EXHIBITOR KIT              

Looking for the complete Exhibitor Kit? Click HERE to download the entire document.

We are going green! Taking small steps to make a big change... 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.  Print off the copy that's linked above, or if you'd prefer simply read through and select individual forms below to print off at your leisure.  Scroll down to the section headed 'Required Readings and Forms' to check it out!

SHOW FACILITY

Calgary Exhibition + Stampede

BMO Centre, Stampede Park

#20 Roundup Way SE

Calgary, AB T2G 2W1

Phone: 403-261-0323

*SHOW OFFICE

Room #105 - Across from Hall B at the BMO Centre

Phone: 403-261-0583

Fax: 403-261-0323

*Marketplace Events Team is ONLY at this location during the week of the Show - Monday, February 21nd - Monday, February 28th, 2011.

SHOW HOURS

Thursday, February 24  12 Noon   - 9:00 pm  Friday, February 25  12 Noon    -  9:00 pm   Saturday, February 26  10:00 am   - 9:00 pm   Sunday, February 27  10:00 am   - 6:00 pm

MOVE-IN HOURS

Check back for Move-In Hours closer to the show.

MOVE-OUT HOURS

Sunday 7pm – 10pm (one hour beginning at 6 pm is needed for aisle carpet removal) and Monday 8am – 4pm.

REQUIRED READING & FORMS

Contest Request Form

Alberta Fire Code Annex "B"

Fire Safety Requirements

Exhibitor VIP Ticket Form

Certificate of Insurance Form

Occupational Health + Safety Act

Occupational Health + Safety Code

Order Form Checklist

Booth Design Guidelines

Rules and Regulations

Directory of Services

Exhibitor Badge Forms (This link will be provided to closer to the show)Please click on the link to add the names of your booth personnel.  If you do not see your company's name in the drop down menu, please check back the following week for the most up to date listing.  **Please note the deadline for badge orders is .**

MARKETING INITIATIVES

How to Exhibit Successfully

Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities (balloon lights, email blasts, & more!)

Sales Brochure

Show Guide Rates & Spec Sheet

Click here for tips on approaching customers on the show floor.

FREE! Web Button – Increase traffic to your website with our free online button linking your customers to discount tickets to the show.Let us know when our web button is posted and we’ll send you 10 free tickets to the show. Click here for static web button. (This button will be provided closer to the show)                     Easy steps: Open attached jpg Right click and save Load onto your site Set up hyperlink so jpg image links through to our website: www.calgaryhomeshow.com Call us if you have any problems or if you want to discuss any other easy cross marketing opportunities.

OTHER

Calgary Health Region Special Events and Trade Shows Vendor Package

Food Sampling

Floorplans

Booth and Exhibiting Tips

General Show Facts

Exhibitor Awards

Logo Request Form

Top 10 Money Saving Tips for Exhibitors

HOTEL INFORMATION

Below is a list of hotel in Calgary listed by: Cost, Distance (from the Stampede) + Rating.  All the information below is from expedia.ca + is subject to change without notice.

Official Show Hotel - Hotel Arts

Calgary Hotels by COST

Calgary Hotels by DISTANCE

Calgary Hotels by RATING

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SUPPLIER FORMS

Calgary Stampede Order Forms

Services Available Include: Parking Passes, Electrical Services, Telephone Services, Audio Visual Services, High-Speed Internet Access, Custom Signs + Banners, Banner Hanging, Plumbing Services, and Special Equipment.

*The Calgary Stampede Event Service desk will now be located by Overhead Door #5 vs. the concourse by the LRT entrance. Click here for a map of Calgary Stampede Event Service desk and GES desk locations.

If forms are received before February 9th, exhibitors will be eligible for a discounted rate. Absolute deadline to submit forms is February 23rd.

GES Order Forms

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