MARKETING SERVICES
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The Virginia Food and Beverage Expo |
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For Trade Buyers Only |
How do I become an exhibitor at the Virginia Food and Beverage Expo?
To be eligible, you must be a resident Virginia business with an address in the state to exhibit. If eligible, just fill out the Exhibitor Registration Form available on this Web site. Return the form with your payment as instructed on the form. Click here to print out a copy of the form.
What does it cost to exhibit?
The minimum booth space is 10’ x 10’ and cost $340 without electricity. You can save $25 by completing and postmarking your registration by March 28, 2008:
All booth prices are listed below:
Postmarked by 3/28/2008 |
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10’x10’ Without Electricity |
$315 |
10’x10” With Electricity |
$370 |
10’x20’ Without Electricity |
$630 |
10’x20’ With Electricity |
$740 |
Postmarked after 3/28/2008 |
10’x10’ Without Electricity |
$340 |
10’x10” With Electricity |
$395 |
10’x20’ Without Electricity |
$655 |
10’x20’ With Electricity |
$765 |
How many exhibitors are at the Expo?
From 90 to over 100 companies are expected to exhibit at the show.
How many buyers attend the Expo?
Recent Expos have attracted from 800 to 1,500 buyers from the specialty food and wine trades.
How do I choose my booth space?
Refer to the floor plan for both numbers. Note that wineries and beer distributors are grouped in one area. Select a first, second and third choice and indicate those choices on the Exhibitor Registration Form. We will do our best to accommodate your choices; however, we reserve the right to alter booth arrangements when unforeseen situations warrant it. Show management will finalize booth numbers closer to the show date.
Can I cancel my registration?
Yes. Full refunds of the booth fee will be granted to exhibitors who cancel or downsize by April 7, 2008; 50% refunds of the booth fee will be granted to exhibitors who cancel or downsize between April 8-21, 2008, even if the space is re-sold. No refunds of the booth fee will be granted for booth cancellations made after April 21, 2008, even if the space is re-sold.
Will a list of buyers be provided?
Yes. A list of buyers pre-registered for the Expo as of March 2008 will be mailed to all exhibitors who have reserved their booth space at that time.
How do I confirm my registration?
Once your registration is received and processed, you will receive e-mail confirmation of your registration. You will also receive by mail an exhibitor information packet with the additional information that you need as a registered exhibitor.
When do I receive my badge?
Badges are sent 4-6 weeks (estimated) prior to the Expo, to all Exhibitors whose forms were submitted prior to the pre-registration deadline of April 7, 2008, and were complete and accurate.
What if my badges haven’t arrived in time for the Show?
If you registered after the pre-registration deadline of April 7, 2008, and did not receive your badges in the mail, you can pick badges up at the Registration counter at the Show.
What is the Best New Product competition?
Judges from the media and food industry select winners in this competition in three categories: Best New Food, Best New Beverage and Best New Product Overall.
How do I enter a product into the Best New Product competition?
Guideline for the competition can be found on the application. Click here to download an application to enter your product. Applications must be received by April 25, 2008.
May I bring my children with me?
No one under age 18, including infants, will be admitted.
CONTACT US
Virginia Food and Beverage Expo
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
PO Box 1163
Richmond VA 23218
Lisa L. Lloyd |
Jack Fox |
The Virginia Food and Beverage Expo
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Greater Richmond Convention Center • Exhibit Hall C • 300 N. 5th Street, Richmond, Virginia