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Vendor Load-In Information

VENDOR LOAD-IN INFORMATION

LOAD-IN and OUT HOURS

 – Friday, April 4th. 10AM – 6PM

 – Saturday, April 5th. 7AM – 9AM (event starts at 10am)

 – Sunday, April 6th. 7:30AM – 9AM (event starts at 10am)

 – LOAD-OUT: Sunday, April 6th. 5PM – 10PM (everything must be removed Sunday evening.)

HELPFUL INFORMATION

All vendors and staff must use Gate 6, which is located near the northwest corner of Lomas and San Pedro, across from McDonald’s. 

CLICK HERE for a GOOGLE MAP to the EXPO NM entrance gate

CLICK HERE for Vendor Load-In, Driving Map

Venue WIFI: 
Network: ExpoGuest
Password: Exp@2021

TRASH: Event staff does not empty vendor booth bins. Please empty your trash into the large receptacles located throughout the event. 

SECURITY: We will have overnight security Friday and Saturday nights.

TAXES: You are responsible for the collection and payment of any applicable sales tax. The State of NM expects all NM based sales to be filed with sales taxes paid to the state.  SALES TAX AT NM FAIRGROUNDS IS 6.1875%

REGISTER FOR NM TAX ID NUMBER HERE

FILTERED WATER: We will have filtered water hoses available both indoors and outdoors to fill coffee brewers, hand washing stations, or for any other needs you may have. An on-site janitor closet is available to fill hand-washing stations. It is NOT available for disposal of coffee grounds or any other materials.

CHANGE/ATMs: Be prepared with plenty of change for cash sales. Our box office is not able to accommodate requests for small bills.  There are ATMs on site.

HEALTH PERMITS: Once the health inspector has inspected your booth, they will give you your temporary health permit. They will be on-site during load-in hours. Be sure to review the Health Department Guidelines.

BOOTH DECOR: You may bring any and decor and signage for your booth, including additional tables, chairs, etc.

PARKING PASSES: They are provided at load-in on Friday. If you will not be there on Friday, let us know so we can arrange an alternate way to get you your parking passes.
We will not reimburse parking fees if you fail to pick up or bring your parking pass.

STAFF PASSES: Staff passes are picked up at load-In on Friday.

STAFF ARRIVING AFTER WE OPEN: If you have staff arriving without a Staff Pass over the weekend, direct them to enter through the main exit. They only need to identify themselves as a vendor. 

Vendor LOAD-IN:

 – When entering EXPO NM inform the parking attendant you are a vendor loading-in for the Chocolate and Coffee Fest. 

 – Parking passes are not needed for load-in.

 – Please be familiar with your booth location.

 – Do not block load-in doors with your vehicles. 

 – Once unloaded, we will ask you to move your vehicle to the nearest parking lot.

 – Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

At load-in you will receive:

– Staff badges for the weekend

– Parking passes for the weekend

 – Unless you have ordered additional parking passes, vendors receive one pass per booth/per day. Double booths receive 2 passes per day.

 – Passes grant in and out parking privileges.

 – All Parking Passes must be picked up on Friday, during Load-In.

 – Failure to pick up parking passes at Load-In may result in your paying for parking for the event.
We will not reimburse any parking fees.

Saturday Morning Arrival:

  • Vendors may load in on Saturday beginning at 7AM.

  • Please direct your staff to use Attendee Parking lots and walk to the venue due to very limited parking next to the building.

  • All food & beverage booths must be ready for health inspections no later than 9:00AM.

  • Doors open to the public promptly at 10AM.

Sunday, LOAD-IN/OUT:

  • Vendors may load in on Sunday morning beginning at 7:30AM. Doors open at 10AM.

  • The event ends at 5PM.

  • While you may start to pack-up as the crowds slow down, all booths must remain open for business until 5pm.

  • Vehicles are not allowed to park near the building until all attendees have exited.

  • All equipment and decor must be removed on Sunday evening. No exceptions.

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL REMINDERS:

YOU MAY BRING:

 – Your own banners, signs, tables, chairs, floor covering (concrete is hard after 8 hours of standing)

 – Make the booth space your own.

SERVING FOOD? – DO NOT FORGET THESE ITEMS.

(Applies to all food and beverage vendors except those serving alcohol)

 – Plastic Gloves (non-latex)

 – Back-up serving supplies

 – HAND WASHING STATION SET-UP

Water container that allows for free flowing water.

   – Example 1:

    – AQUA-TAINER Click Here 

   – Example 2: (2.5 Gallon water container from the supermarket):     -CLICK HERE

   – Bucket

   – Paper towels

   – Hand-soap

Three Compartment Sink? NO – You Do Not Need One.

   – We will have one set up at the kitchen stage in case you need to wash any utensils.

BRINGING BANNERS?

   – We recommend they have grommets (holes) for hanging.

   – We will have a supply of S-Hooks to hang banners if needed.

ELECTRICITY:

  – All vendors have access to a standard 110v outlet.

  – 220 electric provided to those who have ordered it.

  – Bring your own power strip, and grounded 3-prong extension cord(s), no less than 50 feet.

TRASH:

  – Event staff will not empty your booth trash.

  – Please empty your trash into a bins throughout the event.

  – Do not leave anything behind at Load-Out.

VENDORS

 

Business Name

Booth NumberVendor Badges:SAT Parking PassesSUN Parking Passes
A Spice/Blend Above502, 503211
ABQ Jewels254211
ABQ Live329, 330622
ACE–222
ABQ Sign Language Academy257411
Amarillo Kettle Corn211, 212522
Ambitions Media268311
Amelia’s Campfire Pretzel202311
Amy Baca Lopez Art Studio246311
Argencove chocolate413211
AUI Fine Foods907522
Auntie M’s Macarons333422
Baked by Christiana420322
Bear Canyon Coffee421211
Behempful CBD401311
BELEN (Bean to Bar Experience)908, 909422
Big Ass Cookies by Otero Lane200411
Bing Tea236411
Black Diamonds Inspiration912411
Black Mesa Winery and Cidery437444
Black Tie Caramel510311
Bon Fiction Godavari Chocolate3191––
Bosque Coffee Roasters/Tea419, 900522
Bougie Brie, The801411
Boxing Bear Brewing Co.214411
Brandon Robinson State Farm221722
Brenda’s Perfect Brittle504211
Bru Rosters, The609, 619855
Buna Fire Roasted Coffee244211
Busy Bee Frozen Custard511432
Cacao de Tabasco-El Choco317211
Cafe Chica427411
Camano Island Coffee Roaster601211
Candy Lady, The807444
Celina’s Biscochitos702644
Cerealsly Sweet267422
Chai Chai Love414411
Champion Windows226311
Chavez Family Coffee Supply418422
Chicky’s Coffee917433
ChocGlitz & Cream408444
Chocolate Cartel802411
Chocolate Dude716411
Choice Smiles (Smiles for Kids)239311
Cocoa Press919411
CocoaTown319211
Cooking with Coffee903211
CORAN Confectionery434211
Cornivore, The710433
Crackle & Creme240311
Cream City Market – WI Cheese Curds814411
CrudeLab Coffee430, 432755
Cultura Chocolate314411
Daily Jerky, The213411
Deep Dark Drinking Chocolate204211
Defined Fitness245411
Desert Badger Baking Company332411
Destination AccessibilityDA311
DH Lescombes Family Vineyard2321066
DIRT Coffee610211
Disc-It241844
Double Cup Coffee231822
Eat Cute Bakery237411
Eldora Chocolate715411
Elixir Boutique Chocolates709, 719844
Embers Chocolate439211
Enchanted Sugar402211
Essence Coffee Roastery604211
Ex Novo Brewing Company248311
FCIA701211
Freddie Dee’s Gourmet Desserts310322
Fruition Chocolate Works508211
Green Joe Coffee School256422
Guittard Chocolate700211
Heart of Hemp, The308411
Heidi’s Raspberry Farm605522
Honey Shack/Honey Cartel803, 804822
Hot Stuff Cafe242544
Jeana’s Nut Buddies316211
Just Peachy Pueblo Biscochitos205311
K and C Naturals302431
KESSHŌ417211
Kiki’s Cookies & More206411
Kitchen Sisters of ABQ, The813644
Kith+Kin Roasting Co.243511
Kogler’s Bakery915, 916211
Koo-Weh Cookies412522
La Goulue Chocolatier335211
Lab Screen Printing and Embroidery, TheMerch/Info444
Las Nueve Ninas Winery424311
Laughing Turtle Soap Co.809211
Lavaloha Chocolate322, 326422
Le Paris French Bakery613211
LeafFilter Gutter Protection224111
Leleka Coffee305411
Licorice Ropes315311
Lifetime Cookware614, 615222
Little Bear Coffee327811
Los Amigos Coffee705244
Los Ranchos Winery251455
Lotus Tree Herbal253222
LP Motifs220411
Luna Sirena Henna by Gigi238411
Luxe Rope Licorice263211
m2 Confections805411
MacRN Macaron Studio323411
MAD macarons920422
Malcolm KingTBD211
Mandy’s FarmT1211
Martha’s Body Bueno.com255243
Mashpi Chocolate602411
Megan’s Pantry301632
Metal The Brand215111
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters717966
Mike’s Jerky603333
Mike’s Quality Painting234644
MilTreats307311
Miss Tiffs Caramel and Confections913, 914322
Mochi Monster235411
Monsoon Chocolate611, 612522
Mountain Man Gourmet416411
Naked Baker918633
New Mexico Lottery311, 312101212
New Mexico Pinon/Trailer429, 431, 252141414
New Mexico Sabor318422
NM Prickly Pear Jelly306422
NOCO Chocolates313411
Noisy Water Winery708321
Nothing Bundt Cakes618322
Old Barrel Tea Co.337311
Old Norse World Cuisine407211
One Sparkle Bling Boutique259422
Ordinarily Beautiful Cotton Candy230311
Orinoco Chocolate Co.718311
Outside Agitator Coffees225211
Oval Dogs Coffee606, 607833
Paca Coffee Co406211
Paktli Foods904111
Pampered Chef806422
Pastamore800111
Pica Sweet300311
Pollinator Chocolate600211
Ponderosa Valley Vineyards336222
Pop Co., The303533
Pop Pop’s Italian Ice229211
Positive Energy Solar260411
Poulin Marketplace Coffee and Tea811311
Quarter Celtic Brewpub331432
Redemption Road Coffee324, 325322
Relaxation Station by Suzy400342
Renewal by Andersen262211
RGDSN241A211
Rich brownies404, 405222
Riley’s Spice of Life608211
RIO Barista Syrups/AKINA Tea425, 426422
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory712222
Roots Ruidoso704422
SAKU Superfoods328211
Santa Fe Olive Oil Co/Old Pecos Foods320, 321444
Santana’s Black Label Gourmet Food Co.261211
Sheehan Winery247, 617411
Siamaya Chocolate436311
Sip Sorceri438311
Snugglecubs Cookies435444
SoPo Coffee711433
Spice Exchange/Simply Fudge713, 714222
Stargazer Kombucha223211
Strawberries and More/Trailer901, 902, 265466
Styria Bakery II/Pretzels500, 501/207, 208622
Sugabom, The415343
Sugar Bee’s Sweets233411
Sunday Service Motor Co250311
Sweet & Saucy703411
Sweet Almande334311
Sweet Pea Bakery309333
Sweetwater Herbs & Craft812411
Syrupology808422
T-Mobile266411
TAYORi Home & Body201222
Tea’ze A More509422
Tecolote Confectionary911312
Teri’s Sweet Garden/Wild West Pickles410, 411622
Theobroma Chocolatier505, 506222
Three Black Cats209, 210311
Three Rivers Gourmet422211
Tierras Planas Roasters409611
Toasted Mallow440422
Touring Chocolatier, The403411
Tru Goodness Brands905, 906622
Tucson Chocolate Factory810211
Tully’s Italian Deli & Saratori’s Pastry Shop706, 707588
Universal Water Systems304433
What the Fudge Co.433522
Whiskey Morning Coffee507111
Window World of Albuquerque203644
Wine Studio by Viva Vino249444
Worthington Farms338411
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade264833
Xol Original222211

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