EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Fresno Shows strives to make your Home Remodeling and Decorating Show experience a pleasant and profitable one.
The 2010 Summer Show, OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT, will take place July 23rd, 24th and 25th, at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds, and will offer the consumer a chance to talk with hundreds of merchants, and to experience our exciting special features.
Show hours (general public) are Friday, 12 noon - 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5p.m. Admission...$7 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. Remember, all buildings are cooled for your comfort.
* Please feel free to contact us directly at 800-897-7899, or email us at events@fresnoshows.com, if you have any questions, need additional information or would like to book a booth space.
CHECK-IN...NOT THE SAME AS SET UP - VERY IMPORTANT!:
As per the Exhibitor's Agreement, we reserve the right to sell or fill a booth if a company has not contacted the show office, 559-241-9051, or checked-in by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2010. Any company wanting to check in after 5 p.m. on 7/22/10 must get prior approval from Fresno Shows. NO EXCEPTIONS. Additionally, a merchant requesting late check-in must be paid-in-full, and cannot stay on grounds past 10 p.m.
Office Equipment/Supplies
Copiers, fax machines, staplers, hand trucks, etc., ARE NOT available at the show office. Please be sure to have adequate supplies with you.
Hotel Information
There are several hotels in the local area, but we've arranged discounted rates only with the Courtyard by Marriott, Fresno Airport, for our exhibitors. Contact them at 559-251-5200. When calling about a reservation, be sure to mention that you are an exhibitor, otherwise you WILL NOT be offered the discount.
NEW! Book online at http://cwp.marriott.com/fatcy/hrs/ .
RV Hookups
Merchants with RVs can book space (most are full hookup) at the Fresno Fairgrounds. The number of spots are limited and are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Contact the fairgrounds administrative office, 559-650-3358, to make a reservation.
(FRESNO SHOWS CANNOT MAKE RV SPACE RESERVATIONS).
Exhibit Setup (not check in)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(The Fresno Fairgrounds rents a forklift to all merchants requiring one. The Home Show Office can take your payment. The forklift IS NOT available thru Fresno Home Shows. Forklift hours on Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ONLY. NO FORKLIFT IS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY OR SUNDAY). A Forklift is available for tear down on Monday, July 26, 2010, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon.
ATTENTION: IF YOU NEED A FORKLIFT DURING HOURS DIFFERENT FROM THOSE POSTED ABOVE, YOU MUST MAKE PERSONAL RENTAL ARRANGEMENTS.
NO SETUP on Friday, July 23, 2010
Buildings will be open to merchants each day at 8:00 a.m. We will close the buildings down one-half hour after closing time each day, with the exception of tear-down on Sunday.
Exhibit Tear-Down
Sunday, July 25, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(NO FORKLIFT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAY)
Monday, July 26, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Forklift Available Until Noon)
SECURITY WILL END AT 12:00 p.m. ON MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010
Companies that have not removed all display material/supplies WILL NOT be contacted by Fresno Home Shows. A storage fee may be charged by the Fresno Fairgrounds after the Monday, July 26, 12:00 p.m. deadline.