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    440-243-40407230 ENGLE RD
HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON  855-618-47027355 ENGLE RD
RED ROOF INN CLEVELAND AIRPORT  844-202-472817555 BAGLEY RD
SONESTA ES SUITES CLEVELAND AIRPORT  844-918-189517525 ROSBOUGH DR
HAMPTON INN & SUITES CLEVELAND AIRPORT  855-605-03177074 ENGLE RD
BEST WESTERN AIRPORT INN & SUITES  800-568-852016501 SNOW RD
HILTON GARDEN INN CLEVELAND AIRPORT  855-618-46974900 EMERALD COURT SW
COMFORT INN CLEVELAND AIRPORT 844-422-902317550 ROSBOUGH DR
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CLEVELAND AIRPORT  216-433-000416330 SNOW RD
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CLEVELAND AIRPORT  844-631-05957345 ENGLE RD
MAINSTAY SUITES  855-951-47167325 ENGLE RD

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