Albuquerque Home Improvement & Design Show
Manuel Lujan Building, NM State Fairgrounds
Saturday, August 22nd, 9am – 5pm
Sunday, Augst 23rd, 9am – 3pm
Check-In at the Show Office
Please check-in at the SHOW OFFICE — look for the Show Office Sign. Exhibitors may initiate booth construction after checking in at the Show Office. Exhibitors will receive ID badges when they checking in.
Payments for booth rental must be paid by Credit Card, Cashier’s Check, Money Order or Cash only. No personal checks or company checks accepted after August 10.
Parking Passes
No parking passes needed for this event.
Show Set-Up Hours
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, ABSOLUTELY NO SET-UP*
Exhibitors may enter the Event Center after 8:00 AM
on Saturday and Sunday.
Note: EXHIBITORS MUST CHECK IN AND SET UP DISPLAY ON
THURSDAY AND/OR FRIDAY — NO EXCEPTIONS!
Show Hours
Saturday, August 21, 9am – 5pm
Sunday, August 23, 9am – 3pm
Show Decorator
CSS is the show decorator. An exhibitor ser-vice desk located next to the Show Office will be staffed to provide on-site assistance to exhibitors. It will be to your advantage to place your order prior to the show with CSS. If you have not received your packet from them, you should contact an exhibitor representative. Their phone number is 505-243-9889.
Included with your Booth
Unless otherwise specified, each exhibit booth will be 10’ x 10’, with a three-foot high curtain side dividers, eight-foot high curtained backdrop, and an identification sign. Electricity for booth available if needed; 500/watt duplex (110 power only). Any additional power required will be provided at exhibitors expense. Tables and chairs may be rented from CSS.
Move-In (unloading)
The loading dock is located on the west side of the event center.
There are TWO loading docks and one ramp. Two forklift operators will be available to move in and out. You may park near the buildings to unload. However, space is limited, so PLEASE park there only while you are unloading. During set-up, after unloading your exhibit, and during the show, you should park in the designated parking areas.
DRIVE INTO BUILDING, THURSDAY ONLY!
Security
Security will be provided 24 hours a day from set-up on THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH through exhibit removal at 12 Noon on MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH.
Exhibit Display Policy
Open Viewing
Colored Fabric DrapedBooth
Set up Guidelines to Keep in Mind:
There are no ladders, dollies, brooms, vacuum cleaners, pencils, paper, staplers, rulers, etc. available at the show office. Please arrange to have all your supplies with you.
VEHICLES IN A SHOW DISPLAY MUST HAVE LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF GAS AND THE BATTERY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.
OPEN FLAMES AND HELIUM BALLOONS ARE NOT PERMITTED
Carpet and Electrical Cords
If you have carpet in your booth, ALL EXPOSED EDGES MUST BE TAPED DOWN. ALL EXTENSION CORDS MUST BE TAPED DOWN. The only tape that will be allowed is CLEAR PLASTIC TAPE. ***NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED.*** The show decorator can provide this service for a fee.
No Posting
There will be no posting of signs/flyers anywhere in the exhibit
facil-ity. We are charged damage fees because adhesive tape
damages the walls. If we find your sign posted, you will be assessed
the amount of the damage fee.
Shipments to the Show
All Deliveries to the show must go through:
CSS
1921 Bellamah Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-243-9889
Show Clean-up
During the show, trash should be placed in the aisle at the end of the day for pick up.
Removal of Exhibits (tear-down)
Nothing will be allowed to leave the exhibit hall until 3 PM on Sunday, AUGUST 23RD. Please advise the people working your booth of these instructions. It is extremely disruptive to have some exhibitors start tearing down their booths prior to the close of the show while attendees are still walking through the buildings.
Please do not start dismantling exhibits prior to 3pm.
Exhibits should be dismantled and removed by 12 Noon Monday, AUGUST 24th. If it becomes necessary for the exhibit to be removed by management or Expo New Mexico, ALL FEES WILL BE CHARGED DIRECTLY TO THE EXHIBITOR AT PREVAILING RATES. We are not liable for items remaining after 12 Noon. Security for the event ends at 12 Noon on Monday, AUGUST 24th.
City and State Requirements
Exhibitors who plan to sell merchandise during the show in a cash and carry fashion are responsible for complying with city licensing and New Mexico State Tax requirements. The current tax rate the New Mexico State Fairgrounds is 7.625%.
Music in Booth
Live or taped music is prohibited as part of an exhibit or display without written permission from an appropriate music licensing source (i.e., BMI, ASCAP).
EXPO New Mexico Address & Phone Number
300 San Pedro NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1791
Hotels
Albuquerque Marriott Hotel
2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE
(505)881-6800
Barcelona Suites
900 Louisiana Blvd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)255-5566
Best Western Airport Albuquerque
Inn & Suites Hotel
2400 Yale Blvd. SE
(505)242-7022
Candlewood Suites
3025 Menaul Blvd.
(505)888-3424
Green Tree Inn and Suites
2120 Menaul Blvd.
(505)884-0250
Hampton Inn – University/Midtown
2300 Carlisle NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505)837-9300
Holiday Inn & Suites – Midtown
2500 Menaul N. E.
(505) 881-0544
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham –
Midtown
2020 Menaul Blvd. NE
(505)884-2511
Red Roof Inn – Midtown
2015 Menaul Blvd. NE
(505)881-3210
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get my parking pass?
Parking passes will be issued when you check in at the SHOW Office on Thursday and Friday. PLEASE DO NOT START DISMANTLING YOUR BOOTH UNTIL 3PM ON SUNDAY
Who is the Show Decorator?
CSS is the show decorator. Phone (505) 243-9889
Where do I send my product and/or displays?
CSS
1921 Bellamah Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-243-9889
Exhibitor name & booth number
What is the sales tax rate at the show?
7.625% is the current tax rate at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds.
What kind of tape can I use to tape down my carpet?
Please use CLEAR PLASTIC TAPE to tape down carpet. ** NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED **
Are there special requirements for vehicles in the show?
Vehicles must have less that 1/4 tank of fuel and must have the battery disconnected.
Can we drive into the buildging during move-in?
Thursday, only.