Adelaide Artcade Mini

Artist Alley & Creator's Market

By Community. For Community.

Proudly brought to you by Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming

About
Adelaide Artcade Mini

By Community. For Community.

Adelaide Artcade is an artist alley and creator's market focussed on supporting the growing number of talented creatives in the South Australian games community and beyond.Adelaide Artcade Mini is hosted at the City of Burnside's annual GeekFest event that usually runs in April.

While Adelaide Artcade has an emphasis on video games, especially fighting games, we welcome artists and creators with works from a variety of themes, genres, and backgrounds. Apply today!Got any questions, concerns, or feedback? Get in touch!

Adelaide Artcade acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners, the Kaurna people, on whose land we meet, play, and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all nations of this land.

About Cade & Cam

Click on the button below to be directed to the About page of Adelaide Artcade's mascots, Cade & Cam!

Sponsors and Friends of Adelaide Artcade

Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming

Organisers of the Big Cheese major and hosts Adelaide Artcade.
Regularly hosts events for the fighting games community in South Australia.

AVCon

AVCon is an annual Anime & Video Games Festival held in Adelaide. AVCon celebrates the world of anime, gaming, cosplay, pop culture, art and more in one big community-based event for all ages.

Shin Tokyo

The best Anime, Manga and Video Games.
The coolest Merchandise and Collectables.
Rundle Mall Plaza, Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia 5000

SMASH!

SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is a Japanese pop culture convention that is devoted to artists, creators and fans alike. A driving force in Australia’s anime and manga community that attracts thousands of visitors every year, SMASH! has something for everyone. With high calibre guests, exciting activities such as cosplay, panels, games, and an extensive Vendors and Artist Market, SMASH! gives fans the chance to enjoy unique experiences and celebrate their fandom in a social environment.

Tokyo Alley

Tokyo Alley is Western Australia’s longest running, active anime convention and artist market! As a non-profit organisation, we’re on a mission to create opportunities for local artists and fans! For all things anime, gaming, and Japanese culture, join us for an exciting weekend of activities, entertainment, and more!

Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair

At The Adelaide Comic and Toy fair we are far from strictly a comics and toys fair; there's also a showcase of video games, LEGO, books, movies, TV, and more! Plus there are comic artists/creators and specialty clubs too.Whether you’re a fan, collector, or just curious, come on out - we’ve got something for everyone!

About Cade & Cam

Cade - he/she/they - artist+gamer

Cade (pictured on the left) is an avid enjoyer of all things art, retro, and videogames! They're particularly fond of fighting games and games that were probably made before he was born...
A creative at heart, Cade dabbles in a little bit of everything in art from traditional media, animation, crafts, and so on. You'll often find her and her work at artist alleys.

Cam - he/they - gamer+art lover

Cam (pictured on the right), short for Camembert, is an avid fighting games fan and is often found huddled over an arcade cabinet or testing out a new fightstick on a setup.
You'll also find them at fighting games locals welcoming newcomers and making new friends!

Cade & Cam FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Who made Cade/Cam?
A: Jamm designed and illustrated Cade/Cam for Adelaide Artcade. Cade/Cam is one of their OC's (original characters) - Adelaide Artcade has permission to use Cade/Cam's image and likeness for Adelaide Artcade.Q: Can I draw Cade/Cam?
A: Yes! Adelaide Artcade encourages anyone interested to draw Cade/Cam! We simply ask you keep things safe for work and tasteful to respect Jamm's wishes.
Don't forget to tag us on socials @AdelaideArtcade (Twitter and Instagram) so we can share your work!Jamm retains the copyright on Cade/Cam which includes (but is not limited to) their designs and artwork produced for Adelaide Artcade. Please do not claim Cade/Cam as your own creation.Q: Can I make a sticker/print/poster/keychain/merch/etc. of Cade/Cam?
A: No, you cannot make any merch, this includes (but not limited to) stickers/prints/posters/keychains/merch/etc., of Cade/Cam even if it's free, at-cost, or for profit. Cade/Cam is still Jamm's OC, and only Adelaide Artcade has permission to use Cade/Cam's image and likeness for promotional and commercial purposes.
As Cade/Cam is an original character of Jamm's, we ask you respect their wishes and not make merch and/or profit off of Cade/Cam's image.Q: Why does Jamm have Cade/Cam merch if making Cade/Cam merch is not allowed?
A: Cade/Cam is Jamm's original character and so they are free to do so. Proceeds from Jamm selling his own Cade/Cam merch go directly into funding future Adelaide Artcade events.The Adelaide Artcade Team asks for your understanding and respect our and Jamm's wishes. Thank you.Q: My question isn't here/I would like to contact someone about my question.
A: Please send us an email at [email protected].

Get Involved

Applications are CLOSED!

Stallholder applications for Adelaide Artcade Mini are now closed! Thank you to everyone who spread the word and applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Code of Conduct

Q: What is Adelaide Artcade Mini?
A: Adelaide Artcade Mini is the artist alley and creator's market organised as a part of City of Burnside's GeekFest event. Adelaide Artcade is focussed on supporting the growing number of talented creatives in the South Australian games community and beyond. Adelaide Artcade is organised by volunteers with support from Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming.Q: What is GeekFest?
A: GeekFest is a celebration of all things geek and is run by the City of Burnside as a part of Youth Week celebrations.Q: Where is the event held?
A: Adelaide Artcade and GeekFest is held at the Burnside Community Centre at 401 Greenhill Rd, Tusmore 5065.Q: When will the event be held?
A: Saturday 11 April 2026, 1pm - 6pm. Entry is FREE.

Q: How much do attendee tickets cost for Adelaide Artcade?
A: It is FREE to attend GeekFest and Adelaide Artcade Mini.
Bookings essential for some free workshops and activities. Click the button below to reserve your spot at GeekFest!

Q: What is the opening hours?
A: 1pm to 6pm.

Q: Can I cosplay?
A: Cosplaying is more than welcome! Feel free to post and use the hashtag #AdelaideArtcade or tag @AdelaideArtcade on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook on photos of your cosplay from the Big Cheese and Adelaide Artcade.Just please be mindful of the space you share with other attendees and exhibitors, and that Adelaide Artcade is a family-friendly event.Attendees/exhibitors with large/cumbersome props may be asked to remove them from the venue at the discretion of event organisers.
No real weapons are to be brought into the venue - including but not limited to real blades (sharp or dull), real weaponry/arms, live ammunition, projectiles, etc. Event organisers may ask attendees to remove props from the venue at their discretion. If you are unsure about your prop please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding.Cosplay is NOT consent!
Please be respectful of others and their personal space. Do not hassle other attendees/stallholders/competitors for photos/videos if they do not wish to be photographed/filmed.
Harassment will not be tolerated at this event.

Adelaide Artcade will not tolerate harassment from any exhibitors, attendees, Big Cheese competitors, etc.Exhibitors are not to spruik products/services or hassle customers unnecessarily.Customers are not to ask for discounts or haggle prices from artists and creators.If you are made uncomfortable or harassed by someone at Big Cheese + Adelaide Artcade, please alert Big Cheese or Adelaide Artcade staff or security immediately so that appropriate action can be taken to address any issues.
Offenders will be warned or removed from the event.Offensive, hateful, explicit, and other such products deemed inappropriate are not to be sold, displayed, and/or advertised at Big Cheese + Adelaide Artcade. Stallholders with such products will be asked to remove any offending materials or asked to leave the event.
Big Cheese + Adelaide Artcade is a family-friendly event.Adelaide Artcade, Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming, and the venue is not liable for any losses/damages incurred.Adelaide Artcade stallholders must be able to provide their own Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency upon request - failure to do so may result in blacklisting from Adelaide Artcade events.

Q: How do I apply as an artist alley/creator's market exhibitor?
A: Fill out an Application Form here.Q: Who can apply?
A: While Adelaide Artcade focusses on video games, particularly fighting games and the fighting games community, we welcome all artists and creators from all genres, themes, styles, and backgrounds.
We also highly encourage new and beginner artists and creators to apply for our Adelaide Artcade Mini events as we aim to support emerging talent!Please note that you must be over the age of 18 to apply or have a parent/legal guardian fill out the Application Form on your behalf if you are under the age of 18 - artists/creators under the age of 18 must also be accompanied by an adult at all times when tabling at Adelaide Artcade.Q: How much will it cost to exhibit?
A: Adelaide Artcade Mini is open for SOLO applicants only and tables are only Half Tables - the Half Table cost is $30.Adelaide Artcade stallholders will be supplied:
- 1x Half of a 6ft (1.8m) trestle table shared with another randomly assigned stallholder.- 2x chairs (1 for the artist/creator and 1 for a helper/family/friend).- 2x exhibitor passes (1 for the artist/creator and 1 for a helper/family/friend).Additional chairs, passes, and other accommodations can be requested and may incur additional fees.We cannot provide stallholders with electrical power or tablecloths.Q: I'm not based in South Australia, can I still apply?
A: Adelaide Artcade Mini is only open to applicants based in South Australia.The information below applies to ALL Adelaide Artcade events.Q: I've never tabled before, where do I even start?
A: There's no real "correct answer" to this question, and everyone will have different goals in mind when it comes to tabling at artist alleys and creator's markets.
Though a good start would be this artist alley quick-start guide created by Hawberries (linked with permission).
Just keep in mind that this guide was last updated in 2017 so there's some outdated information such as card/'Square' readers not being much of a "necessity" as many transactions in artist and creator markets today are done by card, or pricing in the guide reflects pre-2020 prices - but much of the advice is still very relevant for anyone looking to start out tabling!Q: Can I sell works made by others?
A: All the works you intend to sell, display, promote, or distribute at Adelaide Artcade events must be your own work or work created in collaboration with others.Your application will not be considered if your portfolio features the following or if you intend to sell, display, promote, or distribute the following:
- Stolen, traced, copied, or heavily referenced images/designs (that aims to emulate, or lacks reasonable transformation from the reference material).
- 3D printed/cutting tool assisted designs that are not your own sculpt/original model (or lack reasonable transformation, regardless of the commercial rights of the original file).
- AI generated or assisted images/designs.
- NFTs, cryptocurrency, and other related cryptocurrency products and/or advertisements.
If a stallholder is in violation of this they will be warned or removed from the event.Q: Can I sell, display, or promote works created by AI generative technologies?
A: Adelaide Artcade will not accept works that you have not created yourself or with collaborators - this includes works made with AI generative technologies. If a stallholder is in violation of this they will be warned or removed from the event.Q: Can I sell, display, or promote any NFTs, cryptocurrency, and other related cryptocurrency products and/or advertisements?
A: Exhibitors are not allowed to sell, display, promote, or distribute any NFTs, cryptocurrency, and other related cryptocurrency products and/or advertisements. If a stallholder is in violation of this they will be warned or removed from the event.

Q: Do you take cash/card?
A: Individual artists and creators will have their own means of taking payment but we recommend you bring cash just in case. At this current point in time an ATM will not be available at the event.
The Burnside Village shopping centre is a 5-10 minute drive from the Burnside Community Centre with ATM's and stores that offer cash-out.Q: Is there food/catering at the event?
A: Please get in contact with the City of Burnside for information regarding food vendors at GeekFest.
We recommend stallholders bring a packed lunch and/or snacks in case it is too busy to purchase food or the available options do not meet individual dietary needs.
There are also free drinking water facilities for BYO drink bottle at the Burnside Community Centre.Q: My question isn't here/I would like to contact someone about my question.
A: Please send us an email at [email protected].

Contact

Questions? Concerns? Feedback? Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!

Alternatively, click the link below to send us an email!

[email protected]Adelaide, South Australia

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Tickets

It is FREE to attend GeekFest and Adelaide Artcade Mini.
Bookings essential for some free workshops and activities. Click the button below to reserve your spot at GeekFest!

Q: Where is the event held?
A: Adelaide Artcade and GeekFest is held at the Burnside Community Centre at 401 Greenhill Rd, Tusmore 5065.Q: When will the event be held?
A: Saturday 11 April 2026, 1pm - 6pm.Q: Can I enter the gaming tournaments?
A: Yes! Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming will be running various fighting game tournaments throughout the day. Titles include Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, and Tekken.
Sign ups essential - click the button below to go to Start.gg.

On the day Activities

Click the button above to check out the Activities page for things you can do at Adelaide Artcade Mini and GeekFest.

On the day Activities

Artist Alley & Creator's Market

With over 50 local artists and creators participating, be sure to check out all their art and wares!
Click on the button below to check out the exhibiting artists and creators!

Fighting Games, Community Tournaments, and Console Gaming Freeplay

Our friends at Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming will be providing fighting games, including titles such as:
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch)
- Street Fighter 6 (PS4/Xbox/PC)
- Tekken 8
- Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes] (PS4/PC)Entry to these tournaments may require a small entry fee.
For more information check out the BCGG Start.gg page

BYO Controller!

Adelaide Artcade and Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming have a very limited amount of controllers available on the day.We highly recommend you bring your own PS4/PS5/Xbox/Gamepad controller to enjoy some of the console and PC games on offer.Arcade games come with a controller.

Beyblade X Tournament
and Freeplay

Tournament: 2pm-6pm
FREE Entry!
Win prizes!
Brought to you by our friends at Beyblade Australia Network Adelaide.

Mini4WD

Check out some miniature racetrack fun and race to the finish line with our friends at Mini4WD SA.

Cosplay

Cosplay is encouraged at Adelaide Artcade Mini at GeekFest!
Come dressed as your favourite character!

Creative art, writing, comics, and DnD workshops

Our friends at the City of Burnside will be running various workshops during GeekFest - check out their Eventbrite page below for more information!

Looking for maps?

Click the button below to be directed to the Venue Map page that also includes the Adelaide Artcade Directory.

2026 Adelaide Artcade Mini Venue Maps

TBA - keep an eye on this page for updates.

Looking for previous event directories?

You can find the Venue Map and Directories of previous years below.

2025 Adelaide Artcade Mini Venue Maps

Feel free to download the Venue Maps below.GeekFest is free to attend and all activities at GeekFest are free to enter but some activities may require pre-booking at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geekfest-2025-tickets-1206001285309For tournament sign ups check out the Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming Start.gg page here: https://www.start.gg/tournament/cheese-league-april-2025-geekfest/details

Directory with artist & creator website/social media links are at the bottom of this page!

2025 Adelaide Artcade Mini
Fandom Artist & Creator List

Looking for your favourite popular series or on the hunt for something a little more niche?
With the help of our wonderful artists and creators we've put together a fandom spreadsheet for Adelaide Artcade Mini 2025!Make your hunt for your favourite things at Adelaide Artcade Mini easier - scan the QR code below or click the link here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PB0FXiHZpRKzU7P8IvsbFheZ-Il5BUYdCnz7YIweWO0/edit?usp=sharingUse Ctrl + F (PC) or 'Find and Replace'/'Find on Page' (mobile) to easily find fandoms/series/artists/creators.

2025 Adelaide Artcade Mini
Artist & Creator Directory