Exhibitor Guide
Everything you need to exhibit with confidence—from setup instructions and key deadlines, to show-day logistics.
set-up hours
Friday, July 31st
12PM–6PM
Show schedule
Saturday, August 1st | 9AM–6PM
Sunday, August 2nd | 9AM–6PM
Monday, August 3rd | 9AM–4PM
LOAD-OUT hours
Monday, August 3rd
4–7PM
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Shipping to the venue
JUL. 30th
If you are planning to ship products directly to the venue, they must arrive no earlier than Thursday, July 30th (deliveries are expected to arrive between 10AM–2PM).
Address your shipments to:
C/O Amy Chantayod
27 E Illinois Street
Chicago, IL 60611
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JUL. 31st / 12PM–6PM
There is a loading/unloading zone along E. Illinois St., with staircase access to the venue. Paid parking is available along N. Wabash St., or we suggest using the Spot Hero app to search and pay for parking nearby.
Load-in can begin at 12PM on Friday, July 31st.
Rented fixtures will be delivered to the venue by 12PM on Friday, July 31st. Your booth will be marked with your brand name.
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AUG. 3rd / 4–7PM
You can begin breaking down your booth after 4PM on Monday, August 3rd. Early tear-down is not permitted, and may result in an additional fee.
The site must be fully cleared of vendor occupation by 7PM on Monday, August 3rd. Packing tape and dispensers will be available for preparing your boxes for shipping. Vendors are responsible for all shipping labels, Outpost does not provide label printing services.
Shipping out
AUG. 4th / 5PM
Packaged and pre-labeled shipments will be picked up on Tuesday, August 4th by FedEx and UPS. Shipments can be left in your booth space, with shipping labels clearly visible.
Contact
Violet Zoller // Show Manager
outpost@outpostshow.com
509-768-4377
On-site ammenities
Your booth
Your space will have tables (with black linens) and clothing racks as requested.
If you chose a bistro table for your setup, a 3ft round, bar-height table will be provided with a black linen and two stools.
If you are along a wall, small picture-hanging nails 1.5” or shorter can be used to hang a banner (or similar) on the wall. Shelves are not permitted.
Other resources
Four garment steamers to be shared amongst vendors
Plenty of outlets along all walls and extension cords
WIFI connection
Brand new bathrooms on the main floor
Recycling and trash receptacles
Light snacks, beer, and water will be provided
Vendor Fees
Booth Space
Main Room: $3000 for 8x10 ft ($1000 deposit required)
Annex Room: $2600 for 8x10 ft ($1000 deposit required)
BOOTH LAYOUT OPTIONS
3 Racks / 1 Bistro
2 Racks / 1 Bistro / 1 6' Table
2 6' Tables / 1 Bistro