SBI Convention falls on two of the BIGGEST shopping days of the year:
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!
Support small businesses products or sell your own!
Visit the Vendor Hall and find unique, beautiful gifts perfect for the holidays!
Shopping Hours
Star Badge holders early access
Friday only 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fri, Nov 29
Sat, Nov 30
Sun, Dec 01
Authors appearing:
GalacticTurnip Art (http://galacticTurnip.art)
GalacticTurnip/Sarah Szeszol is a Chicago based illustrator and librarian. (She/they) Their favorite things are Star Trek and cats. :)
Jeffrey Lee (http://www.facebook.com/authorjeffreylee)
Fantasy author of the Empire of Strings Duology
Jan Koenig (https://www.facebook.com/jan.koenig.79)
author of the science fiction novel "The Fate of The Andromeda III" - selling and signing copies, as well as demonstrating and selling inkle loom woven belts.
Mike’s Emporium (https://www.mikesemporium.net/)
At Mike's Emporium we sell Prints, stickers and our original audiobooks. Of your favorite comic book characters as well as our original pieces.
Bad Habit Publishing, LLC (http://Badhabitpublishing.etsy.com)
W. Jade Young is an author, editor, writing advisor, and game designer from Indiana, USA. She holds a Master's in Fine Arts in Creative Writing and English from Southern New Hampshire University and has been published in literary magazines and anthologies. She is the founder of Bad Habit Publishing, LLC, an independent publishing outfit, and is the author of The Rainbow Quill Writing Tool and Tarot Deck for Storytellers.
Wild Snowman’s Workshop (https://www.instagram.com/snowmansworkshop/)
Wild Snowman’s Workshop is a fully immersive storytelling experience. The participants must solve a puzzle to tell a story
Spindle and Press (http://Spindleandpress.etsy.com/)
Timothy Taylor is a lifelong creative and paper artist. His paper toys, puppets and miniatures explore the whimsical and nostalgic, encouraging play for all ages.
Mary Bischoff Author (http://mary-bischoff-author.square.site)
A native Hoosier, Mary Bischoff spent her childhood romping through cemeteries and reading 1930s comics in courthouse basements while her parents did genealogical research. Among the jobs in her past, she has been a licensed claims representative, a reservations agent for a major airline, owned her own medical legal transcription/proofreading business and worked in an Indianapolis hospital during the Covid epidemic. Now happily retired, she loves spending more time with her family, reading, writing, traveling, knitting and playing Pokemon Go, not necessarily in that order. Her first published short story “A Not-So-Quiet Resting Place” appears in the Sisters In Crime Speed City anthology Amber Waves of Graves, released in November of 2023. Her poem “We Live, We Grow” is part of the Gal’s Guide Anthology Nourish, published in April 2024.
Vendors appearing:
Make It Geek (http://practicalgeekery.wixsite.com/my-site)
With three local creative minds at work, Make It Geek offers unique handmade products in a range of subjects. We pride ourselves on having a little bit of something for everyone.
Creations From The Deep (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090576704059)
Creations from the deep is a small business built on the idea of odd is best. We like to make things most people don't think of and love to customize everything we do. From outfits, to masks, to clothes, jewelry, and even writing books, we like to do a little bit of everything and are branching out with new ideas as we go.
Cara Greenleaf Designs (http://www.caragreenleaf.com)
I am an Indianapolis-local chain maille artisan with 18+ years of experience creating unique and custom pieces of wearable metal art.
Baby Boomer Rebellion (https://www.facebook.com/babyboomerrebellion/)
Older than dirt. Semi retired. Doing enough cons to be dangerous. Original Trekkie . If there is something in the collectibles hobby I haven’t sold, it doesn’t exit.
Pookers Fairy Baubles/Creations by PFB (http://www.pookersfairybaubles.com)
Hand crafted one of a kind items, wire trees, natural stone jewelry, wands, crowns, vinyl decals and wall art, and event spacific items. We can create custom pieces also.
Comic Wreck (https://www.facebook.com/ComicWreck)
Comic Wreck isn't just the name of a business. It's a description of the one running the business - 26 surgeries in 30 years, and still laughing - what ELSE would you call him?
TrekWorld and Beyond (http://www.ebay.com/usr/tos1967)
We have a large array of vintage and contemporary Star Trek memorabilia ready to spark the interest of your most dedicated collectors to your average fan. We also have many other cosmic goodies for other fandoms sprinkled into the mix.
Mystic Dreams by Sarah (http://www.facebook.com/mysticdreamsbysarah)
I am a Medium, End of Life Doula, Spiritual Life Coach and Ordained Reverend. I will offer sessions in my booth as well as have crystals, jewelry and more available.
Maya Papaya Studio (http://Mayapapaya.studio)
We offer cute and adorable plushies to cuddle and love. As well as tote, cups and notebooks with our hand drawn illustrations to add a little flavor to your day to day life
Stone's Emporium (https://www.stonesemporium.net)
Stone's Emporium, Owner Meredith is a local artist, specializes in handmade machine embroidered goods. I lovingly make a variety of home decor, gaming accessories, bags and more.
A Pot He Carries (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551900449800)
I create… art from smoke, healing from herbs and magic that makes you feel good!
Warlock’s Workbench (https://www.facebook.com/share/SjfftPFf8eDPs3zk/)
Warlock's Workbench is a new company. Started by 2 guys, who have grown up in Fandom, and are just trying to start life with fun, fantasy and horror handmade items.
Offworld Impressions (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566381580584)
Offworld Impressions sells creations that are truly out of this world. Tshirts, Stickers, and Jewelry all inspired by alien languages.
Berry Bodywork (http://Berrybodywork.com)
Rebecca, owner and operator of Berry Bodywork, is a massage therapist specializing in the intersection of chronic pain, anxiety, and trauma.
Secondhand Glimmers (https://www.instagram.com/secondhandglimmers?igsh=OXI0bzRobG16Zzhy)
Courtney Pierce is an assemblage artist and curator of antiques, vintage and collectible items. Her work was most recently seen at Newfields for Harvest Nights. She is known for up-cycling, repurposing, and refurbishing items to give them new life. She is also adept at finding and cultivating joy in others.
