bay area 2025 - FAQ

WHEN IS COLLECTORS EXPO BAY AREA 2025?

  • Collectors expo is being held on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, july 27th at the santa clara convention center!

where is the san mateo event center?

Where and how much is parking?

what are the event hours?

  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

How much are tickets?

  • $40 for General Admission (GA) Weekend Pass

  • Children age 3 and under are admitted for free per paid adult admission (limit of 1 child per adult please).

Can I buy tickets on-site?

  • Tickets can ONLY be purchased online. You can purchase your tickets here.

One Ticket Access? Can I get into ANIME Impulse or k-play! fest with this ticket?

  • If you purchased an anime impulse or k-play! fest ticket, you will get access to collectors expo. Likewise, if you purchased a collectors expo ticket, you will also have access to ANIME Impulse and k-play! fest!

What is the Return Policy?

  • Tickets are not refundable and cannot be exchanged.

What am I NOT allowed to bring?

  • Items not allowed in include radios, cassette recorders, sleeping bags, luggage, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, and coolers.

  • No outside food items will be allowed to be brought inside the event. Please note that all backpacks, purses and bags will be inspected upon entrance, at the entrance itself.

Re-entry into the event?

  • Convenient exit and re-entry is available throughout the day of your visit via a hand-stamp provided upon exit of the event.

Will there be ATM machines?

  • santa clara convention center has ATM machines located throughout the grounds.

Where is Lost & Found located?

  • Lost and Found for collectors expo during the event weekend will be located at the INFO Booth.

Can I take pictures/videos?

  • Yes, we recommend you ask permission of guests, before capturing a photo/video. It’s even better to have them agree to pose for your camera! Please ask vendors if you may take photos of their work.

Do you allow pets and animals inside the event?

  • Animals are not allowed inside the event with the exception of service animals. Pre-registered & confirmed guest animals will be allowed.

I’m a vendor participating in collectors expo Bay Area. Where can I find further information?