Exhibitor Manual
The Exhibitor Manual can be found HERE.
Move-In Information
Move-In Hours:
Wednesday, March 13: 8 am - 10 am (anyone with a booth 400 sq feet or larger can move in)
Wednesday, March 13: 10 am - 7 pm (Booths not in the ballroom can drive in. Booths in the ballroom can hand carry or cart only)
Thursday, March 14: 8 am - 7 pm (Booths not in the ballroom can drive in until 2 pm. No vehicles allowed inside after 2 pm on Thursday due to carpet being placed. Hand-carry or cart only. Booths in the ballroom can hand carry or cart only. No vehicles allowed in the ballroom at all)
Friday, March 15: 8 am -10 am
Move-Out Hours
Sunday, March 17 6 pm - 9 pm
Monday, March 18 8 am - 12 pm
Show Decorator - GEMS
GEMS is pleased to have been selected as the Official Show Decorator for our event.
Exhibitors are responsible for flooring (required for all booths). You may supply your own flooring, tables, and chairs or rent from the show decorator. An advanced purchase discount is offered and will ensure availability of all needed items.
As an exhibitor, you will automatically receive an email introduction email from GEMS with a username and temporary password.
After you've logged on you will be able to order services. Should you have any questions or need to have the introduction email resent, please contact Jill Zinkus by phone at 214.388.5722 ext.1 or Jill@gemsevents.com.Order online from GEMS HERE. Discount Deadline: February 21, 2024
Electrical & Water Services
Order your electric service through Commonwealth Expo Electric. You can find the order form here. You can order online by following this link: https://commonwealthexpo.trekglobal.com/?redirect=true
Discount Deadline: February 26, 2024
Commonwealth Exhibitor Service Rep:
Jennifer Sutherland
Email JSutherland@commonwealthelectric.com
520-623-2155
Parking
Free parking in lots B & C for attendees. Exhibitors must park in Ramada parking lot. There willbe a shuttle to take you from the parking lot to the venue.
Insurance
It is required that we are listed on your policy as additional insured:
Marketplace Events LLC
2000 Auburn Dr Ste 200
Beachwood, OH 44122
Artisan, Crafters & Tradesmen Insurance form
Telephone and Internet Service
Telephone & Internet Order Form
Food Sampling Permit
Any exhibitor offering samples at the show must be approved by both Show Management and the Tucson Convention Center first. Temporary food Permits are required from the Pima County Health Deaprtment. You can find more information and the food permit form here. All temprary food permits must be emailed to Greg Carra before the start of the event. If anyone is delinquent on this, they will not be able to sample at the venue. Please email forms to Greg.Carra@tucsonaz.gov.
Lodging
Ramada by Wyndham Tucson is walking distance from the Tucson Convention Center and is one of the Southern AZ Home Show Partners! Ask us about their discounted room rate for exhibitors during the Spring Home Show.
Here are several other resources to help you make your participation in our home show a pleasurable and profitable experience. » Hotel Guides » Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Center » Tucson Convention Center Area Map » Tucson.com » Tucson International Airport
Fire Marshal Rules and Regulations
Fire marshal rules and regulations, including display of motor vehicles, can be found here.
City of Tucson Business Licensing
Those who engage in business activities within the City of Tucson are required to have a City of Tucson business privilege license. For the purposes of the SAHBA Home Show, this would include anybody who sells products or services at the event. It would also include any transaction in which a person contracts or puts down a deposit for services or products to be delivered at a later date whether within or outside the city limits. If the entity merely promotes its product or services no license is required. If you plan on taking prospects’ names or making appointments, please contact us so that we can discuss with you how the Code handles such activity.