Dark Passions Events

Designers, the Forgotten Forest is waiting...

Venture beyond the well worn paths into an ancient woodland where forgotten magic still lingers. Hidden ruins, enchanted creatures, witches, woodland spirits, dark elegance, and fairy tales come together in a realm where every shadow tells a story.

Designers of all kinds are welcome to apply, but special preference is given to those whose work embraces fantasy, dark fantasy, fairy tales, gothic romance, witchcraft, folklore, nature, and mystical woodland themes.

Answer the forest's call, and bring your imagination to life

Main Requirements:

• Create 1 new exclusive item in the event theme; no required discount, price as you wish.

• Exclusive items must be "Event Reserved" until after the event.

• Extra items welcome, must align with the theme.

• Exclusive items must be "Event Reserved" until after the event.

• Accepted stores must display the event poster/subscriber.

• Images for the Shopping Guide are mandatory for exclusives and must be submitted to our submission form.

Theme:

• Items must align with themes like Fantasy, Magical, Wiccan, Pagan, Goth, Alternative, Macabre, and Dark Style.

• Theme Overview: Magical Summer, Fairyland Fantasy, Goth Wedding, Dark Elegance, Masquerade

25L$ Hunt Requirements (Optional Designer Participation):

• Hunt items must be new or redesigned.

• Hunt prize image is required.

• Commitment to participation is essential if agreed upon during application.

Fees & Prim Limits:

• Non-refundable fees; timely payment is crucial.

• Landing Point Spot: (Only 10 max available)​

  • 3750L$ - 75 prim​ (LI) for items and unscripted decor

    • Same size shop as others but with landing point bonus and extra prims

• Standard Spot fee: 

  • 2750L$ - 50 prim (LI) spot for items and unscripted decor

• Extra prims are available:

  • Additional Prims are sold in lots of 25 prims for 300L$

• Hunt Prize Prims do not count towards your Prim (LI) limit​

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Deadlines & Extensions:

• Setup completion required by stated deadlines; extensions available for purchase at the event landing point

• Optional hunt prize setup deadline extended to the first Sunday of the event.

• 24-hour deadline extensions can be bought before the booth check deadline.

  • Refunds are not given once you purchase a deadline extension even if you finish early.

  • It is the designers responsibility to manage their time wisely as our deadlines are pre-announced.​

  • 24 Hour Extension Fee: 1250L$​

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Event Coverage:

• Striving for maximum coverage through various platforms.

• Past/present advertising examples include Seraphim, Sugar, Grid Affairs, Teleporthub.com, huntsl.com. 

• Media partnerships with Grid Affairs, TR Events, Juniper Events and Transylvania.

Event Setup & Vendor Systems:

• Exclusives must be marked with provided Exclusive Tag.

• Single prim vendors only; no scrolling vendors.

• Vendor systems allowed, following the no scrolling vendor rule and event vendors when using Caspervend.

• Exception for pose stores with scrolling demos.

• No adult demos please the sim is mature not adult.

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Acceptance To The Event

• Approximately 50 designers accepted; more if space permits.

• Designers need space for the Dark Passions land group upon acceptance.

• Official designer list posted on the Dark Passions Events site.