| Show Dates |
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March 29, 30, 31 2019 |
| Show Hours |
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Friday, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitors are permitted in the arenas 1 hour prior to the Show opening; exhibitors must have exhibitor badge to be admitted. |
| Show Location |
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Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
200 Civic Center Drive
Charleston, WV 25301 |
| Admission |
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$8 Adults; $7 Seniors over 65 years; $1.00 Children 2 - 12 years; Children under 2 FREE when accompanied by an adult. |
| Security |
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Security Guards are on duty daily during the hours the Show is closed. |
| Exhibitor Materials |
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A complete exhibitor packet will be sent upon request by completing the information under contract us; e-mail to psampson@hbagc.org or by calling 304-744-2200. |
| Move In |
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Move-in days will be Wednesday, March 27th and Thursday, March 28th. We will NOT be permitted to move exhibitors in prior to Wednesday morning.
Arena A (Grand Hall)
The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center will no longer permit vehicles larger than a pick-up truck inside Arena A; no trailers or box trucks will be permitted to drive in the Grand Hall. The new multi-bay loading dock is now available with dock levelers for easy unloading. Fork trucks will be available for a flat fee; please make note on your WVHS contract.
Exhibitors will be allowed to move-in on Wednesday, March 27th and Thursday, March 28th form 8:00 a.m. – until 9:00 p.m. There will be no early move-in on Tuesday and as always no move-in on Friday.
Booth Space Exhibitors in Arena A: Allow yourself plenty of time; please note the vehicle restrictions in Arena A. Exhibitors will be allowed to move-in on Wednesday, March 27th and Thursday, March 28th form 8:00 a.m. – until 9:00 p.m. There will be no early move-in on Tuesday and as always no move-in on Friday.
Bulk Space Exhibitors in Arena A: Please note your booth/bulk location and plan your move-in time accordingly; we encourage you to move-in early on Wednesday before booth exhibits are set-up. Exhibitors, will not be permitted to move merchandise or curtains lines in another exhibitors’ space.
Arena B (Coliseum)
Bulk Space Exhibitors in Arena B will be assigned a time on Wednesday, March 27th from 8:00 a.m. – noon to move your merchandise in the space. This will be the only time you are permitted to drive-in the coliseum without a curtain line. At 12:30 p.m. the curtain line will be constructed and exhibitors will not be permitted to drive through. Bulk Exhibitors will be permitted to arrange their exhibits Wednesday, March 27th and Thursday, March 28th form 8:30 a.m. – until 9:00 p.m. There will be no early move-in on Tuesday and as always no move-in on Friday.
Booth Space Exhibitors in Arena B will be permitted to start moving in on Wednesday, March 27th after 1:00 p.m. through Thursday, March 28th until 9:00 p.m. There will be no early move-in on Tuesday and as always no move-in on Friday.
All exhibit space must be paid in full on or before March 1, 2019. |
| Move Out |
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Exhibitors are encouraged to move-out on Sunday, March 31, 2019 immediately after the show closes to the public. All exhibitors must be completely moved out of the Charleston Civic Center and their parking lots before noon on Monday, April 1, 2019. |
| Electricity |
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Your booth/bulk space includes (1) 110 volt 20 amp outlet provided to you at no additional cost. If you need additional electrical service you may purchase it on your WVHS contract. |
| Booth Requirements |
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The standard booth configuration is 10 feet square and multiples thereof; consists of drape 8 feet high as a backdrop and side rail drapes of 3 feet high. Your booth must be covered completely with a finished material. No unpainted wood will be permitted.
Displays may not excel 8 feet in height across the back of the booth. With a company sign attached, the display must not exceed a total of 10 feet in height. Exhibitor signage may NOT be printed on the back side; showing in another booth. |
| Direct Sales |
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Direct sales of merchandise will be allowed during the 2019 West Virginia Home Show. Items sold must fit in the WVHS official bag or a similar bag provided by the exhibitor. Under no circumstances will large items be permitted to be removed during the Show. Restocking your booth must take place during non-hours of the WVHS. A fee of five percent (5%) of net sales must be paid to the WVHS. All exhibitors selling products be placed in row 1200 on a first-come basis. |
| Contact |
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Peggy Sampson
Show Manager: (304) 744-2200
Fax: (304) 744-5330
E-mail: psampson@hbagc.org |
