Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Pics from November 2010 Show


We had such an amazing turnout! Lines were wrapped around the building well before we opened the doors Friday night. Thousands of women shopped the show this past weekend and had such wonderful things to say about all you FABULOUS merchants! So proud of you! Great job! Now... go rest. :o)

We'll have more pictures up soon. You can find more on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=305294&id=681949679

















Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Yard Sign Update

All of this year's yard signs are out and about as of today. If you haven't yet picked one up, you may still do so... we have some left from last Spring's show... which will still work. They may be picked up at 2752 E Boardwalk Court in Fayetteville. Please plant your sign in a highly-viewed location as soon as possible. Signs should be pulled by Sunday, 11/21. The signs are re-usable, so just hang onto them and use them again next show.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Yard Signs are Ready!

Yard Signs may be picked up at 2752 E Boardwalk Court in Fayetteville. Please pick one up and plant it in a highly-viewed location. You will want to plant it on Sunday or Monday. They should be pulled by next Sunday, 11/21. The signs are re-usable, so just hang onto it and we'll use it again next show.

Please Facebook and e-mail your clients and friends no later than Tuesday. We have been SO impressed with how everyone has pitched in to help with our grass-roots P.R efforts. YOU are a huge reason we expect thousands through the doors! Thank you! (Quick note: Friends MUST sign up via our Facebook page our website if they want to receive the fast-pass to Saturday's show and avoid lines at the door... please let them know.)

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Are you ready!? Are you excited!? We sure hope so! This show is going to be amazing! Hundreds of tickets for our "Girls Night Out" have already sold online... and we expect many more this week!

Did you see the post on KNWA's homepage today? Check it out! This is an exciting week as we work on creating pre-show buzz... expect to see us all over local blogs and media. Help us by posting each day to your facebook, blogs, twitter, websites, e-mails, etc. We need all of you to get involved and help us bring thousands of women through the doors next week. You were selected for the show because you bring something unique and wonderful to the table... now flaunt it! :o)

Looking forward to some fun bonding this Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. We'll meet at 2752 E Boardwalk Court to stuff swag bags, do a little merchant Q&A and get to know one another before the big show! - K.C.


Merchant Newsletter
November 10, 2010

Swag Bag Stuffing Party & Merchant Open House

Can you help stuff bags? We'd love your help and we can chat (and stuff ourselves!) while we're doing it! We'll meet Thursday, November 11th, at 7:00 p.m., at 2752 E Boardwalk Court in Fayetteville. Bring an appetizer or beverage to share!
RSVP: kpummill@cox.net



Important Reminder: Extras for Your Booth

If you need electricity, phone, extra tables, a backdrop, etc., you will want to order those "extras" directly from the Convention Center by Monday, November 15. They will charge you double for floor orders the day of the show... so you want to make sure and get your order in on time. We can't stress this enough.

Even if you checked a box on your application saying you need this... you MUST fill out the convention center's form and return it to them or you will not have your "extras" in place on Friday... and they WILL charge you double.

You may mail them a check with your form or fax it to them with the credit card authorization form. Once again, here are links to those forms:

Extras Form for Merchant Booth


Credit Card Authorization for Booth Extras



"Girls Night Out" Tickets

Tickets for our preview shopping night went on sale last week. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door. Friday night shopping hours will be 5-9, with live Christmas jazz, a candy buffet, hot cocoa, cider, coffee, tons of door prizes... oh and did we mention the amazingly packed swag bags for the first 500 through the doors! A portion of the proceeds from Friday night's event will benefit the projects of the Junior League of NWA... so spread the word!

Each of you will receive two free tickets for your friends or helpers. You may pick them up at merchant registration on Friday morning, 11/19.

Here's the link for advance tickets:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mwxbiodab&oeidk=a07e33pykvv10de1cbf



Booth Floorplan & Setup

Click here for the final booth floorplan and your booth number:


11.10.10 Numbered Booth Diagram


Merchant Booth Numbers

Please check in at the merchant registration office in the convention center foyer prior to set-up. Check-in and set-up is 9:30 to 4:30 on Friday, 11/19.


Misc. Merchant Details You Want to Know

* Pick up yard signs between now and Saturday at 2752 Boardwalk Court if you can help place a sign.

* No postcards left!! 15,000 cards are circulating NWA. If you have any extras... please drop them off at K.C.'s We'd love to have them.

* If you haven't facebooked, blogged, tweeted and e-mailed about this show... do it. We're watching it with our social media tracker and loving the buzz!

* Tax rate in Springdale is 9.25%

* You will receive two tickets to Friday night's event for helpers. They will be in your check-in packet at merchant registration on Friday, 11/19.

* Booth set-up is any time between 9:30 and 4:30 on Friday, 11/19. Please come to the merchant registration office prior to set-up.

* Gift certificates -- don't forget that part of your contract is honoring a $20 gift certicate that we print. We use these for promotions and volunteer incentive. They will expire one month after the show.

* Booth skirting is black... with white top. Bring table topper if you'd like something different.

* We will have wi-fi available for you to use at no extra charge.

More Merchant Details

Please look back at our merchant blog for additional booth details and past merchant newsletters. Please check the blog and merchant newsletters for answers to your questions before you contact us. We are extremeley swamped with pre-show marketing and p.r. and need to focus on this as we enter our final week of buzz about the show.


http://www.nwaboutiqueshow.blogspot.com/

Blog Post on KNWA's Homepage Today!

If you aren't already following "Something to Blog About" on http://knwablog.blogspot.com/... you need to start! Sydney is hilarious... sharp... and completely relates to momhood. :o) Oh... and did we mention that she posted an amazing article about the Boutique Show today?! Love that girl! Something to Blog About or follow her: twitter @knwablogger

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Updated Booth Diagram

Hi Merchants! Are you excited!! Less than two weeks until the fall show! Here's the most recent booth diagram. Also.... we've expanded the set-up time to 9:30 a.m. on Friday morning... so feel free to get a jump-start on your booth. Blessings, - K.C.

November 2010 Booth Diagram

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Merchant Newsletter - November 5, 2010

Merchant Newsletter
November 5, 2010


"Girls Night Out" Tickets Went On Sale Today!

Tickets for our preview shopping night went on sale today. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door. Friday night shopping hours will be 5-9, with live Christmas jazz, a candy buffet, hot cocoa, cider, coffee, tons of door prizes... oh and did we mention the amazingly packed swag bags for the first 500 through the doors! A portion of the proceeds from Friday night's event will benefit the projects of the Junior League of NWA... so spread the word!

Each of you will receive two free tickets for your friends. You may pick them up at merchant registration on Friday morning, 11/19.

Here's the link for advance tickets:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mwxbiodab&oeidk=a07e33pykvv10de1cbf


E-Mail Marketing

Please e-mail all your friends and customers THIS WEEKEND. Here is a blurb, or feel free to write your own.

We are excited to be a part of the NWA Boutique Show... Friday and Saturday, November 19-20 at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale! Come shop over 130 amazing boutiques and literally thousands of custom and one-of-a-kind items!

Friday night is the "Girls Night Out" shopping event. Online tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. There will be live Christmas jazz, awesome swag bags (for the first 500), a candy buffet, hot cocoa, coffee, cider, door prizes and more! A portion of proceeds will benefit the projects of The Junior League of NWA. Check out the NWA Boutique Show's Facebook page for a link to tickets.

Saturday shopping hours are 9-6 with free admission, concessions and door prizes.

For a sneak peek at all the great merchants, and to find directions and hours, check out the show website at www.nwaboutiqueshow.com

P.S. If you sign up on the main page of the website or the Facebook page, they will send you a "Preferred Shopper Fast Pass" so you can skip the lines on Saturday! The pass will also automatically enter you to win dozens of gift certificates donated by the merchants!


Facebook

Please copy and paste the above blurb and send it as a message to all your Facebook friends. We're watching to make sure everyone does their part on this. It is extremely important to the success of the show. The fact that it comes directly from someone they know is KEY. :o) If everyone pitches in, we can reach thousands of people in a snap!


Last Call for Swag Bags

If you would like to add something to the Swag Bags, please make sure your items are delivered no later than Wednesday, November 10th. Deliver to:

NWA Boutique Show
2752 E Boardwalk Court
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Can you help stuff bags? We'd love your help and we can chat (and stuff ourselves!) while we're doing it! We'll meet next Thursday, November 11th, at 7:00 p.m., at 2752 E Boardwalk Court in Fayetteville. Bring an appetizer or beverage to share!
RSVP: kpummill@cox.net


Postcards

Well, there is good news and bad news. The bad news is that our supply has run out and some people still haven't come by to get their stack. Sorry guys! The good news is that means 15,000 postcards are circulating around NWA! If for some reason, you picked up too many... please, please, please drop those off at 2752 E Boardwalk Court so we can get those cards out to the public.


Radio, Newspaper, Magazines & Blogs! Oh My!

Listen to Magic 107.9, Kix 104 and Mix 101.9 the week before the show for tons of Boutique Show radio spots and giveaways! Jennifer Erwin did an amazing job on our spot... can't wait for you to hear it.

Watch the Arkansas Democrat Gazette in the coming weeks for our newspaper ads!

Our magazine ads were featured this month in Citiscapes, NWA Metro Woman, Kids Directory and Peekaboo.

If you didn't see it... make sure to check out NWA Motherlode's blurb posted on Monday. The wonderful comments from readers are fun to read! http://nwamotherlode.com/archives/6729


Extras for Your Booth

If you need electricity, phone, extra tables, a backdrop, etc., you will want to order those "extras" directly from the Convention Center by Monday, November 15. They will charge you double for floor orders the day of the show... so you want to make sure and get your order in on time.

You may mail them a check with your form or fax it to them with the credit card authorization form. Once again, here are links to those forms:

Extras Form for Merchant Booth

Credit Card Authorization for Booth Extras


Credit Cards

We will have open wi-fi for anyone who needs to use it. If you need a direct "dial 9" phone line, you will need to order that directly through the Convention Center via the "extras" form. Some people use "Pro-Pay" and some even have an app for their i-phone.


Booth Set-Up 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 19th

Please look back at our merchant blog for additional booth details.
http://www.nwaboutiqueshow.blogspot.com/ (you're already here!)

Click here for a working booth diagram: 11.05.10 Working Booth Diagram
There may be a few slight tweaks, but no significant changes past this point.


Hotels

Springdale Holiday Inn
479-751-8300
Attached to NWA Convention Center
1500 South 48th Street
Springdale, AR 72762

Mention the NWA Boutique Show for $79 room rate


Fairfield Inn & Suites
1-479-725-1800
1042 Rieff St.
Springdale, AR 72762
(About 1/2 Mile East of Convention Center)

Mention the NWA Boutique Show for $65 room rate

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Marketing & P.R.

NWA Boutique Show Logo
Dear Merchants,

This week's issue focuses on marketing. It's time to start PROMOTING the NWA Boutique Show to our friends, customers and the general public. The more effective we are with getting the word out... the more people will attend the show... and that means more dollars in your pocket.

Effective marketing is crucial to the success of our show. Your contacts are invaluable and a KEY contribution to our marketing mix. Everyone pitching in to spread the word and reach the right people is what makes this show so effective! With that in mind, please read this issue carefully and
note your part in pink.


We all know how great you are.... but let's get thousands of people through those doors so they can meet you too! Thanks to ALL OF YOU for pitching in to make this show a success! What an amazing group!


Marketing & P.R.
October 25, 2010

Postcards

We have 15,000 full-color glossy postcards for you to distribute. Place them in your customer orders, in your booths at other shows, take a stack to your favorite stores, your church, pediatrician, doctor, dentist, playgroup, work, etc. Place them where your kids go to school, dance, tumbling, karate, etc. Keep a stash in your car and have them ready to take in with you wherever you go!


Each merchant is required to distribute a minimum of 150 postcards. Postcards may be picked up anytime from 2752 E Boardwalk Court in Fayetteville. There will be a sign-out sheet to initial when you collect your cards. (If you live outside of NWA, we ask that you promote heavily via e-mail and Facebook.)

Directions: From Crossover/Mission intersection in east Fayetteville, head south on Crossover toward Sonic. The first true street on your right is Boardwalk Court. Look for the third house on the right... a brick two-story with arched front porch.

Magazine Ads

Full-Color Ads in the October issues of CitiScapes and The Kids Directory hit stands earlier this month. Each publication distributes 20,000 copies across NWA. That's 60,000 impressions overall!

The same ads will run again in November issues, in addition to large ads in Peekaboo, NWA Metro Woman and various other publications.

E-Marketing

The first of our big promotional e-mails to the public goes out this week.
When this e-mail comes to your inbox, please forward it to all your friends with a personal note letting them know you will be a part of the show! Invite them to sign up within that e-mail or on our website for future announcements and special "fast-pass" entry to the NWA Boutique Show. (more on that later.)

We'll be asking you to follow up with a reminder e-mail two weeks prior to the event and one final e-mail the Wednesday before the show.

Here is a sample blurb to use as you forward our e-mail:

We are excited to be a part of the NWA Boutique Show... Friday and Saturday, November 19-20 at the NWA Convention Center in Springdale! Don't miss your chance to shop over 100 amazing boutiques and literally thousands of custom and one-of-a-kind items!

Friday night is the "preview shopping night" which benefits charity and is $10 at the door with live Christmas jazz, awesome swag bags, door prizes and more. Saturday shopping hours are 9-6 with free admission, concessions and door prizes.

For a sneak peek at all the great merchants, and to find directions and hours, check out the show website at
www.nwaboutiqueshow.com

P.S. If you sign up on the main page of the website, they will send you a "Preferred Shopper Fast Pass" so you won't have to wait in line at the door on Saturday! The pass will also automatically enter you to win dozens of door prizes donated by the merchants

www.nwaboutiqueshow.com

Our website
www.nwaboutiqueshow.com has been updated with show specifics, merchant list, map, merchant FAQ section, etc. Please double-check your link and let us know if any updates are necessary.

Add the Show to Your Blog/Website

Don't forget to include a link to http://
www.nwaboutiqueshow.com on your blog, etsy store, website, etc. Promote the show on ALL OF IT. We'll be monitoring this... so let us know when you have it up.

Facebook It! Social Media is BIG

Did you know that if Facebook were a country, it would be the 4th largest in the world? Did you know that the #2 largest search engine in the world is YouTube? Did you know that 78% of consumers trust peer recommendations. Only 14% trust advertisements.

Social Media is BIG. We need to use it. Tweet about the show, talk about it on Facebook, invite others to become a FAN of our page on Facebook. (There is an event link you can use as well.) Post something on You Tube to showcase your product and promote the show. All of us pitching in to promote the show creates buzz you just can't buy!


Yard Signs - Plant Them Sunday, 11/14

We'll be handling all the new updated signage. But, if you have a yard sign from last show, please remember to put it out in a high-traffic location or intersection near your home the Sunday before the show. Try to steer clear of actual shopping center or mall property... but think about places women will see it. Corners of suburbian intersections, soccer fields, baseball parks, schools, etc. Permission is always nice!

Please e-mail us and let us know where you plan to plant your sign so we'll know what is covered and can fill in the gaps.

Car Magnets - Slap Them On 11/14

If you have a car magnet from last show, please put it on your vehicle the Sunday before the show.

Cross Promotion

A key P.R. tool is cross-promotion. Last spring, Rhea Lana's children's consignment sale passed out thousands of our "save the date" cards in their shopping bags.
It's not too late to do even more cross promotion and/or set up future relationships. Who do you know that can cross-promote with us? Let us know!

Sponsorships

When you open up the Kids Directory or pick up one of our postcards, you'll notice special thanks given to NWA Motherlode, Kids Directory and CitiScapes. These amazing media outlets were gracious enough to help promote our show... and we'll help promote them too. Please say thank you and support these guys! They are incredible!

If you know of any other media who might sponsor future shows... let us know!

Booth Details, Display & Merchandising

NWA Boutique Show Logo
Dear Merchants,

This week's newsletter will focus on booth display and merchandising. Each year, we are in awe of the enormous amount of energy and creativity you put into your booths. Of course, from such an amazingly creative group, we would expect nothing less!

The buzz for the fall show has officially begun! A few of our magazine ads hit the stands this past week. We were featured in the October issues of Citiscapes and The Kids Directory... with a circulation of 20,000 copies per publication. We even had a front page story on Motherlode today! Check it out at: http://nwamotherlode.com

Next week, we'll be sending you information on how you can help with our marketing and publicity efforts. Meanwhile, please go ahead and join our Facebook group... and invite your friends to join! We'll be starting a series of posts featuring YOU... our incredible merchants! You won't want to miss out on valuable P.R. for your business! Everyone you know needs to be on our Facebook page. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69244262372

Have an inspiring and creative weekend!


Booth Details, Display & Merchandising
October 8, 2010

Your Booth Represents YOU!

Your personal creativity is at the heart of your business -- it literally IS your business. Show the world your creativity! Use your booth to not only sell the day of the show... but to build your future business. You are establishing your image to the public.

Here are a few tips to help when designing your booth:

  • Make your booth inviting and comfortable to guests.

  • Provide good traffic-flow.

  • Showcase your work in an appealing and creative way.

  • Keep your booth stocked, but uncluttered.

  • Make the most of vertical space!

  • Display merchandise at various levels, arranged in a way that makes sense to shoppers.

  • Use easy-to-read signage. (pricing, custom order information, etc.)

  • Use signage to offer sales suggestions. (e.g. Great Teacher Christmas Gifts!)

Booth Ideas & Inspiration

We've posted a few pics and resources at http://www.nwaboutiqueshow.blogspot.com/
Remember... your booth is a window to your business. This is your storefront and YOU are the key salesperson.
Props & Backdrops

All the creative props you guys find amaze us! We love how so many of you use ordinary items in extraordinary ways to give your booth impact! Our favorite booths are always the ones that showcase the product... and look great doing it!

You will definitely want to think about how you'll define your space. Our booths are open, so many merchants like to bring or rent a backdrop of some sort. Others bring props to give the illusion of walls and define their space. We've seen everything from bakers racks, shelving, old doors hinged together, wire frame panels, hanging racks, furniture, self-standing closet organizers, etc.... the sky's the limit. Others use tables around the perimeter and put things up on the tables to add height. Some just leave them open. Be as creative as you'd like but remember to respect the booth next door and behind you.

All of us on the Boutique Show staff are suckers for fun display items and always on the lookout for interesting booth props. We have a few doors, windows and shutters if anyone needs them. Paint them a fun color! Put knobs on them! Hinge them together! Add feet! Paint them with chalkboard paint! If anyone wants any of it... please let us know. First come, first served. We'll send you pics and prices. You can even pay with paypal if you'd like.

General Booth Details

A 6' skirted table, 2 chairs and small wastebasket is provided in each 10 x 10 booth. (2 tables will be provided in each 10 x 20 booth.) Booths are taped off, but open. (i.e. no walls) Each merchant should provide or create their own "backdrop" to define the space.

Backdrops, electricity, wi-fi and extra tables are available a la carte.
Costs for additional services should be paid directly to the NWA Convention Center. Following is a partial list of extras and their cost. Please link to the forms below for full details. Forms should be faxed or mailed to the NWA Convention Center no later than November 10th.

10' x 10' Full Pipe & Drape - 3 sides$50
10' x 10' Backdrop - back side only$35
Extra 6' Table$10
Electricity - 1 Cord (Additional options available on form)$50

Convention Center EXTRAS Form

Convention Center Credit Card Authorization Form

Merchant Information Packet

NWA Boutique Show Logo
Dear Merchants,

I hope you are enjoying this gorgeous fall weather! The cool breeze and first hints of autumn are signs that the NWA Boutique Show is just seven weeks away! Our merchant placement is complete and we are SO excited about all the amazing talent coming together in November for our biggest and best show to date! Congratulations again to each of you for making the cut -- you are truly the cream of the crop!

Each week, we'll be sending you a merchant newsletter with details and updates related to the November show. Each issue will contain important specifics about the show... so please read them carefully and in their entirety. This week's issue will focus on merchant information. Coming weeks will focus on marketing, P.R., booth display and merchandising ideas, sales tips, building your business, etc.

Our website has been updated with specifics on the November show, the fall merchant list and an updated Merchant FAQ section. Please check the web link for your business. If you need us to redirect your link, please let us know immediately. We will update the site again next week. www.nwaboutiqueshow.com

Have an inspiring and creative weekend!


Merchant Information Packet
October 1, 2010

Show Details

Friday, November 19th
"Girls Night Out" Preview Shopping Event
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
First chance to shop, live Christmas jazz, door prizes, swag bags*, concessions & more.
$10 at door with a portion of proceeds benefiting local charities.
*While supplies last.

Saturday, November 20th
Holiday Shopping Hours
9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Door prizes, concessions, special performances & more!
Free Admission!

NWA Convention Center
(Attached to the Springdale Holiday Inn at I-540 and Hwy 412)
1500 South 48th Street
Springdale, AR 72762

Fall 2010 Merchant Agreement

To participate in the Fall 2010 NWA Boutique Show, each merchant must read and consent to the following terms and conditions:

  • Merchants may only bring items that have been juried and approved. At the discretion of the NWA Boutique Show staff, merchant may be asked to remove unapproved items.
  • There is to be NO copying of other merchants' ideas or merchandise. Limited overlap is important for the success of all participants.
  • Merchants are to be courteous and professional at all times. Foul language, negative attitudes, and unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated. We strive to create a fun, festive and uplifting environment for our merchants and customers.
  • Booth location will be assigned by the NWA Boutique Show staff and not by merchants themselves. Booth location will be assigned in order of arrival as completed applications and booth payments are received. (Upgrades to walls and corners are available upon approval for a slight increase in booth fee.)
  • A 6' skirted table and 2 chairs will be provided in each booth by the Convention Center. Backdrops, electricity, wifi and extra tables are available at additional charge. Costs for additional services should be paid directly to the NWA Convention Center.
  • Merchants must keep booth area clean and tidy during the show and are responsible for removing individual trash after the show. All supplies and props must be removed upon departure. Any remaining merchandise and/or supplies will be discarded.
  • ALL merchants are required to help distribute advertising materials such as flyers and signage. ALL merchants will be asked to e-mail their contacts with a personal note AND pitch in on web-based P.R. for the show's e-marketing campaign. (e.g. facebook, blogs, websites, twitter, etc.)
  • In the rare case that someone is injured during the show, the Boutique Show as a whole and its organizers will not be held responsible. Each individual merchants will be held responsible for what happens in their area. Merchants should consider a business liability policy.
  • Merchant must agree to the NWA Convention Center Liability Policy: Exhibitor or third party representative shall be fully responsible to pay for any and all damages to property owned by the Holiday Inn and the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center or Boutique Show their owners or managers, which results from any act or omission of Exhibitor or third party representative Exhibitor or third party representative agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, Holiday Inn and the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, Boutique Show and their respective owners, managers, officers or directors, agents, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates, from any damages or charges resulting from their use of the property, including attorney fees and expense. Exhibitor's or third party representative's liability shall include, without limitation, all losses, costs, damages, or expenses arising from or out of or by reason of any accident, property damage, bodily injury or other occurrences to any person or persons or property, including the Exhibitor or third party representative, its agents, employees, and business invitees which arise from or out of the Exhibitor's or third party representative's occupancy and use of the exhibition premises, Hotel or any part thereof. Exhibitor or third party representative agrees to provide a certificate of insurance to hotel which names the Holiday Inn and the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, its Owner and Manager, and Boutique Show as additional insureds to their policy.
  • The Boutique Show will not be held responsible for the selling of any licensed merchandise, collecting/recording taxes or collecting payments for items.
  • Delivery of items is between individual merchant and customer.
  • Each merchant is required to donate one $20 "gift certificate" to be used for marketing/promotion purposes, door prizes and/or volunteer incentive. These "gift certificates" will be printed by the NWA Boutique Show and must be honored by said merchant at time of surrender. Gift certificates will expire two weeks after show.
Merchant F.A.Q.

Where is my booth?

A detailed booth diagram will be posted one month prior to event.

What time is set up?
Friday, November 19, between noon and 4:30 p.m. We will have a quick meeting at 4:30 to run through details of the weekend. Please have your booth completely ready by that time.

What time is the show?
Friday, November 19, Private Shopping Event, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 20, Public Shopping Hours, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

What time can we break down?
Saturday, November 20, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. There is to be absolutely no loading or packing until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

What is provided?
You will have a taped-off section to the specification of your booth size along with a 6'
skirted table and 2 chairs. Backdrops, wi-fi, electricity, extra tables, etc. may be added at an additional charge and should be paid directly to the NWA Convention Center PRIOR to the show. They will charge double for floor orders.

Where should we unload?
All vendors will need to unload at the back of the building. If you are able to unload in front, we will let you know prior to the show.

Do I need to clean up my booth after I pack it up?

Please make sure you take ALL your items from your booth and that you leave a clean booth behind. The Convention Center will handle vacuuming. Any booth that is left messy will be charged a cleanup fee from the Convention Center. Any items left behind will be discarded.

How should we collect customer payments?
Each vendor is responsible for collecting their own payments and applicable taxes from customers.

Will food be available?
We will have concessions at this event. In addition, the Tiffany Grille on the hotel side serves both breakfast and lunch.

What if I have questions that aren't answered here?

Please e-mail us at info@nwaboutiqueshow.com.
Booth Details

A 6' skirted table, 2 chairs and small wastebasket will be provided in each 10 x 10 booth. (2 tables will be provided in each 10 x 20 booth.) Booths are taped off, but open. Each merchant should provide or create their own "backdrop" to define the space.*

Backdrops, electricity, wi-fi and extra tables are available a la carte.
Costs for additional services should be paid directly to the NWA Convention Center. Following is a partial list of extras and their cost. Please link to the forms below for full details. Forms should be faxed or mailed to the NWA Convention Center no later than November 10th.

10' x 10' Full Pipe & Drape - 3 sides$50
10' x 10' Backdrop - back side only$35
Extra 6' Table$10
Electricity - 1 Cord (Additional options available on form)$50

Convention Center EXTRAS Form

Convention Center Credit Card Authorization Form

*Some merchants own their own pipe/drape backdrop or tent frame. Others bring props to give the illusion of walls and define their space. We've seen everything from bakers racks, shelving, old doors hinged together, wire frame panels, hanging racks, furniture, self-standing closet organizers, etc.... the sky's the limit. Others use tables around the perimeter and put things up on the tables to add height. Some just leave them open. Be as creative as you'd like but remember to respect the booth next door and behind you.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Booth Ideas

Hi Gang! You probably have amazing plans for your booth displays this fall! It's so fun seeing everyone's creativity! Search the web, go shopping, flip through magazines, look around your home... get inspired and have fun with the design of your booth.

A great resource for booth pics is the Flickr group, “Show Me Your Booths.” Check it out at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/715724@N24/

Meanwhile... here
are a few pics to help inspire!












Thursday, April 8, 2010

Booth Ideas

Hey guys! Many of you have asked us for booth display ideas. Thought we'd post some pics from our files for your inspiration.

Remember, you can pull things from around your home.... or even your garden! Just use whatever you can to create a vibe in your booth that represents you and your business. For your backdrop... look around... have some fun with it!

The biggest tip we can give you is to remember NOT to block off the edge of your booth with a table... keep it open and inviting. Open it up... push the tables to the back or in the middle. Don't reinforce that "visual line" that shoppers seem to walk down deciding if they want to come into your booth. Add lots of visual interest with varying heights.... remember to use your vertical space!

Have an inspired and creative weekend!