The following schedule is designed to help everyone move-in and out of the Sullivan Center as smoothly as possible. If you have any problems, please contact us. The Exchange Club and Iowa Show Productions are there to help you sell!

 

​​Exhibitor Entrance​
On Saturday and Sunday entrances are unlocked for exhibitors one hour before show time.

REGISTER AT SHOW OFFICE
Please register at the show office, located in the Commercial Street lobby 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 printed or typed list of names on company letterhead by January 25. We will check these individuals through the exhibitor entrances.
FOR EXPRESS CHECK-IN, FILL OUT                            AND RETURN IT BY JANUARY 25.

ELECTRICITY IN BOOTHS
There is a $45.00 electrical charge for 110V 20-amp service (208v 60 amp service - $85.00). If you need electricity and did not indicate this on your contract, please order electricity by contacting our office. Fire marshall codes prohibit light weight cords, overloading circuits or powerstrips, or any open wire splicing. Please use heavy duty grounded cords and juction boxes.
This will be checked by the Fire Marshall.

SHOW DECORATOR
Special Occasions, a division of Black Hawk Rental, has chairs, tables, table skirting, and carpeting at very reasonable rates or you may supply your own.
Please use this                           or to go to Special Occasions website   ​

CARPETING
Booths in the large downstairs exhibit hall are required to have a floor covering in their booth to enhance the show. (Other exhibit areas carpeted).

PARKING
Do Not Park On The Street For Extended Periods Of Time Or You Will Be Ticketed.
After unloading please move your vehicle away from the Sullivan Center block. After unloading and during the Home Show hours, exhibitors and those with trucks and trailers are asked to use the parking lots under Highway 218, one block south of the Sullivan Center between W Park Ave & W 5th St.

TELEPHONE/WIRELESS INTERNET
Telephones are available for most exhibit booths. Contact Nick Hedrick at the Sullivan Center (319-236-9510) by Jan 31 if you need a phone. Cost -$35.00/phone line. Wireless internet is available at no charge.

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.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
No food or beverages (including intoxicating beverages) may be brought on the premises without prior approval. Sample portions are generally accepted.

BALLOONS & POPCORN
No helium filled balloons or popcorn are allowed in the Sullivan Center.

 

MUSIC
Exhibitors are not allowed to play music or videotapes with copyrighted music back-grounds in their booth due to Federal Copyright Liability laws. For more information, contact our office.

DISCOUNT COUPONS

Discount coupons for distribution to employees or customers are available at our office, local Kwik Star stores, starting two weeks prior to the show. These coupons are good for the entire show.

Call if you would like some mailed to you or go to

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

 

LAWN MOWERS & TRACTORS
Fire marshall guidelines require minimal fuel, batteries disconnected and gas caps taped. Place drip pans under all motorized equipment and plywood under tires if exhibiting on carpet.

EXHIBITOR FREIGHT
The Sullivan 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.
 

SET UP SCHEDULE:

To view or print the 2014 Eastern Iowa Home Show Set up Schedule

 

ADVANCE SALE TICKETS:

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