 "Denver Christmas Show")
2023 information will be posted closer to event dates
The Denver Christmas Show does not print or mail the Vendor Guide. All information can be found in the .pdf and links below.
DISTRIBUTION LIST SCAM ALERT
VENDOR MANUAL
CLICK HERE
Additional Questions?
Contact Ryan McCune, Operations Manager
816.601.2705 |
RyanM@MPEshows.com
HOLIDAY DECOR
It is required for all exhibitors to incorporate holiday decor in your booth.
2022 SHOW HOURS
| Vendor Access | |||
| Friday | November 11, 2022 | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm | 8:00 am |
| Saturday | November 12, 2022 | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm | 8:00 am |
| Sunday | November 13, 2022 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | 9:00 am |
Move-In Schedule & Map
Each vendor will be assigned a specific date and time to set up their booth. These assignments will be communicated via color-coded map.
Click Here to View/Download Move-in Schedule & Map
Dock Access
From West Colfax:
Proceed on Colfax westward and turn right onto 12th Street.
Proceed straight on 12th into the CCC – dock entrance dock entrance helix will be on your left.
From East Colfax:
For POV:
Proceed on Colfax eastward and turn left onto Welton Street.
From Welton, turn left into the CCC driveway at 12th Street.
Proceed left to dock entrance helix.
For Large Trucks:
Proceed on Colfax eastward and turn left onto Welton Street.
From Welton, turn right onto 13th Street.
From 13th, turn right onto Glenarm Street.
From Glenarm, turn right onto 12th Street (This is a looped route).
Proceed straight on 12th into the CCC – dock entrance dock entrance helix will be on your left.
Click Here to View/Download Dock Access Map
Show Decorator | Paramount Convention Services, Inc.
You may supply your own tables and chairs or rent from the show decorator. An advanced purchase discount is offered.
Flooring is highly recommended this year. Please know flooring will be required in future shows and is not included in the cost of your exhibit booth. Carpeting, Astroturf, hardwood, tile, vinyl flooring etc., may be used.
As an exhibitor, you will automatically receive an introduction email from Paramount with your Login ID and password to access their online ordering system.
Please e-mail Katie Shashack at katie@paramountcs.com or call 314.621.6677 should you have any questions or if you need to have the introduction e-mail resent.
Discount Deadline is October 26, 2022
Electrical | Plumbing | Telecommunications | Internet
To purchase any of these services please visit the Colorado Convention Center website or contact Exhibitor Services at 303.228.8027. Receive a 20% discount by placing order online. For advanced rate, orders must be placed by Oct. 25th.
Discount Deadline is October 25, 2022
On-site Wireless Services Available
Click Here for pricing. There will be a help desk and representative from Smart City available to assist you.
Food & Beverage Sampling and/or Sales
The City of Denver & the Colorado Convention Center each have requirement for all vendors selling and/or sampling food during the show.
The City of Denver requires that all specialty food & beverage vendors intending to sell their product at this event need to complete the following an “Affidavit of Commissary” & "Temporary Food Establishment Acknowledgement Letter".
Even though the products are pre-packaged, the Dept of Public Health needs to know where they were made (affidavit of commissary). Certain food product may fall under the Colorado Cottage Foods Act.
Please refer to the "Temporary Retail Food Establishment Requirement Decision Tree" for details before reaching out directly to the City of Denver's Department of Excise & License using info below.
Email & Phone
licenses@denvergov.org 311 locally, or 720.913.1311
Colorado Cottage Foods Act
Temporary Event Requirement Decision Tree
Affidavit of Commissary City - Denver Public Health
Temporary Food Establishment Acknowledgement Letter
Forms & accompany licenses must be executed and submitted to the City of Denver either in person or online.
Send forms via e-mail directly to phispecialevents@denvergov.org AND COPY ryanm@mpeshows.com.
The Colorado Convention Center policies state that all food and beverage distributed by vendors are limited to products manufactured, processed or distributed by the exhibiting firm and are limited to sample size. Buy-out fees will apply. Please review policies on the document below. You may contact Centerplate Catering at 303.228.8050 for more detailed information.
Food and Beverage Sampling and Donations Policies
• Food should be packaged and sold in a way that it is not consumable on-site otherwise the vendor will be charged a fee of 30% on all sales
• All vendors sampling food execute
both the Sampling Request Form & Demo Waiver of Liability form.
• All vendors selling food must have the Demo Waiver Form executed. This is required for any product that could possibly be consumed on-site, even if
intended for later consumption.
• If vendors are sampling food, food has to be protected from cross contamination and a hand washing station will need to be readily available. Water for handwashing has to be 100 – 120 degrees
Fahrenheit with soap and paper towels.
• Handwash stations are not provided by the facility, nor available to rent from the facility. Vendors must bring their own.
• Ice is available for purchase
Both forms must be executed and submitted to Centerplate no later than November 4th.
Send forms via e-mail directly to kate.rizzo@centerplate.com AND COPY ryanm@mpeshows.com.
Move-Out
General Move-Out Hours:
| Sunday | November 13th | 6:01 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | November 14th | 8:00 am - Noon |
Dismantling of displays is not permitted until 6:01 pm on Sunday, November 13th.
Parking
The Colorado Convention Center provides access to a 1,000 space onsite covered parking garage. https://denverconvention.com/attend-an-event/parking
Open lots and garages around the Convention Centerhttps://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Parking-Division/Lots-and-Garages
Take the Shuttle from Elitch Gardens
We have secured a 3rd party parking lot for both vendors & attendees to park for free at Elitch Gardens as well as a shuttle service to bring them to and from the lot to the convention center.
| Runs continually during hours listed below | |
| Friday, Nov 11th | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Saturday, Nov 12th | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Sunday, Nov 13th | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Hotel Information
We have negotiated discounted rates at the following hotels:
Hyatt Place Denver/Downtown
440 14th St
Denver, CO 80202
303.893.2900
Click Here to reserve your room for $132/night
Hyatt House Denver/Downtown
440 14th St
Denver, CO 80202
303.893.3100
Click Here to reserve your room
for $132/night
RV Parks Denver
Dakota Ridge RV Park (15-20 minutes west of downtown)
17800 West Colfax Ave., Golden, CO 80401
303.279.1625
Chief Hosa Lodge & Campground (25-30 minutes west of downtown)
27661 Genesee Drive,
Golden, CO, 80401.
303.526.1324
Denver Meadows RV Park (15-20 minutes east of downtown)
2075 Potomac St. Aurora, CO 80011 **this is bare bones campground, informal washroom & laundry**
303.364.9483
Prospect RV Park (15-20 minutes northwest of downtown)
11600 West 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303.424.4414
Barr Lake RV Park (15-20 minutes northeast of downtown)
17180
East 136th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601
303.659.6180 or 800.655.9234
Flying Saucer RV Park (15-20 minutes southwest of downtown)
2500 West Hampden Englewood, CO 80110
303.789.1707
Insurance Needs
Our shows have all been set up so exhibitors can apply using this link: https://www.buttine.com/eventExhibitor.html
A few things to be aware of:
- Exhibitors will have to pick the show from a drop-down list that includes shows other than just those run by MPE.
- Marketplace Events is not selling this insurance and doesn’t profit from it in any way. This is simply a resource for those exhibitors who don’t already have the required insurance coverage per their contracts. They do not have to purchase this.
The Insurance clause is #5 on the Terms and Conditions page of all booth space contracts. For easy reference, exhibitors are required to have:
- Comprehensive General Liability and All Risk Property insurance
- Coverage must be from the start of move in to the end of move out
- Coverage of at least $1,000,000 for each separate occurrence
- Name Marketplace Events LLC and the venue as additional insured
- Provide a copy of certificate of insurance to MPE
Contact Kendra Reilly Monahan, Buttine Underwriters Purchasing Group, LLC
212.867.3642 | kar@buttine.com
Application Deadline is October 31, 2022
Colorado Sales Tax Information
For information regarding sales taxes prior to the event please visit the Colorado Department of Revenue website.
Denver/Colorado Sales and Special Event Tax License Information
WARNING: SCAM ALERT for VENDORS
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
There have been a number of spam emails offering our attendee lists. These are scams and the senders are unauthorized to use the Marketplace Events’ name. These scammers are attempting to receive monies from exhibiting companies
without providing anything in return. These emails are not approved by Marketplace Events, and Marketplace Events would never ask for bank information or other sensitive information over email.
Click here for more information.
ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY'S ONLINE VENDOR LISTING
Your basic listing will be uploaded to the website when you book your booth. Within 24 hours you will receive an automated email to enhance your listing. This link can be used multiple times and you can make updates and changes to your listing until ONE day after the show commences. If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or do not receive the link, please email our digital support rep, JenK@mpeshows.com. Need help with your listing? Read the FAQs.
Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
Go from basic to ENHANCED!
Vendor $2 Off Admission Coupon
Bring potential customers to the show by providing this ticket discount on your website.
Click "$2 Off Coupon" to save a copy of the button (once open, right click & save the image).
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CONTACT US TODAY!
Lindsey McArthur, Exhibit Sales Consultant
LindseyM@mpeshows.com 480.372.3893
Ryan McCune, Operations Manager
RyanM@mpeshows.com 816.601.2705
Lupe Merino, Show Manager
LupeM@mpeshows.com 801.456.7487