Natural Products Expo East / All Things Organic™ BioFach America

Baltimore Convention Center

Thursday, September 14 - Saturday, September 16, 2017

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

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Important Dates and Deadlines

Please take notice - This event moves out on overtime, all applicable surcharges will apply.
Straight Time: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.



Exhibitors can download the Critical Dates Checklist PDF if you wish to have a paper copy or click on the Important Dates and Deadlines below to add the information to your calendar.

How to Add to Your Calendar:
To add the Important Dates and Deadlines directly to your calendar, simply click on the items you wish to add, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the BLUE “Add Dates to Calendar” button. When prompted, click on “SAVE”. When completed you will be prompted to “OPEN” the folder, at which time you will be taken to your personal calendar.

Cold Storage Shipments: No cold storage shipments will be accepted at the direct to show site address. ALL Cold/Frozen shipments must be shipped to the Halethorpe, MD warehouse. Please click here for more instructions regarding shipping. Cold/Frozen shipments will be refused if shipped to the show site and will be rerouted at the Exhibitors Expense.
FIRST STEPS:
   
  Read Exhibitor Service Kit (ESK) in its entirety
  Review Marketing and Promotional Opportunities
  Make Hotel Reservations through Official Vendor
  Secure Meeting Room Space
  Make Airline/Rental Car Reservations
  Log In to Update Show Directory Company Listing - click in Edit Booth Info
  Confirm date and time of onsite booth space selection for 2018
  Submit Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) form
  Register Booth Personnel for Badges - click on Get Badges

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Tue. Aug. 8, 2017Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Wed. Sep. 6, 2017Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 4:30 PM
Direct Delivery to Show Site
Sat. Sep. 9, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM(Reference Target Move-In Schedule)
Sun. Sep. 10, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM(Reference Target Move-In Schedule)
Mon. Sep. 11, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM(Reference Target Move-In Schedule)
Tue. Sep. 12, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM(Reference Target Move-In Schedule)
Wed. Sep. 13, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM(Reference Target Move-In Schedule)
Thu. Sep. 14, 20177:00 AM To 9:00 AMALL EXHIBITOR BOOTHS MUST BE SHOW READY BY 9:00 AM
Exhibitor Move-in
Sun. Sep. 10, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Mon. Sep. 11, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM(Reference Target Move-In Schedule)
Tue. Sep. 12, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM(Reference Target Move-In Schedule)
Wed. Sep. 13, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM(Reference Target Move-In Schedule)
Thu. Sep. 14, 20177:00 AM To 9:00 AMALL EXHIBITOR BOOTHS MUST BE SHOW READY BY 9:00 AM
Show Hours:
Thu. Sep. 14, 201710:00 AM To 6:00 PMLevel 300 & 400 open at 9:30 AM
Fri. Sep. 15, 201710:00 AM To 6:00 PMLevel 300 & 400 open at 9:30 AM
Sat. Sep. 16, 201710:00 AM To 4:00 PMLevel 300 & 400 open at 9:30 AM
Exhibitor Move-out
Sat. Sep. 16, 20174:00 PM To 10:00 PM
Sun. Sep. 17, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Mon. Sep. 18, 20178:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Sat. Sep. 16, 2017Empty containers will be returned starting at 5:30 PMContainers may take 6-10 hours to be returned, please plan your departure accordingly.
Sat. Sep. 16, 2017Carriers MUST be checked in by 2:00 PM(If you plan on loading out on Saturday)
Sun. Sep. 17, 2017Carriers MUST be checked in by 8:00 AM(If you plan on loading out on Sunday)
Mon. Sep. 18, 2017Carriers MUST be checked in by 8:00 AM(If you plan on loading out on Monday)
Mon. Sep. 18, 2017All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 12:00 PM
Wed. Sep. 13, 2017Clean Floor Policy 6:00 PMAll Empties Must Be removed by 6:00 PM

Before Leaving Create show packets & finalize schedules for your staff Include phone numbers, emergency meeting place, show info etc.
Before Leaving Verify ALL travel arrangements prior to leaving for the show
Onsite Make sure to have all tracking information for freight sent to showsite (just in case)
Onsite Attend events and education to enhance exhibiting experience and networking opportunities
Onsite Review invoices and verify costs for general contractor, electrical and other vendors

If Carrier is picking up freight for multiple booths, please be aware that you will not be able to pick up your freight until ALL BOOTHS ARE READY FOR PICK-UP. We advise that you confirm with your client that their booths are packed and ready to ship before you arrive in the Marshaling Yard to avoid unnecessary delays and costs.

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*All inbound carriers must check in by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.