September 20 21, 2014 VENDOR APPLICATION. Fredericksburg Expo Center Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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1 VENDOR APPLICATION September 20 21, 2014 Fredericksburg Expo Center Fredericksburg, Virginia Sales Contact Casey Silversmith x108

2 2014 Fredericksburg Fredericksburg Spring Home Pet Show & Garden Show 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 Fall RV & Boat Super Sale Fredericksburg Outdoor Show Fredericksburg Pet Show Fredericksburg Spring & Fall Home Shows Fredericksburg Spring, Fall, Jewelry & Holiday Cra Shows Mid Atlan c Baseball & So ball Expo Mid Atlan c Endurance & Mul Sport Expo Mid Atlan c Motorsports & RV Show The Big Day Bridal Shows The Kids Expo Fredericksburg XC4 Users Conference Why You Should Exhibit Increase your company s name recogni on. Reach thousands of buyers. 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 products and/or services. 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 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 Companies: Accessories & Apparel Aqua cs Animal Hospitals & Clinics Groomers Insects Kennels Merchandise Pet Food & Treats Photography Rep les Rescues & Shelters SPCA s Trainers Waste Removal

3 Fredericksburg Pet Show 2014 Vendor Pricing All booths include 8 backdrape, 3 siderails, company name lis ng on show website with hyperlink to company website, company name lis ng in show program & complimentary wireless internet. Booth Size By June 30 A er June x 10 $400 $ x 20 $750 $ x 30 $1,100 $1, x 20 $1,450 $1,500 Non Profits / Rescues / Shelters 10 x 10 $200 Bulk Space & Sponsorships: Contact Sales Rep Due to the non permanent nature of the exhibit material, booth sizes may range from 9 6 x 9 6 to 10 6 x *Limited Availability. Booth Add Ons Doggie Bag Stuffer* $100 Inclusion of adver sing items in bags a endees receive as they come into the show. Bag stuffer material must be delivered to the Fredericksburg Expo Center no later than August 20, Web Banner Ad* $250 Company web banner & hyperlink to company website on front page of show website. 1/4 Page Ad in Program $150 1/2 Page Ad in Program $250 Important Dates & Times SHOW HOURS Saturday: September 20: 10:00am 7:00pm Sunday: September 21: 11:00am 4:00pm SETUP Spaces 20 X 20 or Larger: Setup schedule will be sent. Friday, September 19: 10:00am 8:00pm Saturday, September 20: 7:30am 9:00am *(Must call to make arrangements for Saturday setup) BREAKDOWN Sunday, September 21: 4:00pm 8:00pm Monday, September 22: 9:00am 5:00pm 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 to 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 serve basis with a completed and signed contract accompanied by at least a 50% non refundable/non transferrable down payment (balance due by Aug 20, 2014). 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, to ensure posi ve traffic flow, and to ensure an overall appearance of the show. Payment Methods CASH / CHECK At least 50% of fee due at signing of contract. Remaining balance due by August 20, CREDIT CARD 100% of fee due at signing of contract. Exhibitor Services Exhibitor Services (electric, tables & chairs, etc.) are arranged by and paid to the Fredericksburg Expo Center. Services such as ordering your worker badges, inline booth rules, banner hanging, electric & water, decora ng, internet and phone, booth cleaning, drayage, forkli service, Move In / Move Out schedules can all be ordered in advance. Addi onal services can be provided by reques ng informa on from Casey Silversmith, Exhibit Services Manager at (540) X108 or csilversmith@feacc.com. Payments combining booth fee with any service fees will not be accepted and will be returned.

4 Fredericksburg Pet Show 2014 Sponsorship Opportuni es (Limited Availability) All exhibit booths come standard with company name lis ng on show website with hyperlink to company website & company name lis ng in show program. Silver Sponsorship $ X 10 Expo Booth Space, Including 1 Table, 5amp Electric Drop 1/4 Page Ad in Show Program 5 Complimentary Tickets Pearl Sponsorship $ X 20 Expo Booth Space, Including Up to 2 Tables, 5amp Electric Drop 1/2 Page Ad in Show Program Logo Inclusion In: Website Show Guide, Social Media, Show Program, & Poster At Show* 10 Complimentary Tickets Doggie Bag Sponsorship $2, X 20 Expo Booth Space, Including Up to 2 Tables, 5amp Electric Drop Company Banner & Click Through on Show Website Signage at Show Banner to Be Provided by Exhibitor Full Page Inside Back Cover Ad or Full Page Ad in Show Program Based on Availability Doggie Bag Stuffer Bag stuffer material must be delivered to the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center no later than August 21, Exclusive Category Logo Inclusion on Show Bag Logo Inclusion In: Blast, Website Show Guide, Show Program, & Poster At Show 15 Complimentary Tickets Best In Show Sponsorship $3, Includes All Doggie Bag Sponsorship Items Full Page Inside Front Cover Ad in Show Program Public Rela ons Campaign Announcements at Show 25 Complimentary Tickets Top Dog Sponsorship $7, Includes All Doggie Bag Sponsorship Items Full Page Back Cover Ad in Show Program Logo Inclusion in All Media: Print Ads, Feature Stories, Posters, Flyers, Show Announcements on Radio & Television, Social Media, Coupons, & Billboard. If interested in a sponsorship, please contact your sales representa ve for more informa on and availability. *Logo inclusion on adver sing pieces dependent on me of signing up for sponsorship & as space permits.

5 Fredericksburg Pet Show 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. Ceiling Height: 30 Middle With Slope to 26 on Sides. Drive In Door Clearance: 16 High X 20 Wide. Subject to Change: Floorplan will be updated frequently as contracts are received.

6 EXHIBIT SPACE CONTRACT PLEASE COMPLETE & SIGN THIS CONTRACT, INITIAL THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PAGE AND SUBMIT WITH PAYMENT TO: Casey Silversmith, Ballan ne Management Group of VA, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA P: x108 F: This contract serves as your INVOICE. Payment is due from this document. Retain a copy for you records. BMG of VA Tax ID #: Fredericksburg Pet Show September 20 21, 2014 Fredericksburg Expo Center Company Name (Please print exactly as it is to appear in printed materials) Contact Name Address City State ZIP Booth Size By June 30 A er June x 10 $400 $ x 20 $750 $ x 30 $1,100 $1, x 20 $1,450 $1,500 Non Profits / Rescues / Shelters 10 x 10 $200 Bulk Space & Sponsorships: Contact Sales Rep Phone Fax Web Address Booth in Fredericksburg Pet Show: Booth Size: Booth Price $ Bag Stuffer Add On with Booth ($100) Bag Stuffer Fee $ Web Banner Add On with Booth ($250) Web Banner Fee $ 1/4 Page Ad in Program ($150) 1/4 Page Ad Fee $ 1/2 Page Ad in Program ($250) 1/2 Page Ad Fee $ Grand Total $ We will exhibit the following products and/or services (Only the products that are listed below may be exhibited ) BMG assigns booths on a first come first serve basis. This means that BMG must have a completed, signed contract accompanied by at least a 50% non refundable down payment. Every effort will be made to assign you to your top choice. Loca on Preference(s):, CREDIT CARD: Full payment due with signed contract. CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER: ACCEPTED: VISA/MASTERCARD/AMEX/DISC EXPIRATION DATE: SECURITY CODE: CASH / CHECK: Minimum 50% due with signed contract. Balance due by August 20, CHECK ONE: Deposit at Signing of Contract: $ Check (Payable to: Ballan ne Management Group of VA) Cash Balance due by Aug. 20, 2014: $ / This document cons tutes your applica on, contract and invoice for the payment and use of exhibit space(s) at the 2014 Fredericksburg Pet Show to be held at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, September 20 21, 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.

8 Fredericksburg Pet Show September 20 21, 2014 DECORATING AND ELECTRICAL ORDER FORM MAIL OR FAX ORDER FORM TO: A n: Casey Silversmith, Fredericksburg Expo Center 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA P: X108 F: csilversmith@feacc.com This is a par al list of services that FEACC provides. If you have any ques ons, please contact Casey Silversmith. Company Name: Address: Contact: Phone: Fax: Qty. Descrip on of Services Advance Price ON or BEFORE September 5, 2014 Regular Price AFTER September 5, 2014 Total Amount 8' Table (topped and skirted) $55.00 $ ' Table (topped and skirted) $45.00 $ ' Table (topped and skirted) $32.00 $ ' Table (no top or skirt) $22.00 $ ' Table (no top or skirt) $18.00 $ ' Table (no top or skirt) $15.00 $18.00 Any Ordered Table with 42 tall leg extensions Add $10.00 Add $14.00 Padded Chairs $5.00 $10.00 Folding Chairs $2.00 $4.00 Counter Stools $8.00 $11.00 Carpet 9' x 10' $45.00 $54.00 Carpet 9' x 20' $90.00 $ Carpet Padding $25.00 $35.00 Subtotal: 5.3% Sales Tax: Total Due: ELECTRICAL SERVICE (120 VOLT) wa s (5AMP) $50.00 $ wa s (10AMP) $70.00 $ wa s (15AMP) $90.00 $ wa s (20AMP) $ $ INTERNET SERVICE Wireless Internet Service (Good For All Show Days) Complimentary Complimentary Services made payable to: Fredericksburg Expo Center, LLC Grand Total Due: PAYMENT INFORMATION: CREDIT CARD: VISA MC AMEX DISC CREDIT CARD #: EXP. DATE: CVV CODE: (3 digit code on back of card) PRINT NAME: (As it appears on card) SIGNATURE: Services made payable to: Fredericksburg Expo Center, LLC CHECK: CHECK NUMBER DATE REC D: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY REC D BY: AMT REC D: METHOD OF PAYMENT:

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