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WELCOME TO THE 2022 CALGARY RENOVATION SHOW EXHIBITOR KIT
THE EXHIBITOR KIT WILL BE FULLY UPDATED 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE THE SHOW
The Exhibitor Kit will not be printed or mailed to you. We're reducing our paper trail by sending out our information by email or posting items on our website. Follow our step by step instructions below to assure you have a well organized, successful show.
COVID-19 Information
The safety of our attendees, exhibitors, and staff is our top priority. We will follow all safety protocols in place at the time of the show, as dictated by the venue and local authorities. Exhibitors will be notified of those guidelines 30 days out from the start date of the show. Click here for current AHS approved health measures and protocols (current as of 10/28/2020) that will be implemented at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park to ensure a safe and successful event.
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS:
There are to be no vehicles allowed on the show floor for show hours without permission from show management.
No children are allowed on the show floor during move in or move out as it is considered a construction zone during these times.
Welcome to the Exhibitor Kit
The Exhibitor Kit will not be printed or mailed to you. We're reducing our carbon footprint by sending out our information by email or posting items on our website. Follow our step by step instructions below to assure you have a well organized, successful show.
**Reminder: Electrical is no
longer provided with your booth. Please contact Calgary Stampede Event Services
to place an order**
SHOW FACILITY
Calgary Exhibition + Stampede
BMO Centre, Stampede Park
20 Roundup Way SE
Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
SHOW OFFICE
Room 101 - located outside Halls D and E
**Marketplace Events team is ONLY at this location during the week of the Show: Wednesday, January 12 - Monday, January 17, 2022
SHIPPING & RECEIVING
Ensure these things are on your packages Label:
Shipper Name and Cell:
Event Name:
Event Date(s):
Event Venue Name:
Event Manager Name:
Exhibitor Name (if applicable):
Box of (number) of (total shipment):
Click here for complete details
HOW-TO ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE EXHIBITOR LISTING
Your basic listing will be uploaded to the website when you book your booth. Within 24 hours you will receive an automated email to enhance your listing. This link can be used multiple times and you can make updates and changes to your listing until ONE day after the show commences. If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or do not receive the link, please email Sarah Carr.
View the tutorial video and check out the FAQs.
REQUIRED READING
Mandatory Reading and Forms to Return
| Safety Regulations | Please read the Workplace Health & Safety Bulletin prior to completion of the form. | January 3, 2022 |
| Insurance Certificate | Liability insurance is required to participate in our shows. | January 3, 2022 |
| Contest Request | Any company wishing to hold a prize give-away or contest of any kind at the Show, must complete and submit this form for approval. | January 3, 2022 |
Required Reading
| Rules & Regulations | Important Rules & Regulations for the show and venue. | Prior to Move-In |
| Badge Order Form | Require additional Badges or Tickets? Complete this form and submit it to Sarah. | January 3, 2022 |
| Exhibitor Listing | Have you completed enhancing your online company listing? Your Online listing is what Consumers will see about your company before attending the show. Please reach out to Sarah if you do not have your unique link. | ASAP |
| Booth Design Guidelines | Information about the different styles and sizes of booths and their set up. | ASAP |
| Tips and Tricks | From how to Promote your Company and Services to qualifying attendees. | ASAP |
Other Important Reading:
CFD - Indoor Event Special Requirements
SHOW INSURANCE
Proof of trade show insurance is mandatory for our shows. Coverage dates must include Move In and Move Out. We require a copy of your policy sent to Sarah Carr to keep on file before Jan 3, 2022.
Certificate of insurance form
We also require that we are on your policy as additional insured:
Marketplace Events LLC
PO Box 70060 Rimrock Plaza PO
Toronto, ON M3J 0H3
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Need Temporary Exhibitor Insurance??
Our partners at Duuo are providing our exhibitors with an exclusive rate on the cost of vendor insurance for the Calgary Renovation Show. Click here to purchase your coverage in just a few clicks!
Calgary Renovation Show - Information Sheet
ELECTRICAL | PLUMBING | INTERNET
Click here for the Directory of Services
Calgary Stampede Event Services
2022 Calgary Stampede Online Ordering
2022 Calgary Stampede Order Forms and Terms and Conditions
Deadline for Stampede discount: Jan 4, 2022
Services Available:
- Signage Hanging
- Electrical
- Ceiling Lighting
- Floor Lighting
- Plumbing
- Telecommunications
- Internet and Computer Rentals
- Pre-purchased Exhibitor Parking Passes
- Water Hookups
- Holding Tank Rental
Other Calgary Stampede Information:
- Park Map - Find Your Way Through Stampede Park
- Calgary Stampede Concessionaire Agreement - Food & Non-Alcoholic
Exhibitors will have to place their orders at least 2 hours before the meal service daily. It will allow time for the kitchen team to prepare their meals, make the packages and make sure that everything is displayed perfectly for when the food is delivered to the exhibitors.
GES Decorator Services
2022 GES ONLINE Ordering
Deadline for GES discount: Jan 3, 2022
Services Available:
- Furnishings (tables, chairs, etc.)
- Carpet & Under Padding
- Specialty Furnishings
- GEM Exhibits and Accessories (Booths)
- Signs and Graphics
- Plants
- Installation & Dismantling Labour
- In-Booth Forklift Service
- AV Equipment/Services
TRAFFIC DRIVERS
Everything from guest tickets and banner installation, to show guide advertising.
Web Button: Increase traffic to your website with our free online button linking your customers to discounted tickets to the show. Let us know when our button is posted on your website, and we will email you 10 free tickets to the show.
Deadline: January 3, 2022
Follow These Easy Steps:
- Right click on button (below) and save
- Load image onto your website
- Set up hyperlink so jpg image links through to our Ticket Host: https://calgaryrenovationshow.tix123.com/
- Email your website link to Sarah Carr and she will send you your etickets.
Web button:
Request a Promo Code: Offer your Social media followers a discounted price on tickets by letting them know your promo code. This will save your followers $4 per ticket. Email Sarah Carr for more information.
Call us if you have any problems or if you want to discuss any other easy cross-marketing opportunities.
Exclusive Advertising Opportunities
Get 15% off when you advertise with Canada’s Home Idea Book: Reno+Décor. Click here for more info.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN AND MOVE-OUT
As a reminder, you must set up a profile through Voyage Control and make a booking based on your Code. Check your email for more information from Marketplace Events by December 15, 2021.
Move-In Schedule: Check here for the dates that you will be able to book on Voyage Control.
Please contact your sales rep if you need any assistance with booking.
No children are permitted on the show floor during move in and move out as it is considered a construction zone during these times.
Move-Out Hours:
Sunday, January 16, 2022 6:05PM - 10PM
Monday, January 17,2022 8AM - 2PM
PARKING
Pre-purchase your parking pass through Calgary Stampede Services.
Please see above to the Calgary Stampede online ordering for parking pass purchase.
Stampede Park Parking Map
Exhibitor parking is currently in any of the gray paid lots, with the construction going on at the grounds this may change. Updates will be posted here.
FOOD SAMPLING
Both forms will need to be completed if you are sampling food or drink within your booth. Please fax or email your completed forms to: concessions@calgarystampede.com and email a copy to sarahc@mpeshows.com
CUSTOMS INFORMATION & FORMS
Davidson & Sons are who we partner with for our customs brokerage and event logistics.Please click on the links below for any forms you may need.
Transportation & Customs Order Form
Canada Customs Invoice
Official SHOW HOTEL - Hotel Arts
When booking direct, please ask for the "2022 Calgary Renovation Show" rate or Book Online HERE!
Reservation deadline is TBC
Hotel Arts
119 12 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0G8
403-266-82831-800-661-9378
EXHIBITOR BADGES
All exhibitors need to display their badge on show days to gain admittance to the show floor.
Exhibitors are given the minimum number of badges allotted to their booth automatically (see chart below) with no form needing to be filled out. If the number of badges needed for your staff doesn't exceed the amount shown below, then simply have your staff check in at the Exhibitor Help Desk during or before the show to receive their badge.
Please note that badges do not display exhibitor or company names on them but are dicut in the size of a standard business card for you to insert.
| 100 square feet | = | 6 free badges |
| 200 square feet | = | 8 free badges |
| 300 square feet | = | 10 free badges |
| 400 square feet | = | 12 free badges |
If you need more than the number of badges allotted to your booth, then please fill out the Extra Exhibitor Badge Order Form before January 7, 2022 and we will have them ready for you at check in.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BADGES IN YOUR BOOTH as you need them to gain access to the show floor. Replacement badges are $10 each if lost, left at home, left in booth, a dog ate them etc.
BOOTH AWARDS & TIPS!
Each year, the Calgary Renovation Show awards six exhibitors, each in a different category, for standing out from their competition and peers. The categories for the booth awards are listed below, accompanied by the criteria our panel of judges look for when selecting the winning booth and company. We value all of the hard work our exhibitors put in to create their displays and design their spaces and award those who go above and beyond to put their best foot forward.
| Best In Show | Regardless of size, this booth displays the most unique display and design of any other in the show. |
| Best Large Space | This award goes out to the best booth that is 400 square feet or larger. |
| Best Medium Space | This award goes out to the best booth that is 200 - 399 square feet. |
| Best Small Space | This award goes out to the best booth that is 100 - 199 square feet. |
| Rookie of the Year | Regardless of size, this brand new company has taken the initiative to design their space in a manner that truly sets them apart from other new companies. |
| Nailed it! | Regardless of size, this booth has just overall nailed it at the show and leading up to! |
| Spotlight | This award goes out to an exhibitor who has caught the attention of our show team, the spotlight is on you and thank you for all that you do! |
Things we look for:
• Meeting basic booth standards/expectations – height, signage, flooring, layout, etc
• Full floor covering (no subfloor, concrete or terracover exposed) and quality of floor covering
• Hard wall display (not mandatory but helps in the presentation of a professional display)
• Signage and signage quality
• No exposed studs or wiring (inside and outside booth)
• Paint and paint quality – taking the time to edge, tape seams, make the paint job look professional
• Wall quality – no visible damage
• Creativity and thought evident in booth design
Booth & Exhibiting Tips
Booth Design Guidelines
EXHIBITOR WARNING
We have been made aware that companies claiming to be affiliated with Marketplace Events LLC, such as but not limited to: International Fairs Directory, Event-Fair (formerly Expo-Guide & FAIR Guide), Exhibition Housing Services, Trade Show & Events Specialists selling attendee lists, Global Travel Partners - are reaching out to our exhibitors offering sponsorship items in exchange for (exhibiting) company information and/or banking/credit card information. These companies do not have any business relationship with Marketplace Events LLC, nor have we given them authorization to use our Show names or Show-related information.We strongly recommend that all exhibitors be extremely vigilant when it comes to giving your information to any company that you are not familiar with. If you have any questions about whether or not a company is warranted in reaching out to you regarding your participation in the Show(s), please don't hesitate to reach out to your Exhibit Sales Consultant.
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