March 3 - 6
Exhibit Space Reservations Exhibitor Passes Set Up/Tear Down & Show Hours Utilities Decorator Service Directions Parking Shuttles
Handicap Accessibility Hotels
EXHIBIT SPACE RESERVATIONS
Q. When can I purchase exhibit space for the shows? A. Exhibit space can be purchased based on the following schedule:
Builders Home & Garden Show (February/March): Exhibit space sales start the first week of August each year. We only book 20x20 or larger blocks of space the first week of sales. After the first week, any size booth can be reserved.
Builders St. Charles Home Show (April): Exhibit space sales start the first week of September for any size space.
Home & Remodeling Show (October): This floor plan is available at the Builders Home & Garden Show between 12-2pm daily to reserve exhibit space. Exhibit sales information will be sent the first week of April (unless the St. Charles Home Show dates cause a conflict).
Q. How do I reserve exhibit space?
A. Once we start selling each show, we recommend calling us at your earliest opportunity to check available exhibit space so that we can place a booth on hold for you. You can then complete the paperwork and send in your 50% deposit after speaking with us. Exhibit space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and past exhibitors receive information prior to prospective exhibitors.
EXHIBITOR PASSES
Q. How do I purchase additional exhibitor passes or VIP tickets?
A. Contact Joyce Hargrove at the HBA at (314) 994-7700 x126.
Q. Where do I get my exhibitor passes?
A. Exhibitor passes are available for pick-up at the HBA office from February 1-24 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. daily. Otherwise, passes will be available for pick-up onsite in the Home Show Office, Room 116 during set-up and show days. You are welcome to leave your passes in the will-call in Room 116 if you'd like. Otherwise, it is your responsibility to distribute the exhibitor passes to your workers. If an exhibitor pass is lost or forgotten you will be required to purchase a one-day exhibitor pass from the Home Show Office. If you need to purchase additional passes, contact Joyce Hargrove at HargrovJ@hbastl.com or at (314) 994-7700 x126.
SET UP/TEAR DOWN & SHOW HOURS
Q. When can I set up my display?
A. To assist exhibitor move-in, we schedule exhibitor set-up times based on booth size and cirumstances. Please follow the scheduled posted in the online exhibitor manual.
Q. When is tear down?
A. Exhibitors may start dismantling their display on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Tear down hours for Monday are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each exhibitor is responsible for removing their own trash from the building.
Q. What are the show hours?
A. Show hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UTILITY SERVICE
Q. Are there phones that I can use during the show?
A. Yes. There is a complimentary phone in the exhibitor lounge for local calls.
Q. How do I order services such as electricity or water?
A. The order forms are included in the exhibitor manual that is available online 45 days prior to the show. These forms need to be sent to the address/fax number on the top of each individual form. They do not go to the HBA. It is to your benefit to order services early to receive them at a reduced rate.
DECORATOR SERVICE
Q. Do tables, chairs and carpet come with my exhibit space?
A. No. The exhibit space does not include these items but does include standard pipe and drape. Floor covering, however, is required and must be supplied by the exhibitor. These items may be rented through the show decorator (forms are in the exhibitor manual that is available online 45 days prior to the show), or you may bring them yourself.
DIRECTIONS
Q. How do I get to America's Center?
A. Directions to the Arch Parking Garage:
From the East: Traveling west on I-64 or I-55/70, cross the Mississippi River and take the Memorial Drive Exit (right lane). Garage parking is accessible by traveling past the Arch (right lane) and taking the first right (Washington Street).
From the North (or Lambert-International Airport): Traveling east on I-70, take the Memorial Drive-Downtown-Arch exit. Travel through one stoplight then turn left on Chestnut. Cross over the highway then turn left on Memorial Drive. Stay in the right lane and turn right on Washington Avenue.
From the South: Traveling north on I-55 and I-44 (I-44 East merges with I-55 North) take the Memorial Drive Exit (Downtown) which is the 2nd right-hand lane (the far right lane goes to Illinois). Garage parking is accessible by traveling past the Arch (right lane) and taking the first right (Washington Street).
From the West: Traveling east on I-40 take the Broadway Exit (last Missouri exit). At the stop sign turn left. At the 2nd stop light (4th Street) make a left turn onto 4th and travel north to Walnut. Turn right on Walnut and travel east to Memorial Drive. Turn left on Memorial Drive. The Arch garage is past the Arch (traveling north). Turn right on Washington Avenue.
PARKING
Q. Where is the best place to park at the show?
A. 3,500 parking spaces are available at Laclede's Landing and the Arch garage. Show visitors can park in these lots for $3-$4 and catch a FREE shuttle to and from America's Center. The shuttle, sponsored by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will run in five to ten-minute intervals throughout the show. Park and walk lots are also available surrounding America's Center, but may not always be available. The Metro Link offers another convenient option for transportation to the show with its station a short distance from America's Center.
Q. Where can I park an RV?
A. If you have an RV and need a place to stay, St. Louis RV Park has full-service, showers, dumping station, and 24-hour security. The park is located at 900 N. Jefferson. For more information call (314) 241-3330.
Q. Where do I get shuttle parking validated?
A. Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the shuttle bus drop off entrance of the show.
SHUTTLE INFORMATION
Q. Where is the best place to park at the show?
A. 3,500 parking spaces are available at Laclede's Landing and the Arch garage. Show visitors can park in these lots for $3-$4 and catch a FREE shuttle to and from America's Center. The shuttle, sponsored by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will run in five to ten-minute intervals throughout the show. Park and walk lots are also available surrounding America's Center, but may not always be available. The Metro Link offers another convenient option for transportation to the show with its station a short distance from America's Center.
Q. Where do I get shuttle parking validated?
A. Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the shuttle bus drop off entrance of the show.
Q. Are the shuttles handicapped accessible?
A. The shuttles are not handicapped accessible. It is suggested that handicapped individuals be dropped off at the Washington Street entrance to America's Center. If further help is needed for visiting the show feel free to contact Tammy Ridgley at (314) 994-7700 x124 at least one week prior to the opening of the show.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Q. Is there handicapped parking available?
A. There is not handicapped parking immediately around the building, but the building is handicapped accessible.
Q. Are the shuttles handicapped accessible?
A. The shuttles are not handicapped accessible. It is suggested that handicapped individuals be dropped off at the Washington Street entrance to America's Center. If further help is needed for visiting the show feel free to contact Tammy Ridgley at (314) 994-7700 x124 at least one week prior to the opening of the show.
Q. Are wheel chairs or strollers available at the show?
A. Wheel chairs and strollers are not provided by the America's Center, so it is recommended that if either is needed you bring them yourself. The best entrance to use for ease of accessibility is the Washington Street entrance. The 9th street entrance also has a ramp.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Q. Where do I stay?
A. There are two hotels located directly next to America's Center: the St. Louis Renaissance Suites Hotel (888) 225-6459 or the Holiday Inn Select (800) 289-8338. Reduced rates are available for Home Show exhibitors. More information is available in the online exhibitor manual.
Note: Information on this page is subject to change without notice.