The Mama of All Marketplaces is Con on the Cob's vendor and exhibit hall. It's a veritable bursting cornucopia of mercantile goodness —an overflowing barrel of raw, burning commerce where deals are made, stuff is bought, trades enacted, things sold, money made and money spent. In short, it's the greatest thing to happen to the geek economy since the invention of the gp.
     This year, the Marketplace has expanded greatly over past years, with 36 vendor booths and a high-traffic central location adjacent to many of Con on the Cob's most popular activities, such as miniature painting, the Artitorium, the Swap Shop, and the seminar and workshop zone. So, if you're a shopper, bring plenty of gold; if you're a vendor, bring plenty of goods; and if you're a casual observer stand back and bear witness as the magic of the Mama of All Marketplaces at Con on the Cob infects your soul. It might make you want to dance.