtakuFest is on June 19-21, 2026 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Exhibition Room Load-In: Thursday 11:00am - 11:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Exhibition Room Hours:
Friday: 1pm - 7pm
Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Exhibitor Load-Out: Sunday 6pm- midnight
Location: PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

ON-SITE CONTACTS: 

BOOTH DETAILS

Each exhibitor booth comes with exhibitor badges (2 badges for 1 booth, 4 badges for 2 booths, 5 badges for 3 booths, and one badge for each additional booth purchased), one eight foot table, two chairs, a small company sign, and a small garbage can. Corner Booths come with an additional six foot table for the 2nd face out. Premium Artist booths come with exhibitor badges (2 badges for one booth, or 3 badges for 2 booths), one six foot table, two chairs, a small company sign, and a small garbage can. Artist Alley Booths come with two badges, one 6ft table, and 2 chairs.

Additional exhibitor tables, chairs, and pipe and drape are available from PME Expo Services for a fee, or, you may bring your own. You can order any additional needs at the show. For any questions, contact: John Gillen, PME Expo Services at john@my-pme.com.

Additional exhibitor badges are $90 and can be ordered at Check-In. Badges are non-transferable.

UTILITIES

PBCCC offers these downloadable resources for convenience and reference. If you require an order form prior to an event, please download it below to make sure all deadlines and conditions are met.

Online ORDER Guide
Exhibitor Store
Exhibitor Services Guide
Policies & Procedures

Vendor Hall Map

Booth Assignments

LOAD-IN & CHECK-IN

OtakuFest is located at the PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

NOTE: YOU MUST LOAD IN FROM THE LOADING DOCK. ONLY HAND CARRIED ITEMS CAN BE BROUGHT IN FROM THE FRONT ENTRANCE.

Exhibition Room Set-Up: Thursday 11:00am - 11:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm

Exhibition Room Hours:
Friday: 1pm - 7pm
Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Exhibitor Load-Out: Sunday 6pm- midnight

Location: PALM BEACH COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Exhibitors need to check-in with OtakuFest staff at the Exhibitor Info Booth, located at the back of the Convention Center, directly inside of the PBCCC Loading Dock before 12:00pm on Friday.

Exhibitor Services Guide

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

The Palm Beach County Convention Center (PBCCC) is located at 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 conveniently accessed from the south side of Okeechobee Boulevard with an immediate right turn onto S. Rosemary Avenue.

1. Parking at the loading docks is permitted for loading & unloading only at a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes per vehicle. All other parking on docks is prohibited.

2. Complimentary parking for Exhibitors is available for non-show days (move-in/move-out) ONLY in the Flat Loat adjacent to the loading dock.

3. All Exhibitors will be directed to park in the PBCCC Parking Garage during event/show days at the prevailing rates. OtakuFest exhibitors and attendees MUST park in the designated OtakuFest section of the garage, as indicated in the map below.

4. Oversized Vehicle parking for Exhibitors is available in the Flat Lot for anything over a 7’2” clearance or that takes up multiple spaces (ex. trailers, semi-trucks, box trucks, etc.). Parking fees do apply.

5.Overnight parking is prohibited unless special arrangements are made in advance and approved by the Event Manager.

6. Personal vehicles are not allowed in any of the loading docks.

7. Parking on the dock ramp is maxed at 20mins. Vehicles remaining past that allotted time will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Parking Info, Directions & Fees
 

DRIVING DIRECTION TO LOADING DOCK

You can only enter the Loading Dock from Okeechobee Blvd East-Bound

  • Head east on Okeechobee Blvd after exiting I-95

  • After the first traffic light, just past Howard Park, turn right where the large sign that says LOADING DOCK is found, just before reaching the Convention Center.

  • There are multiple Loading Docks available for unloading.

  • To access the Flat Lot, continue through the black gates past the Loading Dock area.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

We are excited to see you at OtakuFest 2026, but if you are showing symptoms such as a fever, cough, shortness of breath or have come in contact with someone who has COVID-19 symptoms within 14 days of the event, please stay home. We recommend that all exhibitors, attendees, and staff be fully vaccinated, including the booster shot, before attending the event. All attendees, exhibitors, guests, and staff must follow OtakuFest & PBCCC Staff directions at all times.

PBCCC POLICIES

Please review the Palm Beach County Convention Center Policies & Procedures at the link below. Failure to adhere to these standards may result in your dismissal from the show, without a refund. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Palm Beach County Convention Center at (561) 366-3451.

The Palm Beach County Convention Center Policies & Procedures can be found HERE.

GOBLIN MARKET: THE QUEST BOARD

Goblin Market—the wildly popular Orlando-based discount art market—is bringing one of their fan-favorite experiences back to OtakuFest, and you’re invited to take part!

It’s simple: post a “wanted” quest (like a lunch run, trade request, or item need), offer a small prize, and let attendees complete it for you. It’s a fun, game-like way to engage fans, trade creatively, and get help without leaving your booth. Participate to get:

  • More engagement at your table

  • Barter-style trades with excited fans

  • A unique way to connect with attendees (and get what you actually need!)

Goblin Market will handle setup and deliver quest cards to your table. Participation is completely free and optional. They'll handle the setup, signage, and delivery of posters to your booth. All you need to do is dream up a fun request!

GS-JJ creates custom merch for artists, vendors, and conventions — badges, pins, keychains, metal cards, and more. Bring your ideas to life and make your event more memorable with custom collectibles.

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