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Exhibitor Service Manual:

The International Dairy Show Exhibitor Manual is available here:  http://www.ges.com/eComm/2011/Q3/51-02539

***Please download the NEW Target Move-In Schedule***

Below please find deadlines and important show information.

If there are any questions you may have please do not hesitate to contact GES or show management:
GES
7050 Lindell Road
Las Vegas, NV 89118-4702
Phone (in USA): 800.475.2098
International Calls: 702.515.5970
Fax (in USA): 866.329.1437
International Fax: 702.263.1520
Online: www.ges.com/chat

Food & Beverage Sampling:

All sampling must be coordinated with Levy Restaurants, the official food and beverage provider of the Georgia World Congress Center.In the Exhibitor Service Kit you will find an Authorization Form to sample food and/or beverages in your booth. Please note that all beverage samples must be 4 oz or less and food items are limited to 2 oz or less.

Exhibitors offering a sample of their food or beverage product must comply with all local, state and national regulations of transport,storage, preparation and distribution of the product to include refrigeration of any persishable products.

Show Information:

• Back wall Drape: Blue/Gold/Blue
• Sidewall Drape: Blue
• Aisle Carpet: Pepper (black and white)
• (1) One ID Sign (7"x44") will be provided automatically with your booth.
• (3) exhibitor passes, per 100 square feet of exhibit space
• Unlimited Platinum Passes — FREE passes to invited customers and processors to the exhibit floor (limited to processors only, suppliers are not elligable)




Important Dates & Deadlines:

 

Thursday, September 15, 2011
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Exhibitor Installation & Targeted Move-In
Friday, September 16, 2011
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Exhibitor Installation & Targeted Move-In
Saturday, September 17, 2011
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Exhibitor Installation & Targeted Move-In
Sunday, September 18, 2011
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Registration Hours - Main GWCC Lobby
Monday, September 19, 2011
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Registration Hours - Main GWCC Lobby
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	IDFA Board Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Signature Session: (Auditorium)
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Concurrent Sessions (A402-407)
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open - Hall A
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM	iDairyShow & Cooking Demos
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Opening Reception**, Omni CNN
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Registration Hours - Main GWCC Lobby
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Joint MIF, NCI & IICA Board Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Signature Session: (Auditorium)
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Concurrent Sessions (A402-407)
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open - Hall A
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM	iDairyShow & Cooking Demos
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Registration Hours - Main GWCC Lobby
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Signature Session: (Auditorium)
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Concurrent Sessions (A402-407)
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM	iDairyShow & Cooking Demos
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open - Hall A
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Closing Reception & Passport Awards presentation on Exhibit Floor
4:00 PM - 12:00AM	Exhibit Dismantle & Move Out
Thursday, September 22, 2011
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Exhibit Dismantle & Move Out
Friday, September 23, 2011
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Exhibit Dismantle & Move Out
10:00 AM	Carriers MUST check in by 10:00 AM
*Additional Fee Required
Deadline	Item
22-Jul	Program & Exhibit Guide information due online
22-Jul	Lead Retrieval Systems - Early Bird Discount
12-Aug	Pre-Registration Deadline
12-Aug	First day for crated shipments to arrive at advance warehouse
12-Aug	Lead Retrieval Systems - Discount Price
13-Aug	Convention Center Electrical & Plumbing
19-Aug	Freight Questionnaire
19-Aug	Notice of Intent to Use Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor
24-Aug	Booth Food & Beverage Sample Authorization Request
24-Aug	Convention Center - Phone & Internet
24-Aug	Floral Rental
24-Aug	Computer Rental
26-Aug	DUE WITH ALL GES ORDERS - Payment & Credit Card Charge Authorization
	3rd Party Billing Request
	Freight Handling Rates - Display Material & Small Package
	Freight Handling Rates - Machinery & Equipment
	Discount Package Plans
	Pre-Printed Outbound Material Handling Request
	Trailer Accessible Storage
	Refrigerated & Frozen Storage
	Order Color Coded Refrigerated & Frozen Labels
	Carpet
	Carpet Package
	Furniture & Accessories
	Furniture Package
	Specialty Furniture .
	Standard Exhibit System
	Graphics & Signage
	Installation & Dismantling
	Key Information
	In-Booth Forklift & Labor
	Hanging Sign Labor
	Crane
	Booth Layout
	Cleaning
29-Aug	International Shipments - Sea Freight to Atlanta
29-Aug	Housing Reservation Deadline
29-Aug	International Shipments - Air Freight to Atlanta
29-Aug	Security - Booth Guards
31-Aug	Audio/Visual Rentals
2-Sep	Refrigeration & Freezer Rentals
2-Sep	Judy Venn Booth Models/Hosts
2-Sep	Booth Food & Beverage Service
6-Sep	Last day for hanging sign shipments to arrive at advance warehouse
6-Sep	Last day for crated shipments to arrive at advance warehouse w/o surcharge
15-Sep	Installation Begins - (see target move in for your installation date)
SEPT 19-21	International Dairy Show- Exposition Dates
SEPT 21-23	Dismantling begins at 4:00 pm September 21
23-Sep	Display materials must be removed by 12:00 PM
23-Sep	Carriers MUST check in by 10:00 AM for return shipments