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Event overview
Overview
Tupelo Con is an exciting event scheduled for March 20-21, 2027, at the Tupelo Furniture Market in Tupelo, Mississippi.
This event will bring together a variety of vendors showcasing their products in the furniture industry, making it a must-attend for retailers, designers, and manufacturers looking to network and discover new offerings.
Tupelo Con takes place in Tupelo, United States.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Tupelo Con takes place on March 20-21, 2027 at Tupelo Furniture Market, Tupelo, MS.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event showcases a variety of vendors and products in the furniture industry.
- 3Organiser: The event is hosted on the official website tupelocon.info.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include furniture retailers, designers, and manufacturers.
- 5Entry: Vendor applications are available on the official website.
Why visit
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with a wide range of vendors, explore the latest furniture trends, and network with industry professionals. The event provides a platform for discovering innovative products and solutions in the furniture market. With a focus on the furniture industry, Tupelo Con is ideal for those looking to enhance their product offerings and stay updated on market trends.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Tupelo Con allows vendors to showcase their products to a targeted audience of furniture retailers and designers. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain visibility, generate leads, and establish valuable connections within the industry. Participating in Tupelo Con can significantly enhance brand recognition and drive sales through direct engagement with potential buyers.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Cosplayers and costume makers who arrive with a finished build, a repair kit and a shooting plan for hall, lobby and photo areas.
Comic readers and graphic-novel collectors hunting back issues, trade paperbacks, key issues and signed variants from dealer tables.
Tabletop and video game players looking for demo tables, tournaments, free-play zones and pick-up games across the weekend.
Toy, statue and pop-culture collectors comparing dealer inventory, exclusives and secondary-market prices before buying.
Families with children using the weekend as a day out, where stroller-friendly routes, kid-oriented panels and short queue times matter.
Independent artists and illustrators scouting small-press tables, commission pricing and portfolio feedback before applying for their own table next year.
Anime and manga fans chasing import figures, fan art, plush and cosplay meet-ups tied to specific fandoms.
Students, local fan clubs and first-time convention visitors using a single-day badge to sample panels, the vendor hall and one big photo op.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Comic dealers and back-issue specialists selling long-box inventory, key issues, trade paperbacks and variant covers.
Independent comic creators and small-press publishers selling single issues, graphic novels and subscription bundles at Artists Alley.
Illustrators and commission artists taking sketch requests and selling prints, stickers, zines and original pages.
Toy, statue and collectible retailers stocking POP vinyl, action figures, model kits and display cases.
Trading-card dealers and tabletop game vendors running demos, sealed product and single-card binders.
Apparel, accessory and prop makers selling tees, hoodies, jewelry, foam armour and 3D-printed cosplay parts.
Anime and manga importers with figures, plush, stationery and imported volumes aimed at fandom buyers.
Local craft and fandom-adjacent makers such as dice, enamel pins, leather goods and candles testing a first convention table.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Comic books, trade paperbacks, graphic novels and collected editions
Back issues, key issues and variant covers from dealer long boxes
Original art, prints, sketch commissions and self-published zines
Action figures, statues, model kits and POP-style vinyl collectibles
Trading cards, sealed card product and single-card binders
Tabletop board games, role-playing books, dice and accessories
Video game merchandise, retro cartridges and console accessories
Cosplay props, foam and 3D-printed parts, wigs and costume materials
Anime and manga imports: figures, plush, apparel and stationery
Apparel, enamel pins, patches, jewelry and handmade fandom crafts
Location & Facilities
Venue
Tupelo Furniture Market
1879 Coley Rd, Tupelo, MS 38801
Facilities
Parking
Tupelo Furniture Market in Tupelo typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Tupelo Furniture Market in Tupelo typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Tupelo Furniture Market for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Tupelo, United States
Why it matters
On 2027-03-20 to 2027-03-21, Tupelo Con in Tupelo gives trade buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Tupelo Regional Airport
Closest airport to the city and the venue, with limited regional frequencies. Check current schedules and connecting hubs before booking, and confirm ground transport in advance
TBA
to venue
Approx. 10-15 min
by car
Memphis International Airport
The usual larger-hub option for Tupelo, reached by US highway driving. Rent a car or pre-book a transfer; there is no rail link to Tupelo
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to venue
Approx. 2 h by car
by car
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Alternative southeast hub if fares or schedules suit better. A rental car is required for the onward drive
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to venue
Approx. 2 h 15 min by car
by car
Huntsville International Airport
Another drive-in option with wider domestic coverage; confirm rental car availability for a one-way or return trip
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to venue
Approx. 2 h by car
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tupelo by IHG
midscale
Tupelo, approx. 3.7 mi from the N Coley Rd venue areaUSD 175–220 / night
Approximate nightly band for the event dates; free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, outdoor pool and business centre. Weekend convention dates can push the upper band, so book early.
Tru by Hilton Tupelo
midscale
Tupelo, approx. 3.5 mi from the N Coley Rd venue areaUSD 175–220 / night
Approximate nightly band for the event dates; free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, fitness room, pet and family friendly. Confirm the rate and parking policy at booking.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forTupelo hotels in the 3.5-3.7 mi band to the N Coley Rd venue
Short city hops are the sweet spot for rideshare here. Expect longer waits and surge pricing at hall closing time, so walk to a set pickup point or leave 15 minutes early.
Rental car
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forTUP or MEM airport pickup, self-drive to the venue district
The most flexible option for a weekend with cosplay gear, stock boxes or a dealer table. Weekly rates usually beat three separate day rates.
Local bus (Tupelo Transit)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forTupelo city transit network toward the N Coley Rd area
Tupelo Transit is the municipal operator. Confirm on the city timetable whether a route reaches the venue district before relying on it, and keep a taxi or rideshare as backup.
Taxi from Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forTUP arrivals to the N Coley Rd venue area
Small regional airport with limited on-demand vehicles; pre-book a car if you land late or carry large cosplay or display cases.
Pre-booked car or shuttle from Memphis (MEM)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forMEM airport to Tupelo venue district
Intercity transfer rather than a metered taxi. Compare a one-way rental car, which is often cheaper for a single traveller, and confirm the drop-off location in Tupelo.
Self-drive parking at the venue
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forOn-site lots at the N Coley Rd venue complex
Arrive before doors on the busiest day. Note your parking row on your phone so you can find the car after a full day in the halls.
Weather
Tupelo sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. Late March is a transition month: daytime highs typically land near 20-23 C (68-73 F) with nights around 7-11 C (45-52 F), and convective spring showers or thunderstorms are a genuine possibility rather than a rare event. Treat these as climatological normals, not a forecast, and check a short-range local forecast 48 hours before travel. Rain can slow highway traffic on the drive in and make outdoor photo sessions unreliable, so keep an indoor backup plan.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage on the major US networks is generally good across Tupelo, and visitors from abroad should arrange roaming or a US eSIM before landing. Convention halls get congested at peak panel times, so download badge QR codes, maps and any panel schedule in advance. Venue Wi-Fi, where offered, is usually shared and slow: carry a power bank for a full day of photos, and use a portable hotspot if you need to run card payments from a table.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Cosplay and photography etiquette
Ask before photographing anyone in costume and accept a no without pushing. Step out of walkways for photos so staff and attendees can move through, and never touch another person's props or wig without permission.
Cash for Artists Alley
Many artists and small dealers in Tupelo take cards, but commission deposits and small-print purchases often run on cash. Withdraw dollars before the weekend and keep small notes for quick table sales.
Queues and hall behaviour
Panel and photo-op lines form early and are managed in single file. Keep bags out of aisles, follow the one-way flow around dealer tables, and respect posted prop-check and bag-size rules at the door.
Tipping and payments
Everything on site and in Tupelo is priced in US dollars (USD). Tip 15-20% at restaurants, a dollar or two per bag for hotel staff, and remember that advertised hotel and ticket prices usually exclude local sales tax.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
No reliable fare rows were returned for origin-to-TUP searches, so no price bands are quoted here. In practice, search Tupelo Regional (TUP) for the shortest transfer and also price Memphis (MEM), about a two-hour drive away, which usually offers more frequencies and cheaper fares. Book the airport and the rental car together, since a MEM itinerary without a car leaves you dependent on a pre-booked transfer. Convention weekends tighten both flights and rooms, so book early and check the change policy before paying.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Tupelo Regional Airport: Approx. 10-15 min; Memphis International Airport: Approx. 2 h by car; Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport: Approx. 2 h 15 min by car; Huntsville International Airport: Approx. 2 h by car. Allow road or rail time to Tupelo Furniture Market; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Tupelo Furniture Market: Tupelo, approx. 3.7 mi from the N Coley Rd venue area: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tupelo by IHG; Tupelo, approx. 3.5 mi from the N Coley Rd venue area: Tru by Hilton Tupelo.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate in Tupelo but the fleet is small compared with a major city. Request a car 15-20 minutes before you need it, set the pickup pin at a clear landmark rather than inside a crowded entrance, and expect higher prices around hall closing and after the evening programme. If you are staying 3.5-3.7 mi from the venue, a round trip by rideshare is usually cheaper than a day of parking and fuel for one person, but a rental car wins for groups carrying costumes or stock.
Public transit: Tupelo Transit is the municipal bus operator (tupeloms.gov/tupelo-transit), and third-party planners such as Moovit list city routes. Coverage is built around local commuting rather than a convention crowd: headways are wide and weekend service may be limited. Check whether a current route reaches the N Coley Rd venue district before you build a day around the bus, and keep a rideshare or rental car as the practical fallback for early load-in or a late panel finish.
Parking: The N Coley Rd venue complex is built for vehicle access, with on-site lots and a short walk to the halls. Published daily parking rates were not confirmed in the available captures, so budget an approximate USD 0-10 per day and check signage on arrival. Arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on the busiest day, photograph your parking row, and use the designated rideshare drop-off rather than stopping in the lot aisles.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: Late March 2027 (confirm exact convention dates on the official schedule)
Temperature: Typical late-March range: daytime approx. 20-23 C (68-73 F), nights approx. 7-11 C (45-52 F). These are climatological normals, not a forecast - check a local forecast in the final 48 hours.
Seasonality: Spring is one of the wetter stretches in north Mississippi, with March and April bringing convective showers and occasional thunderstorms. Rain tends to arrive in short heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle, so plan indoor photo and panel backups and allow extra drive time to the venue in a downpour.
Packing: Pack layers: a light jacket or hoodie for cool mornings and air-conditioned halls, breathable shirts for mild afternoons, and a compact umbrella or rain shell for the walk from parking. Bring broken-in shoes for concrete floors, a power bank for a full day of photos, and a small cosplay repair kit with glue, pins and spare wig clips.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Tupelo Con usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Agree a meet-up point and time with your group in case mobile signal drops inside a crowded hall. — Pick a fixed landmark near the entrance.
Day 2
Charge camera batteries and power banks and free up phone storage for photos and video. — Venue Wi-Fi may be congested.
Day 3
Decide how you will get to the venue: self-drive with on-site parking, a rideshare, or Tupelo Transit if a route serves the N Coley Rd area. — Rideshare wait times rise near closing.
Day 4
Pack a cosplay repair kit: hot glue, safety pins, spare wig clips, touch-up paint and a small sewing kit. — Keep it in a bag you carry, not in the car.
Day 5
Set a cash budget for Artists Alley commissions, back issues and small-vendor tables, and withdraw cash before arriving.; Check the short-range Tupelo forecast and plan a light waterproof layer and umbrella for the walk between parking and the hall. — Spring storms can be sudden.
Day 6
Build a shortlist of panels, guest photo ops and autograph windows you actually want, and note the room or booth for each.; Read the cosplay and prop policy and check whether your build needs peace-bonding, a length limit or a prop check at the door. — Metal, sharp and projectile props are usually refused.
Day 7
Lock in travel: Tupelo Regional (TUP) is the closest airport, while Memphis (MEM) is roughly a two-hour drive and usually offers more flight options. — Book a rental car if you fly into MEM.
Day 8
Book a Tupelo hotel within a short drive of the N Coley Rd venue area and check the free-cancellation window before paying. — Confirm the venue address on your ticket before choosing a hotel.
Day 9
Buy the badge online where advance sales are open, and save the confirmation email plus a screenshot of the QR code on your phone. — Advance pricing usually closes before the door.
Day 10
Confirm the 2027 convention dates, hall opening hours and venue address on the official Tupelo Con schedule page, then decide between a single-day and a weekend badge.; Arrive before doors for the shortest badge and bag-check queues, collect any will-call credential first, then head straight to the panels or guest tables you prioritised. — Sunday is usually calmer for dealer browsing.
Day 11
Pack badge confirmation, photo ID, cash, refillable water bottle, snacks and comfortable shoes for a full day on concrete floors. — Bag checks may slow entry.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Tupelo Furniture Market
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Tupelo Con registration concourse
Tupelo Furniture Market
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Tupelo Furniture Market
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Tupelo Con fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Tupelo Con, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Trade show solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Tupelo Con in Tupelo.
Min. budget
$590.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Trade show products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,655.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Tupelo show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Where is the Tupelo Furniture Market held?
The market is held at Tupelo Furniture Market in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States, on N Coley Rd. Official floor plans and showroom maps are published at tupelofurnituremarket.com/floor-plans.
Which airport should I fly into for the Tupelo Furniture Market?
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) is the local airport with published airport information and rental car details at flytupelo.com. Many buyers instead fly into a larger regional hub and drive to Tupelo; Rome2rio lists several nearby airport options.
Do I need a car during the market?
Tupelo is a car-oriented city. Captured Google Maps routes from central Tupelo to the market run 5.7-7.1 mi and take roughly 12-14 minutes, and the hotels captured are 3.5-3.7 mi from the venue, so a rental car or rideshare is the most practical way to move between hotel and showrooms.
Where can I park at the venue?
Parking information for Tupelo Furniture Market is listed on third-party directories such as ParkMe and ParkWhiz. Check the organiser site before travelling for the current on-site parking arrangements.
Where should I stay for the market?
Captured hotel results cluster in Tupelo within about 3.5-3.7 mi of the market, including Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tupelo, Tru by Hilton Tupelo and Quality Inn Tupelo Central, all with free parking and breakfast.
Glossary
- Badge
- The wristband or lanyard credential that gets you into the convention. Day badges cover one date, weekend badges cover the full run, and both are usually checked at every hall entrance.
- Dealers Room (Vendor Hall)
- The paid retail floor where comic dealers, toy sellers, card vendors and merch tables sell stock. Cash speeds up Artists Alley and small-dealer purchases, even where card readers are present.
- Artists Alley
- A dedicated zone of creator tables where illustrators and self-publishing writers sell prints, zines and graphic novels and take commission sketches during the show.
- Commission
- A custom drawing ordered from an artist at their table, usually priced by character count, size and finish. Ask about pickup time before paying, because popular artists close lists early.
- Panel
- A scheduled talk or Q&A on a stage or room in the programming track, often themed around a guest, a fandom or a creator craft topic. Seating is typically first-come.
- Cosplay
- Costume play: attendees dressing as characters from comics, anime, games and film. Photography etiquette is to ask before shooting and to step out of walkways for photos.
- Cosplay Contest (Masquerade)
- A judged stage show for finished costumes, usually split into craftsmanship and performance categories with a pre-show sign-up and a rehearsal call.
- Photo Op
- A paid, timed photograph with a guest, run in a dedicated queue where personal cameras are usually not allowed. Buy the session slot in advance where the organiser sells them online.
- Autograph Session
- A scheduled signing at a guest table, often priced per item with optional personalisation. Check whether the guest signs outside the published window.
- Prop and Weapons Policy
- The safety rules that decide whether a replica prop, foam weapon or staff can enter the hall. Expect a peace-bonding or inspection tag at the door and a ban on metal, sharp or projectile-firing items.
- Tabletop Free Play
- Open gaming tables where attendees join pick-up board game or card game sessions, usually with a small game library on site and no pre-registration.
- Day Pass vs Weekend Pass
- A day pass admits you on one date only; a weekend pass covers the full convention and is usually the better value if you plan to attend panels on more than one day.
- Back Issues
- Older single-issue comics sold from long boxes by dealers, priced by condition, issue number and key first appearances rather than cover price.
- Load-In and Load-Out
- The exhibitor access windows before opening and after close, when vehicles can reach the hall. Artists Alley and dealer tables usually have separate, staggered slots.
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