Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the key dates I need to be aware of?
A: The 2008 Farwest Show takes place August 21-23 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon
Q: How do I order tables, chairs and other stuff for my booth and how do I ship my booth and other materials to the show?
A: DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services is the show decorator and drayage company. Exhibitors will receive an Exhibitor Packet mailing in June containing service order forms, information on shipping and an outline of all special services that are available.
Q: How do I order water, electricity, phone service and other utilities?
A: Utility services, including electricity, compressed air, water fill-up or drain, natural gas, telephone/Internet and audio visual are provided by the Oregon Convention Center. You can order these services online, through the Convention Center's web site. Order forms for all of these services are included in the Exhibitor Packet mailed to exhibitors by DWA.
Q: How many exhibitor badges do I get?
A: Each exhibiting company is entitled to four complimentary badges for each 10 foot x 10 foot booth space, up to a maximum of 12 exhibitor badges. Additional exhibitor passes can be purchased for $10 apiece.
Q: Our company has four booth spaces at the show. Why can't we have 16 complimentary exhibitor badges?
A: The Farwest Show limits the number of exhibitor badges issued in an effort to strengthen show security and protect the valuable assets of all exhibitors. An exhibitor badge entitles the holder to enter the exhibit hall at 8 a.m. on days of the show and to remain on the floor for a reasonable length of time after the show closes each day in order to make necessary preparations for the next day's business. It's been our experience that few, if any, exhibitors need more than 12 people to be on the show floor during non-show hours.
Q: How do I become an exhibitor in the Farwest Show? Are there any openings for 2008?
A: The show is sold out for 2008, but we do have a waiting list in case of any late cancellations. Click here to fill out a waiting list application online. Once you are on the waiting list, you will be given a priority number and will move higher on the list as new exhibitors ahead of you join the show. We no longer purge the list every year, so once you have applied, your name will not be taken off until you request to have it removed or until you are in the show.
Q: When do those on the waiting list know if they'll get into the show?
A: Not until mid- to late-May. May 1 is the deadline for final payment by existing exhibitors for booth space in the current year's show. Once it is determined how many booths are opening up, those on the wait list will be notified.
Q: Are there any show rules I need to be especially aware of?
A: All show rules are important, and all exhibitors and their representatives are expected to know the rules. Rules & Regulations for the 2008 Farwest Show will be mailed to all exhibitors in May. However, there are a handful of rules that seem to be broken more frequently than others, and we encourage all exhibitors to pay particularly close attention to regulations on Display Configuration, Sub-Leasing their space, Exhibitor's Solicitations and Special Equipment Restrictions, including Hazardous Materials.
