2025 VENDOR ROOM INFORMATION (2027 TBD)

Vendor Load and Unload Information

General Information:

• We are asking for a load in time that you think you will arrive at the convention center. 
• We need the full NAMES of each person that needs a vendor pass – you are allowed 2 vendor passes per Booth/Table space you have purchased. 
• Additional Table fee for 8ft tables is $_____ per table. Additional chair fee is $_____. You are allowed to bring your own at no additional cost. 
• Internet is FREE
• Electricity must be purchased directly with the convention center. If you use any plug outlet, even to charge your phone, the convention center will charge you a fee on the spot, so plan accordingly. There will be phone charging stations at the SFR registration areas. SEE INFO BELOW ON HOW TO PURCHASE ELECTRICITY*

RULES TO FOLLOW

• No advertising or promotions of Schools - There is a table already allocated for that and a fee to place items on that table - see registration form.
• Vendor Sales start at 1pm on Saturday – see schedule on website for operating hours each day. 
• Sales are NOT Permitted during Set Up – No sales before 1pm on Saturday. No Exceptions.
• Do not open any doors that are labeled emergency exits. 
• No Food or Beverage Booths will be allowed per Convention Center Rules. You cannot sell Food or beverages as a vendor.
• VENDOR ONLY attendees do NOT have access to workshops or meals. There is a concession stand where you can purchase food and drinks during operating hours. 

Vendor Room Booths

• Booths are 8ft Deep x 10Ft Wide – 8ft pipe and drape will be on backside of each booth – 3ft pipe and drape will be between each booth to separate the vendor booths.
• Each booth will have a (1) 8’x 24” White Plastic Covered, Black Skirted Table, 2 Chairs, and a Wastebasket.
• Each booth will get 2 vendor passes per booth.

 Vendor Tables in Hallways

• Table      Spaces are 8ft Deep x 10Ft Wide - NO Pipe & Drape will be in hallways      – you can setup your own backdrops.
• Each space will have a (1) 8’x 24” White Plastic Covered, Black Skirted Table, 2 Chairs, and a Wastebasket.
• Each table will get 2 vendor passes per table.
• Outside      in Hallways - Not inside Vendor Room - There is no security in hallways - Convention      Center does lock up overnight - Vendors will need to COVER      their items or table tops during closed hours.
• Table      cannot be rearranged from the location they are posted in place.

Move In Day Saturday March 29th

Loading Dock for VENDOR ROOM Booths

• Dock is OPEN - 7:00am to 12:00 Noon (Do not arrive before 7:00am)
• Loading Dock can be accessed by the road between the Convention center and the church -see map attached.
• You must pull up to loading dock and unload all your items then move your vehicle and trailers away from dock. There is very little room for multiple vehicles, so please unload then park elsewhere then return to dock to transport your items to your vendor space.
• You are responsible for locating a place to park your vehicle and trailer. SFR is not responsible for your parking during the event.

Loading Area for Hallway Vendor Tables

• OPEN - 7:00am to 10:00am (Do not arrive before 7:00am)
• You will unload in front of the Convention Center at the doors to the right of the main entrance – see map attached. You cannot use any other doors.
• You must pull up to entrance area and unload all your items then move your vehicle and trailers away from building. There is very little room for multiple vehicles, so please unload then park elsewhere then return to front of building to transport your items to your vendor space.
• You are responsible for locating a place to park your vehicle and trailer. SFR is not responsible for your parking during the event.

Move Out Day - Tuesday:

• Sales Close at 2 pm Tuesday April 1st. Please do not pack up or clear your booth prior to 2 pm. We ask that you stay setup until 2pm on Tuesday – if you have a need to leave earlier, please be sure to let us know before Tuesday - to accommodate your needs. When vendors pack up early, it can cause confusion with shoppers and we also prefer to keep all the walkways clear for shoppers.
• Loading Dock- OPEN - 2:00pm to 7:00pm
• All Vendors need to be completely moved out by 7:00 pm.
• To ensure space for loading – please carry all your items down to loading dock and then bring your vehicle/trailers to load up – this will help the congestion.
• Hallway Vendors - Front side loading, please be aware of parking areas and load up through the same set of doors you used to unload, do not use any other doors to load up.

How to Purchase Electricity: 

• https://exhibitors.venueops.com/exhibitorStore/account-2098-A/exhibition-2177-A
• It is set at the early price of $100.00 until 2 weeks prior to the event, then it will switch to the standard price of $120.00. Must purchase directly from Convention Center.

Vendor Showcase Area Team Leader:

• Jumbo Cletis Helsel – Phone: 248-231-9377

*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR WHERE TO UNLOAD

Vendor Spaces are  a final purchase and there will be no refunds for any reason.  You may find another vendor to take your already purchased booth. You will need to redo the vendor form.