2017 Fredericksburg Arts & Cra Shows

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1 April 1 2 October December Fredericksburg Arts & Cra Shows VENDOR APPLICATION Fredericksburg Expo Center Fredericksburg, Virginia Sales Contact Casey Silversmith x108 csilversmith@bmg1.com

2 Fredericksburg Arts & Cra Shows Our Mission Ballan ne Management Group of Virginia is an event management company specializing in the produc on of consumer and trade show events. Each event features a Total Marke ng Commitment, which includes a comprehensive marke ng plan consis ng of electronic and print adver sing, social media, direct mail and , as well as working with exhibitors to reach new poten al customers. Other events produced in the Fredericksburg market include: Barrels, Bites & Brews Fes val Fredericksburg Boat Show Fredericksburg Fall RV & Boat Super Sale Fredericksburg Outdoor Show Fredericksburg Pet Show Fredericksburg RV Show Fredericksburg Spring & Fall Home Shows Mid Atlan c Baseball & So ball Expo Mid Atlan c Endurance & Mul Sport Expo The Big Day Bridal Shows The Kids Expo Fredericksburg XC4 Users Conference & Tradeshow Why You Should Exhibit Increase your company s name recogni on. Increase sales & acquire leads. Par cipa ng in a consumer show is one of the most cost effec ve ways of adver sing. Showcase your product or service. Create a one on one experience to buyers through face toface marke ng. Company name & hyperlink to company s website will be listed on event website for up to a year. Company name listed in event program distributed to all a endees. Increased company exposure is available through sponsorship opportuni es including par cipa ng in program ads, expo a endee bags and web banners on event website. Pre Event Promo on: Marke ng Campaign to A endees at all Fredericksburg Expo Center Events Throughout the Year 30,000+ Rack Cards Distributed Throughout Fredericksburg Region Over 500 Television Commercial Spots Radio Campaign on All Local & Regional Radio Sta ons Marke ng Campaign Newspaper & Magazine Print Ad Campaign Internet / Web Banner Ad Campaign Social Media Marke ng via Facebook Par cipa ng Industries Baskets Buy / Sell Gi s (Spring Only) Ceramics Children s Items Clothing/Accessories Fine Art Glass Gourmet Food Jewelry Leather Metal Works Mixed Media Music Needlework Pain ngs Photography Po ery Scrapbooking Sculpture Woodworking

3 Fredericksburg Arts & Cra Shows Fredericksburg Arts & Cra Shows 2017 Vendor Pricing Vendors will have company name listed on show website with hyperlink to company website, company name lis ng in show program & complimentary wireless internet. Booth Space includes 8 backdrape & 3 side rails. Spring (Apr 1 2) & Fall (Oct 21 22) Shows Handmade Arts / Cra s Vendors Only Booth Size Price 10 x 10 $ x 20 $ x 30 $725 Spring Show April 1 2 Buy / Sell Gi Vendors Only Booth Size Price 10 x 10 $ x 20 $ x 30 $1,025 Holiday Show December 1 3 Handmade Arts / Cra s Vendors Only Booth Size Price 10 x 10 $ x 20 $ x 30 $800 *Corner Add On +$25 Due to the non permanent nature of the exhibit material, booth sizes may range from 9 6 x 9 6 to 10 6 x Eligibility / Applica on Requirements SPRING ONLY: There are two categories for accepted items to the Spring Arts & Cra s Faire: 1. Handmade All items in the Handmade category are to be original works, handcra ed in the USA by the vendor filling out the applica on. No par ally finished or manufactured items accepted for this category. 2. Buy / Sell Gi s There will be a limited number of Buy / Sell Gi s vendors permi ed to display in the Spring show only and will be setup in a separate sec on of the show. Vendors in this sec on are not permi ed to sell items considered Handmade. FALL & HOLIDAY: Handmade Only All items in the Handmade category are to be original works, handcra ed in the USA by the vendor filling out the applica on. No par ally finished or manufactured items accepted for this category. ALL SHOWS Photos of your merchandise and at least one (1) photo of your display are required with the applica on. Photos may be sent with the applica on or may be ed to Casey Silversmith at csilversmith@bmg1.com. Photos will not be returned and may be used in event promo on. Please reference in the subject line: BMG Arts & Cra s (Spring, Fall or Holiday). If your applica on is not accepted, you will be no fied and all deposits will be returned. A $50 returned check service charge will be assessed for each dishonored check. Ballan ne Management Group of Virginia reserves the right to remove/expel the applicant without refund. Miscellaneous Exhibitors must wear their provided exhibitor badge at all mes during the show. Lost badges will be replaced for a $3.00 fee. Bring plenty of small bills and change.

4 Fredericksburg Arts & Cra Shows Fredericksburg Arts & Cra Shows Important Dates & Times Fredericksburg Spring Arts & Cra s Faire April 1 2, 2017 SHOW HOURS Saturday, April 1: 10:00am 6:00pm Sunday, April 2: 11:00am 4:00pm SETUP Friday, March 31: 10:00am 8:00pm Saturday, April 1: 7:30am 9:30am BREAKDOWN Sunday, April 2: 4:00pm 8:00pm Monday, April 3: 9:00am Noon Fredericksburg Fall Home & Cra Fes val October 21 22, 2017 SHOW HOURS Saturday, October 21: 10:00am 6:00pm Sunday, October 22: 11:00am 4:00pm SETUP Friday, October 20: 8:00am 8:00pm Saturday, October 21: 7:30am 9:30am BREAKDOWN Sunday, October 22: 4:00pm 8:00pm Monday, October 23: 9:00am Noon Fredericksburg Holiday Cra Show December 1 3, 2017 SHOW HOURS Friday, December 1: 10:00am 6:00pm Saturday, December 2: 10:00am 6:00pm Sunday, December 3: 11:00am 4:00pm SETUP Thursday, November 30: 10:00am 8:00pm Friday, December 1: 7:30am 9:30am BREAKDOWN Sunday, December 3: 4:00pm 8:00pm Monday, December 4: 9:00am Noon Booth Assignment Procedure Review the floor plan that is included in this applica on, choose three loca ons and indicate these booths on the contract. Every effort will be made to assign you your top choice. Previous exhibitors: please be sure to list booth number(s) of top choice(s). Booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis with a completed and signed contract accompanied by at least a 50% nonrefundable/non transferrable down payment (balance due 30 days prior to show). No assignments will be made unless this policy is followed. Ballan ne Management Group of Virginia reserves the right to make any changes with or without no ce to ensure no company will be placed by its compe tors, traffic flow and an overall appearance of the show. Payment Methods CASH/CHECK At least 50% of fee due at signing of contract. Remaining balance due 30 days prior to the show. CREDIT CARD 100% of fee due at signing of contract. Licensing / Taxes All vendors need to comply with State of Virginia tax laws available online at Business owners are responsible for collec ng and repor ng their own taxes. Exhibitor Services Exhibitor Services (electric, tables & chairs) are arranged and by and made payable to the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. Services such as ordering exhibitor badges, inline booth rules, banner hanging, electric & water, decora ng, internet & phone, booth cleaning, drayage and forkli service can all be ordered in advance. Addi onal services can be provided by reques ng informa on from Marissa DiMeo at (540) X 104 or mdimeo@feacc.com. Payments combining booth fee with any service fees will not be accepted and will be returned.

5 Fredericksburg Arts & Cra Shows Fredericksburg Arts & Cra Shows FLOOR PLAN North Drive In Loading Entrance South Drive In Loading Entrance Food Court & Restrooms Main Entrance Drive In Loading Available on North & South Sides of Expo Center, as available. Ceiling Height: 30 Middle With Slope to 26 on Sides. Drive In Door Clearance: 16 High X 24 Wide Subject to Change: Floorplan will be updated frequently as contracts are received.

6 Exhibit Space Contract 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway Fredericksburg, Virginia Casey Silversmith P: x108 F: Fredericksburg Arts & Cra s Shows PLEASE COMPLETE & SIGN THIS CONTRACT, INTITIAL THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE AND SUBMIT WITH PAYMENT. Booths Include 8 Backdrape, 3 Siderails, 2 Exhibitor Badges, ID Sign, Lis ng on Website with Hyperlink to Company Website & Lis ng in Show Program. Due to the non permanent nature of the exhibit material, booth sizes may range from 9 6 X 9 6 to 10 6 X Company Name (Please print exactly as it is to appear in printed materials) Contact Name Address City State ZIP Phone Fax Web Address This contract serves as your INVOICE. Payment is due from this document. Retain this page for you records. BMG of VA Tax ID #: My art / cra is best classified as (choose one): Baskets Music Ceramics Needlework Children s Items Pain ng Clothing/Accessories Po ery Fine Art Photography Gourmet Food Scrapbooking Jewelry Sculpture Leather Woodworking Metal Works Buy / Sell Gi (Spring Only) Mixed Media Glass Handmade Arts / Cra s Vendors Only 10 x 10 EXAMPLE Spring April 1 2 Spring (Buy/Sell) April 1 2 Fall Oct Holiday Dec. 1 3 Total $325 $425 $325 $350 $ x 10 $325 $425 $325 $ x 20 $525 $725 $525 $ x 30 $725 $1,025 $725 $800 Corner Add On N/A N/A N/A $25 Loca on Preference(s): PAYMENT Payable to: Ballan ne Management Group of VA Total: $ CHARGE TO: VISA/MASTERCARD/AMEX/DISC Total Enclosed / To Be Charged: $ CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER: EXPIRATION DATE: SECURITY CODE: I also authorize BMG of VA to process card for booth deposit at this me & the balance 30 Days Prior to Event. Ini al: PAYMENT SCHEDULE At least 50% of booth fee due with applica on. All balances are to be paid in full 30 days prior to event. This document cons tutes your applica on, contract and invoice for the payment and use of exhibit space(s) at the 2017 Fredericksburg Arts & Cra s Show(s) to be held at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, April 1 2, October and/or December 1 3, Ballan ne Management Group of Virginia, LLC (BMG) reserves the right to refuse an applica on/contract and space to any show. Space will be assigned at the discre on of BMG; BMG guarantees no one that they will be placed in their preferred loca on requested. BMG reserves the right to change the floor plan (including, but not limited to aisle space) dates and hours without no ce, to provide a more a rac ve and successful show. BMG reserves the right to remove/expel the above applicant without refund with cause. Ballan ne Management Group has the absolute discre on to exercise these rights at any me. No space assignment will be made unless this applica on is accompanied by full payment, unless Show Management has agreed upon other payment arrangements in wri ng. All monies received are non refundable and non transferrable. A $50.00 returned check service charge will be assessed for each dishonored check the bank returns to BMG. You agree to receive correspondence from BMG and the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center for this and future events. I/We hereby apply for exhibit space in the show. If accepted, I/We hereby agree to abide by show terms, terms & condi ons and a ached regula ons. Signature Print Name Date: _

7 1. EXHIBITOR COVENANTS a) The Exhibitor agrees to (i) obey all laws, by laws, ordinances and regula ons governing use of the facility and opera on of the Show if you need a copy of the exhibitor services manual one can be provided to you (ii) abide by the rules and regula ons of the city, fire and police departments and of any other government or regulatory body having authority to regulate the facility and the Show, and (iii) obey all laws, including those pertaining to health and safety, consumer protec on and protec on of visitors to the Show. b) The Exhibitor agrees to abide by all rules and regula ons governing the Show established from me to me by Ballan ne Management Group of Virginia, LLC. ( BMG ), including rules and regula ons set forth in the Exhibitor Manual. c) The Exhibitor agrees to observe, to the extent applicable, all union contracts and labor rela ons agreements in force (i) between BMG and contractors providing services to the facility, and (ii) governing companies opera ng in the facility in which the Show is taking place. d) The Exhibitor agrees to obtain, at its own expense, any licenses or permits which are required for the opera on of its trade or business during the term of the Show and to pay all taxes, including all applicable sales taxes, of any nature or kind that may be levied against it as a result of the opera on of its trade or business in its contracted space. e) The Exhibitor agrees not to conduct or be associated with any promo onal contests held at or in connec on with the Show unless (i) the Exhibitor sa sfies BMG that the contest is being operated in accordance with applicable law; and (ii) the prior wri en consent of BMG is obtained. f) The playing, performing, reproduc on, broadcas ng or other use at the Show of any music, materials, devices, processes and drama c rights (the Work ) that is the subject of any third party copyright, trademark, industrial design, patent or any other intellectual property right, by the Exhibitor or its agents, representa ves or employees is prohibited without the express wri en consent of BMG. The Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and save harmless BMG and the facility (and their respec ve officers, directors, employees, insurers, agents, representa ves and those for whom the Exhibitor is responsible in law) against any and all claims, losses, liabili es and damages (including legal fees and expenses) costs and charges arising from or as a result of any unauthorized use of any Work by the Exhibitor, its agents, representa ves, employees and those for whom the Exhibitor is responsible in law. g) The Exhibitor agrees to occupy the contracted exhibit space during Show hours and to sell, promote or adver se only the products and services described in this license agreement. h) The Exhibitor is responsible for all territorial rules and regula ons set forth by their specific product, service, and/or manufacturer and will not hold BMG liable for any dispute. 2. BMG RIGHTS a) BMG reserves the right, in its sole and unfe ered discre on to: (i) determine the eligibility of Exhibitors and exhibits for the Show, (ii) reject or prohibit exhibits or Exhibitors which BMG considers objec onable, inappropriate, disrup ve or offensive to BMG, other Exhibitors or Show a endees; (iii) change or modify the layout of the Show and/or relocate exhibits or Exhibitors; (iv) cancel, in whole or in part, the Show or (v) change the date, loca on and dura on of the Show; without any liability to BMG. b) BMG shall have the right to establish and amend or modify any regula ons governing use of the facility and the Show. 3. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING a) The space contracted for is to be used solely by the exhibitor whose name appears on the contract. Exhibitors are granted the first right of refusal for future shows and can only secure their space with a signed contract and payment to BMG. Space assignment is at the sole discre on of BMG. BMG will take into considera on the requests of individuals but does not guarantee or promise a specific space. The Exhibitor shall not assign any rights or sublets pace under this license agreement without the prior wri en permission of BMG, which permission may be withheld in BMG s sole discre on. 4. INDEMNIFICATION The Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BMG and the facility, their respec ve officers, directors, agents, representa ves and employees, against all claims, losses, liability, damages (including legal fees and expenses), costs and charges of every kind resul ng from (i) its occupancy of the exhibit space and/or its environs, (ii) the use of equipment or devices furnished to or used by the Exhibitor or other persons in connec on with the Show, and (iii) personal injuries, death, property damages or any other damage sustained by the Exhibitor, BMG, the facility, Show sponsors or a visitor to the Show and their respec ve directors, officers, agents, representa ves and employees or those for whom the Exhibitor is responsible in law. 5. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE a) The Exhibitor should and may be required to obtain and maintain at its own expense a comprehensive general liability and all risk property insurance policy acceptable to BMG for the period commencing on the first move in date and termina ng on the last move outdate. The policy shall name BMG as addi onal insured and insure the Exhibitor against all claims of any kind arising from or in any way connected with the Exhibitor s presence or opera ons at the Show. The policy shall provide coverage of at least $1,000,000 for each separate occurrence. At the request of BMG, the Exhibitor shall provide BMG with a copy of such policy. b) The Exhibitor is responsible to insure its own exhibit, personnel, display and materials from any damage or loss through the, fire, accident or other cause and accepts all risks associated with the use of the exhibit space and its environs. The Exhibitor shall not make any claim or demand or take any legal ac on, whatsoever, against BMG, the Show sponsors or the facility in which the Show is held, for any loss, damage or injury howsoever caused, to the Exhibitor, its officers, directors, agents, representa ves, and employees or their respec ve property. The management, while taking precau on against loss will not guarantee it. c) Neither BMG nor the facility will assume liability for loss for damage, through any cause, of equipment, products, goods, exhibits or other materials owned, rented or leased by the Exhibitor. Company Name _ I have read and agree to the Rules & Regula ons: (ini al) October 2013 RULES & REGULATIONS 6. SERVICES Facility will provide exclusively the following services: Telecommunica ons, u lity connec ons, Security, Cleaning, Food & Beverage, Fork li Service, Drayage, etc. 7. BOOTH DISPLAY a) Booth construc on and signage must be exhibited in accordance to the rules and regula ons pertaining to the Exhibitor s booth type and as outlined in the Exhibitor Manual. Signs in linear booths may not exceed the 8. height of the pipe & drape. Signs must be one sided, and not face into another exhibitor s booth. No hand wri en signs are allowed use professional signs only. b) The Exhibitor agrees that no display will be dismantled or goods removed during the term of the Show, but will remain in tact un l the end of the final closing hour on the last Show day. The Exhibitor also agrees to remove its display and equipment from the Show site by the final move out day, and in the event of a failure to do so, or failure to return the allocated space to the same condi on as at the move in date, the Exhibitor agrees to pay for any addi onal costs and expenses incurred by BMG. c) The aisles, passageways and overhead spaces remain strictly under control of management and no signs decora ons, banners, adver sing ma er or similar devices will be permi ed without wri en special permission of management. However, this does not qualify or limit the free responsibility of the exhibitors to save BMG its officers or agents and/or the venue harmless and free from all damage or other liability, as set out in a prior sec on of this instrument, All exhibits must remain within the confines of the exhibitor s space and no exhibitor will be permi ed to erect signs or display products in such a manner as to obstruct the view, occasion injury or disadvantageously affect the display of other exhibitors. Restric ons: Management reserves the right to restrict exhibits that may have been falsely entered, or may be deemed unsuitable. This reserva on applies to noise, persons, things, conduct, printed ma er or anything that may be deemed objec onable to the show as a whole; It also applies to exhibits or adver sing in all areas of the venue. Booth Manning: Show Management expects space to be manned at all mes during the show. No other persons will be permi ed in the building a er closing hours. d) Open flames, are not permi ed e) Wri en permission must be obtained from BMG for sampling of any food and beverages no selling food and beverage under any circumstances. f) Exhibitor agrees and confirms that the products and/or services being represented at and during the event have been approved to be displayed, marketed and/or sold at the event by the manufacturer, parent company, and/or corporate en ty. If there is a dispute among exhibitors and their represented products and/or services, BMG is not to be held liable and it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to resolve the issue. 8. VEHICLES If a vehicle is part of your display, the Gas tank must be at ¼ tank or 5 gallons, whichever is less. Ba eries must be disconnected. Vehicles cannot be turned on once the show is open and there is public in the building. Keys must be given to management for the dura on of the show 9. CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION a) The Exhibitor shall have the right to cancel this license agreement by no ce in wri ng to be delivered to BMG no later than sixty (60) days preceding the opening date of the Show. All deposits received by BMG up to the date of no ce of cancella on are non refundable and nontransferable. In the event that the Exhibitor (i) no fies BMG less than sixty (60) days preceding the opening date of the Show that it wishes to cancel this license agreement; or (ii) fails to make payments in accordance with the payment schedule set out here in; or (iii) except as otherwise permi ed here in, fails to appear at the Show; BMG reserves the right to (iv) cancel this license agreement without no ce and all rights of the Exhibitor hereunder shall cease and terminate; (v) retain any payment made by the Exhibitor as liquidated damages (and not as a penalty) for breach of this license agreement; (vi) re rent the said space; and (vii) bring ac on against the Exhibitor for payment of the full cost of the space originally licensed from BMG. b) If the Exhibitor violates or breaches any other terms or condi ons of this license agreement, all payments made by the Exhibitor and all amounts due to BMG shall be deemed earned by BMG and all deposits received shall be non refundable and nontransferable. In the event of any viola on or breach of the terms and condi ons of this license agreement, BMG shall have the right to immediately occupy the space of the viola ng and/or breaching Exhibitor and u lize it in any manner as BMG deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, re licensing its use to another exhibitor. The Exhibitor shall not be en tled to any off set or mi ga on of the amount due under this license agreement as a result of the use of or payment for the space by another exhibitor in the Show. c) Each covenant by the Exhibitor contained herein is material and of the essence of this license agreement and viola on of any term or condi on hereof by the Exhibitor shall be a default of the en re agreement en tling BMG to immediately and without no ce revoke the privileges granted to the Exhibitor and take possession of the space of the defaul ng Exhibitor. Any such revoca on of the license granted herein shall be without prejudice to BMG to make any claim for damages or enforcement of the payment of any amounts due pursuant to the terms hereof. 10. FORCE MAJEURE In the event that (i) the facility in which the Show is to be held or is held is destroyed or becomes unavailable for occupancy or (ii) BMG is unable to permit the Exhibitor to occupy the facility or the space, or (iii) if the Show is cancelled or curtailed, for any reasons beyond the control of BMG, Including but not limited to: casualty, explosion, fire, lightning, flood, weather, epidemic, earthquake or other Acts of God, acts of public enemies, riots or civil disturbances, strike, lockout or boyco ; monies paid are non refundable with no exchanges or transfers, BMG will not be responsible for any loss of business, loss of profits, consequen al or special damages or expenses of whatever nature that the Exhibitor may suffer. 11. MISCELLANEOUS a) Waiver by BMG of any breach of any term or provision of this license agreement by the Exhibitor shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision here of. b) No altera ons or varia ons of the terms of this license agreement shall be valid unless made in wri ng and signed by each of the par es here to. c) This license agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the governing jurisdic on in which the Show is held.

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