Exhibitor Information Page

If you are a current exhibitor, a past exhibitor or just looking for new and profitable shows then we hope you will find the answers to your questions on this page.

First of all, let's say you are visiting this site for the first time and are interested in participating in our Las Vegas Fesival. Before you do anything, finish reading this short introduction, then follow these steps to get a good idea if our event is for you. After you have read this page, click on the Photos of Festival page, this will give you a good idea of what our shows look like, the quality of the displays and the high caliber of the exhibitors.

Next you need to get a brochure. You can do this by downloading one by clicking the Download Brochures link to the left. Another page will direct you to either the Spring or Fall Brochures. These brochures are in the PDF format. They are fairly large files (1.5 mb) so if you only have a phone modem the download will take quite a bit of time. For high speed users the download is just seconds. If you have the slower phone connection and don't want to wait online for the download, just click the Mail me a Brochure link and fill out the form and we will send you a printed full color booklet in the mail today.

What next? You can wait for your brochure to arrive in the US Mail, or you can read the downloaded pdf brochure. After you have enough information and you would like to apply for our events you can do it several ways. Your printed or downloaded brochure has an application inside of it. Fill it out completely and either mail or fax it to us.

We are a juried show so we must see 5 photos, slides, or digital pictures of your work before we can process your application. You must send photos with your mailed application. We would also like to see a photo or drawing of how your booth display will be presented.

If you want to apply today, just click the "Apply Online Today" link to the left for our Spring or Fall Las Vegas shows. Simply follow the detailed instructions in the online application form and e-mail us photos of your work.

After your application has been sent and is accepted you will receive a confirmation in the US Mail. Upon receipt of your confirmation you should make accommodation reservations for hotels or RV's. The host hotels are listed in the festival brochure on page #1. Or you can use the hotel and camping link to the left.

All you have to do is apply by mail or online, send us photos of your work and booth to be juried, plus a $200 deposit for each festival booked. It's that simple. We will provide you with a first class Convention Center Exhibit Hall. We will bring in the crowds with a time tested highly effective advertising campaign that works! Our customers are 80% women, upper to middle income, who love to shop. Our events are run smoothly by a large and experienced festival staff, that is always on hand to help you with any problem.

Important things to remember: Our shows are indoors. We advertise heavily and effectively. We do not allow imports, or commercial "buy sell items".

The risk of bad weather is eliminated. ( Has this happened to you? You get accepted and travel 1000's of miles to one of the top outdoor shows in the West, but if it rains, is to hot or windy and your sales suffer drastically. ) You pay a little extra for a convention center show, but it is so nice have a roof over your head with a climate controlled indoor environment.

You can book many indoor shows by other promoters, but if they allow imports, commercial items and have ineffective unprofessional advertising the result is a "bad show".

Now we cannot guarantee a "great show" for everybody. Shows are an education, just like in school, they are graded on a "bell shaped curve" . There will always be people who do great and people who don't do as well. Our 30 year track record proves that we have a larger percentage of high grossing exhibitors than our indoor competition. Actually our shows do better than many of the large outdoor street festivals. A majority of our exhibitors would grade their sales and overall experience at our festivals as either "A" or "B".

If you have a quality product that is priced right, you will do great with us. The odds are on your side when you book a Steve Powers & Company festival. If you create a high quality handmade craft item or are a fine artist, then we can help you establish a highly profitable venue for your work.

1. Personal attention: Your needs will be taken care of by a friendly staff of working craftspeople and a full time promoter who was also a craftsperson for 10 years. When you call or e-mail the office you will talk or correspond directly with Steve Powers.

2. Best Indoor Shows for Lowest Possible Booth fees : Fall 2007 Booth Fees are $589 10x10; $689 15x10; $789 20x10. Corner Booths are $100 extra. Price is the same for both Craft and Gourmet Food Exhibitors. All shows include electricity and licensing.

3. Our Main Goal is Your Success: We try and figure out and put into action everything that will give you the best chance for having a successful weekend with us. Our festivals are hassle free and rated as one of the most enjoyable tours in the West.

4. Reasonable Show Hours: We don't drag you into slow evening sales hours. We know that you need energy for the next day. Our show hours end at 6pm.

5. No Commercial Buy & Sell Booths: Steve Powers & Co. does an excellent job of jurying the show. They go the distance to maintain a "high quality" art and craft event. Each year we upgrade 20% of the festival and if we are not satisfied with a previous exhibitors product and presentation we will not accept them into future events until they improve their quality and display.

6. No Extremely Loud Music: We control all of our entertainers. We run our own P.A. system. Booths that are near the stage can have a normal conversation.

7. Complete show Decorations: We don't just set-up craft booths and call it a show. We build stages with backdrops. We hang banners. We curtain booths. The festival staff spends many hours decorating the festival sites.

8. Quality Exhibitors: Steve Powers personally searches over 20 craft fairs each year in an effort to maintain a high quality event. Steve takes personal pride in his events because his name is in all of the advertising. The public expects a high quality event when his name is on the show.

9. Friendly Group of Exhibitors: I don't know why but it is a well known fact that crafts-designers who participate in our shows just get along better.

10. We spend 50% of all booth fees on advertising: Our advertising budget is $60,000.00 for each festival. We get big crowds that are serious shoppers.