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We welcome you to the 3rd Annual Whatcom Outdoor Expo! This season-opening celebration of outdoor recreation in the beautiful Northwest! We’ll have exhibits, forums and special presentations.

Whatcom Outdoor Expo is the focal point for the outdoor enthusiast. The season kickoff of activities will provide media visibility for outdoor recreation organizations and businesses. We are looking forward to your participation in the 2008 Expo. And your customers will be looking for you too!

Exhibitor Benefits

• Showcase new products and services
• Sell directly to the public from your show booth. Ask your suppliers to show up and help.
• Drive store traffic through consumer promotions e.g. sell last years models at promo prices.
• Demonstrate your commitment to the very loyal outdoor community.

Facility

• Bloedel Donovan Community Building & Pavilion
• Central, well known location
• Bright room with electrical outlets at some booths on outside wall.
• 4,300 sq. ft. indoors and virtually unlimited sq. ft. outdoors available.
• Ample free parking.
• Easy load/unload zone for exhibitors.
• No telephone line so bring a slide VISA machine and charge slips.
• Great area to test ride bikes. Offer kayak test-rides right on Lake Whatcom.
• Pavilion is a side room that seats 62 which is great for breakouts, movies, slide shows, and special speakers. Get creative on how you can sponsor a breakout to attract customers and build loyalty.

Marketing and Promotion

Radio:  Major promotional campaign which covers not only all of Whatcom County but also Southern BC and Skagit County. Stations include KISM, KAFE, KPUG, KGMI, and KBAI, plus a live broadcast from the Expo! Get free airtime for your business.

Web:  Comprehensive event information on our Website that will be forwarded amongst 1,000s of outdoor enthusiasts.

Clubs:  We’ll offer a free table to any local outdoor rec club that promotes the expo to their members e.g. Mt Baker Bike Club, Kayak club WAKE, Mt Bikers WHIMPS, Mt Baker Hiking Club, Whatcom Canoe Club and many more.

Costs
We have great empathy for the hard working small business owner, therefore we do everything we can to keep the costs to a minimum. Click on the Floor Plan to see prices and booth sizes. Standard 10’x10’ booth space is as low as $400 and includes a table. All paid exhibitors can use additional outdoor space at no additional charge e.g. bike and kayak displays. To keep costs down, we have not hired a convention firm to set up the drapes you see at the homeshows, etc. Your floor space is your own space….Be creative to make it look attractive and welcoming!

How to Register
Fill out the Registration Form, sign, and mail in with a check. Your check is your reservation. First come First served on booth space. Call to see which booths are still available. 734-9790, extension 229. Mail to:

Insurance
Proof of insurance is required for exhibitors providing test rides or any physical demonstration e.g. bike, scuba, and kayak demos. List Whatcom Outdoor Expo as an additional insured under your commercial insurance policy. Please mail a copy of the certificate of insurance by March 15, 2008.

City of Bellingham Business License
Any exhibitor selling (as opposed to marketing) within Bellingham city limits needs a business license. Only $40.