December 3, 2009: 

The GoldAuction will NOT be televised this year.  The GoldAuction will be moved back to the golf course. 

All vendors who were in 2009 Tent City will be moved back inside the MegaCenter. 

Questions?? Contact Ed or Patte.

Downloads:

Click here to download 2010 Important Information

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

GoldMarket Vendor Information

Set Up and Show Hours 

Exhibitor set up hours will begin at 7:00 am Wednesday, June 23 and continue through Thursday, June 24.  You may set up anytime Wednesday or Thursday; however, we prefer that you arrive between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, so that someone may check you in.  Show hours are Thursday June 24 from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm and the show hours for Friday and Saturday, June 25 & 26 will be from 7:00 am until 11:00 pm.  The auction will begin at 3:00 pm on Friday and Saturday and exhibitors may close anytime after 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.  The show hours for Sunday, June 27Th, will be 7:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Check-In Procedure

  • Your vehicle sticker must be affixed prior to entry.
  • Enter the GreenGate into Exhibitor Area off Route 64 during designated set-up hours.
  • A host 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 GreenGate for exhibitors who park their vehicle on their space.  This is the gate immediately east of the main Pheasant Run entrance on North Avenue.  A vehicle will not be allowed entry without the proper GoldMarket sticker.  In addition, each person in any vehicle entering the show must have a ticket to get in.  Walk-ins will utilize the main pedestrian entrance at the stoplight on North Avenue or the GreenField parking lot (exhibitor parking lot) gate just east of Pheasant Run at the Keil Rd. entrance of the show.  Tickets must be used for admission.

Exhibitor Parking: Once your set up is complete, please park your vehicle in your space or in the GreenField.   Please do not leave your vehicle parked elsewhere because it will be towed at your expense without announcement.

NEW PARKING POLICY

Bloomington Gold has received numerous complaints from customers walking down an aisle and finding cars parked in what should be retail spaces.  Therefore, the practice of buying a space to park your car has to end.

The purpose of the exhibitor area is to showcase the many vendors and what they have to sell.  Parking a car in the sales area is counter productive.

Beginning with the 2010 show, cars and trucks that are not actively involved in the retail business at a space will no longer be ppermitted to park in spaces E100-E122 through M100-M122 - the west half of the vendor area.

If you want to park your car on a space, we will permit that in spaces E123- M123 to the higher numbers.

SPACES: E to M 100 through 122: No cars or trucks unless actively involved in the business.

SPACES: E to M 123 through 150:  Cars or trucks are allowed.

 

 

Exhibitor Guidelines

  • All parts, tents, tent stakes, and vehicles must be within your assigned spaces.
  • The majority of merchandise for sale: parts, shop equipment, apparel, etc. must be Corvette related.  Those not complying will be asked to immediately remove the merchandise from sale and will not be allowed to return the next year.
  • 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).
  • Unnecessary driving or cruising in any type of vehicle during show hours is prohibited.
  • 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.

Tent Guidelines

  • TENTS ON THE NEW ASPHALT IN SPACESE E100 THROUGH M107 (All spaces numbered 100 through 107) WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO STAKE THEIR TENTS.  WEIGHTS MUST BE USED.
  • Tent/Table/Chair rental is available through Bloomington Gold for outside exhibitors.  Please contact the office for information – 309-888-4477.
  • Only Pheasant Run approved contractors may erect rental tents on site.
  • Individuals may bring their own tents to set up and use. 
  • IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN TENT, YOU MUST FILL ALL STAKE HOLES BEFORE LEAVING PROPERTY.
  • All tents and tent stakes must be within your space(s).
  • Any tent 10’x 20’ or larger must be registered in advance with the office.  The Fire Marshall requires that all tents 10’x 20’ and larger have a Certificate of Flame Resistance for said tent.  These certificates are normally available from the original tent manufacturer (excluding any canopy connected to trailer or semi).

Customer Service: A Bloomington Gold Customer Service individual will be located at each of the entry gates..

Parts Pick-Up: Customer vehicles will be allowed onto the property for parts pick-up.  Please contact the Exhibitor office for information regarding passes for parts pick-up.

Installation of Products for Customers: Several exhibitors will be taking appointments for installations of their products on a customer’s Corvette.  The customer must obtain a pass at the Exhibitor Office to accommodate this situation.  The customer will then enter the GreenGate with their Corvette and proceed to the vendor.  When the customer is finished at the vendor booth, the customer will be expected to exit the GoldMarket promptly through the GreenGate.

MegaCenter Exhibitors

  • Restocking - The MegaCenter will be open for restocking from 6:00 am – 7:00 am and from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm each day.  
  • Air-conditioning – At the request of the majority of exhibitors in the MegaCenter, the overhead doors will continue to be open.  Pheasant Run has assured us that they will continue to run their air conditioners and fans during they day, even with the doors open.
  • 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 MegaCenter may begin tearing down their booth space and exiting the building.  Any exhibitor in the MegaCenter who leaves early may not be invited back for 2010.
  • 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 - MegaCenter in your name and in care of Bloomington Gold.

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 Wednesday and 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 dogs for the handicapped 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 @ (309) 888-4477 or E-mail Ed Saari