Vendor Check-In
Welcome Vendors!
We look forward to seeing you in October for the 50th anniversary Washington International Horse Show. We're expecting a great crowd for this landmark event.
This web page is where you'll find all the information you'll need to make your time at the show enjoyable. Check back often and let us know if you would like any additional information posted.
Current list of 2008 vendors.
MOVE-IN/SET-UP PROCEDURES
Move-in Day: Monday, October 20
6:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M. (preferred move in time*) Unloading on 6th Street between F and G Streets (curb lane) ***Please unload your merchandise first, and then move your vehicle to make room for other vendors.
6:00 A.M.–9:00 P.M. Unloading from Verizon Center Garage (elevator access)
7:00 P.M.–9:00 P.M. Unloading on 7th Street between F and G Streets (curb lane) ***Please unload your merchandise first, and then move your vehicle to make room for other vendors.
All vendors must exit the concourse no later than 10:00 P.M. on Monday, October 20. No exceptions.
If your booth takes more than three hours to set up, you must be unloaded by 1:00 P.M.
The show begins at 7:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 21. All booths must be completely set up by that time so as not to disturb other vendors or spectators. This is a fire regulation, and will be enforced by Verizon Center.
You may enter the building on Tuesday morning at 6:30 A.M. through the Administrative Entrance on 7th Street or through the main entrance after 7:00 A.M.
All items associated with your booth must be confined to the specified dimensions and the tape markings on the floor.
On set-up day, beverages will be served from 9:00 A.M. Snacks will be available from 11:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M. All items are free of charge for vendors.
Show Week
Food/Beverages: You may bring in outside food and beverages, however, if you do bring in outside food, please use the 6th Street entrance (where you picked up you vendor packet).
The Verizon Center staff asks that outside food or drink be stored discreetly, in other words, don’t place your McD’s bag and/or Starbucks cup on the top of your display area.
Hospitality Lounge: You are invited to visit the Hospitality Lounge for breakfast and lunch during the show, Oct. 21-26. The Hospitality Lounge is located on the event level of the arena, which is one level below the concourse level where the vendor booths are located. Please access through Section 113/114. Your vendor wristband will permit you entry to the lounge.
Breakfast is served until approx. 9:30 A.M. and includes donuts, bagels, cereal, fruit, coffee and other beverages.
Lunch is served from 11:00 A.M.
The lounge will remain open until 4:00 P.M. daily for beverages and snacks.
All food service is first-come, first served.
Questions: Please contact Ericka Caslin,
301-987-9400 (during the show: 301-775-1417), or email ericka@wihs.org.
We look forward to seeing you in October for the 50th anniversary Washington International Horse Show. We're expecting a great crowd for this landmark event.
This web page is where you'll find all the information you'll need to make your time at the show enjoyable. Check back often and let us know if you would like any additional information posted.
Current list of 2008 vendors.
MOVE-IN/SET-UP PROCEDURES
Move-in Day: Monday, October 20
6:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M. (preferred move in time*) Unloading on 6th Street between F and G Streets (curb lane) ***Please unload your merchandise first, and then move your vehicle to make room for other vendors.
6:00 A.M.–9:00 P.M. Unloading from Verizon Center Garage (elevator access)
7:00 P.M.–9:00 P.M. Unloading on 7th Street between F and G Streets (curb lane) ***Please unload your merchandise first, and then move your vehicle to make room for other vendors.
All vendors must exit the concourse no later than 10:00 P.M. on Monday, October 20. No exceptions.
If your booth takes more than three hours to set up, you must be unloaded by 1:00 P.M.
The show begins at 7:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 21. All booths must be completely set up by that time so as not to disturb other vendors or spectators. This is a fire regulation, and will be enforced by Verizon Center.
You may enter the building on Tuesday morning at 6:30 A.M. through the Administrative Entrance on 7th Street or through the main entrance after 7:00 A.M.
All items associated with your booth must be confined to the specified dimensions and the tape markings on the floor.
On set-up day, beverages will be served from 9:00 A.M. Snacks will be available from 11:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M. All items are free of charge for vendors.
Show Week
Food/Beverages: You may bring in outside food and beverages, however, if you do bring in outside food, please use the 6th Street entrance (where you picked up you vendor packet).
The Verizon Center staff asks that outside food or drink be stored discreetly, in other words, don’t place your McD’s bag and/or Starbucks cup on the top of your display area.
Hospitality Lounge: You are invited to visit the Hospitality Lounge for breakfast and lunch during the show, Oct. 21-26. The Hospitality Lounge is located on the event level of the arena, which is one level below the concourse level where the vendor booths are located. Please access through Section 113/114. Your vendor wristband will permit you entry to the lounge.
Breakfast is served until approx. 9:30 A.M. and includes donuts, bagels, cereal, fruit, coffee and other beverages.
Lunch is served from 11:00 A.M.
The lounge will remain open until 4:00 P.M. daily for beverages and snacks.
All food service is first-come, first served.
Questions: Please contact Ericka Caslin,
301-987-9400 (during the show: 301-775-1417), or email ericka@wihs.org.
