Shop, Discover & Connect
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
VCON’s vending area is open to the public. No convention admission is required to browse and shop!
Explore the Merchants Square and Makers Square, meet creative people, and connect with community organizations. Whether you’re joining us for the convention or just dropping in to see what catches your eye, come take a look around.
Find your way around
Looking for a particular vendor? Use the location IDs in the listings below to find their tables on the vending hall map.
Merchants Square
Browse the Merchants Square and discover something to add to your collection, give as a gift, or take home simply because it makes you smile.
| Vendor | Location ID | What they sell |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria’s Tarot readings | MC 02 | Tarot readings |
| Black Pyramid Books | MC 09 | Used science fiction and fantasy books |
| Crafts by Evangeline | MC 14 | Stickers, prints, buttons, magnets, stationery, textiles, and a few things from a personal collection of fandom merchandise. |
| Flame Arrow Publishing | MC 04 | Speculative fiction books |
| Four Writers | MC 01 | VCON 44 AUTHOR GoH Holly Schofield SF/Fantasy/related Books for which we are the authors. We are Noah Chinn, Holly Schofield, Susan Forest, and Paula Johanson. |
| Moonlight Soldier’s legends and trinkets. | MC 08 | I’m an author selling books and/or merchandise based on my books |
| Paranoid Delusions Inc. | MC 03 | VCON 44 ARTIST GoH Eric Chu A digital concept artist selling my art |
| Professor Whovianart Creations | MC 10 | Steampunk creations and sci-fi props. |
| Reality Skimming Press | MC 07 | Books and merch from Reality Skimming Press |
| Spud Publishing Inc. | MC 06 | books, bookmarks, prints, magnets, stickers, decals, keychains, totes |
| Starshop Charles | MC 05 | Sci-fi and military boxed model kits, pre-assembled models, Star Wars action figures, other sci-fi toys and collectibles |
| Telepathy Co. | MC 13 | A creative brand dedicated to capturing the magic of nostalgia. Inspired by the artist’s favourite childhood movies, anime, TV shows, etc., the beaded keychains, phone charms, acrylic keychains, art prints, stickers, sticker sheets, and more bring those cherished memories to life! |
| WCSFA Shirts | MC 11 | Buy a t-shirt, a sweatshirt, or another type of top with a WCSFA or VCON branded decal or one of many other available decals ironed on. Run on WCSFA’s behalf by Professor Whovianart Creations at MC 10 |
| WCSFSA Merch | MC 12 | Buy WCSFA/VCON branded merchandise, second-hand speculative fiction books, or just stop by to say hi, learn more about our organization’s mission and pick up free bookmarks with art by past VCON GoHs. |
Makers Square
Meet the people behind the creations! Makers Square features vendors selling work they have crafted, designed, or authored themselves. Depending on the maker, you may see work in progress or photos and videos showing how their creations come together.
| Vendor | Location ID | What they sell |
|---|---|---|
| Books and Bones | MK 22B | Author of science fiction and fantasy and oddities jewellery maker (handmade bone jewellery). |
| Caitlin Demaris McKenna | MK 23B | I’m an author who writes and publishes my own books. |
| Cat’s Creations / Edwin Downward Author | MK 03 | Fan embroidered patches / Science Fiction Adventure Novels |
| Dark Anachronism Designs | MK 08 | I Make Hats, Hair Accessories, Polymer Clay Jewellery and my husband makes art figures. |
| GraniteMoon Art | MK 19 | Stickers, keychains, prints. Traditionally drawn-on-paper illustrations and pixel art. |
| HOLLY HOBSON | MK 04 | I am an epic romantic fantasy author. I will be selling my books, stickers, and world-themed plushies |
| Konn Lavery Canadian Horror and Dark Fantasy Author | MK 12 | Horror and Dark Fantasy Novels. |
| Lagomorph Rampant Studios | MK 14 | Authored books |
| Lena Gibson Author | MK 01 | Science fiction and fantasy books. |
| lil so&so handmades | MK 16 | Handmade textile items: book sleeves, dice bags, zipper pouches, etc. |
| Moongate Studios | MK 05 | Books, Comics, Artwork, Plushies and Stickers. |
| Only Wizards Inc. | MK 22A | Supplementary Tabletop Roleplaying Game Products. |
| Premium Chocolates | MK 07 | We make artisan chocolate with rich and creamy traditional chocolate and intense fruit chocolate. |
| Retro overlord | MK 24B | I make nerdy jewelry, accessories, and candles. |
| Rita Fei Illustration | MK 23A | Illustration. |
| Robots and Rocketships | MK 21A | I make cute things from outer space. My plushy aliens, robots and spacecraft are all my original designs and sewn by me. |
| Root & Form | MK 13 | Handmade fantasy-inspired metal and stone jewelry. Mostly talismans, also some ear cuffs and rings! |
| Sarah Neeson at 18 Street Press | MK 11 | Fantasy & Romance Books. |
| Shodan’s World | MK 02 | Prints, stickers, and keychains of my artwork on fandoms such as Star Trek, Avatar, The Last Airbender, 9 (2009), DBZ, Total Drama, and more! I specialize in crossover art and stories between fandoms. |
| SnailMaille | MK 10 | Chainmaille jewelry, accessories, and decor |
| Spectacular Bear | MK 22B | crochet and macrame goods |
| Stitch2Far x Yumei Creative | MK 20 | Sewn handmade accessories and travel items, stickers and Prints |
| Sukémitsu Illustrations | MK 09 | Art Prints, comic books, novels, stickers, sticker books, coasters, pouches, tote bags |
| Tea Designs | MK 15 | Jewelry and accessories for the eccentric! |
| THLICA (The Living Canvas) | MK 24A | I sell Prints, Postcards, Bookmarks, comics, 3D-printed figurines, stickers, keychains, and button pins that show imaginative worlds beyond ours. |
Community Organizations
Find your next connection in fandom. Stop by to meet participating community organizations and learn about what they do, how to get involved, and what’s coming up.
| Organization | Location ID | What they offer or sell |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Manticorian Navy | CO 01 | We are the officially licensed fan club for David Weber’s Honorverse series of novels. |
| Vancouver Genre Writers | CO 02 | We provide community, networking, and craft development for speculative genre writers. |
Make a Day of It
Just coming to shop? You’re welcome — no convention admission needed for the vending area.
Want to explore more of VCON? Visit our Registration page for convention admission information.
For directions and transportation information, visit Getting There.