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Trade Show Booth Registration

2024 Trade Show Booth Registration

RULES & REGULATIONS
Due to space restrictions trade show booths are available on a first come first serve basis.

To ensure a spot return your application as soon as possible.

Booth Description & Amenities:
All booths are 10’ deep and 10’ wide. Booths will have 8’ tall flame proof background drapes and 3’tall dividers. A 7” x 44” booth identification sign consisting of two lines of copy will be provided. Also provided and included in the cost of the booth will be a 6’ draped table, wastebasket, two chairs per booth and electrical access.

TRADE SHOW HOURS:

Friday, January 5th 4:15 – 6:15
Saturday, January 6th 2:45 – 4:45

TERMS:
All exhibitors must be members of the Texas Associations of Fairs & Events in good standing with dues paid for the year the Trade Show is held. Each booth rental includes: two (2) Trade Show Passes and ONE(1) full registration. Additional full registrations can be purchased for $200 prior to October 31, $225 between November 1 – December 2 or $275 December 3 til Convention. Additional trade show only passes and meal's can be purchased online or at registration.

All exhibitors must provide in advance of the show a certificate of general liability insurance with a minimum coverage level of $1 million and name the Texas Association of Fairs and Expositions, Inc.d/b/a Texas Association of Fairs and Events as an additional insured. Or, a general liability policy will be available for purchase through the association if so desired.Exhibits must be arranged so as not to create any obstruction to the view of the other exhibits or create a hazard. Displays cannot extend beyond the bounds of next booth. The tacking, posting or placing of advertisement outside of the space contracted for will not be permitted elsewhere in the hotel, nor will soliciting be allowed outside the confines of an exhibitor’s booth. No walk around acts will be permitted to perform outside of the space contracted for unless approved by the Trade Show Chairman.Exhibitors who wish to build any structure in their booth must submit plans along with contract for approval by the Trade Show Committee and any local inspection codes. Exhibits must be of sound and attractive construction and must not deface or mar walls, ceiling or floor of exhibit area. No one will be allowed to operate combustible engines. It will be the responsibility of exhibitors to keep their booths neat and clean. Organs, pianos and other musical instruments may be played at intervals at low tones; however, loudspeaker sound systems are discouraged and may be operated only with the approval of the Trade Show Committee. There will be no musical acts showcased in the booth area of the trade show. If musical acts would like to showcase they are encouraged to submit an official talent showcase application.

SCHEDULE:
Exhibitors may start setting up their booths Thursday, January 4, 2024 & Friday, January 5, 2024.
Deadline for set-up will be at noon on January 5, 2024.
Booths may be dismantled starting after the Trade Show closing time on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Deadline for removal of exhibits will be 9:00 p.m. on Saturday
, January 6, 2024.

T
rade Show hours will be as follows:
Friday, January 5, 2024 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Saturday, January 6, 2024 2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m

PLEASE NOTE:
During official trade show hours all business must be conducted from the trade show floor. Exhibitors selling merchandise will be responsible for paying all city and state sales tax. Drawings for prizes must be approved and under the supervision of the Trade Show Committee. Prize announcements will only be made if the exhibitor completes a “Trade Show Prize Announcement” form. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to protect his or her property. TAF&E will not be responsible for any losses.The Texas Association of Fairs & Events reserves the right to accept or reject unconditionally any contract for exhibit space. The Trade Show Committee also reserves the right to cancel a booth rental contract and have the property of the exhibitor removed from the building, if in the Committees judgment the business or activity of the exhibitor is objectionable or not as represented to TAF&E. Exhibit space may not be transferred or sublet to another party.

BOOTH PROMOTION:
TAF&E will again hold Booth Promotion to encourage participants to visit the booths. Payment for booth space, booth promotion, convention registration and/or 2023 dues must be made in full when booth is reserved.

CANCELLATIONS:
Upon written notice of cancellation to the TAF&E Office postmarked by December 3, 2023, TAF&E will return 90% of the 2024 booth rental. After December 3, 2023, there will be no refund.

LIABILITY STATEMENT:
EXHIBITOR AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EVENTS AND THE HOST HOTEL, ITS OWNERS OR MANAGERS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, FROM ANY DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING FROM OR OUT OF OR BY REASON OF ANY ACCIDENT OR BODILY INJURY OR OTHER OCCURRENCE TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, INCLUDING THE EXHIBITOR, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND BUSINESS INVITEES WHICH ARISES FROM OR OUT OF THE EXHIBITOR’S OCCUPANCY AND USE OF THE EXHIBITION PREMISES, THE HOTEL OR ANY PART THEREOF. EXHIBITOR SHALL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES TO PROPERTY OWNED BY HOST HOTEL, ITS OWNERS OR MANAGERS WHICH RESULTS FROM ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF THE EXHIBITOR.


1. Exhibitor Information

(This person will receive the full conference registration.)

2. Additional Attendee Convention Registration

Full conference registration includes the trade show and all meals beginning Friday evening through Saturday evening
*Please note: Include specific emails for each attendee to ensure all parties individually receive conference information and updates.

3. Company Information

4. Annual Membership

Please note: Annual Membership only has to be paid ONCE for the entire organization. If you have questions as to whether or not the membership for your organization has been paid for the current year please contact the TAFE Office at: texasfairsandevents@gmail.com. Thanks!
Annual Membership
$100.00

5. Booth Registration Information

Tradeshow Booth
Booth Rental
$650.00
Additional Items Available
Trade Show Attendee List
$100.00
Purchase of Liability Insurance
$50.00
Trade Show Day Pass
$35.00
Booth Promotion
$150.00
Full Registration
For Attending all events
2024 Convention Registration
Early Bird $200.00
General $225.00
Late Registration $275.00
Individual Add-On Tickets
2024 Add On FRIDAY Dinner Ticket
Jan 05, 2024
General $50.00
2024 Add On SATURDAY Breakfast Ticket
Jan 06, 2024
General $35.00
2024 Add On SATURDAY Lunch Ticket
Jan 06, 2024
General $50.00
2024 Add On SATURDAY Foundation Night Dinner
Jan 06, 2024
General $100.00
TERMS & CONDITIONS
 
Important Notes:
  • Once you submit this form, you will receive a copy of your submission to the exhibitor email entered above.
  • If you have more exhibitor/conference attendees than will fit on this form (more than 5) then you will need to complete the first form and submit and then complete an additional form(s) and submit.
  • Individual meal tickets can be purchased by calling the TAFE office or at the registration desk on-site at the Convention.
CANCELLATIONS:
Upon written notice of cancellation to the TAF&E Office postmarked by December 3, 2022, TAF&E will return 90% of the 2023 booth rental. After December 3, 2022
, there will be no refund.

LIABILITY STATEMENT:

EXHIBITOR AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EVENTS AND THE HOST HOTEL, ITS OWNERS OR MANAGERS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, FROM ANY DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING FROM OR OUT OF OR BY REASON OF ANY ACCIDENT OR BODILY INJURY OR OTHER OCCURRENCE TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, INCLUDING THE EXHIBITOR, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND BUSINESS INVITEES WHICH ARISES FROM OR OUT OF THE EXHIBITOR’S OCCUPANCY AND USE OF THE EXHIBITION PREMISES, THE HOTEL OR ANY PART THEREOF. EXHIBITOR SHALL BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES TO PROPERTY OWNED BY HOST HOTEL, ITS OWNERS OR MANAGERS WHICH RESULTS FROM ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF THE EXHIBITOR.
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