Exhibitor Resources
Exhibitor Badges
Click here to submit your Exhibitor Badge Form.
Exhibitor Manual - Your Guide to Details
Click here to view the Exhibitor Manual.
Exhibitor Services
Lead Retrieval Services
Contact: Trade Show Leads
Phone: (515) 370-0871
Email: orders@tsleads.net
Convention Center Exhibitor Services & Rental Order Form
Contact: Exhibitor Services
Phone: (410) 289-2800
Email: Matt Mansfield – mmansfield@oceancitymd.gov or Shianne Martin – smartin@oceancitymd.gov
Exhibitor Media Kit + Sponsorship Opportunities + Expo Program Guide
First Time Exhibitor Tips
Click here to view our First Time Exhibitor Tips.
Parking Information
Parking is limited; if attendees can't park, they can't see your exhibit!
- Exhibitor trucks may NOT be in the main parking lot. Park in the Castle in the Sand Hotel front parking lot across the street - GPS Address: 3701 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City MD 21842
- Booth personnel - carpool, wear your badge and ride the OC Bus for free, park in southside Municipal parking lot. Please leave the main lot open for your customers!
Marketing Materials
Create an integrated marketing campaign to reach and influence buyers attending the Expo. We've made it easy with a variety of advertising and paid sponsorshop opportunities. FREE online promotions, directory listing, and marketing materials are explained below.
New Product / Show Special
Your new product and/or show special, along with your company name and info is displayed on our Expo site, in the Attend area. Additionally, this information will be published in our Expo Program Guide which is given to Attendees. To participate in this free promotion, fill out the form here.
Expo Logo
Feel free to use our Expo logo on your company's newletters, billing statements, e-blasts, etc. Remind your customers to visit you at your booth!
Invitation Postcard
Invite your customers and prospects to be your guest at the Expo. Download this invitation and email it to your customers. Or, if you'd like to make a personal sales call, let us know and we can send you the actual invitations to hand or mail out.
One Page Flyer
Print this one pager and share with your customers!
Partner with Expo
The Expo Partnership Program offers innovative opportunities for your company to drive sales and build brand awareness. It is designed to reach Expo attendees. Contact Kaylee Payne, (410) 289-6733, to discuss or take a peek at the Exhibitor Media Kit to learn more about each option. To secure a sponsorship fill out the Sponsorship Form and email it to kaylee@ocvisitor.com.
Important Deadline Dates
| Exhibitor Schedule | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Pre-sell your customers. Write "See us at Booth #____ March 3 & 4 at the 50th Annual Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association's Trade Expo" on your website, invoices, direct mailings, and advertising. | NOW |
| Make your hotel reservations. Begin inviting your customers by giving them a VIP Pre-Registration invitation. Call our office at (410) 289-6733, and we will ship them to you. | Now - Feb. 6 |
| Avoid excess late charges, order your electricity, draping, etc., now - Form #3 Conv. Center Services Order Form | Now - Feb. 27 |
| Balance due on your booth space | Jan. 3 |
| Get your customers excited and remind them of the show! This is a reason for a sales call - personally hand them a VIP Pre-Registration invitation - order yours today. | Jan. 10 |
| Early Pricing Deadline for Lead Retrieval | Jan. 31 |
| Expo Program Guide Ad Form Due | Feb. 6 |
| Show Specials & New Products Form Due | Feb. 7 |
| Certificate of Insurance due to show management for beer, wine & spirit vendors | Feb. 14 |
| First day shipments will be accepted | Feb. 21 |
| Customers' free pre-registration due to show management. After this date, customers can register at the door for $25 per person. | Feb. 28 |
| Move-in from 9am - 5pm | Feb. 28 - Mar. 1 |
| Move-in from 9am - 11am | Expo Hours 11am - 5pm | Local shelter collects surplus food products at 4:45pm | Mar. 2 |
| Expo Hours 10am - 4pm | Local shelter collects surplus food products at 3:45pm | Mar. 3 |
| Move-out March 3rd from 4pm - 7pm | DO NOT BREAK DOWN BOOTH PRIOR TO 4PM or March 4th from 8am - 12pm | Mar. 3 - 4 |
CONTACT US
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Kaylee Payne, Business Development Director