We do have load-in available on Friday. If you request a Friday load-in, you will come to the EAST VILLAGE GATE located on 10th and K between noon and 5pm on the Friday before EXPO DAY. We will have dollies and a limited number of volunteers on hand to assist you. (Please note-- regardless of which gate you are assigned to, all Friday load-in is done through the East Village Gate!) If you would like to load-in on Friday, please indicate so on your application, or contact our office (if you have not done so already).
If your load-in is not highly labor intensive we recommend that you arrive early on Saturday morning. The gates will open for you at 7:00 AM. Even if your load-in is very light, we ask that you still arrive early Saturday. This will ensure that you get to your booth and get set-up prior to the gates opening for the public at 10:00 AM. It always takes a little bit longer to set-up then groups anticipate, and with 120+ exhibitor groups... well, you can only imagine how crowded things can become in the venue. Giving yourself extra time to set-up will make for a better experience for you, your staff, and the families that will be attending EXPO DAY.
