Frequently Asked Questions

April 10–11, 2027 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

Show hours are Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Yes. Adult tickets are $20 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday, or $30 for a two-day Weekend Pass (save $5). Family Passes start at $40, and kids 5 and under are free with a paid adult (up to 3 per adult). Youth (6–12) and teen (13–17) tickets are also available.

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Yes. Parking is free on-site at the Fredericksburg Convention Center, which is easy to reach from I-95.

Yes. Kids and families are welcome. Kids 5 and under get in free with a paid adult (up to 3 per adult), and a Family Pass admits 2 adults and 2 kids, or 1 adult and 3 kids (ages 17 and under), starting at $40.

Cosplayers are welcome at Dominion. Costume and prop guidelines for 2027 haven't been published yet — they'll be posted on this site once they're finalized. If you have a specific question, contact us.

For admission: cash, credit/debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Exhibitors set their own payment options, so bringing some cash is a good idea.

No guests or programming have been announced for 2027. Anything confirmed will be posted on this site.

A reserved group block is not open yet. Check back closer to the event for partner hotels and rates.

Yes. Our inaugural show on April 25, 2026 was Dominion Toy Con, a one-day toy and collectibles show. In 2027 the event grows into Dominion Comic & Toy Con — two days with comics, Artist Alley, and more pop culture alongside the toy collecting that started it all. Read our story.

All exhibitor applications go through Leap Conventions Portal. Use any Apply button on this site — dealers and Artist Alley applicants use the same application.

Apply to Exhibit (opens Leap Conventions Portal in a new tab)

Yes. All exhibitors, including Artist Alley participants, must submit an application and receive approval before purchasing booth space.

Approved exhibitors receive an email from Leap Conventions containing a unique link to purchase their authorized booth space.

Look for an email from Leap Conventions containing your unique booth purchase link. Check your inbox, spam, junk, and promotions folders.

If you still can't locate the email, contact the Dominion event team for assistance. Choose "Exhibitor — approval email help" and include the name and email address you applied with.

No. Organizers determine which booth types and quantities each approved exhibitor may purchase.

No. Booth space is not reserved until the required purchase has been completed. All purchases are subject to availability.

An 8-foot-wide × 6-foot-deep booth with one 6-foot table, two chairs, and pipe and drape for both convention days. The price is $125.

Yes. Artists may arrange their table within the assigned footprint, subject to venue safety and accessibility requirements. See example arrangements.

Independent comic creators selling their own work may qualify for Artist Alley. Traditional comic dealers should apply for dealer booths.

Independent cosplay creators selling their own creative work may qualify for Artist Alley. Commercial cosplay merchandise retailers should apply for traditional dealer booths. There is no separate cosplay booth type.

No. Artist Alley has one standardized $125 booth product.

Interior dealer booths are $275. Wall and corner dealer booths are $315. All dealer booths are 10′ × 10′, and prices cover both convention days.

10′ × 10′ booth space for both days, one 8-foot table, two chairs, and pipe and drape. Single-booth dealers receive 2 exhibitor wristbands; dealers with 2 or more booths receive 4.

Load-in is Friday, April 9, 2027 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (no early setup). Exhibitor access starts at 7:00 AM Saturday and 9:00 AM Sunday. Breakdown is Sunday, April 11 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Event organizers make the final eligibility decision during application review. Artist Alley is reserved for independent artists, creators, and qualifying makers; retailers and businesses primarily reselling mass-produced merchandise should apply for dealer booths.