September 11 - 13, 2026
Downtown Minneapolis
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The following rules and policies apply to all dealers at Furry Migration:
Dealers Den table fees do not include attendee registration to the convention. All dealers and their assistants must purchase a registration before they enter the Dealers Den. On Thursday night, it is at the discretion of the Dealers Den staff to relax this rule and allow a dealer and/or dealer’s assistants to enter the room before they pick up their badge.
There is no limit of how many assistants can be associated with a particular dealer. The Dealers Den staff must be informed of each additional assistant. Each assistant must have a their own registration. Please limit the number of people at any full table to two at a time.
All dealer tables need to be manned by a person 18 years or older of age. Minors can be behind the table, but they cannot be involved in the direct transaction or of selling goods.
A dealer can cancel their table at any time. If they cancel before July 31st, they are given a full refund of their table fees and any associated registrations. After July 31st, we are unable to provide refunds.
Tables not claimed by convention start at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 11th without prior notification to the staff will be considered abandoned. These tables will be give to the next waiting applicant. No refunds will be provided for abandoned tables.
All dealers are expected to handle their own taxes. This includes the collecting and remitting of all applicable taxes for Minnesota State, Hennepin County, and the city of Minneapolis. At of the time of the last document revision it was 9.025% for general tax items. Clothing is fully exempt from sales tax. All dealers must confirm the final tax percentage before conducting any sales at the convention.
All dealers will be required to fill out form ST19 (Operator Certificate of Compliance) and submit it to Dealers Den Staff before starting sales at the convention. Furry Migration will keep a copy of this form for as long as it is required by law.
Furry Migration does not provide internet or power for the Dealers Den. Internet and/or power can be purchased from the hotel. Attendees are otherwise encouraged to use personal cellular devices and/or hotspots for internet needs (example: hotspot for Point-of-Sale devices).
Flashing/rotating lights, sound generators or other excessively annoying displays will not be permitted. The volume of video soundtracks or other audio must be kept low enough that they do not disrupt customers or other dealers.
Booth signage and/or backdrop should not exceed 8′ (ft) in height in the vendor space. If your display or signage exceeds 8′ in height, please work with Dealers Den staff to coordinate placement. If using double-sided booth backdrops, please work to avoid creating confusion for vendors positioned behind your booth. You may be asked to adjust your signage if it causes issues for neighboring vendors.
Due to the limited space behind tables, please restrict the number of people seated at any full table to two. Keep all items neatly piled under the table or as close to it as possible; do not impede the passage of other dealers behind the tables. Any items that are placed in the aisle in such a way that customer traffic is impeded will be removed by Dealers Den management. Any person or group of people that is causing undue congestion will be politely asked to disperse.
The hotel does not permit the sale of food in the Dealers Den, with the exception of prepackaged novelty items like Pocky or Japanese soda. There are no other restrictions on the sale of legal merchandise, though Furry Migration requests that all merchandise being sold by vendors in the convention relates to furry, Sci-Fi, or other related fandoms.
Items of an adult nature may be sold if and only if these items are not on public display. All adult art must have genitalia (defined as female nipples or any detailing/definition of male and female groin areas) covered with stickers, Post-it notes, opaque tape, etc. Placing the covering on the plastic sleeve holding the print is acceptable. Items that are not suitable for minors must be kept separately from non-adult material. A tag or divider between “regular” and “adult” material in a binder is not considered sufficient. It is the responsibility of the dealer to keep adult materials out of the hands and sight of anyone under 18 years of age, and to ensure that these materials are discreetly handled when being viewed by a customer.
Minors attending the convention will have clearly identifiable badges, and all dealers will be instructed how to recognize them. Each dealer is legally responsible to ensure that minors are not permitted to view, handle, or be otherwise exposed to adult materials. Dealers who repeatedly violate the minor display policy will be removed from the Dealers Den without refund.
Any auction, contest, or raffle must follow the laws and regulations of the city of Minneapolis, Hennepin county, and state of Minnesota. Furry Migration Dealers Den management will not provide advice or check on the legality of said activity. If you are legally allowed to do them, it then must be indicated that Furry Migration is not a part of the auction, contest, or raffle.
No pirated material of any sort will be allowed in the Dealers Den. Selling books, CDs or any other item that includes work by another person from which full permission has not been obtained is strictly prohibited. If the material is questionable, Dealers Den management will try to be reasonable, but will err on the side of caution.
The 18+ Mature Market section at Furry Migration will be located within the main Dealers Den, situated behind a securely curtained-off area to ensure privacy and exclusivity. Access to this section will be strictly controlled, with a dedicated ID checker (provided by the convention) who will be stationed at the entrance to verify that all individuals entering are 18 years of age or older. This setup ensures a safe and compliant environment for vendors and attendees, allowing for the responsible display and sale of adult-oriented merchandise while maintaining the integrity and family-friendly atmosphere of the broader Dealers Den.
Vendors must be 18 years or older to apply for and vend in the 18+ Mature Market. Vendors may be asked to provide valid government-issued photo identification during the application process.
Vendors are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior or policy violations to convention staff.
Vendors are prohibited from discussing or promoting adult content with minors, even outside the 18+ space.
Vendors may not sell illegal substances, paraphernalia, or other prohibited items as outlined by local, state, or federal laws.
The Dealers Den will be locked when is it not open for posted hours. Access to the Dealers Den is limited at such times to hotel security and/or convention operations who may be patrolling at any time.
Do not under any circumstances leave cash or valuables inside the Dealers Den after it closes. This includes, laptops, phones, tablets, keys, or medications.
Once the Dealers Den is closed and locked for the night, it will not be reopened. After-hours access will not be possible for dealers without exceptional circumstances. Be aware that leaving money, your work, and/or commissions does not qualify as such an extenuating cause.
It is expected that dealers load in and load out during posted times. Dealers Den staff must be informed if a dealer requires loading in or out during open Dealers Den hours.
When Dealers Den closes on the final day of the convention, dealers are advised to clean up around the area of their table. Please collapse boxes and collect trash generated by your table. Failure to do so may reduce your chances for being accepted back for next year’s Dealers Den.
Improper use resulting in damage to hotel property and/or equipment is the responsibility of the dealer to whom it was lent. Hotel property may not be modified in any way, including but not limited to: holes, chipped paint, glue, improper tape, markers and/or damage caused by the inappropriate behavior. Neither Furry Migration nor the Hyatt is liable for any personal injury or damage caused by the inappropriate use of hotel equipment such as falling while standing on a table or a chair. Please be careful and use provided equipment responsibly.
There is to be no horseplay (or other animal play) in the Dealers Den. The convention is not responsible for injuries, breakage or loss resulting from irresponsible behavior by any dealer or convention member. Any merchandise damage falls under the “If you broke it, you bought it” policy, no matter the circumstances.
Dealers Den management reserves the right to refuse service to any person or entity. If anyone is disruptive, ignores the rules, or harasses others and is not amenable to correction, the convention will take appropriate actions. These can include the removal of the offender (customer or dealer) from the convention. This also voids any refunds of registrations or table fees.
Dealers Den management’s judgments are considered final, pending review from the Division Head.
Furry Migration reserves the rights to amend these rules without prior or posted notification.