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Frequently Asked Questions


General

Exhibitors

 

 

What are the dates of the PRI Trade Show?

The 2008 PRI Trade Show will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 11-13, 2008, in the North/South Building of the Orange County Convention Center.

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Can anybody attend?

It's trade only, so you must prove you own, manage or represent a racing business or professional race team. Race fans are not admitted. For more information, go to the Attendee Registration page.

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Does it cost to attend?

There is no charge for attending buyers, however there s a $100 fee for non-exhibiting manufacturers.

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Is there still exhibit space available?

Yes. With 1,000,000 square feet of Orlando's North/South Building of the Orange County Convention Center available, there's still room for additional exhibits, as well as exhibit expansion. Exhibiting companies should take advantage of every marketing and promotion opportunity by reserving their exhibit space early. For more information on exhibiting, go to the How to Exhibit page.

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How big is the PRI Trade Show?

1,000,000 square feet. 1,450 companies exhibit in 4,200 booths. It is attended by 45,000 racing business people from 50 countries. Buyers will appreciate the ease with which they can shop the PRI Trade Show. Located in same, state-of-the-art Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, all of the exhibits are in one hall, on one floor. Plan to spend all three days. To view the floor plan, and find locations of exhibiting companies, go to the Interactive Floorplan page.

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Is it hard to fly into Orlando? Is it expensive? Is the airport far from the Convention Center?

Orlando International Airport generally offers fliers more convenient flight schedules, and more affordable fares than virtually any destination in the U.S. The airport is only a 20-minute cab ride from the Convention Center.

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Where are the best hotels? Are they expensive?

From upscale to affordable, the PRI Trade Show in Orlando offers a hotel package to accommodate all exhibitor and attendee needs. Simply contact the PRI Trade Show travel team at 866.635.6600, or for International calls +1 949 499 2044. You may also visit the Hotel Reservation page.

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Do I need a rental car?

While all show hotels in Orlando are located less than 2 miles from the Convention Center, the PRI Trade Show team has implemented an extensive shuttle bus system with easy-to-find shuttle bus stops, frequent arrivals of shuttle buses and plenty of comfortable seats available upon the arrival of every bus.

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Are children allowed in the show?

Please note that children under 18 will NOT be permitted to enter the Show. According to the OCCC and Fire Marshal rules and regulations, no one under the age of 18 will be permitted on the exhibit hall floor during move in and move out.

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Is there child care at the Show?

During show days, no one under the age of 18 is allowed on the show floor. Child care is available through Kiddie Corp. For more information please refer to the Child Care page.

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When is the final payment due for my exhibit space?

Final payment is due September 5th, 2008.

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How can I avoid extra drayage costs?

Send smaller packages via UPS, FedEx, etc, to your hotel, not the convention center, to eliminate extra drayage and delivery costs from the decorator.

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Can I move in/move out my own booth materials?

An exhibitor may utilize rolling carts and casters, hand dollies and push carts to reduce forklift costs from the decorator.

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When is the deadline to make any type of changes to my hotel reservation?

The deadline to make any type of changes is November 24th, 2008.

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Why should I make my exhibit booth service requests early?

Take advantage of the pre-show savings when you order early.

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Where do I ship my freight?

Please double check when and where you want to ship your materials.

Advanced Warehouse (Freight must arrive by December 5, by 4:00 pm.)
Name of Exhibitor_____________________
c/o George Fern Company / Roadway
4115 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL 32805
For: PRI Trade Show
Booth
#________________

Direct To Show Site (Freight MORE than 150 lbs.)
Name of Exhibitor______________________
c/o George Fern Company
Orange County Convention Center – SOUTH CONCOURSE
9899 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
For: PRI Trade Show
Booth
#________________

Direct To Show Site (Freight LESS than 150 lbs.)
Name of Exhibitor_____________________
c/o George Fern Company
Orange County Convention Center – NORTH CONCOURSE
9400 Universal Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
For: PRI Trade Show
Booth#______
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How do I order Exhibitor Credentials?

Please refer to the Exhibitor Forms page, fill out online, or print out and complete the form, and then fax or mail it to PRI.

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Where do I pick up my badges?

All exhibitor credential order forms received by the November 9th deadline will be sent via UPS to the exhibiting company address. All forms received after the deadline must be picked up on site at the show.

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How do I get in touch with the press attending the PRI Trade Show?

Trade and consumer media attend the PRI Trade Show, so make sure they know you are there. Bring your media kits for display in the Press Room located on the show floor in the back of the 400 aisle. Please ask for Pete Evanow of PRI.

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How do I know who to contact with questions?

Call, fax, e-mail the PRI Team, The George Fern Company, The Orange County Convention Center Exhibitor Services Center, and all our vendors are ready to answer your questions and provide you with the tools and services you need to make your participation at the PRI Trade Show the best experience possible.

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Can I breakdown my booth prior to the close of the show?

The PRI Trade Show ends at 5:00 p.m. Any exhibitor that begins breaking down their booth prior to 5:00 p.m. will impose a penalty by PRI Management.

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What time can exhibitors enter the exhibit hall prior to opening of the show day?

Thursday – 8:00 am (unless cleared by PRI Show Management)
Friday – 8:00 am
Saturday – 8:00 am

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Where can I ship something or get copies made?

There is a FedEx Kinko’s Business Center located in the South Concourse lobby. All shipment types are available: FedEx UPS, etc.

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What should I do in case of a medical emergency?

Please notify Trade Show Management or security.

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Show Dates
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