Adventura Events – Firearms, Weapons, Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco Products, Illegal Drugs Policy
Unless superseded by facility rules, local regulations, or state and federal law, Adventura Events will enforce the following policy:
“The use or possession of firearms, other weapons, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or illegal drugs at any event run by Adventura Events is strictly prohibited.”
Attendees who choose to ignore this policy may be asked to leave the convention.
Wilkes Comic Con Weapons Policy
No weapons, concealed or otherwise, are permitted at the Wilkes Comic Con. Bladed weapons are not permitted. Real firearms are not allowed at Wilkes Comic Con. We reserve the right to treat anything that looks like a real weapon as a weapon. Attendees who choose to ignore this policy may be asked to leave the convention.
All weapons must be non-working and peace bonded. We will not allow functioning projectile weapons (i.e., including water pistols, silly-string guns, and ping-pong pistols), but things like foam nerf swords, and obviously fake laser guns that just make noise are allowed.
No clowning around or showing off in the common areas. Any weapon used in an offensive manner will be confiscated and may result in expulsion from the con.
We expect you to use good judgment, and if you have any questions about this rule, please ask us so we can clear up any disputes. That is what we are here for.
Anti-bullying Policy
Any bullying, harassment, or discrimination of any kind (verbal, physical, emotional, etc.) will not be tolerated.
Cosplay is not consent. If necessary, we will contact local law enforcement, provide escort, offer a safe place or otherwise assist those who may experience harassment to make sure they feel safe.
Disagreements, discussion, and freedom of speech are all supported at this con, but please keep your disagreements and exercising of freedom of speech respectful. Failure to abide by this or any other of the rules will result in expulsion from the con.
Artwork and Display Policy
All displayed artworks must be kept to a PG-13 rating. The sale of unlicensed or stolen artwork is prohibited. All artwork displayed must be the work of the creator who is present at the table; please do not display the work of an artist who is not at Wilkes Comic Con. Failure to follow this policy may result in ejection.
Photo Policy
By attending Wilkes Comic Con, you recognize that the staff and management reserves the right to take photos of members, merchandise, costumes, etc. for promotional and advertising purposes. We will not take any inappropriate photos, and if any do somehow accidentally occur, they will be deleted (if it is on a device that can delete photos) and not published.
No Pets Allowed
If you have pets, please leave them at home. The Stone Center will not allow animals into the building except for service animals. If your service animal is not wearing any kind of ID identifying them as a service animal, you may be stopped by security.
Wheeled or Rolling Item Policy
For the safety of the patrons at Wilkes Comic Con and the protection of the venue, attendees may not use Segways, hoverboards, skateboards, or roller skates in the Marketplace or outside areas of Wilkes Comic Con during the event. Furthermore, no handcarts, trolleys, rolling luggage, oversized strollers may be used by attendees on the Marketplace floor. Failure to abide by this or any other of the rules will result in expulsion from the con.
Retail Sales Policy
No retail sales are allowed anywhere at Wilkes Comic Con unless you purchased or were allocated vendor space. This includes the Marketplace, common areas including, but not limited to the lobbies, hallways, and the Blue Ridge Outpost grounds as well as any venue featuring official Wilkes Comic Con events. Retail sales are strictly limited to the exhibitors in the Comic Con Marketplace and Food Truck areas.
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds on table fees. Table reservations are non-transferrable. If circumstances arise where you cannot attend the convention, we ask that you contact us immediately. We may be able to roll over your table to the next event. Cancellation deadline is four weeks before the date of the con.
Failure to adhere to these guidelines may prevent participation in future events with Adventura Events.
Payment of table fees is considered acceptance of these guidelines and the terms set forth in the contract.