Birmingham/Hoover Babypalooza
Saturday, August 10, 2019
The Finley Center at The Hoover Met
1000 RV Trce, Hoover, AL 35244
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
MOVE-IN: You may set-up FRIDAY between 12:00 PM AND 5:00 PM AND/OR SATURDAY between 7:30 AM and 8:45AM. (if you are coming Friday please e-mail us to let us know so we can expect you).
SET-UP: We provide 8’ tables and 2 chairs for single exhibit and two - 8' tables and 4 chairs for double exhibits. The area will be framed with 3' with pipe and drape. Please make sure your table cover reaches the floor.
ELECTRICAL ACCESS: If you requested and paid for electricity you must bring your own extension cords and power strips.
LOADING DOCK - If you have small items it is easiest to unload at the front the double doors
If you have large heavy items you must bring them in through the dock. (For the dock drive around to the back)
In both places please unload your vehicle and MOVE IT TO A PARKING SPACE IMMEDIATELY. Absolutely no parking or leaving your vehicle it will block access for others.
Hand trucks, dollies, or the like are limited. Please bring whatever you will need to carry and set-up your exhibit.
SHOW TIME: Exhibits must be set-up and fully operational by 8:45 a.m. on Saturday. The show is 9 am – 2 pm
MOVE-OUT: Breakdown may begin at 2:00 p.m. Take down prior to 2:00 p.m. will exclude your company from participating in future shows. Please do not leave brochures, boxes or any other items on your table at the end.
BANNERS & SIGNS: You may NOT tape or secure banners or any items to the walls or any other fixtures in the facility other than your table. You may bring banner stands and easels for anything you want to hang or display.
WIFI: Wifi is open and free at The Finley Center - no password needed.
BALLOONS AND DECOR -- Helium balloons are NOT ALLOWED under any circumstances in The Finley Center. However you can have air filled balloon decor.
Our balloon decorator is The Rainbow Balloon Company (Still Lou Lou if you've worked with her in the past). They can do outstanding decor to make your booth pop. If you would to order balloons please do so before Tuesday using the contact information below.
Facebook.com/therainbowballooncompany
info@rainbowballoonco.com
NO GIVING OUT BALLOONS -- Balloons may only be used for decorations. THEY MUST NOT BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN as they pose a health risk to children. Even at the end. Some children have latex allergies and this can be a danger to them.
CONCESSIONS: The convention center will have concessions selling hotdogs, sandwiches, chips, drinks, and cookies. Credit cards accepted.
There will be a private Exhibitor Lounge in a room near the restrooms (to the right when you are coming into the facility). There will be light refreshments and a great place to take a break from the crowds.
EVENT DAY STAFF: Should you need any assistance please flag our event staff in the black Babypalooza shirts. If you are working your exhibit alone they will be happy to relieve you for breaks.
MAKE THIS THE BEST SHOW: Babypalooza has grown because parents love the atmosphere and the information they are able to receive. We have grown into a conference with lots of mini sessions happening in different areas throughout the day.
Please think of what you can do at your booth to actually engage the parents they want to leave knowing more than when they came. They don’t just want to get a brochure they want to be engaged and learn about your products and services so please make sure your staff brings their A-game!! No food and eating at the booths please.
DOOR PRIZES: Having a drawing for door prizes is strongly encouraged.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: If you are doing special demonstrations or drawings please email them to cc@babypalooza.com before Tuesday and we will include in the email to pre-registered attendees and push through the app on event day.