Welcome to the ABC Kids Expo. We appreciate your decision to exhibit at the show voted as one of the Fastest Growing Trade Shows in the U.S. (Trade Show Week - TSW Fastest 50 - 2005 - 2009, Trade Show Executive 2010 - 2011, and Trade Show News Network - 2010 - 2011). Additionally, we are ranked 38th of the top 100 largest tradeshows in North America with nearly 5,000 retail buyers representing 2,200 specialty stores, mass marketers, e-commerce retailers, importers and exporters and international distributors representing 65 different countries. If your goal is to renew or form new and long-lasting relationships within the juvenile products industry, you've made a worthwhile decision to invest in the Power of Partnership at the ABC Kids Expo.

Our Board of Directors and show management staff encourage teamwork with a goal of providing the best environment possible for the success of everyone involved. In order to ensure your success, we have provided these convenient "Show Tips".

• The most important thing to have when attending any show, especially your first, is a positive attitude
• Do your homework and research your retail market
• Talk to colleagues who have previously attended
• Once approved, book airfare and lodging in advance to guarantee availability and lowest pricing
• Use your access ID and become thoroughly familiar with the Exhibitor Kit, located on this website
• Set realistic goals and create a realistic budget
• Develop a press kit or a press release for the media center
• Pre-promote your comany before the show and offer an incentive to sop by your booth
• Take advantage of our pre-show mailer and other sponsorship and advertising opportunities
• Develop a press kit or a press relase for the media center
• Consider a clever "giveaway" or other promotion and provide us with your promotion and/or show special prior to the event for maximum exposure
• Bring your friendliest employees
• Be attentive to persons walking by your booth and engage them when they enter your booth
• Don't forget to have fun - we will!

The ABC Kids Expo management staff and our contracted service providers will do everything we can to assist you and help make this show a rewarding experience. If at any time you have questions or concerns, we urge you to call us at (210) 691-4848.

We look forward to meeting you.

The ABC Kids Expo Show Management Staff

Show Tips

Exhibit Hall and Booth Configuration Basics
What to Bring
Move In and Setup
Media Kits/Promotional Materials and Sponsorships
Tear Down and Move Out