Frequently Asked Questions
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Sneaker Con is the world’s largest sneaker convention with a global presence producing over 20 events in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Shanghai, Sydney and Toronto attracting over 200,000+ attendees and 4,000+ vendors annually.
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12pm-7pm
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Yes, Sneaker Con is open to the public.
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No, you do not need a mask to attend Sneaker Con.
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Yes, each Convention Center has a lost and found and is located at the security office.
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Yes, Sneaker Con is a live marketplace where you can buy, sell and trade authentic shoes.
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Yes, attendees are encouraged to bring as many shoes as they can carry to sell at Sneaker Con.
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You can bring as many sneakers as you can carry. Sneaker Con and the Convention Center won’t allow anything with wheels (dollies, carts, wagons and hand trucks) into Sneaker Con.
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No, attendees who show up with dollies, carts, wagons, hand trucks, anything with wheels, etc. wont be allowed inside Sneaker Con.
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No, chairs will not be allowed into Sneaker Con.
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Yes, Sneaker Con is a smoke-free event. Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping pens are prohibited in all enclosed areas including the covered portion of the inner roadway.
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Pets are not allowed into Sneaker Con unless they are service animals.
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No, there are no ID requirements or an age limit to enter Sneaker Con.
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Yes, absolutely. We love kids and are a family friendly event!
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Yes, the Convention Center offers WiFi for purchase.
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No, there is no Coat Check.
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7am – 11am on each day of Sneaker Con
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Each vehicle will have a maximum time of 20 minutes to stay in the Convention Center’s loading dock area.
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Please see a Sneaker Con staff member on site.
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No, a Sneaker Con staff member will assign your location upon arrival.
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You will have 15 – 20 minutes to unload your merchandise into the Convention Center.
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You will be supplied with a 6’x30″ table.
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Yes, you will have 2 foldable chairs.
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No, WiFi and electric will not be provided. If your company requires an electrical outlet the Convention Center charges $250+ depending on the voltage for activation.
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Each vendor space comes with 2 vendor passes (additional passes must be purchased at the time of reservation).
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Yes, you will be able to leave early. When leaving early you will be allowed to leave through the Convention Center’s main entrance not through the load in docks.
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No, vendors must load out all their merchandise after the event each day.
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No, you will be placed in a new location for Day 2 by a Sneaker Con Staff member.
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You can sell sneakers, clothing, jewelry, streetwear, etc. at Sneaker Con. If you have any questions on a specific item and if it is allowed to be sold at Sneaker Con, please contact [email protected]
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No, vendors can not sell food or drinks.
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Yes, you need to purchase a ticket in order to attend Sneaker Con.
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Yes, you may purchase tickets at the door. Sneaker Con only accepts cash at the door.
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Sneaker Con tickets are non-refundable. However, they are transferable to friends and family.
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Yes, you can switch your tickets for another day.
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Yes, all attendees age 4 or older need a ticket.
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Eventbrite allows you to easily transfer your ticket to someone else, using their full name and email address.
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Tickets purchased last year for Sneaker Con are no longer valid.
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We encourage you to save your confirmation email and QR code to your mobile device. You may choose to print your ticket. We will be scanning all tickets printed and on your smart device at all entrances to the event.
Click here if your having trouble finding your Eventbrite ticket.
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Ticket purchase confirmations are sent from [email protected]. Please check your email’s spam/junk folder.
If you still cannot locate it, please contact us at [email protected] with the name and email address used to make the purchase.
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Yes. The tickets are transferable to friends and family.
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A ticket is valid for ONE entry into Sneaker Con. Duplicate copies will not be accepted. Tickets are scanned in real time, any attempt to use the same ticket for multiple entries will not allow access to Sneaker Con.
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Yes, there is re-entry into Sneaker Con once you leave.