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NEW MAILING ADDRESS: Bead Fest 630 Freedom Business Center Drive, 3rd Floor King of Prussia, PA 19406 EXHIBITING: Those interested in exhibitor space or providing materials/supplies for Bead Fest should contact: Dana Groves, Event Sales Manager (215) 510-0493 Download a 2012 booth contract. WORKSHOPS: If you are interested in signing up for classes, have questions about your current class selection, need to make any changes/corrections, or have questions about teaching at our shows contact: Jaclyn Eriksen, Event Coordinator (215) 510-2864 Online workshop proposal form. MEDIA INQUIRIES: If you are a member of the media or represent a bead/jewelry membership organization contact: Beth Mauro, Senior Marketing Manager, Events (215) 360-1376 GENERAL INQUIRIES: If you need information that is not covered in the sections above please contact: Karen Keegan, Senior Event Planner (610) 232-5718 WEB INQUIRIES: Any questions/comments about Bead Fest web site contact: Morgan Kralle, Event Planner (610) 232-5745 FAQ's
When/Where/How much is the show? Is this a wholesale or retail event/what do wholesale buyers need to do? How do I get there? Is there parking? Do you have a Hotel block? When/Where are the workshops? How do I register for workshops? What do I need to bring? What do I need to do onsite/do I need to sign in? How do I become an Exhibitor? What comes/doesn't come with a booth/Artisan table? When is move in/tear down? How do I advertise with Bead Fest? How do I order tables/electricity/phone line? Does the Hall receive wireless/phone service? Where/when do I ship my freight? What is the sales tax? When/Where/How much is the show? Detailed show information can be found in the Expo section. Is this a wholesale or retail event/what do wholesale buyers need to do? Our events are open to the public and tend to be retail oriented. As such, prices marked by vendors should always be retail. There are qualified wholesale buyers who attend, but as there is no pre-registration/credentials checked at the door, it is up to each INDIVIDUAL vendor to (a) choose whether or not they wish to conduct wholesale transactions, (b) check the buyer's credentials to confirm that they are licensed for wholesale transactions, and (c) set their own minimums for such transactions. VENDORS: It is illegal to engage in a wholesale transaction without charging sales tax (in states where there is a sales tax) with anyone who is not properly licensed. BUYERS: All must respect vendor policies and not expect such pricing if not properly qualified. How do I get there? Directions are found on our travel section. Is there parking? Yes, there is parking at the Convention Center. Pricing information will be posted shortly. Do you have a Hotel block? We do, detailed information can be found in our travel section. When/Where are the workshops? Our workshops are located within Convention Center and the adjacent Sheraton Hotel. How do I register for workshops? Online registration will be available through the website. Stay tuned for more information. What do I need to bring? Anything listed in the "Students are required to bring" section of the class description along with a task light and extension cord/power strip. This information will be on the workshop registration page as well as within your confirmation email. What do I need to do onsite/do I need to sign in? Be sure to print out your agenda from your confirmation email, or log into the registration site. Be sure to note the location of your workshop. Onsite, you can go straight to class! Your instructor will have your name on their roster. When you are ready to visit the expo stop by student registration and pick up your student button. This will allow you access to the hall Your student button gets you free access to the Expo the entire length of the show. How do I become an Exhibitor? You can download a 2012 booth contract and submit with deposit. If you have any questions you can contact Dana Groves (215) 510-0493 What comes/doesn't come with a booth/Artisan table? Our booths & artisan tables come with one(1) table, one chair, and a wastebasket. You must purchase your own carpeting, electricity, telephone, internet and extra furniture. The forms can be downloaded from the for exhibitor section. When is move in/tear down? Move-In and Tear Down information can be found in our for exhibitor section. How do I advertise with Bead Fest? Exhibitors contact: Dana Groves (215) 510-0493 All other inquiries contact: Beth Mauro (215) 360-1376 for more information. How do I order tables/electricity/phone line? Visit our for exhibitor section for all the detailed information and appropriate forms. Does the Hall receive wireless/phone service? We will post this information as it becomes available. Where/when do I ship my freight? Freight and shipping information can be found in our for exhibitor section. What is the sales tax? The state sales tax is 6.25%. |