Trade Event Exhibitor Info

Paperific Trade Events coincide with the first day of the retail expo; coming up we have our Spring Trade Event on the 17th of October at the Melbourne Showgrounds. This is the traditional time of year for our expo and trade event. In October 2007 representatives of 150 businesses signed in as visitors to our trade event.

We are extending the Trade Event hours this year: 10am to 7.00pm

The event has its own entrance separate to the main retail expo. All vistors must present an invitation or documents connecting them to ownership or employment within the craft industry.

Trade Event shell-scheme stands are a standard 1.5m deep and 2.5m wide. Two lights and signage are included. Exhibitors may book either a single or double size stand. The cost is $440 per stand or $880 if you want to double the size. One 1.8 metre table and 1 chair are included with a standard stand. (Double size stands get 2 tables and 2 chairs.) If you need additional tables and chairs, they are available for separate hire, as outlined on the application form. Shelving and other furnishings and additional lighting can be ordered direct from Harry the Hirer. If you'd like to be sent a printed catalogue, email your address to ross.johnston@harrythehirer.com.au.

Single stands will have two 120 watt lights; double stands have three lights. These are mounted on the fascia pointing into the stand. Double stands will have 4 amp power points, otherwise we will put power points in every second stand and advise you to bring an extension cord.

The stock you bring to the stand is for display purposes only. We expect exhibitors to take orders at the event. You may not bring stock to sell-on without the expressed written consent of the event organiser. You are welcome to demonstrate from your stand. As an exhibitor you may also hire classroom space during the expo.

Each exhibitor is required to carry Public Liability coverage to a minimum of $10,000,000. Your certificate of currency must be submitted with your application and deposit. Alternatively, you may purchase an event-specific policy through Paperific for $75. Please refer to our insurance webpage.

Set-up time for Exhibitors is 4pm to 7pm Thursday afternoon and you have access again from 8am Friday morning before our new, earlier opening at 10am. Packing-up is usually very quick from 7.30pm. You must be packed and exit before 9pm, removing your posessions at the same time. Interstate exhibitors using Agility freight may store their belongings in our storage area for collection Sunday evening.

If you are attending from out of state and you are not transporting the goods yourself, we require you to use Agility, particularly if a pallet is involved. If you wish to use an alternative carrier you must have advance written consent from the Paperific organiser. Paperific will provide storage Thursday through Sunday only and takes no responsibility for lost or stolen goods. Deliveries will only be accepted by Paperific from 10am to 6pm Thursday. Earlier deliveries will be turned away by Melbourne Showgrounds staff.

Wholesale distributors may choose to exhibit at our three-day expos in addition to, or instead of the trade event provided you offer free make and takes. Please refer to the retail exhibitor information.

Trade Event guests must be proven retailers or members of the Trade. Guests do not pre-register to attend Paperific trade events, rather, they show an invitation or two forms of ID connecting them to a craft business in order to enter. Exhibitors help us promote the event by sending invitations to guests by mail, fax or email. Paperific will provide a sample invitation on which to model your own.

If you are interested in exhibiting at a Paperific Trade Event,
select this link for an application form (Word format 43KB)