ONE DAY/ ONE STEP PROCESS:

1. Announce, Acknowledge, Register/Pay and Confirm all in ONE day!

• ANNOUNCE – An email blast will be sent out with vendor show date/time.

• ACKNOWLEDGE – Building Process and Procedures.

• REGISTER/PAY – Select ONE business category.

• CONFIRM – Receive immediate confirmation to participate in the show.

Note: No manual selection process. The tables will be first come first served in the dedicated business categories. You may only register for ONE business category. If we have tables remaining we will send out another email blast until all tables are reserved. .

1. DONATION PAYMENT TO PARTICIPATE

Table Donations are:

• One 6' table (BIG Member) = $52.25
  
• One 6' table (non BIG Member) = $57.25

* Discount Code: In order to take advantage of the discounted donation rate and receive the donation code please email nikkigivon@gmail.com with your membership number. * Please note donations are non-refundable and non transferable and only applicable to the vendor show you are currently registering for.

1. ARRIVALS: All vendors arrive to the loading dock of IRS Building A. -

• Do Not, pull in and park directly in front of IRS Building A. Go directly to the loading dock located on Ellin Rd. Look for signage that says "Loading Dock."
• Arrival and setup begins promptly at 8:00 am and concludes at 8:45 am.
• ALL packages, carts, etc. (except small bags) must go through the loading dock. This entrance must be used to drop off and pick up all bulk items. You are allowed to drop off your items, go park at the Metro, and then walk into Building A (go through security), be escorted by a BIG government employee to retrieve your belongings and escorted to your vendor table.

2. PARKING: Parking is only allowed at the New Carrollton Metro Station.

You are encouraged to park at the metro station (for a small fee) which is a short walking distance directly across the street from IRS Building A. You will ONLY be allowed to use Building A to enter and exit the building.

3. SECURITY ACCESS LIST: This is a federal government building with strict security guidelines and procedures for entering, exiting, and navigating through the building.

• All vendors' names will be provided to security. Once you arrive, vendors must go through the security of IRS Building A to gain a visitor's pass.
• While on the premises, at all times, you MUST be escorted by a BIG government employee.
• At all times please ensure you have all vending information and personal identification present.

4. BREAKDOWN & DEPARTURE

• Vendor show ends at 2:00 pm and all vendors should be packed and ready to be escorted to the loading dock by 2:45 pm. 
• All vendors must be escorted out of the building no later than 3:00 pm. 

TABLE PRESENTATION CRITERIA

1. Banquet Tablecloth - cover ENTIRE table, including the legs of the table.

2. Professional and Organized Set-up

3. Advertisement Contact Information displayed

4. No bins, boxes or other distracting items in front of or beside the vending table

ADDITIONAL NOTICES

• Security will be enforced and there will be absolutely no walking in the building without an escort, even to the restrooms and cafeteria. If you choose to not follow any of the policies, we will remove you from our vendor email listing and the building immediately. 
• No music is allowed to be played.
• Cancellation Policy: In the event that you must cancel, please contact us within 48 hours prior to the vendor show date.
• Any vendor reporting to the site after 9:00 am will forfeit their table. 
• If a vendor is a "NO CALL/NO SHOW" you risk possibly being removed from the vendor notification email listin