Use this list to determine deadlines and to track completion of necessary forms for exhibiting in the Show. Links that pertain to an individual deadline will open the appropriate form for meeting the deadline.

All links will open PDF files, unless otherwise noted. A free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files.



November
   
15th Review Freight Target Floor Plan for move-in date and time for freight only (section 4)
15th Review floor plans online at Housewares Connect 365
23th Review Assigned Exhibitor Website for cost savings
   
December
   
31st NEW - Last day to book Early-Bird hotel rates
   
January
6th McCormick Place Meeting Room Reservation Form
9th Send blueprints with multi-levels or
ceilings to McCormick Place for
Fire Marshal review. See page 9
in Rules + Regulations
9th Send booth diagrams for new or rebuilt exhibits to your Sales Manager for approval.
20th Specialty Retailer Program
24th Housing cancellations for 20 or more group reservations
27th NEW - Shuttle Bus advertisement deadline
29th Final mailing date for Non-U.S. Exhibitor Badges
30th Show Sponsorships
31st Final Date for Pocket Show Directory inclusion. Use the (Product Description Guide) to complete this information
 
February
1st Reserve discounted airfare with American Airlines
1st New Product Information for News Media
2nd International Shipping - U.S. Customs Clearance - Ocean Freight
3rd Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor Deadline -
ALL EXHIBITORS USING NON-RECOMMENDED VENDORS MUST COMPLETE THIS INFORMATION
3rd Reserve parking at McCormick Place
9th International Shipping & U.S. Customs Clearance - Air Freight
9th Water Cooler Advance Rate Deadline
10th Approval for Wireless Access Points (complimentary WiFi)
10th Make your Product Donation Arrangements
14th New Product Showcase Entry
14th Display Labor Advance Rate Deadline
14th Rigging Labor Advance Rate Deadline
14th Carpet Advance Rate Deadline
14th Cleaning Advance Rate Deadline
14th Freeman Plumbing Advance Rate Deadline
14th Display/Exhibit Advance Rate Deadline
14th Freeman Furnishings (Furniture/Tables/Accessories)
Advance Rate Deadline
14th Signs/Graphics Advance Rate Deadline
14th Freeman Electrical Advance Rate Deadline
15th Reserve discounted Avis car rental
17th New For The Home Signs
     
February Cont.
   
19th Final mailing date for U.S. Exhibitor Badges
20th Review Transportation Website
21st Advance Warehouse Shipments
24th McCormick Place Telecomunications (Telephone, Internet Access and Cable access) Advance Rate Deadline
24th Floral Services/Event Production
25th CNN Headline News
25th Hand Sanitizer Sponsorship Deadline
25th Exhibitor Preview Literature Kiosk
25th NEW - Charging Station Sponsorships
29th NEW - Computer Rental
29th NEW - iPad Rental
29th New Product Showcase IHA Innovation Awards
   
March
1st First day of move-in for Lakeside Exhibitors
2nd First day of move-in for South & North Exhibitors
2nd Audio Visual Rental Advance Rate Deadline
4th Free Lead Retrieval Unit
6th Booth Guard Service Advance Rate Deadline
  • Security Management Group of America, Inc. PDF | ONLINE
6th Special Event/Product Demonstrations
6th NEW - Video Wall Sponsorship
8th Media Kits to News Center
9th NEW All booths set by 5:00p.m.
10th Show opens at 12:30 p.m.
16th Last day of move-out for South & North Exhibitors (noon)
17th Last day of move-out for Lakeside Exhibitors (noon)
 
No Deadlines
  2011 Buyer Registration List
  Exhibit Floor Meeting Room Reservation
  FedEx Kinko's
  Hostess/Hosts
  Photography
  Security Containers
  NEW Cell Phone Rental
  Food Service
    > Exhibit Catering Menu
 
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  Listing for Pocket Show Directory
  Booth Space Acknowledgment Letter
  Exhibitor Badge Registration -
Booth space must be paid in full.
  Freight Target Floor Plans

    > South Building Target Plans
    > North Building Target Plans
    > Lakeside Center Target Plans
  Marketing Kit