INITIAL MILE

PROPS INFO

​EVERY prop will be handled on a case-by-case basis. You may be asked to take further measures to make the prop safe before given approval. Please be prepared for this contingency.

Approved prop tags must be visible on your prop at all times. Removing the prop tag is a violation of the Prop Policy and will result in immediate expulsion from the festival. Any approved prop may be revoked at any time at the discretion of Initial Mile staff or security, for reasons including, but not limited to, the item being utilized or brandished in an inappropriate fashion or if complaints are received regarding its improper display.

Initial Mile reserves the right to refuse entry of any prop it deems unfit for any reason. Any misuse of a prop (horseplay, dueling, fighting, running/swinging, firing, etc.) is grounds for removal and or ejection from festival premises without recourse, up to and including legal action depending on the severity of the offense.

 

PLEASE NOTE that if you violate any of the above rules you WILL be removed from the festival. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are asked to leave by a member of Initial Mile security or staff, you are required to comply with their requests or risk intervention by law enforcement. These decisions are based on the discretion of the security or staff member you are dealing with at that exact moment.​​

 

If you cannot abide by the rules, please stay home. We will not endanger or put any of our attendees at risk because of your personal desires or negative behavior.

 

Remember, anything that is illegal outside of the convention is illegal inside the convention.

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WHAT'S ALLOWED:

If your prop looks "cartoonish" in any way, it's allowed.

If your prop is based off a fictional weapon and looks like a fictional weapon, it's allowed.

Swords and knives constructed of light foam, plastic, or cardboard is allowed.

Whips and lassos are allowed as long as it's not actively being used. Having the whip or lasso at full extension for photos are allowed.

WHAT'S NOT ALLOWED:

NO GUNS. NO KNIVES. THERE IS NO EXCEPTION.

Any bladed weapons made of hard material (metal, wood, fiberglass) are prohibited on-site even if sheathed.

Anything that looks like a real weapon or gun, even with an orange tip, is NOT ALLOWED. If it is a replica of a real weapon or if a security/police officer wouldn't know if it was real from afar, it's not allowed.

Unloaded Airsoft or BB guns, is not allowed.

No sharp points or sharp edges allowed. All edges must be rounded.

NO HARASSMENT ALLOWED.

Do not touch, follow, bully, or otherwise taunt your fellow attendees online or at the festival.

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Costumes or apparel which have the sole purpose of offending and disrespecting other individuals, cultures, or religions in any way or includes hateful speech, will not be tolerated. We ask that you be respectful of other attendees. 

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SIGNS AND BANNERS

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All signs and banners must follow all of the rules of both costumes and props, and are also subject to the general rating of the convention (PG-13).

Signs and banners may not contain solicitation (“Will _____ for _____.”, or any variation).

We have a strict NO SOLICITATION POLICY!

Signs and banners must also contain zero profanity and offensive, disrespectful material.

Signs and banners that do not comply with these policies will be confiscated, and may result in your removal from the festival. This policy also applies to white boards, chalk boards and other writing surfaces being displayed to the public.

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