Other Neat Stuff


Downloads:

Click here to download 2010 Important Information for Other Neat Stuff Vendors

Click here to download 2010 Contract for Vendors and Exhibitors

Click here to download 2010 Services Registration Contract

Click here to download Pheasant Run Services Information

Click here to download Map of Other Neat Stuff Floor Plan

NEW - OTHER NEAT STUFF EXHIBITS

Extending the Bloomington Gold experience beyond the Corvette!  Other Neat Stuff is the area for non-automotive exhibitors and vendors. Thousands come to see and buy Corvettes and related items. Vendors in Other Neat Stuff will now be selling jewelry, clothing artwork and other collectibles.

 

Other Neat Stuff Vendor Information

Set Up and Show Hours 

Other Neat Stuff Exhibitor set up hours will be staged from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 24, even though the show actually begins Thursday morning.  Other Neat Stuff Vendors will be notified as to their exact set-up time.  Other Neat Stuff will open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - NEW TIMES FOR OTHER NEAT STUFF.   All Exhibitor Buildings will close to the public at 5:00 p.m.  The Bloomington Gold Auction will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and may continue past 5:00 p.m.  However, the exhibitors are not required to remain open for business after 5:00 p.m.

Check-In Procedure

  • Your vehicle sticker must be affixed prior to entry.
  • Enter at the main Pheasant Run entrance at the stoplight from North Ave (Route 64).
  • Proceed straight ahead to the entrance of the St. Charles Ballroom.
  • Someone will greet you immediately and confirm your number of spaces.
  • Proceed to your space.

Passes for Workers: One (1) vehicle and two (2) participant passes will be issued per space - up to a maximum of 5 vehicle and 10 participant passes.  Additional participant passes are available for $10 per person per day. If you have workers that do not arrive with you, please make arrangements to get them their passes before they try to enter during the show.  Once the show opens, workers of any exhibitors will not be admitted at any gate without a pass.       

Entry During The Show: Entry during the show will be through the pedestrian entrance at the stoplight on North Avenue.  Tickets must be used for admission.

Exhibitor Parking: Once your set up is complete, please park your vehicle in the exhibitor parking lot immediately across the street to the right or on the GreenField.   Please do not leave your vehicle parked elsewhere because it will be towed at your expense without announcement.

Exhibitor Guidelines

  • All parts of your display must be within your assigned spaces. The Bloomington Gold logo or name may not be used without specific approval from the Director of the GoldMarket. Bloomington Gold does not assume any responsibility or liability for loss, damage or theft whatsoever (see release statement that must be signed on registration form). Any merchandise, items, noise (including generators) or act deemed offensive by the management, in its sole discretion, will be ordered removed.  Violators may be ejected and ultimately banned from future shows.
  • Please keep your area clean.  Trash bags are available from the exhibitor check-in office during show set up, show days, and post-show cleanup.

Exhibitor Office: The exhibitor office will be located inside the MegaCenter.  The office entrance is at the northeast corner of the building.

Merchandise Pick-Up: Customer vehicles will not be allowed onto the property for merchandise pick-up.  

Other Neat Stuff - St. Charles Ballroom Exhibitors

  • Restocking - The St. Charles Ballroom will be open for restocking from 6:00 am – 7:00 am and from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm each day.  
  • Supply List - Enclosed is information from Pheasant Run for ordering phones, electrical, tables, etc.  If you desire any of the items mentioned on this list, please contact Pheasant Run directly.
  • End of Show – On Sunday, Bloomington Gold will determine when to stop selling tickets to the general public.  At that time, the show is no longer “hot” and exhibitors in the St. Charles Ballroom may begin tearing down their booth space and exiting the building.  Any exhibitor in the St. Charles Ballroom who leaves early may not be invited back for 2011.
  • Shipments of Product – If you are shipping in products prior to the show, please arrange for the shipment to arrive no earlier than one week prior to the show.  It should be addressed to the Pheasant Run - St. Charles Ballroom in your name and in care of Bloomington Gold.   Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

 

Coffee and Donuts: Coffee and rolls will be available for all exhibitors beginning at 6:00 am outside the Exhibitor Office on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Web Site and the Show Program: It is our intent to list every exhibitor on our web site under the “Links” and "Exhibitors" site.  In addition, we will be providing a listing in the Show Program which will list the name of every exhibitor and their location at the Show.

Motor Home Parking (GoldCoach): Motor Home parking is available in the Red parking area, just to the east and adjacent to Pheasant Run.  For exhibitors, the fee is $100, which is ½ of the normal fee.  Please call the office if you wish to reserve a space in the Motor Home parking area.

GENERAL PROCEDURES Personal vehicles are prohibited.  Golf carts, ATV's, scooters, bicycles, and mini-bikes may be used only during set-up hours on Thursday, and prior to 7:00 am and after 5:00 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  The use of any motorized or self-propelled devices during show hours is strictly prohibited.  This policy will be strictly enforced.

Disabled persons will be allowed to use their own convenience vehicles; however, they may be asked to present their credentials of disability.  Handicapped individuals needing a golf cart to rent may do so at the Pheasant Run Pro Shop. They must present their state-issues handicapped parking permit.

Selling of Food & Products: Selling or giving away any food, drinks, or Bloomington Gold related merchandise is expressly prohibited unless approved by the GoldMarket Director. Bloomington Gold reserves the right to sell all food, drinks, and merchandise relating to the Bloomington Gold Corvette Show and its registered trademarks and copyrights. Dogs: Dogs, with the exception of service dogs, are prohibited from the facility.

No Smoking: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the golf course.   

Cars will be towed if they are:

  • Parked in fire lanes. Parked on grass berms.
  • Parked without the proper sticker.

Alcohol: No alcoholic beverages are allowed at Pheasant Run Resort except those purchased from an authorized vendor.  We ask that no alcohol is brought into the grounds.  Violation of this rule may result in cancellation of all your registration without a refund and expulsion from the grounds.  Disorderly or intoxicated persons will be ejected immediately.

For Sale Vehicles: No “For Sale” signs are allowed on cars parked on the Pheasant Run grounds, including all parking lots, with the exception of cars parked in the GoldMine or GoldMarket.

 

Click here to go to Vendors Maps

Click here to go to General GoldMarket Page

INQUIRIES

Ed Saari or Patte Kirley @ (309) 888-4477 or E-mail Ed Saari or Patte