REGISTER AT SHOW OFFICE

Please register at the show office to pick up your exhibitor passes and make any final payments. Exhibitor passes are for sales staff working in your exhibit booth. You will receive a maximum of four exhibitor passes. If more than four people will be working your booth, please supply a list of names on company letterhead by February 10. We will check these individuals through the exhibitor entrances.

FOR EXPRESS CHECK-IN FILL OUT                     AND RETURN IT BY FEBRUARY 10.

 

MOVE-IN SCHEDULE:  to view or print the set up schedule 

 

ELECTRICITY IN BOOTHS

There is a $50.00 electrical charge for 110V 20-amp service (208v 60 amp service - $75.00). If you need electricity and did not indicate this on your contract, please order electricity by contacting our office. Exhibitors must supply their own extension cord within the booth. All electrical cords must be taped down with wide duct tape.

 

EXHIBITOR ENTRANCE

On Saturday and Sunday exhibitor entrances are unlocked one hour before show time. The exhibitor entrance and parking will be on the north (back) side of the building. Parking is free for exhibitors and those attending the show.

 

SHOW DECORATOR

United Rent-All has chairs, tables, table skirting, and carpeting to rent at very reasonable rates or you can supply your own. Please use

 

CARPETING

To enhance the overall appearance of the show, all booths in the exhibit hall (“A” booth area) are asked to have carpeting, other floor covering, or landscaping material in their booth. Other booths are already carpeted.

 

GAFFE TAPE

 The Mid-America Center does not allow Duct Tape to be used on the floors.  Gaffe Tape must be used.  A limited supply will be available at the show.

 

SALES TAX PERMIT

If you plan to sell any taxable items in your booth you must have an Iowa Sales Tax Permit. A temporary tax permit will be available at check-in for those exhibitors who do not have a sales tax number. Please contact us if you have any questions.

 

TELEPHONE/INTERNET

If you need a telephone or internet line in your booth, please return this                   

to the Mid-America Center by February 13.

 

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 $65"

 

 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

No food or beverages (including intoxicating beverages) may be brought on the premises without prior approval.

 

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.

 

BALLOONS/DECALS

No helium filled balloons or adhesive backed decals are allowed.

 

DOOR SIZES

Door openings into the carpeted ballroom are 84” wide by 92” high.

 

2014 MOVE-OUT

Sunday:  March 2    4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Monday: March 3    7:30 AM – Noon

 

FORK LIFT

Complimentary forklift service is available. The forklift cannot go on the carpet in the “C” booths.

 

LAWN MOWERS & TRACTORS

All gas must be drained from the tanks of mowers and tractors and gas caps must be taped. The batteries must be disconnected and terminals taped.

 

DISCOUNT COUPONS

Please let your friends, neighbors and customers know that a discount coupon is available at www.iowashows.com.

 

EXHIBITOR FREIGHT

The Mid America Center does not receive or ship freight. Tell your freight company to make deliveries on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday during set up. If you plan to ship exhibit material after the show, be sure to confirm with your freight company during the show.

 

ADVANCE SALE TICKETS:

Exhibitors may purchase advance sale tickets for customers, family, etc. Please use this order form.