South Texas Collectors Expo 2017 (Booths)

SOUTH TEXAS COLLECTORS EXPO 2017 

The South Texas Collectors Expo returns to the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas on September 30th and October 1st. You may select and purchase your booth on this site. Booths are available on a first come, first served basis. 

• Each booth consists of an 8' x 8' area, a 6’ table, two chairs, and two exhibitor passes. The listed Price is for both days.


• Additional Vendor Passes may be purchased for $15 each.

Exhibitor Rules, Regulations, and Additional Information

SECTION 1 – EXHIBITOR SPACE

• Badges must be worn throughout the show.


• Exhibitor agrees to remain “open” during all show hours of the convention. No early breakdown is allowed without the prior consent of Show Management.


• Exhibitor agrees to keep their area clean throughout the event.

SECTION 2 – DISPLAY AND LAREDO FIRE MARSHAL REGULATIONS

• Do not encroach on aisles that border your booth. Fire Extinguishers, hose cabinets, fire exits or fire alarms cannot be blocked or covered.


• All decorations must be flame retardant. They are subject to a random flame test by the Fire Marshal. No smoking allowed anywhere in the building.
  


• All extension cords must be a minimum of 14 gauge, 3 wire and grounded. Lightweight extension cords or zip cords are strictly not allowed.

SECTION 3 - NOISES AND DAMAGES

• Exhibitors must police their own tables to be sure that noise levels are kept to a minimum and do not interfere with others. STCE reserves the right to determine at what point sounds constitutes interference with others and must be discontinued.

SECTION 4 – PAYMENT

• Exhibitor understands the payment policy and agrees to pay the fees listed on the Registration form.


• Subletting of table space or sharing of table space is not allowed without the written permission of Show Management.

SECTION 5 – CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS

• If you cancel before September 1, 2017, you are eligible for a full refund of your payment. If you cancel after September 1, 2017, you will forfeit your entire payment and will not be eligible for a refund.

SECTION 6 – ADULT AND BOOTLEG MERCHANDISE

• Exhibitor agrees not to sell or distribute any adult material to minors. “Adult Only” material must not be displayed to the public.


• The STCE does not allow any bootleg or counterfeit materials to be sold. Possession or sales of these materials are prohibited.


• All artistic works should be original creations. Works that intentionally reference, borrow, or “swipe” from another artist’s work without the “after . . . “ attribution will not be allowed to be sold at the show. Homage works will be permitted so long as the original artist is credited on the work. The only exception being artists recreating their own works.


• Print resellers must be set up in a vendor space, not in the Artist Alley.

SECTION 7 – LIABILITY AND SECURITY

• The STCE and Laredo Energy Arena are not responsible for any theft or loss. Exhibitor is responsible for his or her own security during the event.
  


• The Exhibitor agrees to protect, keep and save The South Texas Collectors Expo and STCE, LLC, the promoter of the event, forever harmless from any damage(s) or charge(s) imposed for violations of any ordinance or regulation by the Exhibitor, his employees or agents, as well as failure to comply with the terms and agreements of this contract.
  


• Further, Exhibitors shall at all times protect, indemnify, save and keep harmless The South Texas Collectors Expo and The STCE, LLC. Against and from any loss, cost, damage, liability, or expense which arises out of or from or by reason of any act or omission of the Exhibitor, his employees or agents.
  


• In the event that the Laredo Energy Arena or any part of the exhibit area thereof is unavailable, whether for the entire event or a portion of the event, as a result of fire, flood, tempest, or another such cause, or as a result of governmental intervention, malicious damage, acts of war, strike, labor disputes, riot or agency which The South Texas Collectors Expo and The STCE, LLC have no control, or should the STCE decide that because of such cause it is necessary to cancel, postpone, or re-site the show, or reduce installation time, exhibit time or move out time, The South Texas Collectors Expo and The STCE, LLC shall not be liable to indemnify or reimburse the Exhibitor in respect to any damage or loss, direct or indirect, arising as a result thereof.

SECTION 8 - TEXAS SALES AND USE RESALE CERTIFICATE

Exhibitors are responsible for collection and payment of Texas State retail taxes and must obtain a Texas Sales and Use Resale Certificate. Please, make sure to scan and email your State of Texas Sales and Use Resale Certification Information to info@stcelaredo.com. It is your responsibility to provide us with your resale information.