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Exhibitor-Manual-2024
Exhibitor-Manual-2024
Exhibitor-Manual-2024
MANUAL
Thank you for exhibiting with HomeStyles 2024. To ensure a safe, successful show, this document contains regulations
for all exhibitors. Please review carefully and contact Show Management if you have any questions. We are here to help
you have a great show!
All exhibitors and their employees are responsible for following the guidelines set forth in this manual.
Move-in and move-out schedules and procedures will be available in early February 2024.
Categories include: Best Single Booth, Best Double Booth, Best Multi-Booth, Best Product (Direct-Sellers), and Best 'The
Market at HomeStyles' Booth. Judging will begin at 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 14, with awards to be presented at the
Exhibitor Reception, Thursday, March 14, 8:00 – 9:00 pm.
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SHOW CONTACT
INFORMATION
WHO WE ARE
Show Operations
The HomeStyles Home, Renovation & Karen Kobussen, HomeStyles Show Manager
Lifestyle Show is owned and operated by the C: (306) 370-7647
projects@saskatoonhomebuilders.com
Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’
Association. Nicole Burgess, CEO, Saskatoon & Region
Home Builders' Association
C: (306) 380-4120
The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ ceo@saskatoonhomebuilders.com
Association is the voice of the residential Marketing & Media Inquiries
construction industry in Saskatoon and area. Kirsten Szwydky, Marketing &
It represents members who include new Communications Coordinator
home builders, renovators, land developers, P: (306) 955-5188 ext. 4.
trade contractors, product and material marketing@saskatoonhomebuilders.com
manufacturers, building product suppliers, Accounting, Insurance & Payment Inquires
lending institutions, insurance providers, and Steven Simon, Manager of Membership &
other service professionals. HomeStyles is Engagement
P: (306) 955-5188 ext. 3.
the ideal location for business & consumers
membership@saskatoonhomebuilders.com
to meet, be inspired, create beautiful homes
Exhibitor Services
and lasting relationships.
Jordyn Dybvig, Event & Administration Coordinator
P: (306) 955-5188 ext. 5.
assistant@saskatoonhomebuilders.com
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READ
DURING YOUR RULES,
READ BEFORE
REGULATIONS
PLANNING MOVING IN
& SAFETY
PROCESS
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PLANNING PROCESS
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Management.
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SHOW OFFICE Only prepaid shipments will be accepted on-site during move-
in. Show Management reserves the right to refuse non-paid
Upon arrival, please check in at the Show Office in shipments. Limited storage may be available on site, but
Hall D to obtain your Exhibitor Package. Our team cannot be guaranteed, or even available. Please ensure
will assist you in locating your booth and will be able appropriate delivery measures.
to answer any move-in procedures and general
questions.
Should any of the above criteria not be met the exhibitor will be asked to remove the product
from the exhibit. The full guidelines and Food & Beverage Sampling Approval form can be
found at homestylesonline.com/exhibitor-info/.
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EXHIBITOR & CLIENT PASS ORDER FORM
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You will receive an invoice for extra passes, payment must be received in advance of
the Show. Exhibitor and Client Passes can also be purchased at the Show Office
during the show.
SIGNS
Signs must not exceed the booth height regulation. They
must fit within booth dimensions without blocking the view of
another exhibitor. If you wish to hang a sign above your
booth, please download and complete “Sign Hanging Form”
which can be found at homestylesonline.com/exhibitor-info/
FORKLIFT
Forklifts and operators will be available during set-up and
tear down times. Operators may be contacted from the
Show Office in Hall D. HomeStyles assumes no
responsibility for damage to display or equipment, which
may result, directly or indirectly, from the use of Prairieland
Park forklift, or other equipment. There will be no forklift
services available after Wednesday, March 13 at 5:00
PM.
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EXHIBITOR ACCESS
Use the service road entrances off Lorne Avenue (beside Sports on Tap) or access off St. Henry Avenue. Proceed
to the back of Hall E (east side of the building). This is also the location of the EXHIBITOR ENTRANCE during
show hours.
EXHIBITOR PARKING
All Exhibitor vehicles and trailers are to be parked in the midway lots north and east of Hall E. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Parking in the front lots (west side) of Prairieland Park is reserved for attendees of the show. All parking behind
Hall D & E is reserved for Prairieland Staff. Do not block overhead doors, emergency exits or disposal bins.
Vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed at owners expense for non-compliance.
MOVE-IN SCHEDULE
The booth move-in schedule will be released in January 2024. Please review the schedule in detail as the
move-in times will be strictly enforced. If you need more time to set-up your booth (built on-site, etc.) please
contact Show Management as soon as possible.
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MOVE-IN DEADLINE:
2:00 PM - THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2024
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
All personnel entering the move-in This is a safety measure to protect It is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to
area on Monday - Wednesday display houses, exhibitors and any inform all respective team members
must wear the appropriate personal contractors in areas of freight requiring access to the exhibit floors
protective equipment (PPE) movement and active mobile lifts. of this requirement and the need to
consisting of: Active construction areas will require wear PPE. This includes any Exhibitor
• High visibility safety vests additional PPE in the form of: Appointed Contractors and Shipping/
• CSA approved hard hat Courier companies you have hired.
• Steel toe shoes Failure to do so will result in
workers being required to leave the
exhibit area until such time as
compliance has been achieved.
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RULES, REGULATION
& SAFETY
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FINABLE OFFENCES
FINABLE OFFENCES RESULTING IN LOSS OF
EXHIBITOR LISTING SERVICES.
Soliciting - The cost of soliciting is equivalent to the booth price. If
fined, an organization will be unable to participate in the show until
payment is received. Soliciting includes any literature distribution or
marketing material outside of the assigned booth(s), soliciting for
employees from other companies, or soliciting business in the aisles
outside booth area.
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their booths or leave the hall while this is happening. Show Management
reserves the right to fine exhibitors if Handy Special Events finds it
necessary.
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Licensee must confirm all exhibit activities to within the limits 18. EXHIBIT OR CONCESSION CLEANING - The Licensee will
of the space allocated to it. No soliciting or advertising for any keep its own location(s) swept and cleaned. The Licensor will
purpose will be permitted on the grounds except from within supply staff to ensure that the aisles are kept clean. Walk-ways
the space for that purpose. and garbage containers will be cleaned daily by the Licensor.
Handy Special Events offers a booth cleaning service.
11. ELECTRICAL - Licensees are advised that standard electrical
19. STORAGE - Storage of Licensee equipment on the grounds
outlets (800 watt – 110 volt) are included for rental space only.
after the move-out deadline is not permitted. Equipment left on
The Licensee is responsible for coordinating their electrical
the grounds after the move-out date will be removed or stored at
requirements (other than standard) with Prairieland Park by
the Licensee’s expense. Licensee absolves the Licensor from
way of completing and returning an Electrical Service Order
any liability or claim with
Form.
20. CONSENT - I give consent to receive electronic
12. NOISE - Undue noise in the demonstration of exhibits, or
communications, including emails, from HomeStyles
noisy or unseemly methods employed in sales or
Management and their services, events, news, offers,
demonstration activities will not be permitted. The decision of
promotions, updates and more. I may withdraw consent at any
what constitutes undue noise or unseemly methods rest
time.
exclusively with the Licensor.
21. FREE DRAWS & GIVE-A-WAYS - Licensee shall not conduct a
13. PRODUCT FOR DISPLAY - The Licensee may only sell
free draw unless prior approval from the Licensor has been
products listed on their Product Sale Form. The Licensee
obtained. All free draw tickets and stubs must contain the name
must make any changes or additions to the list of products in
of the company conducting the free draw and a sample of same
writing and are subject to approval by the Licensor. Changes
must be provided to Licensor. Exhibitors are not permitted to
must be submitted prior to March 1st, 2024.
hand-out food which has not been prepackaged or approved by
14. CONTRAVENTION OF LAWS - Licensee is responsible for
the venue.
complying with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal
22. RAFFLE TICKETS - The selling of raffle tickets or soliciting of
laws and licenses with respect to its products and exhibit. This
donations by Licensee from any common space, aisle or
includes but is not limited to; labour legislation with respect to
contracted exhibit space is prohibited.
minimum wages and benefits of employees, Provincial
23. SOLICITING - Soliciting and/or distribution of literature outside
Worker’s Compensation coverage, temporary & foreign
of your allocated booth space is prohibited.
worker legislation and immigration requirements while working
24. NO EXHIBITOR SHALL MOVE, unless approved by Show
at its exhibits.
15. SECURITY - Outside security companies are not permitted to Management.
25. NO EXHIBITOR WILL ENTER/MOVE, items from another
work onsite at the grounds and buildings known as Prairieland
Exhibitor booth.
Park. Licensees requiring security personnel must contract
26. MOVING BOOTHS - Show Management reserves the right to
security services directly through Prairieland Park at
move or reallocate Exhibitor Space. Every effort will be made to
(306) 931-7149.
ensure the new space is accommodating to both the Exhibitor
16. TAXES - Licensee is responsible for collecting and remitting
and the Show.
to the appropriate government authority all sales and other
27. DEMONSTRATIONS - Each exhibitor has the responsibility to
taxes as applicable with respect to the sale of products or
ensure proper flow of pedestrian traffic through the exhibit
services from the exhibit location(s).
buildings. Large crowds, who congregate to watch
17. NON-SMOKING FACILITIES - Exhibitors are responsible to
demonstrations, usually interfere with the flow of traffic in aisles
comply with the Provincial Tobacco Control Act Statute which
and often create excessive crowds in neighbouring booths. This
prohibits the smoking or holding of lighted tobacco inside all
infringes on the rights of other Exhibitors. Aisles must be kept
buildings on the grounds. Individuals contravening this law are
clear and free of obstruction at all times.
guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine
defined by the Saskatchewan Tobacco Control Act.
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We are available to answer your questions and to ensure a great
show! Please contact us at (306) 955-5188 or email Karen
Kobussen at projects@saskatoonhomebuilders.com with any
questions.