WELCOME TO the Farm Progress Show 2017! The information included in this manual will assist
you as you get ready to join us in Decatur, IL in August. Please familiarize yourself with the entire
manual and pass it along to those in your company who need to know specifics regarding your
participation at our show as our hope is that it will answer many of your pre-show questions.
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ADDRESS
Farm Progress Show 2017
4275 East Mound Road
Decatur, IL 62526
Telephone 866-264-7469
Fax 630-524-4727
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AFTER HOUR EVENTS
If you are planning a post-show after hours event, you need to provide detail as to the
expected number of attendees, the type and hours of the event (dinner, dealer meeting, etc.)
to show management no later than Friday, August 25, 2017. Please send an email to
[email protected]. Doing so ensures that our staff and our security is aware of this
event and can work with you to direct those in attendance to the appropriate gate.
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CORRESPONDENCE
All show correspondence is generated via email through our online registration system and
sent to the email address you provided when registering for the event. Important documents
and forms can also be found under the Exhibitor Resources tab at
www.FarmProgressShow.com . A few things to note:
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Farm Progress does not issue individual name badges. You and those working
your exhibit are admitted daily by showing your FPS 2017 Exhibitor Souvenir
Pin or by presenting a single use daily ticket. See pages 9 and 10 for more
information.
To request advance mailing of Exhibitor pins and parking passes, use the form
found that will be posted by June 1 at www.FarmProgressShow.com. All
requests must be received in our St. Charles, Illinois office by Friday, August 4,
2017.
You will be able to purchase discounted advance visitor tickets for clients and
friends via a form which will be found on June 1st by clicking on the link found
at www.FarmProgressShow.com. Please note…exhibitor tickets are to be used
only for those working your exhibit.
DOGS
Only service dogs are allowed on the Farm Progress Show site and must be leashed at all
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times.. Remember that responsible pet owners clean up after their dogs and we ask you to
do so while on the exhibit field.
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EXHIBITOR DINNER
The Decatur community will be hosting our Exhibitor Dinner on Tuesday, August 29th at
close of show. Head to the Exhibitor Food Tent to partake in the festivities.
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FREIGHT AND PACKAGES
FPS staff will deliver incoming packages pre-show and during the show as time allows.
Exhibitors are welcome to check for their package in the shipping & receiving area near the
show office in the Northeast corner of the exhibit field.
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GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
You can purchase discounted advance visitor tickets for clients and friends by clicking the
link found at www.FarmProgressShow.com. Please note…exhibitor tickets are to be used
only for those working your exhibit. Our rules strictly prohibit providing these tickets to clients
and friends attending the event.
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GRASS & CLEAN UP POLICY
See pages 8 and 15
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A certificate of insurance is required for your exhibit and must be uploaded through the Map
Your Show Exhibitor Dashboard or emailed to [email protected] no later than July
21, 2017. The terms of the certificate of insurance are … We hereby warrant and
represent that we will maintain a comprehensive general liability insurance policy with
limits of not less than $1,000,000 (One Million Dollars) for all bodily injury and property
damage arising out of a single occurrence, including coverage for the indemnity and
hold harmless herein. Not less than 30 days prior to commencement of the 2017 Farm
Progress Show, we understand we must provide evidence of such coverage to Penton
Agriculture. The Certificate Holder should be listed as Penton Agriculture, 255 38th
Avenue, Suite P, St. Charles, IL 60174. PLEASE NOTE: Proof of Insurance is required
from any subcontractor you are using who is not listed as an approved vendor for the Farm
Progress Show.
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MEDIA DAY
Scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Contact Dena Morgan at 641.322.5219 or
[email protected] for more information.
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MOVE-OUT PROCEDURES
A map will be posted in advance of the show under the Exhibitor Resources tab at
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www.FarmProgressShow.com to show which gates will be available for move-out at 4:00
p.m. on Thursday August 31st. Look for this by June 1.
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MOWING
The final mowing of the field takes place before structures start to go up and will be August
14th. Contact any of the landscape companies shown in this document should your exhibit
space need to be mowed, or feel free to mow it.
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SHOW OFFICE
Trailer outside the fence in the Northeast corner of the exhibit field.
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VEHICULAR ACCESS TO EXHIBIT FIELD
On show days allowed after show close and before 7:30 a.m. Exhibitors who enter the
grounds before show opens MUST park their vehicle on their lot or exit the grounds by 7:30
a.m. – see page 10 for more information. On show days, drive in access will only be allowed
at the east end of 6th Street and the northeast corner of the exhibit field (loading dock
entrance).
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Use of Farm Progress Show trademarks
1. Farm Progress and Farm Progress Show are registered trademarks. Show
management must approve the use of same on any caps, buttons, jackets, or any
other souvenirs sold at the Farm Progress Show.
2. If you would like to have your show team sport the 2017 Farm Progress Show logo
on your outerwear, e-mail your request to [email protected].
B. Shipping exhibits in advance
1. Supplies for the Farm Progress Show can be shipped (PREPAID) to:
Your company name and lot number
(XYZ Company, Exhibit Lot 123)
Farm Progress Show 2015
4275 East Mound Road
Decatur, IL 62526
Telephone 866-264-7469
2. Ship display material to the above address after August 15, 2017. Shipping tags
must carry the name of the exhibitor and space assignment.
3. Farm Progress Show will not accept collect deliveries.
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4. Farm Progress will accept prepaid exhibits and store them on site, but is not
responsible for lost or stolen items. Exhibitors are responsible for arranging their postshow outbound shipments.
C. Electrical Service
1. Electrical service is available at the Farm Progress Show. The pro-rated charge for
routine 120 volt electrical service is as follows:
Exhibitors with 1-3 lots
$375
Exhibitors with 4-6 lots
$590
Exhibitors with 7-10 lots
$875
Exhibitors with 11 or more lots $1,275
2. These rates allow an exhibitor access to the electrical box only and apply to normal
usage. This fee does not include any wiring or enhancements an exhibitor may need.
3. Heavy use of electrical power may require additional charges.
4. Only those exhibitors requesting electricity on their show application will have
electrical access.
5. If an exhibitor orders, and later decides not to use electrical service, it is the
exhibitor’s responsibility to communicate cancellation of electrical service in writing
prior to August 15, 2017. If the Farm Progress Show has no record of the cancellation
on or before August 15, 2017, the exhibitor will be billed at the rate stated per item C1.
No refund will be made to the exhibitor.
6. Only single-phase power is available.
7. Exhibitors needing 120-volt power will find their electrical outlet within 80 feet of the
back corner of their lot.
8. Extension cords will be available first come first served at the show office
beginning Thursday, August 24, 2017.
9. There will be 240-volt power available. Some additional wiring may be required
from an outside vendor.
10. Romex is not to be used as a flexible cord nor used in contact with the ground.
11. City of Decatur Code applies to the electrical service at the Farm Progress Show.
12. Any hookups more extensive than plugging in an extension cord requires the use
of a City of Decatur licensed electrician.
Our on-site show electrician, Mark Wint, is licensed in the City of Decatur and
available to contract for your needs.
Mark’s Electric
Mark & Pam Wint
3321 S. 550 W.
Columbus, IN 47201
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Phone/Fax 812-342-0240
Mark Cell 812-343-2570
Pam Cell 812-350-2570
[email protected]
II. EXHIBIT SET-UP INFORMATION
A. Set-up Schedule
1. Exhibit area gates will open; weather permitting, August 14, 2017 (15 days prior to
the show date). If more time is needed, contact Rick Wild (314-288-6770).
B. Exhibit restrictions – Display Lots
1. Maximum height on exhibits is 60 feet.
2. Any underground construction (signage, post holes, tent staking, etc.) deeper than
one foot, requires the exhibitor to contact the Show Office to have utilities located.
Some locates will require the exhibitor to contact J.U.L.I.E. for further clarification of
utility location. Any utility disruption will be the responsibility of said exhibitor should
they proceed without following the proper procedure.
3. No helium filled balloons will be allowed to fly within 80 feet of overhead power
lines. Any use of helium filled balloons on any part of the Farm Progress Show site
must be approved in writing by Show Management in advance of the Farm Progress
Show.
4. No hot air balloons will be allowed on the exhibit field.
5. No aircraft or other flying machines of any kind are allowed directly over the show
site below 500 feet without the permission of show management.
6. All items on display, including tents and tent stakes, must lie within the four
boundaries of the assigned exhibit space. No equipment or display material or signs
shall protrude into or over another exhibitor's display or into the street frontage.
Exhibitors in Varied Industries and Livestock Industries Tents must ensure exhibits do
not extend beyond the boundaries of their assigned booth and are prohibited from
erecting any signes outside their booth boundaries.
7. NO SMOKING signs should be posted inside your tent and a fire extinguisher must
be available in your tent unless you are in the VIT or LIT where Farm Progress
provides fire extinguishers.
8. No burning candles and/or open flames allowed.
9. At its option, Farm Progress reserves the right to exclude display and exhibit
material, which may be found to be offensive, libelous, or not befitting the spirit of the
event.
10. No firearms will be allowed in the facility.
11. Two story exhibits are not allowed without show management’s written approval.
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C. Livestock Industries Tent (“LIT”) and Varied Industries Tent (“VIT”)
Set-Up and Heights
1. Exhibitors in these tents must ensure exhibits do not extend beyond the
boundaries of their assigned booth and are prohibited from erecting any signs outside
their booth boundaries.
2. Exhibits, especially end caps, may not obstruct the general view or hide others'
exhibits. Exhibitors may not erect a back wall higher than 8' or a side wall higher than
3'.
3. No signs, decorations, banners, advertising matter or special exhibits will be
permitted in the aisles.
4. No burning candles and/or open flames allowed.
5. No welding, popcorn poppers, stoves or heaters will be allowed to operate within
these tents.
D. City of Decatur Permits & Inspections – Temporary Displays and Tents
1. No building permit required.
2. If adding electrical circuits for lighting or receptacles, exhibits may be subject to a
random electrical inspection.
3. Fire Marshall Inspection – subject to walkthrough.
E. Guidelines for Tents, Canopies and Other Membrane Structures
1. Occupant loads of 10-199 people shall require 2 exits
2. Occupant loads of 200-499 people shall require 3 exits.
3. Exit width shall be a minimum of 72 inches.
4. Aisle width between tables shall be a minimum of 44 inches.
5. Exits shall be clearly marked and exit signs shall be illuminated.
6. Combustible trash shall be removed at least once a day.
7. Fireworks shall not be used within 100 feet of any tent.
8. Maintain 3 feet clearance between the fabric envelope and all contents.
F. Food and drink giveaways
1. Farm Progress Show management must approve all food and drink items, with the
exception of bottled water, to be given away. This policy will be strictly enforced
without exception.
2. Exhibitors must submit a written request to Show Management detailing the
specific food or drink items they plan to give away and, with the exception of bottled
water, all food and/or beverage items must be obtained from the official Farm
Progress Show caterer. Requests for exemptions must be made in writing no later
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than August 15, 2017. Send requests to Matt Jungmann
([email protected] )
3. No alcohol is to be served by exhibitors to visitors of the Farm Progress Show
during show hours.
G. Erection of display buildings
1. Temporary buildings may be erected for display purposes at the Farm Progress
Show. Erection may begin on August 15 (If more time is needed, contact Rick Wild at
314-288-6770 or Matt Jungmann at 309-371-6117.)
2. Any groundwork or leveling necessary should be cleared first with Show
Management.
3. Temporary concrete foundations may be poured, but they must be removed after
the show no later than September 8, 2017 or exhibitor will be assessed a fee of no
less than $500 for any and all work done by Farm Progress or its contractors to clean
up an exhibitor’s display.
4. Any underground construction (signage, post holes, tent staking, etc.) deeper than
one foot, requires the exhibitor to contact the show office to have utilities located.
Some locates will require the exhibitor to contact J.U.L.I.E. for further clarification of
utility location. Any utility disruption will be the responsibility of said exhibitor should
they proceed without following the proper procedure.
5. All material used must be cleaned up and hauled away after the show and your
exhibit space must be returned to its original state, which includes reseeding of your
space. Exhibitors who fail to adhere to this will be assessed a fee of no less than
$500 for any work done by Penton Agriculture or its contractors to clean up an
exhibitor’s display.
6. No permanent structure, landscaping or buildings, including sign foundations,
gravel, lot corner decorations, irrigation systems, grain handling systems, concrete
pads or fencing may be left after the show without approval from Penton Agriculture
and Brush College LLC.
H. Ground cover material for the exhibit area
1. Sawdust shavings, crushed corncobs, agricultural limestone (30-60 mesh), wood
chips and pecan or peanut hulls may be used for ground cover in the display area. All
wood based products must be virgin material, no shredded pallets or any other
material, which may contain metal.
2. The use of gravel or crushed rock is not permitted without prior permission from
Farm Progress Show staff and Progress City USA.
3. Grass and ground cover policy - the team at Progress City has continued to
improve the stand of grass. After this year’s Farm Progress Show, Progress City will
be hosting other shows and events, therefore we need to disturb the grounds as little
as possible and leave the site in the same condition as when you arrived.
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4. No Roundup or other herbicides will be allowed. Growth regulators may be
used only if deemed necessary.
I. Noise
1. Please keep all noise generated from generators, chainsaws, tools, etc. to a level
so as not to disturb other exhibitors within proximity of your exhibit space. You are
required to be a good neighbor. The Farm Progress Show reserves the right to
discontinue any part of your display or exhibit which interferes with your neighboring
exhibitor’s ability to conduct their exhibit.
J. Set-Up Information/Miscellaneous
1. Any holes, pits, postholes or other ground disturbances must be backfilled with dirt
(not woodchips or rock,) compacted and sodded or seeded.
2. Any concrete pads or sign bases must be removed and the ground brought back to
grade and sodded or seeded. Concrete pads may only be left after the show with
prior approval from Penton Agriculture Management and Progress City USA.
3. Trees and shrubs may not be disturbed without prior approval from Penton
Agriculture Management and Progress City USA.
4. Utility fixtures may not be disturbed without prior approval from Penton Agriculture
Management and Progress City USA.
5. If your exhibit will be air conditioned, you must have a plan for disposal/storage of
water condensation that the unit produces. You may not discharge the water at the
edge of the street during show hours. Air conditioning systems and their associated
generators must be fenced in for safety and noise containment.
K. Loading dock
1. A loading dock will be provided for the exhibitors' convenience and will be located
northeast of the exhibit field. Hours of operation during show set up, beginning August
15 are 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM. All forklift services provided by Ryan Forklifting phone
1.217.827.5417; email [email protected].
L. Use of livestock/ratite in exhibits
1. Livestock/ratite may be used to enhance exhibits, but they cannot be identified with
any purebred breeder or livestock/ratite sales agency unless that breeder or seller is a
qualified exhibitor.
2. A current health certificate is required for any livestock/ratite to enter the show
grounds. For swine, a PRV check should be included in the health report. Only
negative tested animals/birds will be allowed in exhibits.
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M. Availability of water
1. Access to bulk water can be found near the loading dock and show office in the
northeast corner of the site, outside the perimeter fence.
2. Independent power wash companies will be available for hire to aid in cleaning of
equipment.
3. Water for display purposes is the responsibility of the exhibitor.
N. Use of other company products in exhibits
1. Exhibitors may use equipment from other companies to enhance their displays
provided the company manufacturing that equipment is qualified to exhibit at the
show.
2. Use of equipment or product from a company that is not qualified to be a
participant in the show will result in a charge to qualify or exclusion of that equipment
or product from the show.
III. EXHIBITING INFORMATION
A. Farm Progress Show hours
1. Show Hours: The exhibit area will be open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and
Wednesday, August 29 and 30 and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31. All
exhibitors are expected to staff their displays during these hours.
2. AFTER HOUR EVENTS – If you are planning a post-show after hours event, you
need to provide detail as to the expected number of attendees, the type and hours of
the event (dinner, dealer meeting, etc.) to show management. Please send an email
to [email protected]. Doing so ensures that our staff and our security is
aware of this event and an work with you to direct those in attendance to the
appropriate gate.
B. Special parking for exhibitors
1. A limited amount of special parking for exhibitors is provided in separate exhibitor
lots – one on the west side of the exhibit field accessible via Mound Road and one on
the east side accessible via Mound Road or Christmas Tree Road. Your Exhibitor
parking hang tags, once displayed, allow you access to these parking lots.
C. Drive in Access to Exhibit Field
1. Allowed after show close and before 7:30 a.m. on show days. Exhibitors who enter
the grounds before show open MUST either park their vehicle on their lot or exit the
grounds before 7:30 a.m. On show days, drive in access will only be allowed at the
east end of 6th Street and the northeast corner of the exhibit field (loading dock
entrance).
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D. Exhibitor – Badges, Entry Pins, Parking Passes, Tickets
There is no need to advise the names of staff working your exhibit to Farm Progress.
Exhibitors gain entry to the show grounds during show days by sporting their Farm
Progress Show 2017 Exhibitor Souvenir Pin or by turning in an exhibitor ticket at the
gate. An Exhibitor Souvenir Pin is good for all three days of the show; a ticket is good
for a single entry. Each exhibitor to our show is allotted a certain number of
Pins/Parking Passes based on their exhibit space, as outlined below:
Exhibit Space
1 – 6 VIT/LIT Spaces
1 Junior Lot
1 Lot
2 – 5 Lots
6 – 7 Lots
8 – 19 Lots
20 Lots
Number of
Exhibitor Pins and Parking Passes
You Receive
5
6
6
9
12
25
50
1. You may pick up your allotment of Exhibitor Pins/Parking Passes at the show office
beginning Thursday August 24.
2. If you would like to receive your allotment in advance of the show, please use the
form that will be posted to www.farmprogressshow.com under “Exhibitor Resources”
by June 1 to communicate your request no later than August 4, 2017.
3. We have a limited supply of exhibitor pins available. Additional pins and single day
passes can be purchased. If you opt to order additional pins/tickets in advance of the
show, the form to do so will be posted to our Website by June 1.
4. If you would like to purchase visitor tickets at a discounted price please follow the
link that will be posted to our Website by June 30 for groups of 20 or more. Payment
is required at the time of your order.
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E.
Drive in Access to Exhibit Field
No vehicles will be allowed into or out of the exhibit field at 7:30 a.m. All vehicles must
be parked in exhibitor parking unless you have space to accommodate the vehicle on
your exhibit lot. In either case, all vehicles must be parked in exhibitor parking or on
your lot by 7:30 a.m. on show dates. During the show, drive in access will be allowed
only at Gate #4 at the southeast corner of the grounds near the loading dock. Exhibitor
vehicles can enter and exit the grounds at each day’s close of show.
F.
Golf Cart Policy
Show management strongly discourages the use of golf carts and ATVs during show
hours. Should an exhibitor require the use of a golf cart or ATV the following rules
apply and are to be adhered to at all times:
1. PEDESTRIANS ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY.
2. A GC/ATV pass will be prominently posted on the vehicle. This pass may be
picked up at the on-site show office. One golf cart or ATV is allowed per outside lot.
Additional GC/ATV passes in excess of your allotment cost $100 each. No golf carts
or ATVs are allowed for those in the Varied Industries or Livestock Industries Tents.
3. You understand this event is a pedestrian one and the vehicle displaying a
GC/ATV tag will have limited use during show hours on show days. Acceptable use
includes restocking literature or product and travel to/from field demo and Ride n’
Drive areas only.
4. You accept full responsibility for any accident or injury caused by the use of this
vehicle on the grounds – before, during and after the event.
5. You will maintain a speed limit not to exceed 15 miles per hour at all times when
the vehicle is in use on the exhibit field and surrounding areas.
6. Only licensed drivers 16 years and older will operate this vehicle.
7. You will not exceed carrying the number of individuals for which the vehicle
provides seating.
8. You will park this vehicle in your exhibit lot when it is not in use – not on the
perimeter or street.
9. The golf cart/ATV will not be used as a moving billboard displaying excessive
signage. Exhibitors may display no more than 100 square inches of
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marketing/branding/logo facing the front and rear of the ATV/UTV/Golf Cart. OEM
labeling on the machine is excluded from this 200 square inch total limit. No banners,
flags or other marketing attachments.
Approved marketing sponsors will be allowed approval through sponsorship
purchases to display marketing messages on ATV’s, UTV’s and/or Golf Carts.
This policy shall apply to all Farm Progress Show controlled property including exhibit
field, parking areas and field demonstrations areas. Static exhibits will be excluded.
Farm Progress Show management will have a Safety Management Team onsite
enforcing these policies. Refusing to adhere to the policies being enforced may lead
to removal from the show site without refund for admittance.
10. The operator will remove the key from the vehicle at such time that the vehicle is
vacated.
11. Penton Agriculture is not responsible for accidents or incident involving any vehicle
on the show site. Exhibitor is responsible for all damage caused by vehicles in their
control.
12. No golf carts or ATV’s will be allowed to have a trailer attached.
13. Penton Agriculture, at its discretion, reserves the right to fine, impound or eject any
vehicle found to be in violation of any of these rules.
B. Removal of litter from exhibit lots
1. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their exhibit areas clean during the show.
2. The dumpsters on the exhibit field are for use by visitors during the show and for
exhibitors light usage during setup. If you have a large amount of trash, you should
arrange for your own dumpster.
3. At the conclusion of the show, exhibitors should clean their exhibit site of all litter.
Nothing should be left on the site, or exhibitor will be assessed a fee for any work
done by Farm Progress or its contractors to clean up an exhibitor’s display.
4. There is no curbside pickup, please do not leave piles of trash at the edge of your
lot and expect them to be picked up. Dumpsters will be available to deposit your daily
trash near the loading dock area.
5. Macon County will be spearheading a recycling effort. Please utilize the cardboard
dumpsters by the loading dock. Further details regarding additional efforts will be
available in the Show office.
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C. Conducting sales efforts during the show
1. Exhibitors are to confine their sales efforts (registrations, literature, public
address systems, etc.) to their exhibit lot only. Companies having field
demonstrations or seed plots may distribute literature at these events.
2. No literature is to be distributed in the parking area or exhibit area entrances.
3. Volume of sound from public address systems and events taking place on exhibitor
lots should be within reasonable levels to avoid disturbing other exhibitors and show
visitors.
4. Speakers outside enclosed areas should be pointed toward the center of the
exhibit lot.
5. Demonstrations and signs, etc. in the farmstead area and all other areas of the
farm must be cleared by show management.
D. Field Demonstrations
1. Field demonstration information will be sent out mid-summer including an application.
2. Exhibitors who qualify for an outdoor lot (Regular or Junior) are permitted to
participate in the field demonstrations at no additional charge, assuming the
demonstration is logistically possible.
3. Indoor exhibitors may participate in the demonstrations by paying a $500 fee.
IV. EXHIBIT TEAR-DOWN INFORMATION
A. Dismantling exhibits
1. Dismantling of exhibits may begin at 4:00 p.m. Thursday August 31, 2017.
Exhibitors who dismantle and remove their exhibits before the close of the show on
Thursday may be punished by future booth assignment priority and/or access to traffic
passes.
2. A move out map will be available at the show office. Please note that all traffic will
be outbound from 4:00pm-4:30p. Inbound traffic will be allowed at 4:30pm or when it
is deemed safe to allow inbound traffic. Trucks and other vehicles will be permitted on
the grounds at that time, but not before.
B. Time period for exhibit removal
1. All exhibit materials and equipment, including foundations, must be removed
from the show site no later than September 8, 2017. Should an extension be
required to remove exhibit materials, please contact Show Management prior to
September 6, 2017.
2. Exhibit materials and equipment are left on the site at the exhibitor's risk and
should be removed prior to September 8, 2017.
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3. Equipment left behind on the show site for more than 30 days becomes the
property of Penton Agriculture.
C. All areas must be cleaned and all debris, including foundations, ground cover and other
building materials, must be removed by the exhibitor.
D. Black dirt must be hauled in to fill any holes that were dug prior to or during the show, as
well as reseeding any disturbed areas, or exhibitor will be assessed a fee for any work done
by Penton Agriculture or its contractors to clean up an exhibitor’s display. Any exhibitor who
has an area larger than 200 square feet which is disturbed (grass cover destroyed) will be
required to submit a restoration plan before September 8, 2017 to Farm Progress Show
management.
E. EXHIBITORS MUST RETURN THEIR EXHIBIT AREA TO ITS PRE-SHOW CONDITION,
INCLUDING RESEEDING OF THEIR SPACE.
F. Removal of buildings and equipment sold during the show.
1. Customers who buy equipment or buildings from exhibitors should be informed that
they must remove such equipment by September 8, 2017.
2. The buyer and/or exhibitor must bear risk of loss or damage while the material
remains on the show site.
G. Removal of ground cover
1. Any ground cover such as sawdust, wood chips, corncobs, etc. must be completely
removed from the display area by the exhibitor no later than September 8, 2016.
2. Any material not removed by the exhibitor will be removed by a contractor
contracted by Penton Agriculture Management and the exhibitor will be assessed a
fee for work done by Penton Agriculture or its contractors to clean up an exhibitor’s
display.
3. To ensure that your company is not charged for cleanup, have your lot checked by
Show Management before you leave.
H. Removal of signs
1. All signs in display areas or seed plots must be claimed by September 8, 2017 or
they will be discarded.
I. Security
1. Guards will be on 12-hour duty during the show. Despite these precautions, Farm
Progress Show management is not responsible for losses due to theft, vandalism and
other causes. Each exhibitor is responsible for his or her own products before, during
and after show dates.
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2. EXHIBITORS WITH VALUABLE EQUIPMENT MAY WISH TO HAVE THEIR OWN
NIGHT WATCHMAN. (Please check with the Show Manager for appropriate passes.)
We appreciate your strict adherence to all policies and procedures outlined above. If you have
questions, contact Matt Jungmann, at 309-371-6117, ([email protected]) or Reneé
Smith toll-free at 866-264-7469 ([email protected] ).
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