VENDOR INFORMATION
Vendor Application Opens February 14, 2025
The vendor booth application period is from February 14 – July 15. It will close early if it fills.
The booth options and rates will be published on February 14, 2025 .
If you are looking for partnership and/or sponsorship information, please send an inquiry here: CFA EXPO SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
Public Hours
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Exhibitor Access Hours
Saturday 7:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday 7:00am – 8:00pm
Vendor/Exhibitor loading entrance is in the back the IX Center. Parking is available.
There is no parking fees on setup days.
The parking fee on show days is 10.00 per day.
Weekend parking passes will be available for sale at the IX Center on setup days.
SETUP
Thursday, October 9: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, October 10: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Upon arrival, please check in at the loading area lobby the before unloading and you will be greeted by the IX Center staff and the CFA Vendor Coordinator. You will also directed to your booth locations and be permitted to unload.
It is a long distance from the parking lot to the vendor booth area.
Two and four wheel dollies are permitted.
The IX Center also allows vehicles to drive in during the setup days for a $50 round trip fee. The fee can be paid to the IX Center upon checkin on both setup-days.
ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OUT OF HALL BY 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY
BREAKDOWN
Sunday, October 129: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tables, chairs and other speciality items are not included in the basic vendor packages.
Package 1 includes a 6′ table and 2 chairs.
Package 2 includes a 8′ table and 2 chairs.
Items are also available to rent through Eventeny. Please reserve what you need prior to the show.
We’ve created a Pinterest board of ideas to help you plan your booth.
https://www.pinterest.com/CFAcats/cfa-cat-expo-booth-inspiration/
There is adequate cellular signal in the venue.
Be prepared to use your regular phone/tablet data plan for credit card acceptance.
Hotels providing discounts for attendees and vendors of the CFA Cat Expo will be posted as they become available. Here is a list of all hotels in the area.
CROWN PLAZA 440-243-4040 | 7230 ENGLE RD |
HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON 855-618-4702 | 7355 ENGLE RD |
RED ROOF INN CLEVELAND AIRPORT 844-202-4728 | 17555 BAGLEY RD |
SONESTA ES SUITES CLEVELAND AIRPORT 844-918-1895 | 17525 ROSBOUGH DR |
HAMPTON INN & SUITES CLEVELAND AIRPORT 855-605-0317 | 7074 ENGLE RD |
BEST WESTERN AIRPORT INN & SUITES 800-568-8520 | 16501 SNOW RD |
HILTON GARDEN INN CLEVELAND AIRPORT 855-618-4697 | 4900 EMERALD COURT SW |
COMFORT INN CLEVELAND AIRPORT 844-422-9023 | 17550 ROSBOUGH DR |
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CLEVELAND AIRPORT 216-433-0004 | 16330 SNOW RD |
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CLEVELAND AIRPORT 844-631-0595 | 7345 ENGLE RD |
MAINSTAY SUITES 855-951-4716 | 7325 ENGLE RD |