The Great American RV Show Atlantic City October 9-11, 2015 Atlantic City Convention Center Atlantic City, NJ EXHIBITOR KIT
SHOW GENERAL INFORMATION Show Dates: October 9-11, 2015 Show Location: Atlantic City Convention Center 1 Convention Boulevard Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Show Hours: Friday: Noon - 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 7:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Move-In: Move-in of exhibits will begin on the following days: Wednesday, October 7: By Appointment Only Thursday, October 8: 8:00am - 5:00pm - dealers 11:00am - 5:00pm - booth exhibits Friday, October 9: 8:00am - 11:00am Move-Out: Booth teardown is not to start until close of show at 4:00pm on Sunday October 11. Move-out must be completed by 11:59pm on Sunday October 11. VISTA Deadline: September 23, 2015 (For information please refer to the decorator kit posted on the show website) Show website: Security: Promoter: www.thegreatamericanrvshow.com/atlanticcity Atlantic City Convention Center security will be in force throughout move-in and show hours. GS Events 250 Parkway Drive, Suite 270 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 www.gsevents.com Dealer/Bulk Sales: Contact Anthony Tedesco, at 804-243-8847 or anthony.tedesco@goodsam.com Booth Sales: Contact Marybeth Tedesco at 804-337-8463 or mary.tedesco@goodsam.com 2
Frequently Asked Questions: When is final payment due for exhibit space? Final payment is due 60 days prior to show opening. All balances on accounts must be paid in full before exhibitors will be allowed to enter or set up in the exhibit hall - NO EXCEPTIONS. Am I allowed to share a booth with another exhibitor? No. Booth sharing is absolutely not allowed. Does the show provide free parking? Show management does not provide parking. There are various pay lots in the vicinity of the venue. Does Show Management handle electric, internet, etc.? No. All arrangements must be made directly through the Atlantic City Convention Center. See attached forms. What about shipping freight to the show? Atlantic City Convention Center does not accept any freight or materials including overnight freight services. All freight must be delivered either by VISTA, the official show decorator or another freight carrier to the center during the contracted move-in times. There are no warehousing facilities onsite. What comes with my exhibit space? Each space is designated with pipe/drape (4ft. high side rails, 8ft. high backdrop). Tables, chairs, etc. are available through VISTA the show decorator for an additional charge. Do I need to present my Punch Card for the duration of the show? Yes. Each exhibitor MUST present their Punch Card credentials in order to be admitted on the show floor. These are non-transferable and no one will be admitted onto the show floor without proper credentials. Do I need to charge sales tax on purchases made at the show? Yes. Appropriate sales tax must be charged on items sold during the show. We appreciate your support of this year's show. Please remember that this is a family show and all exhibitors should reflect this in their displays. Please refer any additional questions to Anthony Tedesco at 804-243-8847 or Marybeth Tedesco at 804-337-8463 3
EXHIBITORS TIMELINE August 10 September 9 September 16 September 25 September 23 September 23 October 9 October 11 Final balance due for exhibit space Dealer Off-Site Sale Permit Application NJ MVC Cutoff for discount room reservations at the Sheraton A/C Discount ticket form due to show office Electric services order must be placed to receive discount Exhibit services order must be placed with Vista (show decorator) to receive discount Show opens at 12:00pm Move-out begins at 4:00pm Dealer/Bulk Questions: Please contact Anthony Tedesco 804-243-8847 or Anthony.tedesco@goodsam.com Booth Exhibitor Questions: Please contact Marybeth Tedesco 804-337-8463 or mary.tedesco@goodsam.com 4
October 9-11, 2015 DEALER MOVE-IN: Dealers-Anthony Tedesco will contact you with your move-in schedule. MOVE-OUT: Move out is from 4:00pm to 11:59pm on Sunday October 11 th. Any display not removed by 11:59pm by the exhibitor will be moved to Vista s Warehouse at the exhibitor s expense. NO EXCEPTIONS! INSURANCE: Please update your risk, comprehensive, and general liability insurance to cover your vehicles and employees during move-in, the show and move-out. GS Events and the Atlantic City Convention Center ARE NOT responsible for loss or damage of any property. PUNCH CARDS/DISCOUNT TICKETS: Please see form in this kit for the amount of allocated Exhibitor Punch Cards/Discount ticket order form. LODGING: Sheraton Atlantic City Rates start at $139+tax- request the Atlantic City RV block. Please call 888-627-7212 for reservations. Cut off for discounted rate is September 30, 2015. Special rates based on availability. ELECTRIC SERVICE: If electric is needed, service can be purchased through the Atlantic City Convention Center. To receive the advance order price, the Atlantic City Convention Center must receive your electrical order by September 23 rd. RENTAL DISPLAY ACCESSORIES: Vista is the official supplier of draped and undraped tables, carpet, additional backdrops, etc. Each company is supplied with an 8 backdrop and 4 side rails at no charge. Tables and chairs are not included in your exhibit fees. Use the attached form to order any of these items. Please return your Order Form and Payment to Vista by September 23 rd to receive the advance discount prices. Contact Vista at 609-485-2421. SHOW QUESTIONS CONTACT: Marybeth Tedesco 804-337-8463 or Anthony Tedesco 804-243-8847. 5
Exhibitor Admission Form In order to expedite admission to the show for exhibitors, we will be using PUNCH CARDS. Here is how the program works: 1) Each 10 x 10 exhibitor will be provided 6 cards 2) For each additional 10 x 10 space (i.e. 10x20, 10x30, etc.), exhibitors will receive an additional 2 cards (see breakdown below): 200-400 sq. ft.: 8 cards 801-1000 sq. ft.: 14 cards 401-600 sq. ft.: 10 cards 1001+ sq. ft.: 16 cards 601-800 sq. ft: 12 cards Note: The maximum number of cards an exhibitor will receive is 16. If you need more cards than your allotment, you can buy additional cards for $10.00 each or purchase a $5.00 one-day discount ticket. Punch Cards are good for all days of the show. 3) Punch Cards and one-day discount tickets will be available for pick-up/purchase at the Show Office during move-in and show hours. 4) Exhibitors must sign their Punch Cards. Cards cannot be transferred to others. If an exhibitor plans to leave the show during the day, they must have their hand stamped at the door. 5) Punch Cards are punched one time only each day at the show entrance. If an exhibitor comes to the show without the punch card, they can either purchase another card or buy a one-day discount ticket to the show. Cards are non-transferrable. To purchase additional cards/discount tickets please fill out the form below: Company Name: Contact Name: Number of additional Punch Cards: @ $10.00 each Total: Number of one-day discount tickets: @$5.00each Total: **Credit Card Payment Options** Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Name on Card: (please print) Signature: PLEASE NOTE: Punch Cards are to be used only by personnel working the exhibit. Misuse will jeopardize participation in future shows. To purchase additional Punch Cards, please fax this form to GS Events 270-438-4723 no later than Friday, September 25, 2015. 6
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