Thank you for your interest in the 2008 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. With over a million in attendance, consider the tremendous exposure this show offers your company. Great plans are being coordinated. The 2008 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo show dates for Commercial Exhibitors are January 31 - February 17. 2008 (18 days). We will be opening on Thursday this year.
Commercial Exhibit Space Options
B. Coliseum Space - These booths are 8' x 10' or 10' x 10. Corner booths, as long as they are available, cost an additional fee. The Concourse booths circle the walkway of the Freeman Coliseum. The recessed booths are 16 ft. deep and most spaces offer 10', 11', or 12' of frontage. Also the booths along the Concourse walls are available. These booths are limited to 6' depth, they have 12' - 16' of frontage.
C. Horse Barn - These Exhibit Spaces cater to special interest groups, particularly interested in specialty merchandise and information. The spaces are 10' x 10' and very limited.
D. Outdoor Exhibit Space - These spaces are located on two popular public streets of the grounds. Freeman Boulevard and Bickett Street. The 20' x 20' spaces on Freeman Boulevard are positioned in the middle of the Boulevard and are reserved for special categories. The Bickett Street locations are 12' x 15', 15' x 15', and 20' x 20'.
General Information:
1. The San Antonio Livestock Exposition reserves the right to assign space in accordance with other exhibitors and products. We strive to maintain a large variety of products in all areas and do not wish to overload any one category. We do not offer any exclusives. To make application, fill out attached form and send in pictures or brochures of your merchandise and your booth display. Your application will be juried, and if accepted, a show contract will be mailed. Please note that an application does not guarantee a booth reservation.
2. Electricity is an additional charge. Reservation forms for electricity and other rentals will be sent at a later date.
3. All indoor booths will be draped. There are limited provisions for water or drainage; these situations must be handled on an individual basis prior to the show.
4. All Exhibitors are required to show proof of Liability Insurance with minimum limits of liability of at least $500,000.00 combined single limit and products and completed operation liability. This certificate must show as additional insured, as well as certificate holder, the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. ; Bexar County, Community Arena Management(CAM) and the Bexar County Community Arenas Board(CAB) for the period of January 27 through February 22, 2008. If you do not have the required insurance, feel free to contact us for more information.
5. Car passes and gate passes will be issued according to the size of space leased. All passes will be picked up at the Commercial Exhibit Office during check-in prior to the show.
6. Any exhibitors selling any type of food items are required to purchase a Temporary Health Permit. The cost was $30.90 per day, or $556.20 in 2007.
7. Twenty-four hour security will be provided.
8. In 2007 the Commercial Exhibit booths were in operation from 10:00am-9:00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 10:00am-10:00pm Friday and Saturday. The hours are subject to change.
