Today's Bride Pros

January Akron Show Itinerary

Online Exhibitor Manual:  

SATURDAY, January 11

12:45PM 4:00PM

Exhibit hall opens for booth set-up and unloading.

ALL EXHIBITORS MUST EXIT BY 4PM

Upper Level Exhibitors must unload at the upper Broadway St. lot off the loading dock area and enter through Dock Door 2

Lower Level Exhibitors unload directly at the lower level orange double door entrance located off High St. (one way, Southbound) in the (small) adjoining parking lot next to JSK.


SUNDAY, January 12

8:00AM-9:45AM

Exhibit hall opens for booth set-up and unloading. (See Saturday info)


9:45AM

Silent opening – Doors open for the Upper Level Exhibits.  All upper level booths must be ready to go!


10:00AM

Publicized doors open to the public.


12:00PM  & 2:00PM 

Fashion Shows


4:00 PM 

Vendors may begin to dismantle their booth display (no earlier than 4pm) Beginning to tear down early is prohibited and will result in a $100 fine and forfeiture of the lead list!

What you need to know

Move in details

Plan extra time for lines that may form.

Upper Level Exhibitors must unload at the upper Broadway  St. lot off the loading dock area and enter thru Dock Door 2

Lower Level Exhibitors unload directly at the lower level orange double door entrance located off High St. (one way, Southbound) in the (small) adjoining parking lot next to JSK.

We suggest you bring your own dolly to wheel your materials in quickly.  Exhibitors CANNOT unload/load through the main, front doors of JSK.

Should move-in require additional help, a few complimentary porters will be on hand to assist. Refer to the JOHN S. KNIGHT EXHIBITOR INFORMATION packet specific rules and regulations that relate to their facility (page 9).

Note: Dollies are not available to help at the end of the show. We suggest investing in your own dollies or staff to help with move out.


Overnight Accommodations

To reserve your room for $99, call the Hilton Garden Inn Akron East Hotel directly at 330-733-2900 and mention Today’s Bride as the group.  Or reserve online at www.hiltongardeninnakron.com;  use TODAY as the “Group Code” when completing a reservation.


Parking

The CITY lots and connected Deck are free of charge starting at 6:00 pm on Friday continuing through Sunday. There are other PRIVATE lots available for a fee. See posted rates for the fees.


Identifying Brides

For easier identification, engaged attendees will be wearing a “I Said YES” sticker.


Free WiFi

Use “John S. Knight Center Guest” network. Open Internet browser and click on “Agree and Continue”.


Show Day Exhibitor Hotline

330-568-5638

During Move-in & on show day, keep this number handy for fast response to a Today’s Bride staffer.  Need electricity? Trash overflowing? Music too loud? Call or text to report an issue without leaving your booth!  The Today’s Bride staff will walk around the facility constantly in pink shirts to assist as well.