Chicago Baby Show

Navy Pier

Saturday, August 24 - Sunday, August 25, 2019

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

Hanging Sign Labor Information

Please order Hanging Sign Labor by Friday, August 9, 2019.

To receive the discount price, you must complete your hanging sign labor order with hanging sign instructions by Friday, August 9, 2019. The hanging sign must also arrive at the GES warehouse by Friday, August 16, 2019 to receive the discount price and to ensure that the sign is hung prior to show opening. There is no guarantee that your sign will be hung if it is not received by the deadline date. By sending us this information and shipping the sign in advance, you will help assure your sign is properly assembled and installed.

Hanging Signs:

GES is responsible for assembly, installation and removal of all hanging signs.
  • All signs will be reviewed for structural integrity pre-show show and during installation. Signs deemed unsafe will be denied installation.
  • GES reserves the right to request a stamped engineered drawing.
  • The installation of signs weighing 250 lbs. or more may require the use of an additional high lift, and or hoists.
  • Make sure all signs, except for cloth banners and signs under 100 lbs. have structurally engineered rigging points.
  • Modular systems used for signage must be installed with approved manufacturer's hanging hardware.
  • All signs must be designed to comply with Show Organizer rules, regulations, and facility limitations.
  • If your sign requires electricity, make sure it is in working order and in accordance with the National Electric Code. Refer to Utilities section to place your order for electrical services and electrical labor.
  • Include exhibitor contact information with the order.
  • Include assembly and hanging instructions with the order. GES accepts no liability for any work completed without such instructions, when required. Work is done at exhibitor's risk and exhibitor shall indemnify and defend GES and Show Organizer from any claims arising out of or related to the installation or dismantle of any sign without approved drawings.

Shipping Instructions

All hanging signs should be received in advance at the GES Warehouse by Friday, August 16, 2019. Please ship all hanging signs in a separate container with the special shipping label - see Shipping Labels. Mark Bill of Lading "Hanging Sign." Prepay all shipments. Collect shipments will not be accepted. Please call for information on advance shipping for all uncrateable signs. Reminder: To receive the discount price, you must complete and submit the following by Friday, August 9, 2019. Any order received incomplete, rates will be changed to reflect when the complete order has been received, Regular and Show site rates may apply.

  • High Lift for Hanging Signs/Rigging Labor Order
  • Must ship Hanging Sign to Advanced Receiving
  • Must supply Hanging Sign Instructions and Layout for placement
  • Payment and Credit Card Charge Authorization

Please email the hanging sign instructions and layout to HangingSignsandRigging@ges.com.