Exhibitor FAQS

WHEN IS THE TRADESHOW?

The B2B tradeshow is on November 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. However, to maximize networking and brand exposure opportunities, show participants are encouraged to attend our other special events scheduled throughout the two-day event.

WHAT TIME CAN I BEGIN SETTING UP MY BOOTH?

Exhibitors:

• Wednesday, November 1st from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 2nd from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sponsors:

• Wednesday, November 1^st from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, November 2^nd from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

HOW DO I ORDER CHAIRS, REFRIGERATION, ETC. FOR MY BOOTH?

All items must be ordered through Expo Décor, using the order form on our website, which should be available by mid September. Our staff contact at Expo Décor is Amanda and she can be reached at amanda.bunch@exporentals.com or 559-495-3300. View this form to learn more about orders.

WHAT COMES WITH MY BOOTH?

All 10×10 Booths come with the following set up:

-(1) 8’ Back Wall Drape (Black)          -(2) Vinyl Folding Chairs
-(2) 3’ Side Wall Drapes (Black)         -(1) Wastebasket
-(1) 8’ Skirted Table    (Black)             -(1) 11×17 Company Sign with Booth #      

DO I NEED TO PAY FOR PARKING?

For the load-in process, kindly drive your vehicle to the loading dock located at the rear of Hall I (access through Inyo). Our MADE Staff will be available to assist you in unloading and transporting your setup materials to your designated display area. Once your items have been unloaded, we kindly request that you park your vehicle and return to your booth space to resume the setup process, allowing other exhibitors to also access the loading dock for their deliveries.

WHAT IF I NEED ADDITIONAL STAFF BADGES?

Exhibitors can order up to 4 additional badges for $25 each directly through their registration dashboard prior to October 26th or on-site starting on Wednesday, November 1^st during check-in for $40 each.  Sponsors can order up to 6 additional badges through the Registration Dashboard prior to October 26th or on-site during check-in for $40 each. Please note that any re-prints of badges on-site will be $40 each.

WHAT IS THE PUBLIC EVENT?

The public event is the official consumer tasting celebration that takes place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. after the B2B tradeshow on November 3. It is an opportunity for the public to purchase tickets for $50 each to taste and experience all of the great foods & beverages grown and manufactured right here in Central California.  

The public event sets our tradeshow apart from any other in the industry and connects our community to the foods, the people and the companies who make up our thriving food industry and to CELEBRATE what we do here in food. Our public event is by far the most unique food event in all of California, because it is a celebration of who we are and what makes our region truly unique. Catch the spirit, and be ready for a party, because the crowd is there to celebrate what you do every day in food. 

DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC EVENT?
Yes, all exhibitors are expected to stay and pass out samples to the public during the evening portion. Non-food producers, we encourage you to be creative with your space in the evening. Our Staff will be walking around during the public portion and taking pictures of all booth spaces left empty after the B2B, and those exhibitors will be charged $250 for abandoning their booth during this part of the event. 

CAN I PICK MY BOOTH LOCATION?

Choosing your booth location is a benefit included in all Sponsorship packages. However, for an additional fee, Exhibitors also have the option to choose their 10×10 inline location (no corner spots) once they have paid their registration in full. 

Corner spots and 10×20 spaces are reserved for Contributing and Supporting Sponsors. Premier Sponsors receive the most premier real estate on the floor and can choose their island location that they would like to share with one other Premier Sponsor.