LOUISVILLE, KY
2009 Trend Appliances Home, Garden & Remodeling Show

March 6-8, 2009
at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center

EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT/CONTRACT
Online registration is currently closed - please contact Gail Schell or Kim Pappas at 502-429-6000.
(gail@hbal.com or kimp@hbal.com)
New contract for the 2009 Show should be posted by mid September 2008.

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COMING SOON.......

* An Online FLOOR PLAN to view 

* An Online EXHIBITOR MANUAL to print out or read online
This is the manual you will get all the details: move-in and move-out times, hours of the Show, how to set up you booth by the rules, order forms for tickets and passes and much more.

* A GEORGE FERN KIT - the decorator's kit that will assist you with booth needs such as carpet, tables, chairs, etc.  Call the George Fern Company for more information at 502-367-0254.

The water and electrical is filed through the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. The links below will provide you with the proper application that can be mailed or faxed.  Please call 502-367-5321 to be sure rates are the same.
ELECTRICAL FORM - Click Here
WATER FORM - Click Here
PHONES & INTERNET ACCESS - Click Here

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

SHOW DATES & HOURS
Friday, March 6 Saturday, March 7 Sunday, March 8	10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BOOTH PRICING	10 x 10 Booths:	Bulk Space:
* HBAL member discount is ONE-TIME $150 per company.	In-Line: $765 Corners: $865	10 x 15: $1,095 20 x 20: $2,460 20 x 25: $2,900 20 x 30: $3,120 20 x 35: $3,255 20 x 40: $3,360 20 x 45: $3,510 30 x 30: $3,510 20 x 50: $3,600 30 x 35: $3,780 30 x 40: $3,840 30 x 45: $4,050 30 x 50: $4,200

Your booth space includes:
• Draped 8-foot curtains (10’ x 10’ booth only).
• Free listing in the 2008 Greater Louisville Home Design magazine.
(contract and deposit must be submitted prior to Dec. 31, 2007)
• 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)

Landscape & garden companies, please call 502 429-6000 for special garden arrangements

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

* INTERACTIVE LISTING NOW AVAILABLE - Exhibitors participating in the 2009 Trend Appliances Home, Garden & Remodeling Show will be afforded the opportunity to have their web link on the Show’s website for a mere $25 through September 2009. The internet link will be a link to your website from the listings provided on www.louisvillehomeshow.com. We will have an alphabetical listing as well as a listing by product/service offered. There will also be a name search developed on the site this year. The paid listing will include your phone number listing as well. The link will be up beginning two weeks after your contract is signed until September of 2009.

* KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL! Please remember – all tables must be professionally skirted, signs professionally made and absolutely no subletting or sharing of space is permitted.

* 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 – Return contracts with 50% of booth price to reserve space.
• December 31, 2007 – Contracts and deposits due prior tothis date for a listing in the Greater Louisville Home Design& Living magazine.
• Any contracts received after January 1, 2008 require payment in full.
• January 27, 2008 – Balance of booth price is due.

Terms
• A deposit of 50% of booth price must be submitted with acompleted contract in order to hold space.
• Deposits are non-refundable.
• After January 1, 2008 full payment is required. Contracts and deposits in prior to December 31st will receive a free listing in the Greater Louisville Home Design & Living magazine.
• All outstanding balances are due no later than January 27, 2008
• 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, 2008 will be required to make full booth payment.
• Contact Gail Schell or Kim Pappas at 502-429-6000, gail@hbal.comor kimp@hbal.comwith 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 the Greater Louisville Home Design & Living magazine and at the entrance of the Show. The floor plan and the exhibitor listing are included in this publication. Exhibitors must beregistered prior to December 31, 2007 to be listed in theGreater Louisville Home Design & Living publication.
• An Exhibitors’ Lounge – provides drinks, light snacks and a placeto 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 Kim Pappas
1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway
Louisville , KY 40223
Phone: 502-429-6000
Fax: 502-429-6036
e-mail: gail@hbal.com
or kimp@hbal.com

Show Program Advertising
Leah Ritter or Kim Guenthner
1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway
Louisville , KY 40223
Phone: 502-429-6000
Fax: 502-429-6036
e-mail: leah@hbal.comor kim@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, 2008 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, March 2– Thursday, March 5.
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 8 and Monday, March 9.
All booths must be removed by 5 p.m. Monday, March 9.

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.

For information regarding parking passes and exhibitor credentials please download the Exhibitor's Manual (or e-mail gail@hbal.comfor a Word version).