Cleveland - Akron, OH

April 13, 14 & 15, 2023

John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St. | Akron, OH 44308
johnsknightcenter.org | 330.374.8900
 

Apply for a Booth

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Floor Plan

Click here for floor plan (floor plan subject to change)

Exhibitor Kit

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo Exhibitor Kit

Academy Decorator Forms

John S. Knight Center Electric Form
 

Tax Information:

• Sales tax collected at the Expo must be remitted electronically using the Ohio Business Gateway by May 23, 2023. Log in or create an account at: https://ohid.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ohid/login
   
• Exhibitors selling goods (with a business not registered in Ohio) need a Transient Vendor License. If you have never registered for a Transient Vendor License in the State of Ohio, obtain one prior to vending in Akron (cost $25) by filling out the OH ST 1T tax form at: http://www.tax.ohio.gov/portals/0/forms/sales_and_use/Applications-2009/ST_ST1T_FI.pdf

 

Hotel Information

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Exhibit Space Cost

John S. Knight Center 2023 Booth Fees*

 

10 x 10 = $1,045               6 x 10 = $755
10 x 15 = $1,567.50           6 x 15 = $1,171.50
10 x 20 = $2,090               6 x 20 = $1,510
10 x 25 = $2,612.50
10 x 30 = $3,135
10 x 40 = $4,180

Corner fees: $300

End Cap 10' deep x 20' wide = $2,790 (includes corner fee)

Peninsula 20' x 20'  = $4,780 (includes 2 corners)

*Space is limited, not all configurations may be available, alternate configurations may be possible

*Booths booked after March 7, 2023 may incur a 5% late charge

*Above prices do not include the credit card processing fee of $26 per 6'x10' or 10'x10' booth segment

*Waive the credit card processing fee(s) when you pay by check

 

Ways to Pay

- Make one payment or two equal payments. All payments are due 30-days before the date of the Expo

- Pay by check and waive the credit card processing fee(s)

- Pay by credit card and pay the total due including the credit card processing fee(s)

 

Liability Insurance
Every exhibitor is required to have Liability Insurance. Click here for more information (see #2).

Class Proposal Information

 

Exhibitor Promotional Opportunities

At Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, there are many ways to be seen and remembered.

 

• Expo Stage and The Spot Presentations: FREE...30 minutes to promote your product (limited space).
• Expo Program Ad: Leave a lasting impression in the unique Expo Program, given free to everyone.
• Web Link Button: Start the sales process weeks before the Expo – with a hyperlink web button in thousands of email inboxes and on our website.
• Make-It Take-It: Attendees get their hands on your products; booth credits available in some cities.
• Super Prize Drawing: The Expo's largest and most popular event – feature your products and booth number as attendees savor all the prizes at the Entrance prize display.
• Sponsor a Teacher: Your advocate, promoting your products in a quality learning environment.
• Facebook/Twitter: Connect with our fans by posting your promotional info on our Facebook wall. (Please, one wall-posting per week per paid exhibitor.)