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EVENT DAY: Thursday, March 2, 2023
ADVANCE SHIPPING ARRIVALS: February 1 to February 27, 2023
SHIPPING FORM DUE: Monday, February 27, 2023
Q&A WEBINAR: Thursday, February 9, 2023
FOOD & BEVERAGE SAMPLING FORM: Friday, January 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL ORDER FORM: Friday, January 20, 2023
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION FORM DUE: Friday, January 20, 2023
Quick links
DIRECT LINKS TO FORMS:
Exhibitor Information Form
Food & Beverage Sampling Form
Electrical Order Form
Shipping Form
LINKS TO SECTIONS BELOW:
Planning Your Trip to Chicago
Booking Your Flight
Booking Your Room
Event Venue Location
Information Form
Exhibitor Information Form
Q&A Webinar
Q&A Webinar
Day of the Event Details
Event Room
Day of Event Agenda
Exhibitor Arrival
Exhibitor Load In & Set Up
Shipments to the Event Room
Shipments to Your Hotel Room
Booth Set-up
Pre-Event Clean Up
On-Site Storage
Doors Open to the Attendees
Shipping Out After the Event
Attendee & Sample Information
Attendee Contact Information
Samples for the Media
Food & Beverage Samples
Media Contact Sheet
Booth Information
Booth Design Information
Booth Dimensions
Special Orders for Your Booth
Products on Display
Product Exclusivity
Exhibitor Rep Attendance
Booth Numbers
Booth Assignments
Shipping Information
Info for Advance Shipping
Package Handling Fees
Shipping Beverages
Addressing Your Shipments
Required Tracking Information
Planning your trip to
Chicago
booking your flight
The Chicago airports are:
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 45 minutes to an hour from the hotel.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 20-30 minutes from the hotel.
The Inspired Home Show is sharing their airline discount with us. Click the airline for the link, then use the code.
American Airlines: Visit the below website and use code 4122DE after your flights have been selected to receive up to 5% off published fares (excluding basic economy and non-discountable fares). You may also call the American Airlines Meeting Services Department at +1-800-433-1790. Travel must occur from February 22 through March 22 to receive the discount.
United Airlines: Visit the below website and use code ZMNN213289 before searching for flights to receive up to 10% off published fares (excluding basic economy fares). You may also call the United Meeting Reservation Desk at +1-800-426-1122. Travel must occur from February 26 through March 13 to receive the discount.
booking your room
The Inspired Home show has group-rate room block at several hotels in the Miracle Mile area of Chicago.
To see the hotels and book through their room block, click here.
There are 3 hotels on Cermak Road that are within walking distance to the Revel Motor Row venue:
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place
Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place
But if you don’t need to be within walking distance do explore the whole list, there are several hotels throughout the city.
Event venue location
Revel Motor Row
2412 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 292-9100
Exhibitor Information
Form
The Tastemaker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Exhibitor Information From is required and due
Friday, January 20
Please have the following information ready for this form:
Day of the Event
Details
EVENT Room
Tented Courtyard
Please do not attempt to gain access to the event room prior to 3:30 PM, as the venue staff are setting up the room delivering boxes, running electric, etc.
prep & storage Room
There will be a storage and prep room available for exhibitors who need to prepare food samples or other prep prior to the Happy Hour.
This space is NOT A KITCHEN. There will only be room for storing luggage and unnecessary, and a few banquet tables set up for sample prep.
The venue has a catering kitchen which is available for a fee to the venue. All prep must be done by catering staff as no outside persons are allowed in their kitchen. If you would like to speak to someone regarding the catering kitchen, please let us know and we will get you in touch with the right people.
If you need to use that room for food prep, there will be a place to request space on the Tastemaker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Exhibitor Information From is required and due by Friday, January 20. This space is first-come-first-serve so please do not turn in your form late.
The room is available for box and equipment storage during the event.
We will have access to this room from 3:30 PM until 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 2.
day of EVENT agenda
Thursday, March 2, 2023
| TIME | AGENDA |
|---|---|
| 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM | Exhibitor Arrival |
| 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Prep Room Open for Exhibitors |
| 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | Venue set up for furniture, box delivery, etc. |
| 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Exhibitor Setup |
| 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM | Happy Hour Open to the Attendees |
| 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM | Breakdown & Load Out. Courtyard must be cleared by 8:00. |
Exhibitor Arrival
Please arrive by 3:30 PM.
Your boxes will be moved from the storage room at the same time.
Your badges and other information will be available at check-in.
exhibitor load in & SET UP
SHIPMENTS TO THE EVENT ROOM
If you shipped anything in advance of the event, your boxes will be brought to your booth by 3:30 PM.
You must complete and submit the Taste Maker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Shipping Form in order for us to make sure your boxes are properly sorted and delivered to the event by the storage and transport company.
Please, see shipping information section below for complete details.
SHIPMENTS TO YOUR hotel ROOM
If you shipped something to your hotel room, we do NOT need those tracking numbers on the Shipping Form.
You are responsible for bringing them to the venue. Please note that parking is VERY limited and you may need to park several blocks away from the venue.
booth set-up
You can bring anything to make your booth enticing, provided it does not interfere with another booth or extend beyond your booth’s dimensions.
Make sure you bring all the tools you need to assemble your booth display and signage.
You cannot attach anything to the walls or floor.
pre-event clean up
By 4:45 PM, please have your booth completely set-up, and staff will come through and clear trash away.
ON-SITE STORAGE
There will be a storage room available for extra supplies, boxes needed after the event, luggage, etc. Anything that is not part of your display, can be in the storage room.
DOORS OPEN TO THE attendees
Doors will open promptly at 5:00 PM and stay open to 6:30 PM.
SHIPPING OUT AFTER THE EVENT
We will arrange for pick-up at 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 2.
More details coming soon.
Attendee & sample
Information
attendee contact information
The attendee list of websites has been distributed. The full contact spreadsheet will be emailed on March 2.
samples for the media
We suggest having at least 75-100+ samples and/or press materials available.
You are not required to hand out samples to the media, however, it is a good idea to send them back with something to remember your company and product.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SAMPLES
If you are planning to service food or beverages at your booth, you must complete the Tastemaker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Food & Beverage Sampling Form before Friday, January 20.
Booth Design
Information
Please visit our CREATE YOUR BEST BOOTH
page for important information on:
Booth Design Rules & Guidelines
Product Display Inspiration
tips for samples
additional "create your best booth" guidelines for the happy hour event
Rule 1: Please do not bring your own furniture. We expect a high volume of attendees at this event, and need to make sure if you are stopping to chat that you can accomodate that inside your booth perimeter. Each booth will have a 3-foot round highboy.
Rule 2: Limit banners to no wider than 4-feet wide so that the flow of people is not blocked. We don’t want banners being knocked over and in the way. Limit one standing banner per booth.
Dimensions & Furniture
Layout
booth dimensions
The entire display must be contained within the perimeters of your booth.
There is a storage area for items you do not need during the event.
Cocktail Bar
Booth Dimensions: 10 x 6 feet
Furniture: One (1) 8 x 2 foot service bar
Appetizer bar
Booth Dimensions: 10 x 6 feet
Furniture: One (1) 8 x 2 foot service bar
Dessert bar
Booth Dimensions: 10 x 6 feet
Furniture: Two (2) 3-foot round highboy tables
Tabletops
Booth Dimensions: 8 x 5 feet
Furniture: One (1) 3-foot round highboy table
Special Services
Order Form
electricity FOR YOUR BOOTH
To order electricity for your booth, please complete the Tastemaker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Electrical Order Form, due Friday, January 20.
Once completed, please upload the form to the Tastemaker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Exhibitor Information Form, due Friday, January 20.
Your product & representative
Registrations
Products on display
The only products allowed are the products you have registered to bring. You can create your display with various colors, shapes, patterns, etc. for each of the products. If any products other than the registered products are on display, you will be asked to remove them. If you cannot remember which products those were, please contact Nicole at nicole@newproductevents.com.
The following number of products are included in your registration fee:
Cocktail: Any ingredients you need to make your signature cocktail or beverage. Ice is provided.
Appetizer: Any ingredients you need to prepare your appetizers.
Tabletop: 2 products
If you would like to have additional products at your booth, the cost per product is $600.
Click here for complete pricing information.
You can make this request and pay the fee directly on theTastemaker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Exhibitor Information Form, due Friday, January 20.
pRODUCT EXCLUSIVITY
This event does not offer product exclusivity.
EXHIBITOR REP ATTENDANCE
The following number of company/brand representatives are included in your registration fee:
Cocktail Bar: Three (3) representatives, not including the two bartenders provided by New Product Events.
Appetizer Bar: Three (3) representatives, not including food prep assistants in the prep room (not provided by event).
Dessert Bar: Three (3) representatives, not including food prep assistants in the prep room (not provided by event).
Tabletop: 2 representatives, not including food prep assistants in the prep room (not provided by event).
If you would like to have additional attendees at your booth, the cost per person is $600. You can make this request and pay the fee directly on the Tastemaker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Exhibitor Information Form, due Friday, January 20.
Room layout & booth
Assignments
Room LAYOUT WITH BOOTH NUMBERS
booth assignMents
When filling out forms and addressing your boxes for shipping, please use the brand name and booth number shown below.
[1] Tommy Bahama Spirits
[2] La Caza Spirits
[3] The Skinny Butcher
[4] O&H Danish Bakery
[5] Hamilton Beach
[6] Proctor Silex
[7] Wolf Gourmet
[8] Farm Rich
[9] Minute Rice
[10] California Fig Advisory Board
[11] Athenos
[12] Emmi Roth
[13] ZOJIRUSHI America
[14] Riveridge Produce
[15] Fresh Express
[16] Emile Henry USA
[17] MEATER
[18] Egglife
[19] Neutral Food
Booth assignments are subject to change at the discretion of New Product Events, such as electrical access, load in/out issues, etc. Requests for booth changes are not accepted.
information for advance
Shipping
We will be utilizing a third party company, Reebie Moving & Storage as our Logistics Partner to receive all shipments of booth materials.
Revel Motor Row does not have the capabilities to receive nor does it have adequate storage space for Exhibitor materials. Any materials shipped to Revel Motor Row will be consigned to Reebie Moving & Storage, and the exhibiting company will be billed the appropriate material handling charges.
package handling fees
There is a $99 storage and handling fee (per company, not per item) that will be invoiced to you if you choose to have your items shipped to the Logistics Partner.
Exhibitor will be responsible for any additional costs incurred with items received either before or after the specified dates.
WHEN TO SHIP YOUR BOXES
Items must be received between February 1 through Feb 27, 2023.
UNLESS YOU ARE SHIPPING PERISHABLES. THEY MUST ARRIVE AT REVEL MOTOR ROW ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1.
Shipping beverages
If you will be shipping beverages please let us know on the Tastemaker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Exhibitor Information From is required and due by Friday, January 20.
Per Reebie Policy, all beverage items must be approved by the storage facility before arrival.
addressing your shipments
Make sure that all of the below information is on your box. Whatever doesn’t fit on your shipping label, please write directly on the shipment or create labels.
NO DIRECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT REVEL MOTOR ROW.
what to include on your carrier shipping label and/or bill of lading
Address your shipments directly to our contact at Reebie Moving & Storage:
Isabel Griffin
C/O Tastemaker Conference HAPPY HOUR
[brand] [booth #]
10423 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
REQUIRED INFORMATION TO BE ON EACH & EVERY ITEM/PARCEL/BOX
HAPPY HOUR EVENT
DELIVER TO courtyard
MARCH 2
box [#] of [#]
PERISHABLE shipments
Only shelf-stable items can be shipped to Reebie Moving & Storage.
For all food items that need to be either refrigerated or kept frozen, you must send them directly to REVEL MOTOR ROW to arrive on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1.
ALEXIS CASPERS
C/O TASTEMAKER HAPPY HOUR
[BRAND] [BOOTH]
2400 SOUTH Michigan AveNUE
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 292-9100
If your boxes require refrigeration, please make sure you indicate that on the box, SUCH AS:
PERISHABLE
“KEEP REFRIGERATED” OR “KEEP FROZEN”
required tracking information
For every box you are shipping in advance of the event, you must submit the tracking information on the Tastemaker Conference Happy Hour Media Event Shipping Form, due Monday, February 27.
We will be checking in every box and will contact you with any missing boxes the night before the event.
Any box that is not listed on the form is not guaranteed to be at your booth the day of the event
Nearby Business
Services
Printing & shipping
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
located in the Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 South Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-0379
9 minute walk from the venue
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
located in McCormick Place
2301 South Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2100
15 minute walk from the venue
The UPS Store
1245 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 431-1850
5 minute drive from the venue
Things to Remember
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