VENDOR INFORMATION

All you need to know about exhibiting at the Cedar Rapids Boat, RV and Vacation Show.

SET UP TIMES

Wednesday: Noon-5pm

Thursday: 8am-5pm

Friday: 8am-Noon (Show Opens: 3pm)

TEAR DOWN TIMES

Sunday: 4pm-7pm

ELECTRICITY

Electricity is provided. Exhibitors must supply their own grounded extension cord within the booth. Grounded extension cords are required. No light-weight residential cords, no power strips, or clip-on spotlights are allowed.

REGISTER AT SHOW OFFICE

Please register at the show office to pick up your exhibitor passes and make any final payments. Exhibitor passes are for sales staff working in your exhibit booth, not family members or friends attending the show. You will receive a maximum of four exhibitor passes. If more than four people will be working at your booth, please supply a list 2 weeks prior to the show. We will check these individuals through the exhibitor entrances.

VEHICLE DISPLAY

For gas powered vehicles, batteries must be disconnected, fuel at minimum level and gas caps taped or locked.

SHOW DECORATOR

R&D Events will be the official show decorators. Events Inc has provided the following with each exhibit booth purchased:
8’ High back wall curtains black and white
3’ High black or white side curtains

If you would like to enhance your space place an order with R&D Events you can use THIS FORM. For discounted rates please place your order three weeks prior to the show. Call us with any questions. 319-202-8374

SALES TAX PERMIT

If you plan to sell any taxable items in your booth you must have an Iowa Sales Tax Permit. NO temporary tax permits are being issued by the state. If you do not have a permit, please call 800-367-3388 or go to https://tax.iowa.gov/businesses/business-permit-registration scroll down and click “Online Permit Business Registration.”

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Refer to the Liability section on your contract.
As a standard requirement of all of our show exhibitors, it is necessary for you to provide proof of general liability coverage from an insurance company in good standing with minimum policy limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

MUSIC

Exhibitors are not allowed to play music or videotapes with copyrighted music backgrounds in their booth due to Federal Copyright Liability laws. For more information contact our office.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The venue has an exclusive food and beverage policy. No food or beverages (including intoxicating beverages) may be sold or distributed without prior approval.

EXHIBITOR FREIGHT

The venue does not receive shipped freight. Please inform your freight company to deliver on Thursday or Friday during set up. If you plan to ship exhibit materials after the show, please confirm with your freight company during the show.

Area Partner Hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites

605 32nd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

319-247-1000

Hampton Inn & Suites

1130 Park Place NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

319-832-1130

Homewood Suites

1140 Park Place
NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

319-378-1140