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Commercial Vendor Manual

2024 Commercial Exhibits Manual

Commercial Vendor Application will be available January 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATM MACHINES......................................................................... 3

ADHESIVE STICKERS..................................................................... 4

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE............................................................. 4

ADMISSIONS.............................................................................. 4

ALTERATIONS TO FAIR PROPERTY................................................... 5

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)....................................... 5

AWARDS PROGRAMS.................................................................. 6

BALLOONS ........................................................... 6

BENCHES................................................................................... 6

BICYCLES................................................................................... 6

BOOTH DESIGN AND FURNISHINGS – INSIDE EXHIBIT BUILDINGS............ 6

BOOTH SUPPLIES........................................................................ 8

BOOTH SET UP........................................................................... 8

BUILDING MANAGERS.................................................................. 9

CAMPGROUND (RV PARK)..................................................................9

CHECKS.................................................................................... 9

CLEANLINESS & TRASH DISPOSAL................................................. 10

COMPUTER ACCESS FOR E-MAIL.................................................. 10

CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS........................................... 10

CANCELLATION BY THE FAIR......................................... 11

CANCELLATION BY THE EXHIBITOR AND REFUND POLICY.... 12

RENEWAL................................................................ 12

REPRINTING FEE......................................................... 12

SUBMISSION............................................................. 12

COPY SERVICE.......................................................................... 13

CREDENTIALS MAILBOXES........................................................... 13

CREDENTIALS PICK UP PROCESS................................................... 13

DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS........................................................ 14

DATES TO REMEMBER……………………………………..………….14

DELIVERIES/PRODUCT SHIPMENTS TO THE FAIR............................... 14

DONATIONS OR RAFFLES FOR A PRIZE DRAWING.............................. 3

DRAWINGS................................................................................ 4

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION..................................................... 5

EMERGENCY PLAN...................................................................... 5

EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.................................................................. 5

EXHIBITOR CONDUCT................................................................... 6

EXHIBITOR EVALUATIONS............................................................. 6

FAIR LOGO USE.......................................................................... 7

FAX SERVICES............................................................................. 7

FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS....................................................... 7

FIRST AID................................................................................ 10

FOOD & OTHER PERCENTAGE GUIDELINES...................................... 10

FORKLIFT SERVICES.................................................................... 16

GATE SCHEDULES...................................................................... 17

GIVEAWAY ITEMS/SAMPLING...................................................... 17

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES……………………………………………..17

GRANDSTAND SHOW TICKETS...................................................... 17

HANDSTAMP......................................................................................

INFLATABLES........................................................................... 18

INSURANCE.............................................................................. 18

INTERPRETATION………………………………………………………18

KEYS TO BUILDINGS/CONCESSION STANDS..................................... 19

LARGE VEHICLES/STORAGE UNITS................................................. 19

LATE FEE CHARGE..................................................................... 19

LIABILITY................................................................................. 19

LONGEVITY PROGRAM............................................................... 20

MAIL--INCOMING FOR EXHIBITORS............................................... 20

MAIL—OUTGOING FOR EXHIBITORS & POSTAL SERVICES................... 20

MERCHANDISE/PRODUCTS.......................................................... 20

MOTORIZED SCOOTERS.............................................................. 21

NON-PERFORMANCE................................................................. 21

OPERATING HOURS................................................................... 21

OPERATING HOURS (LAST SUNDAY) RELEASE TIMES......................... 23

OUTSIDE EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES.................................................. 23

PARKING HANGTAGS................................................................. 25

PETS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS........................................................ 26

PROBATION............................................................................. 26

RECYCLING…………………………………………………………….25

RELOCATING EXHIBITORS............................................................ 26

ROVING VEHICLES..................................................................... 26

SALES TAX............................................................................... 27

SELLING A CONCESSION TRAILER OR CONCESSION OPERATION ...... 26

SHUTTLE SERVICE - PUBLIC PARKING LOTS...................................... 28

SIGNAGE................................................................................. 28

SMOKING................................................................................ 28

SOLICITING AND ADVERTISING..................................................... 28

SOUND................................................................................... 29

SPACE CHANGE REQUESTS.......................................................... 29

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES.................................................................... 29

STORAGE - CONCESSION TRAILERS/EQUIPMENT……………………..30

SUBLETTING OF SPACE............................................................... 30

SUPPLIES--DELIVERY/PICK UP....................................................... 30

SUPPORT UNITS........................................................................ 30

TELEPHONE SERVICE IN EXHIBIT BOOTH SPACE................................ 30

TENT CAMPING......................................................................... 31

TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT............................................................... 31

TRAMS................................................................................... 31

UTILITIES................................................................................. 31

WEAPONS............................................................................... 34

WEATHER................................................................................ 34

YELLOW PAINT LINES................................................................. 34

CERTIFICATION INDIVIDUAL OR COMPAY NOT CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN A BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL 34

CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS ATTACHMENT..................................... 34



EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES AND GENERAL INFORMATION

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

THESE GUIDELINES ARE A BINDING PART OF YOUR SPACE CONTRACT WITH THE KANSAS STATE FAIR.

The Kansas State Fair is hereafter referred to as the “Fair” and the Exhibitor, or Concessionaire, is hereafter referred to as the “Exhibitor. ”All correspondence to the Kansas State Fair should be addressed to:

Kansas State Fair

2000 N. Poplar

Hutchinson, KS 67502

Phone:(620) 669-3612 or (620) 669-3606

(620) 669-3640, ATTN: Tonya

Email: Commercial Exhibits tonya.sinclair-stucky@ks.gov or aisha.hernandez@ks.gov

The mission of the Kansas State Fair is “to promote and showcase Kansas agriculture, industry and culture, to create opportunity for commercial activity and to provide an educational and entertaining experience that is the pride of all Kansans.”

An Exhibitor’s License Agreement is subject to cancellation if a payment or signed Agreement is not returned by the date shown. See EXHIBITOR LICENSE AGREEMENT CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY in these Guidelines.

Payments need to be received in the Commercial Exhibits Department by dates specified, or Commercial Exhibits License Agreement will be subject to cancellation and exhibit space reassigned.

The Fair reserves the right of final approval for all products or services to be rendered, before and during the Kansas State Fair. An Exhibitor shall exhibit, sell, or give away, only such items as listed on the Agreement, or approved on the Drawing, Giveaway and Special Activities Form, located online. See also MERCHANDISE/PRODUCTS and SOLICITING/ADVERTISING sections of this Manual.

The Kansas State Fair reserves the right to offer space based on product, building or area space is available, size of space required, maintaining a balanced program of products throughout the Fairgrounds, and attractiveness of the exhibit. The exhibit should be consistent with the Fair’s Mission and be in the best interests of the Kansas State Fair.


VENDOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The PDF below provides an example of our insurance requirements for your convenience.

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS CALENDAR

Need help finding that important due date? See below for a calendar specific to all important Commercial Vendor dates regarding the 2024 Kansas State Fair.

IMPORTANT REMINDER DUE DATES

  • February 15 - First half payment and signed License Agreement due
  • March 1 - Late Fees applied / Cancellation notice sent
  • March 11 - Change Request open
  • April 30 - "Shop till You Drop", and "Tasting Tuesday" applications due
  • July 1 – Tax Clearance Certificate application opens
  • July 1- Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) due for coverage of Fair dates
  • July 6 - Second half payment reminders sent
  • July 15 - Second half payment and signed agreements due. Any cancellations after this date will receive a refund equal to HALF of all payments made
  • July 25- Late Fees applied to past due second half payments
  • August 1- Final date for Drawing, Giveaway & Special Activity Applications
  • August 1- Final date for all Item & Menu Changes (including pricing)
  • August 1- Final date to receive WRITTEN NOTICE of license agreement cancellation. Any cancellations after this date WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND
  • August 15 - All Advance Gate Ticket Orders are due/ last date for tax clearance copy to office.
  • August 16 - Gate tickets will need to be purchased through the TICKET OFFICE
  • August 19 - Credential pickup begins if we have your Certificate of Insurance on file
  • August 23 - Outside Exhibitors begin display set up
  • August 31 - Fair Office is open 8am - 5pm
  • September 3 - FAIR OFFICE IS CLOSED
  • September 2 - Inside exhibitors begin display set up. Exhibit buildings and Fair Office are open from 8am - 5pm.
  • September 3, 4, 5- Exhibit buildings open from 8am - 8pm for exhibitor set up
  • September 6 thru 15- 2024 Kansas State Fair
  • September 16 thru 20 - Fair Office open 8am - 5pm
  • September 17 - Inside Exhibitor displays/booths should be completely removed from buildings
  • September 19 - Outside Exhibitor displays/booths should be completely removed from Fair grounds.
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