Dear Vendors,

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As this show continues to grow, there is something we need to address. As you know, we do NOT make our vendors pre-pay for their table(s). However, if a vendor needs to cancel within 48 hours of the show, they will be required to pay for their table(s) for that show, as well as pre-pay for the next show they wish to vend. This has always been our policy, but now with the growing number of vendors we turn away due to space, we must strictly enforce it.

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At a previous show (Oct 9th 2022), we turned away 6 paying vendors for a combined total of 10 tables. Then on the morning of the show, we had 4 last minute cancellations, which left us with 6 unused tables for the show. As show promoters, we do our best to accommodate any and every vendor who wishes to attend. This year we have filled the venue to capacity at every show (before cancellations) and had to turn away vendors - which leaves empty tables during the show. Our new expansion, increasing our venue by an additional 800sf, allows us to accommodate more vendors who wish to attend this show. However, we are still unable to accommodate everyone.

 

An empty table or mass-unoccupied space DOES NOT reflect well on any trade show. It also costs the show money by not utilizing every available space, which cuts into the funds available to improve the show experience. Please understand that we are working hard to do our best to give our patrons a great experience, plus accommodate all of our vendors and give them the opportunity to vend each show. Last minute cancellations not only reflect poorly on the show, but also prevent an eager vendor from attending.

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Thank you for your understanding on this matter, we will keep you updated as what to expect at all of our shows.

 

Thank you,

Mike & James