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Exhibitor Packages
Each booth includes an 8’ tall back wall and 3’ tall side drape, one 6’ draped table, one side chair, and one waste basket. Utilities, internet, and furnishings (other than the chair and table) ARE NOT provided.

Exhibit Room Set Up/Break Down
All exhibitors must have their booth set up two hours prior to the opening of the exhibit hall. Your booth must remain set up and manned by your team during posted exhibit hours. On Monday, August 16, 2021, the Exhibit Hall will close at 5:30 pm and you may tear down your booth and leave the conference. No booths may be torn down before 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Exhibitor Load In August 15th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Piedmont or August 16th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM in Piedmont

Exhibitor Kit HOLLINS Exposition Services is pleased to have been selected as the Official Service Contractor for the NC Association of ABC Boards. Please view the NC ABC Boards Exhibitor Kit for full offerings during our event.

 

Shipping, Storage, and Service
Storage of all equipment prior to exhibition shall be handled through the Association’s contracted service provider. The decorating company will provide a Conference service kit with details. Return shipping is the responsibility of the Exhibitor and can be arranged through the decorating company. All items must be removed. All exhibitors must bring their product, displays, backdrops, etc., into the venue through the loading dock area of the venue. Service request for utilities, furnishing, etc., will be offered by the venue or contracted service provider. 

Use of Exhibit Space
The following exhibitors guidelines are to be followed by all exhibitors:

Trade Show Memorandum

  • All participants in the Trade Show must be registered attendees, and all Trade Show participants must wear an NC Association of ABC Boards-issued name tag at all times during the show. No exceptions. (Note: The "guest" registration fee category only pertains to spouses & "significant others" of ABC board members and General Managers. No one staffing a display table at the Trade Show is considered to be a "guest, spouse, or significant other" for purposes of the registration fee.)
  • It is understood that all staff (including employees staffing the Trade Show tables) must register and pay the registration fee, and that they must wear Association-issued name badges at all times in the Trade Show area.
  • All distilleries that are represented by a broker in North Carolina must acquire display table space through their NC broker.
  • Industry Reps may show newly listed items, along with holiday items. "Newly listed items" means items listed by the ABC Commission within the past 18 months.
  • In addition, each Division of each Brokerage may show one additional item without regard to whether it qualifies as a "newly listed item."
  • Product tastings will be allowed in one ounce or smaller tasting cups. (You can use five ounce cups for mixing drinks.) You will need to provide beverage tasting cups. All trade show participants requiring ice must bring their own ice chest/bin. The Association will furnish additional ice for a fee.
  • Trade Show participants must bring their product, displays, backdrops, etc., into the venue through the loading dock area of the venue.
  • Liquor vendors & reps may not give attendees "gift" samples (50ml) bottles and advertising novelty items (key chains, T-shirts, bottle openers, hats, visors, etc.), (This is an ABC Commission rule.)
  • Only paper print advertising material can be given to attendees. (See above.) The only exception to the rule is the following: Non-liquor exhibitors will be permitted to offer attendees advertising items of nominal value, such as pens, key chains, etc.
  • No models (i.e., show-girls or show-boys) will be allowed to participate in the Trade Show.
  • The Association will provide snacks for consumption at the Trade Show. No other food items are to be provided at the Trade Show by members of the industry or by other exhibitors.
  • No alcoholic beverages may be served to anyone who is under 21 years of age or who appears to be intoxicated.
  • The Association reserves the right to prohibit the use of any unauthorized or objectionable display materials. We encourage the inclusion of social responsibility messaging in your display materials.
  • Each Trade Show participant assumes full responsibility for complying with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as all hotel regulations applicable to displays and exhibits.
  • Each Trade Show participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the NC Association of ABC Boards and the host hotel, and their respective officers, employees, and agents, from and against all liability (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of Participant's participation in the conference Trade Show.
  • No Trade Show displays may be opened to conference attendees except during the times authorized by the NC Association of ABC Boards.

Reminders

  • Your company is not guaranteed an exhibition space until you receive notice from NCAAABCB that an exhibition space has been allotted to your company.  
  • All distilleries that are represented by a broker in North Carolina will share their NC broker's display space.

 If you prefer to send in a paper form along with payment, please use the registration and information packet