EXHIBITOR ENTRANCE
Please use general public entrance.
Exhibitor entrances will open ½ hour before the show opens on Saturday and Sunday.
YOUR BOOTH INCLUDES:
8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape & 7”x44” Identification Sign. Tables, chairs, skirting, carpet, and electricity are not provided. Please see the following Freeman information for ordering carpet, tables, chairs and other items. Exhibit area is NOT carpeted. If you want carpet in your booth, please order it directly through Freeman Decorating. You are welcome to bring your own table and booth furnishings.
SHOW DECORATOR:
Freeman Decorating is the official show decorator.
To order online or for freight shipping information, or print this condensed
To place online orders, you will be required to create an account with login ID and password. Please place your order directly with Freeman Decorating by February 4, 2014 to take advantage of the discount rates. If you have any questions, please contact Freeman at 515-265-5601.
ELECTRICITY and WIRELESS/INTERNET
Electricity and Wireless internet is booked directly through Iowa Events Center.
Early bird pricing is available until February 17, 2014.
TO ORDER ELECTRICITY AND WIRELESS/INTERNET ONLINE:
use this then Click on Iowa Deer Classic.
SALES TAX PERMIT
If you plan to sell any taxable items in your booth you must have an Iowa Sales Tax Permit. Polk County sales tax is 6%. A temporary tax permit will be available at check-in for those exhibitors who do not have a sales tax number. If you have an Iowa Sales Tax number and it is not typed on your contract, please call, fax, or email your Iowa Sales Tax number to us prior to the show.
LOCATION OF IOWA EVENTS CENTER
Hy-Vee Hall- 730 Third St, Des Moines, IA 50309
From the west take I-235, exit at the 7th or 3rd St. exits, and enter the Iowa Events Center’s parking lot at the 5th Ave. entrance or 3rd St. entrance. From the east take I-235 exit at 3rd St. and go south to enter the Iowa Events Center’s parking lot.
HY-VEE HALL LOAD IN ACCESS
There are loading docks and two ramps on the west side of the Hy-Vee Hall for unloading.
Enter on Center Street from 5th Avenue. Loading access is also available into Hall A from 3rd Street as needed. Loading docks are available for rent for the weekend. Contact: stevef@iowashows.com
319-232-0218 for details.
2015 MOVE-IN SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 4
(Large exhibits, large trucks & trailers). 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Thursday, March 5 (Recommended) 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Friday, March 6 ( No Vehicles on show floor) 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Friday ONLY Move-In: Booths 438-446; 538-546; 537-545; 637-645; 638-646; 737-745
SHOW OPENS 3:00 PM FRIDAY
REGISTER AT SHOW OFFICE
Please register at the show office to pick up your exhibitor passes.
Exhibitor badges are for sales staff working in your exhibit booth, not family members or friends attending show.You will receive a maximum of four exhibitor badges for each booth.
Additional badges are available for $10.00.
FOR EXPRESS CHECK-IN FILL OUT AND RETURN IT BY FEBRUARY 15.
PARKING
Complimentary Trailer parking is available at Principal Park lot on 3rd St. Directions will be available during set-up. On-site automobile and trailer parking is available in the North lot for $7.00/day for each 20’ parking stall. All parking garages have skywalk access except the 7th and Center St. Park and Ride.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Refer to the Liability section on your contract.
Proof of insurance will be forwarded to Iowa Show Productions, Inc. If you do not have liability insurance, please use the link below for an affordable option to cover you for the show.
"Click the link below to purchase your required exhibitor liability insurance instantly online for just $79"
MUSIC
Exhibitors are not allowed to play music or videotapes with copyrighted music backgrounds in their booth due to Federal Copyright Liability laws. For more information contact our office.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Food and beverage service is available at the show. No consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted on the show floor by Exhibitor’s staff. Vendors selling food must obtain permission from the Iowa Deer Classic and the Iowa Events Center. Call for details.
RAFFLES
A license is required for any raffles.
Please contact the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals at (515) 281-6848.
SECURITY
Overnight security is provided on Friday & Saturday nights.
Iowa Show Productions and the Iowa Events Center assume no responsibility for any property brought to the show.
CONDUCT/PERSONNEL
Show management reserves the right to approve all products and personnel that appear in your booth and reserves the right to restrict, prohibit or remove any exhibits which are offensive or detract from the show, including excessive noise or game calling. No selling, promotion, or distribution of literature will be permitted outside your booth area or by anyone who has not contracted for exhibit space.
HOTELS
Please see the link on the left for a listing of Official Show Hotels.
EXHIBITOR FREIGHT
The Iowa Events Center does not receive shipped freight. Please inform your freight company to deliver on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday during set up. If you plan to ship exhibit materials after the show, please confirm with your freight company during the show. Address: Exhibitor Name & booth number; Iowa Events Center; c/o Freeman; 730 3rd St; Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1302. Phone 515-564-8000. Freeman will receive shipments at the Iowa Event Center beginning Wednesday, February 22. Shipments arriving before this date may be refused by the facility. All items or materials brought into the facility are subject to Material Handling Charges and are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
MOVE-OUT
All exhibits must be removed from the Iowa Events Center by 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 2.
Please do not tear down prior to 4:00 PM on Sunday.
Be sure to like the Iowa deer classic facebook site.
Use the site to promote new products and specials you will feature at the show.
2015 Show Information Coming Soon!
