Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What are the Show Hours?
A. The 2010 Home Show takes place Friday, April 30th from 12-6; Saturday, May 11st from 10-6; Sunday, May 2nd from 10-5.
Q: How do I order tables, chairs and other products for my booth and how do I ship my booth and other materials to the show?
A: PEDCO Pacific Exposition Company will be available to fulfill any rental needs for tables, carpet or chairs you may have. Contact them at 866-997-3326. Exhibitors will receive an Exhibitor Packet mailing containing service order forms, information on shipping and an outline of all special services that are available.
Q: How do I order phone service and other utilities?
A: Utility services, including, telephone and audio visual are provided by the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for an additional cost. Arrangements should be made directly with the fairgrounds at (541) 548- 2711.
Q: How do I order wireless internet service?
A: Wireless Internet is available. For more information and pricing please click here.
Q: How do I order additional electricity?
A: If you need additional electrical service, order directly using the order form in the Exhibitor Packet. The Exhibitor Packet mailing contains the service order form information.
Q: How do I order portable Credit and debit card terminals?
A: For information on processing credit and debit card transactions with portable terminals at the Fall Home Show, please contact Tim Holstein of Merchant Solutions at timh@swipenow.net or 503-975-0660.
Q: How many exhibitor badges do I get?
A: Each exhibiting company is entitled to ten complimentary badges for each booth space. Additional exhibitor passes can be purchased at a discounted rate.
Q: Our company has four booth spaces at the show. Why can't we have 16 complimentary exhibitor badges?
A: The COBA Home & Garden show limits the number of exhibitor badges issued in an effort to strengthen show security and protect the valuable assets of all exhibitors. An exhibitor badge entitles the holder to enter the exhibit hall at 8 a.m. on days of the show and to remain on the floor for a reasonable length of time after the show closes each day in order to make necessary preparations for the next day's business. It's been our experience that few, if any, exhibitors need more than 10 people to be on the show floor during non-show hours.
Q: Can I pass out flyers at the entrance or anywhere else other than my booth?
A: NO! All business must be confined to your booth space ONLY. Exhibitors are not allowed to conduct business in the aisles or any place else other than their booth space.
Q: Are there any show rules I need to be especially aware of?
A: All show rules are important, and all exhibitors and their representatives are expected to know the rules. Rules & Regulations for the 2010 COBA Home Show will be mailed to all exhibitors. However, there are a handful of rules that seem to be broken more frequently than others, and we encourage all exhibitors to pay particularly close attention to regulations on Display Configuration, Sub-Leasing their space, Exhibitor's Solicitations, "Take Down Day" Rules and Special Equipment Restrictions, including Hazardous Materials.
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