Heatwave takes place May 28 and 29, 2022 at Centennial Hall in London, Ontario, Canada.
This is an opportunity for producers and retailers of hot sauce and spicy foods to showcase their product to true lovers of heat.
Face to face marketing works best, especially when combined with a taste test. Join us for a fun day dedicated to showcasing your product to an appreciative audience.
Each Exhibit space provides one (1) x 8' table and two chairs. Each vendor is allocated 8' wide x 8' deep of space. You may erect a backdrop within your footprint and design your space how ever you like.
Booth rate is $200 for sauce vendors providing samples.
All hot sauce vendors are required to provide free samples to attendees. Sample must be given on a single use item like a spoon or popsicle stick, you may also serve the sample on a small food offering like a small slice of pita or a pretzel.
Attendees will also be provided the option to purchase plain wings in which they will add your hot sauce to a wing for a sample taste.
All Exhibitors may sell retail products at the show and retain 100% of the sales.
All Vendors serving food must have their Safe Food Handlers Certificate. You can obtain it online if you do not already have one. It will be your responsibility to provide them with this information.
You can obtain a Safe Food Handlers Certification through these websites. https://www.safecheck1.com/ or https://www.foodsafetytraining.ca/
EXHIBIT SPACE INFORMATION, TERMS, AND SHOW
GUIDELINES:
1. Exhibitor display will not extend beyond the boundaries of the space
that is paid for and provided, or into the aisle ways in front of their tables.
Venue has agreed not to charge for electricity. If needed, please bring your
own extension cords as you may not necessarily be placed near an outlet. Outlets available at first come first serve, it is best to request in advance.
2. Exhibitor agrees to keep their area clean and is responsible for any damage
they may cause to the venue. No staples, tacks, or nails are permitted to hang
items on walls or ceilings. A charge of $25 will be levied for each hole.
3. Exhibitor will not sublet space to another dealer.
4. Event organizers accepts no responsibility for any merchandise sold at the
show.
Responsibility for the merchandise and the legalities of selling, and/or
necessary rights required by law to sell any merchandise rests solely in the hands of
the Exhibitor doing the selling.
5. Exhibitor agrees not to break down their table/display before the conclusion
of the show without permission of the promoters.
6. There will be no smoking in the dealer area and all dealers must comply with
Provincial smoking, fire and safety laws.
7. Exhibitor is responsible for all taxes and licenses required by the province
of Ontario.
8. No food or food items may be sold at the convention without permission from Centennial Hall & Event organizers. Excluded are sampling products and food items intended for consumption by the purchasers at home.
9. All Exhibitors must comply with local safe food handling procedures as set forth by the London Middlesex Health Unit. Do your research in advance and ensure you are adhering to all necessary requirements. No refunds will be provided to those that fail to meet local safe food standards and are removed.
10. All sauces must be produced in a certified commercial kitchen. All bottles/products must have a tamper proof seal and proper labels satisfactory to food inspection governing bodies.
11. Event organizers and/or Centennial Hall will not be held responsible for
any injury to any show
dealers, or any loss or damage to any exhibitor's property from any cause
whatsoever while that property is in transit to/from/while at Centennial Hall.
Exhibitor room is locked after regular convention hours are over but Grimbrothers
Entertainment and Centennial Hall are not to be held responsible for theft or
damage of any kind.
12. The Exhibitor realizes that guests and events scheduled are subject to last
minute changes or cancellation.
13. Exhibitor understands that once Exhibit space is paid for, no money or
credit will be issued or refunded even if the Exhibitor is unable to attend the show.
14. Exhibitor understands that ALL
tables will be assigned on a first paid, first placed basis. In other words: if
you want wall space, you will have to pay early for it. Don't expect prime
location if you pay for your space close to the actual show date.
15. Heatwave Hot Sauce Expo is owned and operated by Grimbrothers Entertainment Inc
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AS STATED ABOVE.
