Trade Show

GENERAL EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

The Manitoba Ag Days Show is held in the Brandon Keystone Centre - #1-1175 - 18th St. (Corner of 18th and Richmond), Brandon Manitoba.

Exhibitors from the past 2009 show have until Friday, September 25, 2009 to renew their
space. Registration deadline for new exhibitors is Friday, October 2, 2009. Available space will be awarded on a first come basis to new exhibitors so don't wait for the deadline to apply.

If you have any questions please contact Owen & Pat Beever, Show Managers, (204) 571-6566.

Phone: 1.204.571.6566
Email: coordinator@agdays.com

NEW PRODUCTS FEATURE

Manitoba Ag Days is a premier agricultural trade show with success attributed to keeping the show current. Exhibitors displaying new products play a key role in this success. To enhance this aspect Manitoba Ag Days offers the New Products Feature. Exhibitors may opt to pay a fee of $100 to participate in this feature (in addition to the regular display fees). Manitoba Ag Days will provide the exhibitor with a New Product Sign which will include the year and the Ag Days logo. Exhibitors may then use the sign to display at their booth. Exhibitors participating in this feature will also receive a special listing in the show guide.

In order to qualify for this feature the new product must be approved by Manitoba Ag Days. To participate exhibitors will need to check the appropriate area on the exhibitor entry form and submit their payment. A description of the new product must accompany the entry form. To qualify the product must be unique and new to the Manitoba market within the past 12 months.

Manitoba Ag Days will make the final determination as to which products qualify for the New Products Feature. The $100 fee will be refunded if the product fails to qualify.

BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARD

In conjunction with the New Products Feature, Manitoba Ag Days will offer the Best New Product Award. Eligible exhibitors participating in the New Products Feature will have the product judged for the award.

The award will recognize products that are new to the market with attributes that excel in the judging criteria. Two awards will be featured with a first and second place. Judging criteria will be based on practicality, appearance, ease of use, implied value, innovation, and safety of the product being displayed. The overall usefulness of the product to agriculture will also be considered.

INVENTOR'S SHOWCASE

Inventor's Showcase Guidelines 2010

The invention cannot have been marketed in Manitoba in any form for more than two years prior to the 2010 show (as of the show date).
A technical description must accompany the entry form.
All entries will be reviewed by the Manitoba Ag Days Inventor’s Showcase chairman and committee who will make the final decision regarding acceptance of the entry for display at the show.
A priority will be placed on inventions that are unique or significantly different from products that are currently available in the marketplace.
A priority will be given to inventions being displayed by the inventor or manufacturer versus a dealer or retailer.
A high value will be placed on:
- Practicality
- Ease of use
- Usefulness to the general farm population
- Does the product satisfy an important need
- Inventions that adhere to, and / or products promoting established safety guidelines
Manitoba Ag Days will award a cash prize to the first and second place New Invention.

Inventor's Showcase Information

Invention cannot be marketed in Manitoba for more than two years prior to the show as of the show date. A technical description must accompany the application.

Inventor's Showcase First-Year Exhibitor

WIDTH	DEPTH	PRICE*
10ft.	10ft.	$100.00**
20ft.	10ft.	$200.00**
* Plus GST

**You will receive a refund per 10ft. by 10ft. area after your participation in the show.

Inventor's Showcase Second-Year Exhibitor

WIDTH	DEPTH	PRICE*
10ft.	10ft.	$252.00
10ft.	20ft.	$505.00
* Plus GST

Inventor's Showcase Restrictions: New Invention Exhibitors can show for a maximum of two years in the Inventors Showcase Section. After that, you are welcome to fill out an "Exhibitor Entry" form.

Entrance Door Size for Set-up: 12 ft. wide X 14 ft. high

DRAPED BOOTH SPACE

WIDTH	DEPTH	PRICE*
10ft.	10ft.	$505.00
10ft.	8ft.	$455.00
* Plus GST Peninsula booths add 50%

MACHINERY SPACE (Undraped Machinery Display Space)

WIDTH	DEPTH	PRICE*
40ft.	40ft.	$730.00
* Plus GST

ACCESS

Booth Entrance Door Dimensions

AREA	WIDTH	HEIGHT
Brandon Curling Club overhead door	10ft	10ft
Brandon Curling Club Main Entrance doors	3ft	6ft 11"
UCT Pavilion	10ft	10ft
East Main Ramp Door Size at top of ramp	7ft	6ft 11"
Westman Communication Arena Concourse	6ft 8"	6ft 11"

No vehicles or forklifts allowed in booth areas.
If Forklift required, please call (204) 571-6566

Equipment Entrance Door Dimension

AREA	WIDTH	HEIGHT	LOCATION
Exhibition Hall	12ft	10ft	South
Canada Room	22ft	16ft	North
Hitching Ring	12ft	14ft	West
Kinsmen Arena	15ft	16ft	North
Manitoba Room	22ft	14ft	East
Mini Rink	12ft	10ft	West
Optimist Arena	15ft	16ft	North
Westoba Credit Union A.C.E.	22ft	16ft	North
Barns 1,2 3,& 4	12ft 6"	14ft	East

MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

REFUNDS
Up to December 31, 2009, refunds (minus $100 administration charge) will be issued. No refunds after December 31.

ADDITIONAL COSTS
Costs for renting chairs, tables and furnishings will be supplied to you with our letter of confirmation.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: How to become a sponsor of Manitoba Ag Days. We would like to thanks all our exhibitors and sponsors who have contributed to the success of our show. Each sponsorship level and package allows your company to become an important part of the Manitoba Ag Days show.
If you would like information regarding sponsorship please click here or for more information contact: Roy Arnott (204) 523-5260.

BOOTH / MACHINERY / INVENTION DISPLAY LOCATION
Report to show office upon arrival at the Keystone Centre and you will be directed to your booth/display location and provided with name tags and show information.

SET-UP TIME
If you have not received your set up time please contact the Ag Days office at 204-571-6566.

EXHIBITORS' HOURS
January 19, 20 & 21, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Displays must be manned during advertised hours, as listed above, otherwise, participation in future shows will be reviewed.

REMOVAL TIME
Move-out will take place after 5:00 p.m. on the final day of the show, and from 8:00 a.m. to noon the following day.
Please note: Machinery exhibits on the Optimist, Kinsmen and Main Arena floors as well as the Hitching Ring must be removed by 9:00 p.m. on the final day of the show.

DOOR PRIZES
We welcome your participation in our door-prize events. Door-prize draws take place at 4:30 p.m. each day, and your participation will be acknowledged at that time.

INTERNET SERVICES BY WESTMAN COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
High Speed Internet through coaxial cable that will be wired directly to your PC/laptop giving you secure, unlimited, direct access to the Internet.
Application form: http://www.westmancom.com/business/keystone.php
FAQ: http://www.westmancom.com/business/keystoneFaq.php

EXHIBITORS' LOUNGE
Will be available to all exhibitors and their potential clients. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Hotel listings with phone numbers are available. Hotel space is in short supply. Early booking is recommended.

LIABILITY INSURANCE
Exhibitors must carry adequate public liability insurance to cove participation in the show. Please check the box on the application form and read the "Conditions of Contract" on the back for the Application form.