Meet the Team

  • Martha

    Martha is our chief executive officer.

    With almost a decade of experience as both a cosplay guest and con runner, Martha is ready to do her part to help make something great at Azalea City Con. She loves that old school con experience, but can’t wait to bring in a little bit of sparkle for the modern convention goer! Her hope is to create an event that Mobile can be proud of, that caters to all ages, and that geeks of all stripes can call their convention home.

  • Sarah

    Sarah is our chief operations officer.

    Sarah attended her first convention in 2005 and hasn't looked back. Her passion for fandom has taken her to events big and small as an attendee, guest, and vendor. Sarah has several years of experience as a convention organizer and business owner. She brings her love of conventions and all things nerdy to help make Azalea City Con the best multi-fandom convention in the South.  

  • Lizz

    Lizz is our Exhibitor Director.

    Lizz has been working with the con scene for 10+ years, starting off helping fellow ACC board member Sarah with BlueKnightProps doing prop production, photography, and also manning the exhibitor table at many different cons, then as a staff member for a few local cons. She is super excited to be a part of ACC and being able to grow with this amazing community.

  • Tara

    Tara is our Volunteer Coordinator.

    Tara has worked in operations, project management, and logistics in the public accounting industry for 20 years and is looking forward to doing something much more fun with those skills here at ACC. She is relatively new to the con scene but loves supporting this fun, clever community and watching the amazing things you all do. You just may need to explain things to her like you would your enthusiastic normie aunt. 

  • Renée

    Renée is in charge of Marketing

    Renée is a published writer and photographer and holds a degree in Journalism. Her nerd credentials include over 30 years playing DnD (without memorizing the player's handbook), the pilot episode of Star Trek TNG on VHS and 899 Korok seeds found in Breath of The Wild. She also attended a con billed as the first sci-fi convention in Mobile back in 19... "cough cough."

    Renée is a serial volunteer and boasts an impressive resume of free labor. Also, her mother says she's a wonderful person. So, there's that.

FAQs and Rules

Convention Hours:

Saturday: 10:00 am to 12:00 am and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 

Vendor Hall/ Exhibitor’s Hours: 

Hours for Vendors and Artists: Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 

Notice to ALL attendees:

ALL attendees are expected to conduct themselves respectably. You will be held responsible (legally and financially) for damages incurred by you to the venue/hotel and/or Azalea City Con property. Any criminal damages and/or activity will be met with criminal charges, as well as a permanent ban from ALL future Azalea City Con events. All attendees are subject to the laws and ordinances of Mobile County and the state of Alabama.

Photography Release: By attending our convention, you understand that any photography and/or video taken during the event can and will be used under the discretion of Azalea City Con. This includes but is not limited to press releases, televised media, social media, etc.


Azalea City Con/ Azalea Creative Con Rules

 Azalea City Con reserves the right to revoke Azalea City Con Attendee membership and eject anyone at any time from the convention or event without a refund.

 1.   Animals: Only service animals are allowed into the convention space. Please refer to the ADA website for rules and regulations regarding service animals if you have further questions.

2.   Badges: Badges must be worn at all times. Please keep them in sight and display your badge when entering the Dealer’s Hall/ Artist Alley, Main Events, and Panel rooms. Attendees caught without a badge will be barred from entering the before mentioned areas during convention hours. Badges can be purchased at the Registration table.

3.   Bare Feet: All Azalea City Con attendees must wear proper footwear while attending the convention. Proper footwear consists of shoes, boots, sandals, and slippers. Rollerblades, skates, or Heelys are not permitted.

4.   Body Paint: Please properly seal your body makeup and be respectful of others while wearing body paint. If a complaint is made about you leaving makeup on costumes, merchandise, or convention property, you will be asked to leave and adequately seal your makeup.

5.   Smoking/ Burning on Site: Smoking is prohibited in the convention space as per Alabama law and 25 feet from any exit or entrance. The event is smoke-free. Please note the designated smoking areas on the property grounds. If you are found burning objects, your badge will be confiscated, and you will be barred from returning to the convention.

6.   Guests: Please respect the privacy of Azalea City Con guests. If a guest files a complaint against you, it may result in confiscating your badge and removal from the convention. Attendees can acquire autographs from guests during specified times or while at their table.

7.   Harassment and Assault: Cosplay is Not Consent. Azalea City Con does not tolerate harassment of any kind. Harassment is any physical or verbal behavior that alarms, threatens, or annoys anyone. This includes unwanted physical contact, stalking, taking pictures without permission, threats of bodily harm, etc. Please report any harassment to event security and/or staff.

8. Liability: Azalea City Con is not responsible for any loss, damage, theft, and/or injury. Attendees are responsible for their actions and any repercussions that may result. All emergencies are to be handled by the proper authorities.

9. Minors: Minors at the age of 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or designated guardian. All guardians must be 18 and over and must register with the convention. The parent or guardian must be present at the venue at all times of the convention. Notice to parents: Azalea City Con requires a way to reach a legal guardian in case of an emergency. Guardians will be held responsible (legally and financially) for any damages incurred by their child or charge to hotel/venue and/or Azalea City Con property.

10. Any criminal damages and/or activity will be met with criminal charges, as well as a permanent ban from ALL future Azalea City Con events. All attendees are subject to the laws and ordinances Mobile County and the state of Alabama.

11. Photography: Cameras and camcorders are allowed within the convention space. Please be courteous to guests and attendees, ask for photos, and use proper etiquette.

12. Signage: Azalea City Con does not permit the display or wearing of signs that offer goods or services. Signs deemed to have inappropriate content will be removed from your possession. Signs cannot be hung on any surfaces as per venue/hotel policy, please refrain from posting anything on the walls of the convention space/ hotel.

13. Costumes: Azalea City Con reserves the right to deem a costume unacceptable and request the wearer to make modifications or change clothing. Azalea City Con is a family-friendly event, please dress appropriately. Use common sense when choosing your costume and a good rule of thumb is that a costume should be no less than a standard bikini swimsuit. 

14. Theft: Anyone caught shoplifting or thieving will be handed over to the authorities and have their badge confiscated. These individuals will be permanently banned from any future Azalea City Con events.

15. Vending: Vending of any item or service is strictly prohibited without a vending agreement or consent by Azalea City Con. 

16. Weapons: All weapons must be non-working, checked by con staff, and peace bonded. It is upon the attendee to ensure their prop is inspected and approved prior to entering the convention area! Azalea City Con does not allow any functional projectile weapons or projectiles of any kind. Metal weapons are strictly prohibited at Azalea City Con. Any permitted weapons must be checked and peace bonded. Do not bring weapons that Azalea City Con staff & the police officers cannot tell are fake from approximately ten feet away. Azalea City Con has the right to declare any weapon inappropriate and/or dangerous. If your weapon is deemed dangerous you will be asked to remove it from the convention area. Azalea City Con also reserves the right to check/process any weapon before or during convention times.

 

Rules are subject to change. Azalea City Con reserves the right to change rules when and if necessary, at any time.

Health Safety

Free masks will be available for attendees at registration.

  • Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the convention.

  • Panel rooms will be sanitized between panels.

  • Please DO NOT ATTEND if you are experiencing any COVID-19 or any other illness symptoms.

  • Keep in mind that guests will have varying levels of human contact comfort. Please be respectful towards everyone wishing to keep more of a distance. Use of masks or other distancing methods with guests, including autograph and photo opportunities, will be at the discretion of the individual guests. 

UPDATES AND ALTERATIONS CAN BE MADE AT ANY TIME.