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Check-In at the Show Office
Please check-in at the SHOW OFFICE - look for the Show Office Sign. Exhibitors may initiate booth construction after checking in at the Show Office. Exhibitors will receive their badges and parking passes when they check in.
Parking & Complimentary Passes
There will be three 2-day parking passes issued per company. If you need more than three parking passes per company, there will be an additional charge of $5.00 per additional 2-day pass.
No parking pass is needed during show set-up days. However, when entering the Fairgrounds, tell the security guard at the gate that you are setting-up for the Home Show.
You will receive 10 complimentary passes per company. Additional passes can be purchased at a discounted rate of $5.00 each. Passes are included in this package. Keep in mind that a paying customer is a qualified customer.
DO NOT hand out Comp Tickets on the fairgrounds in front of the Manuel Lujan Building. You may give out tickets in your booth on Saturday to customers who would like to return on Sunday.
Show Set-Up Hours
- Thursday, October 23, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday, October 24, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, October 25, ABSOLUTELY NO SET-UP*
*Exhibitors may enter the Fairgrounds after 8:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Note: EXHIBITORS MUST CHECK IN AND SET UP DISPLAY ON THURSDAY AND/OR FRIDAY -- NO EXCEPTIONS!
Show Hours and Location
Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM
Expo New Mexico - New Mexico State Fair Manual Lujan and Creative Arts Buildings
Show Decorator
DISCO DISPLAY HOUSE, INC. is the show decorator. An exhibitor service desk located next to the Show Office will be staffed to provide on-site assistance to exhibitors. It will be to your advantage to place your order prior to the show with Disco Display House, Inc. If you have not received your packet from them, you should contact an exhibitor representative. Their phone number is 505-265-1515.
NOTE: If you will need a forklift to assist during setup or take down your exhibit, please call Disco Display at least one week before the show to make your reservation.
Included with your booth
Unless otherwise specified, each exhibit booth will be 10' x 10', with a three-foot high curtain side dividers, eight-foot high curtained backdrop, and an identification sign. Electricity for booth available if needed; 500/watt duplex (110 power only). Any additional power required will be provided at exhibitors expense.
Note: Unfortunately there are no ladders, dollies, brooms, vacuum cleaners, forklifts, pencils, paper, staplers, rulers, etc. available at the show office. Please arrange to have all your supplies with you!!
Forklifts available by prior arrangement with Disco Display - (505) 265-1515
Exhibit Display Policy
Booths will be cloth, with 8 ft. high backdrop and a 3 ft. high side panel drapes. The side panels of the display may be no higher than 8 ft. for one-half of the distance measured from the back drape.
A presentable finished appearance is required on all areas of the display visable to the public. Any unfurnished, exposed portion of the exhibit must be draped. Move In ( Unloading )
Enter the Fairgrounds through Gate 4 on San Pedro. Click here to view a map of the NM Fairgrounds. You may park near the buildings to unload. However, space is limited, so PLEASE park there only while you are unloading. During set-up, after unloading your exhibit, and during the show, you should park in the designated parking areas.
Security
Security will be provided 24 hours a day from set-up on Thursday, prior to the show, through exhibit removal at 12 Noon on Monday, after the show.
Carpet/Electrical Cords
If you have carpet in your booth, ALL EXPOSED EDGES MUST BE TAPED DOWN. ALL EXTENSION CORDS MUST BE TAPED DOWN. The only tape that will be allowed is CLEAR PLASTIC TAPE. ***NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED.*** The show decorator can provide this service for a fee.
No Posting
There will be no posting of signs/flyers anywhere in the exhibit facility. We are charged damage fees because adhesive tape damages the walls. If we find your sign posted, you will be assessed the amount of the damage fee.
Shipments to the Show
All Deliveries to the show must go through:
DISCO DISPLAY
3123 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-265-1515
Show Clean Up
During the show, trash should be placed in the aisle at the end of the day for pick up.
Removal of Exhibits (Tear Down)
Nothing will be allowed to leave the exhibit hall until 5:00 PM on Sunday, after the show. Please advise the people working your booth of these instructions. It is extremely disruptive to have some exhibitors start tearing down their booths prior to the close of the show while attendees are still walking through the buildings. Please do not start dismantling exhibits prior to 5:00 PM.
Exhibits should be dismantled and removed by 12 Noon the Monday following the show.
If it becomes necessary for the exhibit to be removed by management or the N.M. State Fairgrounds, ALL FEES WILL BE CHARGED DIRECTLY TO THE EXHIBITOR AT PREVAILING RATES. We are not liable for items remaining after 12 Noon. Security for the event ends at 12 Noon on Monday, following the end of the show.
City and State Requirements
New Mexico State Tax
Exhibitors who plan to sell merchandise during the show in a cash and carry fashion are responsible for complying with city licensing and New Mexico State Tax requirements. Booth rentals are subject to 6.875% New Mexico state sales tax - sales tax is not included in the booth price.
Music in Booth
Live or taped music is prohibited as part of an exhibit or display without written permission from an appropriate music licensing source (i.e., BMI, ASCAP). Evidence of such an agreement must be available for review upon request. In the event written confirmation cannot be documented, the exhibitor agrees to cease playing the music.
Accomodations
Hotels Reservations
We have arranged for special room rates for exhibitors at the Best Western Airport Inn Suites Hotel. Call before February 15 and identify yourself as being an exhibitor in the Albuquerque Home Remodeling & Furnishings Show. A block of rooms is being held until that date The rate is $59/night for single (one king bed) or double (two double beds) occupancy. A full hot breakfast buffet is included. For reservations call 1-877-771-7810 Their address is 2400 Yale Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (Just north of the airport on Yale Blvd).
RV Parking at the Fairgrounds
There are facilities at the Fairgrounds for RV overnight parking. The rate is $25 per night which includes water and electricity. You can make arrangements with the security guard at the gate when you arrive.
New Mexico State Fairgrounds Address & Phone No.
300 San Pedro NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1791
Upcoming Shows
October 25 - 26, 2008
February 21 - 22, 2008
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do I get my parking passes?
A: Parking passes will be issued when you check in at the SHOW OFFICE when moving in.
Q: Who is the show decorator?
A: Disco Display is the show decorator - (505) 265-1515
Q: Where do I send my products and/or displays?
A: DISCO DISPLAY
3123 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-265-1515
Q: Will there be a forklift available at the show?
A: A forklift can be rented from Disco Display. Please call them at 505-265-1515 by Sept 10 to make your reservation.
Q: What is the sales tax rate at the show?
A: The state of New Mexico requires Lucas Productions to collect a 6.85% tax on each booth rental.
Q: Is there special lodging for the show?
A: Best Western Airport Inn Suites Hotel - For reservations call 1-877-771-7810 before Feb 15 for reservations.
Q: What kind of tape can I use to tape down my carpet?
A: Please use CLEAR PLASTIC TAPE to tape down carpet.
** NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED **
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