2018 Sprin. e-up Trad. de Show

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1 2018 Sprin ng Tune e-up & Trad de Show Exhibitor s Prospectus Wellington and District Community Center Halll 111 Bellevil lle St., Welling gton, Prince Edwardd County Saturday, Aprill 7, 2018

2 Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association (PECWA) Welcome to the Spring Tune-Up and Trade Show! February 12, 2018 The scenery, hospitality and farm-to-table wine and food scene of Prince Edward County continues to draw tourists and international recognition to this unique spot on Lake Ontario. Growth in the region is impressive from just a handful of vineyards and wineries 10 years ago, to over 45 today and this trend continues to grow upward. Members of the Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association (PECWA) are eager to expand their business, and count on the support of our valued industry suppliers to reach these goals. A few new features await exhibitors of the 2018 show: On Friday, April 6, we will be having a Welcome Dinner at to kick off this year s event. Join in a social gathering with PECWA members and other vendors at Chef Michael Hoy s restaurant in Picton. Cost is $75/person, and includes a selection of Prince Edward County wines Seminars this year will be held in a separate room adjoining the Trade Show hall. We anticipate this will reduce disruptive noise, while expanded number of vendors Sponsorship levels have been updated with new opportunities, including a chance to co-brand our educational scholarship Spring is the perfect time to visit The County: members are ordering vineyard supplies, bottling and labeling wines, planning events, and preparing for the start of the busy tourist season. We welcome you to join us, but space is limited. Sign up today! Yours Truly on behalf of PECWA, Adam Dickie adam@tortoiseortis.com Phone Margaret Appleby margaret.appleby@outlook.com Phone

3 Events Schedule Friday April 6 th p.m. 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor Wellington and District Community Center Hall, 111 Belleville St., Wellington 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Welcome Chef Michael Hoy Culinary, 106 Bridge Street, Picton 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Chef Michael Hoy Culinary, 106 Bridge Street, Picton Saturday, April 7 th 2018, Wellington and District Community Center Hall, 111 Belleville St., Wellington 8:00 a.m. Exhibitor Set-up 8:30 a.m. Registration opens 9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Morning seminars session 1 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Coffee break 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Morning seminars session 2 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch break 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Afternoon seminars 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move Out 3

4 Trade Show The Wellington and District Community Center has approximately 4,000 square feet of exhibition space. Up to thirty-two 10 x 10 booths are available. The Trade Show and Lunch service will be held in the Highline Hall, located in the NW corner of the building. Seminars will run in the adjacent Rotary Room. Address: 111 Belleville Street (County Road 2) Wellington ON, K0K 3L0 Access: There is no motorized vehicle access within the Hall. Access doors are 7 x3, so please plan accordingly. You will not be able to get large equipment into the Hall and loading and unloading will have to be done with hand trucks (provided). Ample parking is available in the Community Center parking lot. Hours: Move In Friday April 6, 3 8 p.m. Saturday April 7, 8 8:30 a.m. Trade Show Saturday April 7, 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Move Out Saturday April 7, 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Cost: Per 10 x10 booth: $260 +HST Electricity surcharge: $25 4

5 Space includes: Each booth will be provided with: Two 5 x 2 tables Two chairs Coffee and breakfast snack Lunch tickets (up to 3) Show badges for attendees Free Wi-Fi Electrical Service: Electrical outlets are limited in the Wellington Hall, and are subject to a booking fee. Basic power consists of 1-110v grounded service outlet. Vendors should supply their own power strips, adaptors, etc. Please note, no holes may be drilled, cored, nailed or punched in the building Trade Show Floorplan: Booth layouts will be announced by mid-march. Although PECWA will attempt to meet individual exhibitor s requests, we reserve final authority over arrangements. 5

6 Sponsorship: PECWA offers an affordable way to promote your business to local winegrowers and the community of Prince Edward County. All sponsors receive: company name and logo prominently displayed in the Attendee program free electricity priority for booth selection logo linked to your company's website on the PECWA website opportunity to supply a single literature insert and/or promotional item in Attendee bag Additional benefits are available through the following categories: Scholarship sponsor $500 + HST Each year, PECWA offers an award to local Prince Edward County students who wish to pursue studies in viticulture and/or winemaking. To expand awareness and the financial incentives of this program, PECWA is seeking to create a cobranded scholarship with an interested partner. Award announcement will create publicity opportunities through print, social media, and the PECWA website. Sponsors will strengthen their image and raise awareness of the importance of viticulture to Ontario students. Lunch sponsor $300 + HST Name and logo displayed on signage in the lunch service area Session sponsor $200 + HST Name and logo displayed on signage in the seminar room Opportunity to deliver a 10 minute sponsored seminar to Attendees on a topic of your choosing Coffee sponsor $100 + HST Name and logo displayed on signage in the coffee service area 6

7 Welcome Reception and Dinner: On Friday, April 6, PECWA is pleased to host an evening of local wine, delicious food, and good conversation at Chef Michael Hoy Culinary (chefmichaelhoy.com), overlooking Picton Bay. Meet local winegrowers and other exhibitors in a social atmosphere before the Trade Show begins Time: 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Drinks and reception 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Dinner Location: 106 Bridge Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0 Cost: $75/person, includes selection of Prince Edward County wine Attire: Business casual Accommodations: Below is a partial list of local accommodations should you wish to stay overnight: Prince Edward County Picton The Waring House Picton Harbour Inn The Merrill Inn Claramount Inn The Manse Inn The Queens Inn Wellington Lakeside Village Inn Drake Devonshire Cribs on the Creek Bloomfield Huff Estates Inn Isaiah Tubbs Angeline s Inn A listing of B & B s is available at Numerous chain hotels can be found in the Trenton Belleville area, which is roughly 30 minutes from Wellington by car. 7

8 Fee payment and Registration We are offering two ways for exhibitors to register and pay for the show: (1) Through the on-line system available at On-line payment by credit card is quick and convenient for both PECWA and exhibitors. Booth fees, dinner tickets, and sponsorships are all available for purchase. (2) Invoice and payment at the Trade Show. If you choose this method, please Adam Dickie the following information by March 15, 2018: Company name and contact person Number of booths required Whether you need electricity or not Desired sponsorship level (if applicable) Number of tickets for Welcome Reception & Dinner (if applicable) Payment is due by the morning of April 7. Please make cheques payable to PECWA. If desired, early payments may be mailed to: Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association Attn: Spring Tune-Up and Tradeshow P.O. Box 6259 Main Street Picton, ON, K0K 2T0 8