Louisville Home, Garden & Remodeling Show Exhibitor Information

       
       


LOUISVILLE, KY
2012 Home, Garden & Remodeling Show
March 2-4, 2012
at the Kentucky Exposition Center


WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE - WATCH THIS VIDEO NOW


Fern Expositions Service Kit
(Rentals of tables, chairs, carpet, sign hanging and forklifts)

The password for the Louisville Home Show Exhibitors is home2012
Go to FERN EXPOSITION SERVICE KIT



CONTACT INFORMATION
Gail Schell ( gail@hbal.com )
Jessica Embry ( jessica@hbal.com )
phone: 502-429-6000

SHOW DATES & HOURS
Friday, March 2 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 3 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 4 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Booth Pricing

In-Line - $800 

Corner - $900 

 

Bulk Spaces:         HBAL Discount Price: 

20 x 20 - $2,600     $2,450 

20 x 30 - $3,600     $3,450 

20 x 40 - $4,000     $3,850 

20 x 50 - $4,750     $4,600 

30 x 40 - $5,100     $4,950 

25 x 50 - $5,250     $5,100 

30 x 50 - $5,625     $5,475 

40 x 40 - $5,760     $5,610 

40 x 50 - $7,000     $6,850 


Your booth space includes:
• Draped 8-foot curtains (10’ x 10’ booth only).
• Free listing in the Official Show Program Guide magazine. (contract and deposit must be submitted prior to January 16,2010)
• Exhibitor passes. (minimum 5 per booth/per day)
• Booth discount to HBAL Members. ($150.00)
• 24-hour security. (see contract)
• Additional curtains, other than above listed items, will be charged to exhibitors. (see contract)

GARDEN AREAS
Landscape & garden companies, please call 502 429-6000 for special garden guidelines, applications and arrangements. 

Contact Gail Schell - gail@hbal.com

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

You must order services at least 21 days out from the Show dates in order to get the advance discount.
The water and electrical is filed through the Kentucky Expo Center. The links below will provide you with the proper application that can be mailed or faxed. For ADVANCE PRICING you must order at least 21 DAYS OUT.


NEW!! Order your Show services online with the Kentucky Exposition Center.

NOTICE: The Kentucky Fair and Expo Center has updated their Fire Marshal Rules - please review these rules as many will be applicable to our event.
REVISED STATE FIRE MARSHALL RULES

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

WEB SITE LISTINGS!
Exhibitors have the ability to have their web site linked with the online listing(s) as seen on the web pages for www.louisvillehomeshow.com The cost for the link is $25 and this is valid through September 1, 2011.  Exhibitors wanting to be included in the listing service can sign-up when applying for booth space or contact Gail Schell or Jessica Embry as 502-429-6000 (or e-mail gail@hbal.com or jessica@hbal.com ).


Also, through the new website exhibitors have the ability to update their own information and can buy additional services on the web page – such  as a company description or placement of your logo online.  You need to call the HBAL Office at 502-429-6000 for more information on this feature – or e-mail gail@hbal.com   or jessica@hbal.com .

KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL!

BOOTH SPACE - Please remember – all tables must be professionally skirted, signs professionally made and absolutely no subletting or sharing of space is permitted .
DRESS - We do ask that no shorts or t-shirts are worn by workers during the Show - we are trying to provide the consumer with a clean and professional experience and are asking the exhibitors to take part.  If you have any questions feel free to call our office.

NO FOOD OR DRINK!
No food or drink is to be distributed by exhibitors at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

REVIEW, REVIEW and REVIEW AGAIN!
Please review your booth regulations for set-up as stated on your agreement. 10’x 10’ booth spaces (including multiples) will be limited on move-in. Please make arrangements to pre-build portions of your display prior to move-in and assemble during your allotted time.


AUTOMOBILES, BALLOONS, TENTS & SAND!
Automobiles, balloons, tents, sand are prohibited. If any of these items are to be used in an exhibit the exhibitor must contact Show Management for specific rules governing said items. Written permission is required.


LOAD IN and LOAD OUT!
Move-in and Move-out is to be through the dock areas and overhead doors. DO NOT USE the front lobby doors. Show Management has the right to assess a $500 fine for each infraction.
 
IMPORTANT DATES
Now
• Full Payment of booth due now.
• January 1, 2012 – Contracts and deposits due prior to this date for a listing in the Official Show Program Guide magazine.
• Any contracts received after January 15, 2011 require payment in full.
• January 13, 2012 – Balance of booth price is due.


Terms

• 50% of booth price must be submitted with a completed contract in order to hold space.
• Deposits are non-refundable.
• After January 13, 2012 full payment is required. Contracts and deposits in prior to January 1, 2012 will receive a free listing in the Official Show Program Guide magazine.
• All outstanding balances are due no later than January 13, 2012
• Make checks payable to the Home Builders Association of Louisville, and send to 1000 North Hurstbourne Parkway,Louisville, KY 40223.
• Cancellations made after January 1, 2012 will be required to make full booth payment.

• Contact Gail Schell or Jessica Embry at 502-429-6000, gail@hbal.com or jessica@hbal.com  with questions.


Benefits

• An audience that is ready to buy.
• Face-to-face contact with your potential customers.
• Comprehensive television, radio and newspaper coverage.
• A Program Guide distributed directly to the homes of thousands through and at the entrance of the Show. The floor plan and the exhibitor listing are included in this publication. Exhibitors must be registered prior to January 1, 2012 to be listed in the Official Show Program Guide publication.
• An Exhibitors’ Lounge – provides drinks, light snacks and a place to have lunch or dinner away from the Show floor.
• Personal service and attention from the HBAL staff.

 
Contact Information
Home Builders Association of Louisville
Gail Schell or Jessica Embry
1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway
Louisville , KY 40223
Phone: 502-429-6000
Fax: 502-429-6036
e-mail: gail@hbal.com
or jessica@hbal.com

Show Program Advertising 
Kimberly Greenwell or Melissa Mattingly
1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway
Louisville , KY 40223
Phone: 502-429-6000
Fax: 502-429-6036
e-mail: kimberly@hbal.co or melissa@hbal.com

Decorator/Booth Set-Up/Sign Hanging:
Geo. Fern Company
3752 Crittenden Drive
Louisville , KY 40209
Phone: 502-367-0254
Fax: 502-368-0284
Contact prior to February 5, 2012 for special price on all orders, including sign hanging.

Location/Deliveries/Electrical Forms:

Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center
South Wing A - Door E-9
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville , KY 40209
Phone: 502-367-5321


Move In/Move Out

Move-In
Monday, February 27th – Thursday, March 1st
Each booth will have specific times assigned for move-in. You are not allowed to move in prior to assigned time unless you have prior written approval from Show Management. Any 10’ x 10’ space (single or multiple) will not be allowed to begin set-up prior to Wednesday morning.


Move-Out
Sunday, March 4 and Monday, March 5.
All booths must be removed by 5 p.m. Monday, March 5.


Any single 10 x 10 booth spaces will be asked to begin move-in after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 29th.


Move-out for single 10 x 10 spaces will be SUNDAY, MARCH 4th by 10 p.m.
Please note that this is new this year but due to the size of the Show and our need to get larger displays moved out in a timely manner all 10 x 10 single booth spaces are required to move-out prior to 10 p.m. on the night that we close.


Designated move-in & move-out times will be assigned to exhibitors by Show Management. Move-in and Move-out is permitted only through the dock areas and overhead doors. Exhibitors will not be allowed to use the front lobby area for move-in or move-out. A fine of $500 will be assessed for each infraction. Limited vehicles will be permitted inside Exposition Wing during designated move-in and move-out times only. Any 10’ x 10’ space (single or multiple) will not be allowed to begin set-up prior to Wednesday morning.



March 2-4, 2012