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Non-union Hall
Alcohol Sampling
Exhibitor Appointed Contractors
Admission Guidelines
Booth Regulations
Exhibitors are allowed to unload/load their own vehicle
and transport their equipment to/from their booth. However, the only
forklifts and pallet jacks permitted are those owned and operated by
the general contractor. Material handling charges apply when using
freight carriers or when exhibitors require assistance in delivering
exhibit materials. Exhibitors can also bring booth furnishings into
the facility and set up their own exhibit (except utility connections)
without using the show contractor.
Exhibitor appointed contractor rules apply when hiring
outside providers.
There are no corkage fees at the Wisconsin Restaurant
Expo. However, exhibitors sampling alcohol must contact Levy Restaurants,
the official caterer for the Midwest Airlines Center, and hire their
licensed bartender to pour samples. Based on the 2008 Expo, the estimated
cost of a bartender was $420 for 18 hours of service. Contact Levy
directly at 414.908.6156 for 2009 rates and sampling sizes.
Definition: An exhibitor appointed contractor
(EAC) is any company other than the designated official contractors
that provide services for an exhibitor.
For services such as electrical, plumbing, telephone,
standard decorating equipment (such as pipe & drape, tables, chairs,
carpeting for in-line booths, etc.), vacuuming, cleaning and drayage,
no contractor other than the official contractor will be approved. The
exhibitor shall provide only the material and equipment that he owns
and that is to be used in his exhibit space.
The general contractor is the only company authorized
to operate any forklift or motorized pallet jack inside the convention
center or on the docks of the center.
EACs are allowed to install and dismantle custom exhibits,
provide custom props, custom furniture, and custom flooring. EACs are
allowed to provide custom cut carpeting for island exhibits only.
The exhibitor must use the forms in the Exhibitor Service
Kit requesting authorization to use an EAC.
EACs will be charged the appropriate material handling
(drayage) fees for all freight brought in on an EAC vehicle, warehoused,
or shipped direct to show site.
The EAC is responsible for adherence to all rules and
regulations including those regarding badges and booth height regulations.
- Attendance is only open to people that own, manage
or work at a foodservice or hospitality outlet.
- Suppliers that have not purchased exhibit space are
not allowed to attend the Expo unless
pre-authorized by show management.
- Children under 16 years of age are not permitted at
anytime.
Linear/Corner Booth
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Linear/Corner/Perimeter
Booth
Linear Booths have only one side exposed to an aisle and are
generally arranged in a series along a straight line. They are
also called in-line booths. A Corner Booth is a Linear Booth exposed
to aisles on two sides. All other guidelines for Linear Booths
apply. A Perimeter Booth is simply a Linear Booth that backs to
a wall of the exhibit facility rather than to another exhibit.
All guidelines for Linear Booths apply to Perimeter Booths except
that the maximum backwall height is twelve feet (12'). Use of space:
display materials should be arranged in such a manner so as not
to obstruct sight lines of neighboring exhibitors. The maximum
height of eight feet (8') is allowed only in the rear half of the
booth space, with a four-foot (4') height restriction imposed on
all materials in the remaining space forward to the aisle. (Note:
When three or more Linear Booths are used in combination as a single
exhibit space, the four-foot (4') height limitation is applied
only to that portion of exhibit space which is within ten feet
(10') of an adjoining booth.)
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End-Cap Booth
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End-cap Booth
An
End-cap Booth is exposed to aisles on three sides and composed
of two booths. Use of space: the maximum backwall height of eight
feet (8') is allowed only in the rear half of the booth space and
within five feet (5') of the two side aisles with a four foot (4')
height restriction imposed on all materials in the remaining space
forward to the aisle.
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Island Booth
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Island Booth
An
Island Booth is any size booth exposed to aisles on all four sides.
Use of space: the entire cubic content of the space may be used
up to the maximum allowable height, sixteen feet (16'), including
signage.
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Peninsula Booth

Split Island Booth
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Peninsula/Split
Island Booth
A Peninsula Booth is exposed to aisles on
three sides and composed of a minimum of four booths. There are
two types of Peninsula Booths: (a) one which backs up to Linear
Booths, and (b) one which backs to another Peninsula Booth and
is referred to as a "Split Island Booth." Use of space:
when a Peninsula Booth backs up to two Linear Booths, the backwall
is restricted to four feet (4') high within five feet (5') of each
aisle, permitting adequate line of sight for the adjoining Linear
Booths. Sixteen feet (16') is the maximum height allowance, including
signage for the center portion of the backwall. For a Split Island
Booth, the entire cubic content may be used up to a maximum height
of sixteen feet (16'). There are no backwall line of sight restrictions.
Canopies and Ceilings/Hanging Signs and Graphics
Canopies,
including ceilings, umbrellas and canopy frames can be either
decorative or functional (such as to shade computer monitors
from ambient light or for hanging products). Canopies for Linear
or Perimeter Booths should comply with line of sight requirements
(see "Use of space for Linear or Perimeter
Booths").
The base of the canopy should
not be lower than seven feet (7') from the floor within five
feet (5') of any side. Canopy supports should be no wider than
three inches. This applies to any booth configuration that has
a sightline restriction, such as a Linear Booth. Fire and safety
regulations in many facilities strictly govern the use of canopies,
ceilings and other similar coverings.
Hanging signs and graphics are permitted in all
standard Peninsula and Island Booths, to a maximum height of sixteen
feet (16'). Whether suspended from above or supported from below,
they should comply with all ordinary use-of-space requirements
(for example the highest point of any sign should not exceed the
maximum allowable height for the booth type).
Hanging signs & graphics should be set back
ten feet (10') from adjacent booths. Approval for the use of hanging
signs &
graphics should be received at least 60 days prior to installation.
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