2016 SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW FORT WORTH, TEXAS

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2 Thank you for exhibiting at the 2016 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and for being part of this LEGENDARY Show! Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo It means different things to different people. Tradition, innovation, rodeo, western heritage, livestock and shopping! Thanks to exhibitors such as yourself our Show is known for new products and technology. From the latest in farm and ranch equipment to designer western wear and fabulous art, you have been instrumental in making this Show a destination for over 1.2 million guests. This is Fort Worth s oldest and largest annual event! Together with the information contained in your signed Commercial Exhibitor Booth Contract, this Exhibit Guide will answer many of your questions and help you prepare for our Show. There may be additional questions about your particular situation that are not answered in this guide. We welcome your questions anytime, so please feel free to send an to, jay@fwssr.com or call Bradford S. Barnes President General Manager 2016 Show Information Show Dates: January 15 February 6 Website: fwssr.com Grounds Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children 6-16, 5 and under Free! Grounds Open Daily: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibits Hours: Sunday - Friday 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Exhibits Halls will open each day regardless of weather conditions. Show Contacts: Brad Barnes, President / General Manager: brad@fwssr.com Jay Blackmon-Yates, Commercial Exhibits Manager: jay@fwssr.com Exhibits Show Offices January 12 - February 9: Amon G. Carter Jr.: Brown-Lupton South: The Stock Show Exhibitors Guide was revised November Many policies and procedures have changed. Please ensure all booth staff are familiar with the policies outlined in this guide. The guide is not intended to answer all aspects of every situation. For specific questions, contact the Commercial Exhibits Department.

3 Table of Contents Accessibility 9 Agreements 9 Amplified Sound 9 ATM Machines / Banking 9 Audio/Video 9 Automobiles / Tractors 9 Booth Address 11 Booth Staffing/ Hours 13 Checks (Returned NSF) 10 Cleaning / Trash Disposal and Recycling 10 Conflicts 10 Consumer Complaints 10 Coupons and Promotions 10 Credentials 10 Daily Show Schedule 5-9 Dates and Deadlines (Commercial Exhibitors) 3 Decorator Freeman 11 Deliveries Drayage and Mail 11 Demonstrations and Obstructions 12 & 19 Directions (to Will Rogers Memorial Center) 12 & 25 Display Materials (Prohibited) 11 Draping 11 Drawings and Raffles 11 Electrical (Fire Marshall Regulations) 20 Electrical Service/ Lone Star Electric 11 Emergency Contact Information 12 Exhibit Booth Space 12 Exhibit Booth Specifications Exhibit Floor Plan / Layout Information 12 Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall 22 Brown-Lupton North Exhibits Hall 25 Brown-Lupton South Exhibits Hall 23 East Burnett-Tandy Drive & Rip Johnson Dr. 25 West Burnett-Tandy Drive/Cattle Barns 24 Exhibit Hours 1 Facts; Souvenir Pins, Exhibits Locations 3 Fees 12 Fire Department 12 Fire Equipment 12 Fire Marshall Regulations 20 First Aid 12 Food Booths 12 Food/Restaurant Locations 3 Forklift Rental 12 Fort Worth Visitors Map 26 Fun (Day & Times of Special Events) 4 Grounds Information; Admission Prices, Hours 1 Grounds Map 21 Handouts 12 Height Restrictions 12 & 20 Hotels and RV Park Listings 27 Hours /Booth Staffing 13 Insurance 13 Internet Service (Wireless) 13 Interpretation and Violation of Rules 13 Landscaping 13 & 19 Liability Release and Indemnity 13 Lights 13 Lost & Found 13 Maps Merchandise Approved & Prohibited Items 14 Move-In / Out Non Related Items 16 Obstructions and Demonstrations 12 & 19 Oversized Purchases Pick Up 16 Painting 16 Parking (Public Fees) 3 Parking (Vehicles, Oversize and Trailers) 10 Permanent Fixtures 16 & 19 Pets 16 Police (Fort Worth Police Department) 16 Post Office 16 Prohibited Display Materials 16 Restocking 16 Returns / Exchanges 16 Right to Cancel 16 Rules and Regulations 9-20 Samples 17 Scooters, Golf Carts, Etc. 17 Security 17 Show Information; Contacts, Dates, Hours. 1 Show Schedule 5-9 Sign/Signage 19 Smart Phone App 17 Smoking Policy 17 Soliciting 17 Souvenir Grounds Pins 1 Staffing 17 Stock Show Logos 17 Storage 19 Subleasing 17 Telephone Service 17 Texas Dept. of Motor Vehicles Regulations 17 Texas Sales Tax and Permit Information 18 Tickets 18 Trailer Parking 18 View Obstruction 18 & 19 2

4 Exhibitor Dates & Deadlines Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Jan. 9 Final Balance Due (Booth will be released if full payment is not received) AT&T Phone Service Order Deadline (see insert for ordering details) Additional Items Order Form with Payment Due Insurance Certificate and Tax ID Permit Due 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Outdoor and Cattle Barn Lobbies Move-In Jan. 11 Exhibit Hall Move-In Begins; All Exhibitors have a scheduled day and time to begin move-in for (see page for times and details) Jan. 12 &13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Feb. 6 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Exhibit Hall Move-In Continued Outdoor and Cattle Barn Lobbies: Move-In complete by 5:00 p.m. Amon G. Carter Jr., Brown-Lupton North and South Final Setup; Overhead doors will close at 12:00 noon, and will not re-open until 1:00 a.m. February 7, :00 a.m.: Livestock Move-In 10:00 a.m.: All Exhibit Halls and Booths Open to Public Exhibit Hours: 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Cattle Barn Booths: May move out through South doors and exit grounds using Gate 42 onto Trail Drive. No traffic permitted on Burnett-Tandy Drive until 1:00 a.m., February 7. Brown-Lupton North and South Exhibit Booths may be packed and dismantled starting at 8:00 p.m. Items may be hand carried to vehicles in the Justin Lot. No traffic permitted on Burnett-Tandy Drive until 1:00 a.m., February 7. Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall may be packed and dismantled starting at 8:00 p.m. Items may be hand carried to vehicles in Carter Garage Parking Lot. No parking on North end of exhibit hall, on ramps or on Tower Drive will be permitted and no traffic is permitted on Burnett-Tandy Drive until 1:00 a.m., February 7. Vehicles Permitted on the grounds at 1:00 a.m. This is for the safety and protection of our exhibitors and guests attending the Rodeo and The Coors Light Roadhouse events. Move Out Complete by 5:00 p.m. Monday; All displays, materials and merchandise must be completely removed from show grounds and parking lots by 5:00 p.m. Facts Grounds Open Daily 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children (6-16), 5 & under Free Souvenir Grounds Pin: $40 Good for General Admission and Stock Shows all 23-days, (Does not include Rodeo Performances or Mustang Magic finals and will not allow access to Exhibit Halls for restocking) Commercial Exhibits Hours: Sunday - Friday 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibits Location: Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall, Brown-Lupton North Exhibits Hall, Brown-Lupton South Exhibits Hall, Cattle Barns and Outside Exhibits on Burnett-Tandy Drive and Rip Johnson Drive. Public Parking: Car $10, Bus or Van $20 (No in and out) Food REATA AT THE Rodeo: for Reservations La Espuela Mexican Cantina located in the Moncrief Bldg./Centennial Room Serving Lunch and Dinner Daily REATA at the BACKSTAGE: For membership call X22 or (after 12/1 call ) Round Up Inn Food Court: Located in the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Building, Open 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily. Stockman's 24-hour Café: Located inside Cattle 2 Outdoor Patio Food Court: Located Between Cattle 3 and 4 Concessions Stands: Located throughout the grounds for a quick and tasty meal or sweet treat. 3

5 Fun Multiple Days Bank Of Texas Petting Zoo: Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. located North of the Coliseum, next to the Pony Rides. Coors Light Roadhouse: Returning with live music! Your exhibitor pass allows you free access. Located on the north side of the Will Rogers Auditorium Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.; Friday 6:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.; Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. (Closed Sunday and Monday, except Open 4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.: January 17 for Best of Mexico and January 18 for Cowboys of Color Rodeo) Cowboy Church: Provided by Shepherd s Valley Cowboy Church in the Will Rogers Auditorium; Sunday, January 17 at 9:00 a.m., January 24 and January 31 at 10:00 a.m. FFA Children's Barnyard: Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Milking Parlor: Open daily 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., located in Cattle 2. Moo-seum Experience presented by Central Market: Located on the West end of complex. Your exhibitor pass allows you free access to 3 museums: Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Cattle Raisers Museum: Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Mustang Magic: Trainers Challenge January Planet Agriculture and Ag-Awareness Thank A Farmer ag Magic Show- 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. presented by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. Senior Citizen Days: All Day Friday January 22, January 29, February 5; Grounds Admission $5.00, 65 & Over. Star-Telegram Press Pass: Gold Cardholders: $10 off all $20 PRCA Performances, Half-off Wednesday Grounds Admission and Midway Rides, $6 off Weekday Matinee Rodeo Performances, $2 off Adult Grounds Admission. Present your valid GOLD Press Pass at the ticket offices and receive $10.00 off any regular PRCA rodeo ticket price of $ Present any valid Press Pass at the ticket offices and receive $6 off all weekday matinee PRCA rodeo performances. Present your valid Press Pass at the ticket offices on Wednesdays and receive HALF-OFF the regular adult. Grounds admission price of $10. Wednesdays are also HALF-OFF Midway rides. Regularly $1 each, ride tickets must be purchased on the midway. Present any valid Press Pass at the ticket offices and receive $2 off adult grounds admission any day of the show. Limit four (4) discounts per Press Pass account on all offers. *Rodeo and general admission discounts are available at main ticket office in front of (north of) the Coliseum and available at the ticket offices on Trail Drive during the Stock Show. Valid Press Pass must be presented at time of purchase to receive discount. Not valid for group purchases, refunds for previous purchases or other discounts. For more information, call or visit fwssr.com Stock Show Early Bird / Super Saver Specials: Now until January 15, 2016 save 25% on Midway Ride Tickets; 1 strip of 20 for $15 per strip on this Early Bird Special. Stock Show Super Saver, save 17% buy a 2016 Souvenir Pin and 1 strip of 20 Midway Ride Tickets for $50. Fun Special One Day Events All Western Parade: Saturday, January 16, 11:00 a.m. Downtown Fort Worth. After parade crowds arrive on the ground starting about Noon. Dickies Day: Tuesday, January 19, all visitors wearing Dickies apparel get free grounds admission! (Does not include rodeo performance). Kids Gone Wild Exhibit: Sunday, January 24 starting at 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in the Cattle Arena, partnered with Texas Wildlife Association. Stock Show Goes Pink: Tuesday, January 26, 2016, Stock Show will donate 50% of the day s rodeo ticket and general admission proceeds to the Greater Fort Worth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. TCU Day: Thursday, January 28, Rodeo Purple. All visitors wearing TCU apparel get free general admission (Does not include rodeo performance). Show your current TCU Student or Faculty ID and receive a half price Rodeo Tickets on January 28. Military Appreciation Day: Monday, February 1, Thanks to Denbury we are able to offer active and retired military personnel and their immediate family a complimentary day at the Stock Show including rodeo performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Please present your military ID (active or retired) at the Rodeo Box Office beginning November 30. Cook Children s Day at the Stock Show: Wednesday, February 3, Stock Show will donate 50% of the days general admission and Rodeo Ticket Sales to Cook Children s Hospital NICU. 4

6 2016 DAILY SCHEDULE MONDAY, JANUARY 11 10:00 a.m. Chisholm Challenge for Special Riders... Justin Arena TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 8:00 a.m. Chisholm Challenge for Special Riders... Justin Arena WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 8:00 a.m. Chisholm Challenge for Special Riders... Justin Arena THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 8:00 a.m. AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge... Justin Arena FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 8:00 a.m. AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Show... Justin Arena 3:00 p.m. Junior Agricultural Mechanics Tractors on Parade... Burnett-Tandy Drive 7:30 p.m. Best of the West Invitational Ranch Rodeo... Coliseum SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 8:00 a.m. Junior Agricultural Mechanics Project Show... Equestrian Multi-Purpose Building 8:00 a.m. AQHA Ranch Horse Riding... Coliseum 9:00 a.m. Pigeon Show... Poultry Building 9:00 a.m. Poultry Show - Youth Division... Poultry Building 11:00 a.m. All Western Parade... Downtown 11:00 a.m. The Premier Texas Longhorn Cattle Sale... West Arena 12:00 noon AQHA Best of the Remuda Sale... Justin Arena 12:00 noon 4-H and FFA Goat Judging Contest... Swine Arena 5:00 p.m. National Santa Gertrudis Cattle Sale... West Arena 6:00 p.m. Celebrity Goat Milking Contest & Goat Creative Costume Contest... Cattle Arena 7:30 p.m. Best of the West Invitational Ranch Rodeo... Coliseum SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 7:30 a.m. Southwest Intercollegiate, 4-H and FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Contest... Cattle Arena 8:00 a.m. Texas M.A.D.E. Competition... French Room, Watt Arena 9:00 a.m. All American Dairy Goat Show... Swine Arena 9:00 a.m. AQHA and NRCHA Working Cow Horse Classes... Justin Arena 9:00 a.m. Cowboy Church provided by Shepherd s Valley Cowboy Church... Auditorium 9:00 a.m. Pigeon Show... Poultry Building 9:00 a.m. Poultry Show Youth Division... Poultry Building 10:00 a.m.- Exhibition Poultry Workshop... Cattle Barn 1 Meeting Room 11:00 a.m. American Premier Boer Goat Show... Sheep Arena 12:30 p.m. Best of the West Ranch Rodeo Awards Presentation... Coliseum 1:00 p.m. Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Invitational Ranch Horse Show and Sale... Coliseum 2:00 p.m. Junior Agricultural Mechanics Awards Presentation... Equestrian Multi-Purpose Building 2:00 p.m. National Santa Gertrudis Cattle Show... Watt Arena, West Ring 3:00 p.m. Ayrshire and Milking Shorthorn Dairy Cattle Open Show... Cattle Arena 4:00 p.m. Braford Cattle Show... Watt Arena, East Ring 7:30 p.m. Best of Mexico Celebración... Coliseum MONDAY, JANUARY 18 8:00 a.m. American Quarter Horse followed by American Paint Horse Cutting Classes... Justin Arena 8:00 a.m. Southern Regional Brown Swiss All-American Qualifying Show & Guernsey Dairy Cattle Open Show... Cattle Arena 9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Wildlife Contest... Botanical Research Institute of Texas 9:00 a.m. Equine I.Q. Contest... Richardson-Bass Building, Room C 9:00 a.m. Longhorn Cattle TLBT Youth Division Show... Watt Arena 9:00 a.m. Southwestern Classic Dairy Goat Show... Swine Arena 11:00 a.m. Yellow Rose Classic Boer Goat Show... Sheep Arena 12:00 noon Jersey Dairy Cattle Open Show... Cattle Arena 2:00 p.m. Cowboys of Color Rodeo... Coliseum 4:00 p.m. Regional Open Brangus Cattle Show... Watt Arena 4:00 p.m. Southwest Regional Holstein Dairy Cattle Open Show... Cattle Arena 5

7 TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 DICKIES DAY 8:00 a.m. Brahman Cattle Show... Watt Arena, West Ring 8:00 a.m. NCHA Cutting Classes... Justin Arena 8:00 a.m. Other Purebvred and Brown Swiss followed by Jersey Dairy Cattle Junior Show... Cattle Arena 10:00 a.m. Beefmaster Cattle Show... Watt Arena, East Ring 1:00 p.m. Holstein Dairy Cattle Junior Show... Cattle Arena 5:00 p.m. Longhorn Cattle TLBAA World Qualifying Open Show... Watt Arena 7:30 p.m. Bulls Night Out PRCA Extreme Bull Riding... Coliseum WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 8:00 a.m. PRCA Tie-down Roping Slack... Coliseum 9:00 a.m. Braunvieh Cattle Show, Youth Division... Watt Arena 10:30 a.m. Braunvieh Cattle Show Beefbuilder Division followed by Fullblood/Purebred Division... Watt Arena 7:30 p.m. Bulls Night Out PRCA Extreme Bull Riding... Coliseum THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 8:00 a.m. Southwestern Llama Show, Halter Classes... Justin Arena 8:00 a.m. PRCA Steer Wrestling Slack... Coliseum 12:00 noon Livestock Appreciation Day Luncheon... Round Up Inn 12:30 Miniature Horse Classes... Justin Arena 6:00 p.m. Mustang Magic, presented by Lone Star Ag Credit Trainers Challenge... Justin Arena 7:30 p.m. Fort Worth Super Shootout Rodeo... Coliseum FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 8:00 a.m. Southwestern Llama Show, Performance Classes... Justin Arena 9:00 a.m. Mustang Magic, presented by Lone Star Ag Credit Trainers Challenge... Coliseum 12:00 noon Best of the West Angus Bull Sale... West Arena 12:00 noon Junior Heifer Registration Verification... Watt Arena Concourse 12:00 noon Miniature Horse Classes... Justin Arena 6:00 p.m. Mustang Magic, presented by Lone Star Ag Credit Trainers Challenge... Justin Arena 7:00 p.m. Heifer Superintendent s Beef Challenge... French Room, Watt Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 8:00 a.m. Donkey and Mule Classes... Justin Arena 8:00 a.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Brangus... Watt Arena, East Ring 8:00 a.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Shorthorn... Watt Arena, West Ring 8:00 a.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Maine-Anjou... Cattle Arena 8:00 a.m. National Dorper Sheep Open Show... Sheep Arena 9:00 a.m. Poultry Show, Open Division... Poultry Building 9:30 a.m. District IV 4-H Range and Pasture Plant Identification Contest... Cactus Room, Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Building 10:00 a.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 12:00 noon Stars of Texas Angus Female Cattle Sale... West Arena 12:30 p.m. FFA and 4-H Range and Pasture Plant Identification Contest... Cactus Room, Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Building 1:00 p.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Beefmaster... Watt Arena, East Ring 1:00 p.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Polled Hereford followed by Hereford... Watt Arena, West Ring 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 2:00 p.m. Delaine-Merino, Rambouillet, Dorset followed by Hamshire Sheep, Open Show... Sheep Arena 4:00 p.m. Texas Limousin Association s Lone Star Shoot Out... Cattle Arena 6:00 p.m. Mustang Magic, presented by Lone Star Ag Credit, Trainers Challenge folled by Mustang Adoption/Auction... Justin Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 8:00 a.m. Suffolk followed by Southdown Sheep Show followed by selection of Supreme Champions Ewe and Ram, Open Show... Sheep Arena 8:00 a.m. Fort Worth Rodeo School PRCA Championship Rodeo Camp... Coliseum 8:00 a.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Charolais... Watt Arena, West Ring 8:00 a.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Santa Gertrudis... Watt Arena, East Ring 9:00 a.m. Donkey and Mule Halter and Performance Classes... Justin Arena 9:00 a.m. Poultry Show, Open Division... Poultry Building 10:00 a.m. Cowboy Church provided by Shepherd s Valley Cowboy Church... Auditorium 11:00 a.m. Kids Gone Wild partnered with Texas Wildlife Association... Cattle Arena 1:00 p.m. Chester White, Hampshire, Yorkshire followed by Berkshire Swine, OpenShow... Swine Arena 1:00 p.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Red Angus followed by Limousin... Watt Arena, East Ring 1:00 p.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Angus... Watt Arena, West Ring 6

8 SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 (Continued) 1:00 p.m. National Youth Dorper Sheep, Open Show... Sheep Arena 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum MONDAY, JANUARY 25 8:00 a.m. Delaine-Merino, Rambouillet, Dorset, Hamshire followed by Suffolk, Junior Sheep Show... Sheep Arena 8:00 a.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Brahman... Watt Arena, East Ring 8:00 a.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Simmental...Watt Arena, West Ring 8:00 a.m. Landrace, Duroc, Poland China/Spotted Swine followed by selection of Supreme Champion Gilt & Boar followed by Commercial Crossbred Female Swine followed by Showmanship Open Classes - Open Show... Swine Arena 9:00 a.m. American Paint Horse and American Quarter Horse Team Roping Classes... Justin Arena 12:00 noon Campfire Stories presented by Texas Cowboy Poets Association... West Arena 1:00 p.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Other Recorded Heifers... Watt Arena, East Ring 1:00 p.m. Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show, Simbrah... Watt Arena, West Ring 1:00 p.m. Southdown Sheep followed by Dorper, followed by selection of Supreme Champion Ewe and Ram, Junior Show... Sheep Arena 6:00 p.m. Cowboy Publishing Timed Event Challenge, Team Roping Jud Little Ranch Fast Five followed by Top 65 Team Ropers. Justin Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 STOCK SHOW GOES PINK 8:00 a.m. POA Horse Halter and Performance Classes... Coliseum 9:00 a.m. American Paint Horse and American Quarter Horse Tie-down Roping followed by Women s Invitational/Breakaway Roping featuring the Top 5 Women s Professional Rodeo Association Breakaway Ropers presented by Western Horseman... Justin Arena 12:00 noon Campfire Stories presented by Texas Cowboy Poets Association... West Arena 6:00 p.m. Cowboy Publishing Timed Event Challenge - Tie-down Roping, Women s Invitational/Breakaway Roping presented by Western Horseman Finals Jud Little ranch Fast Five -Top 65 Tie-down Ropers... Justin Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 8:00 a.m. POA Horse Classes... Coliseum 10:00 a.m. Cowboy Mounted Shooting... Justin Arena 12:00 noon Campfire Stories presented by Texas Cowboy Poets Association... West Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 TCU DAY 9:00 a.m. Reining Horse Classes... Justin Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 8:00 a.m.- Weighing and Sifting of Junior Wether Goats... Swine Arena 8:00 a.m. American Paint Horse Performance Classes... Justin Arena 12:00 noon Chianina Cattle Show, Youth Division... Cattle Arena 1:00 p.m. Simmental Cattle Shows, Purebred Simmental followed by Simmental Percentage followed by Purebred Simbrah... Watt Arena 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 3:00 p.m. Chianina Cattled followed by Chiangus Cattle Open Division... Cattle Arena 3:00 p.m. Rabbit Show, Open Division... Poultry Building 3:00 p.m. Cowtown Cattle Drive Charolais Sale... West Arena 6:00 p.m. The Cowtown Classic Limousin Cattle Sale... West Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 8:00 a.m. Junior Wether Lamb Show - Fine Wool followed by Fine Wool Crosss followed by Southdown followed by Dorper... Sheep Arena 8:00 a.m. American Paint Horse Performance Classes... Justin Arena 8:00 a.m. Rabbit Show, Open Division... Poultry Building 9:00 a.m. Pen of 10 Commercial Hereford Heifer Show... Pen area of Richardson-Bass Building 10:00 a.m. Junior Wether Goat Show, Light and Medium Weight Classes... Swine Arena 10:00 a.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 11:00 a.m. Angus Super Point Roll of Victory Cattle Show... Watt Arena 12:00 noon Major Medal of Excellence Limousin Cattle Show... Cattle Arena 12:00 noon 29 th Annual Rabbit Auction... Poultry Building 1:00 p.m. Fort Worth Red Angus Showcase Sale... West Arena 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 4:00 p.m. National Roll of Excellence Charolais Cattle Show... Cattle Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 7

9 SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 6:00 a.m. Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest... Frontier Meats, Fort Worth, Texas 8:00 a.m. Junior Wether Lamb Show, Medium Wool followed by selection of Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Lambs Sheep Arena 8:00 a.m. American Paint Horse Halter Classes... Justin Arena 8:00 a.m. Rabbit Show, Open Division... Poultry Building 9:00 a.m. Tier II National Shorthorn followed by ShorthornPlus Show... Watt Arena 10:00 a.m. Cowboy Church provided by Shepherd s Valley Cowboy Church... Auditorium 10:00 a.m. Junior Wether Goat Show, Heavy Weight Classes followed by selection of Grand Champion and Reserved Grand Champion Junior Wether Goats followed by Showmanship... Swine Arena 11:00 a.m. Regional Red Angus Cattle Show... Cattle Arena 1:00 p.m. 47 th Annual Commercial Hereford Heifer Sale... West Arena 2:00 p.m. Maine-Anjou Cattle Show... Watt Arena 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 2:45 p.m. Hereford Champion of the World Presentation... West Arena 3:00 p.m. Fort Worth National Cowtown Select Hereford and Polled Hereford Sale... West Arena 5:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Meat Judging Contest... Frontier Meats, Fort Worth, Texas 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY 8:00 a.m. National Hereford Cattle Show... Watt Arena 8:00 a.m. National Polled Hereford Cattle Show... Watt Arena 9:00 a.m. American Paint Horse and American Quarter Horse Barrel Race Classes... Justin Arena 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 9:00 a.m. American Quarter Horse Barrel Race Classes... Justin Arena 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 6:00 p.m. Cowboy Publishing Timed Event Challenge Barrel Race and Jud Little Ranch Fast Five followed by Top 65 Barrel RacersJustin Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 COOK CHILDREN S DAY 8:00 a.m. Classifying of Junior Steers, Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn and Amercian Crossbreds... Watt Arena 9:00 a.m. American Paint Horse and American Quarter Horse Pole Bending Classes... Justin Arena 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 6:00 p.m. Cowboy Publishing Timed Event Challenge Pole Bending, Jud Little Ranch Fast Five followed by Top 65 Pole Benders... Justin Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 8:00 a.m. Junior Barrow Show, Black/OPB, Duroc, Hampshire, White/OPB... Swine Arena 8:00 a.m. Junior Steer Show, Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn, American Crossbred Classes... Watt Arena 8:00 a.m. Palomino and American Quarter Horse Performance Classes... Justin Arena 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 3:00 p.m. Rabbit Show, Youth Division... Poultry Building 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 7:30 a.m. Junior and Senior Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest... Coliseum 8:00 a.m. Palomino Halter Classes followed by AQHA Performance Classes... Justin Arena 8:00 a.m. Junior Barrow Show, Yorkshire followed by Crossbreds followed by selection of Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Barrows... Swine Arena 8:00 a.m. Junior Steer Show, Medium and Heavy Weight European Crossbred Classes followed by selection of Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers... Watt Arena 8:00 a.m. Rabbit Show, Youth Division... Poultry Building 1:00 p.m. Southwestern Exposition Invitational Commercial Heifer Show...Pens, Richardson-Bass Building 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 8

10 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 8:00 a.m. American Quarter Horse Halter Classes... Justin Arena 7:30 a.m. Rabbit Show, Youth Division... Poultry Building 8:00 a.m. Southwestern Sheep Dog Trials... Watt Arena 8:30 a.m. Open Senior TQHYA, 4-H and FFA Horse Judging Contest... Coliseum 9:00 a.m. Junior Sale of Champion Steers, Lambs, Barrows and Wether Goats... West Arena 1:00 p.m. Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show 60 th Annual Selecto Breeders Quarter Horse Sale... Justin Arena 2:00 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 3:30 p.m. Southwestern Exposition Invitational 29 th Annual Commercial Heifer Sale... West Arena 7:30 p.m. World s Original Indoor Rodeo... Coliseum 2016 RULES & REGULATIONS Exhibitor is responsible for knowing and complying with all policies, rules, and regulations contained in these Rules & Regulations (the Rules ) which are incorporated into Exhibitor s Commercial Exhibit Booth Contract. SWELS may immediately cancel Exhibitor s Contract if Exhibitor or any person employed by Exhibitor or under Exhibitor s control fails to comply with any Rules after being notified of the violation. Non-compliance with the Rules is also cause for SWELS to refuse to allow Exhibitor to exhibit at future Shows. SWELS reserves the right to require modifications to Exhibitor s booth design and/or selling techniques, and Exhibitor shall immediately comply with any modifications requested by the Commercial Exhibit Manager. Accessibility: The Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show (SWELS), dba the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, is accessible to our guests and exhibitors with disabilities. Equipment: Any mobility equipment required (such as wheelchairs) must be brought with the guest. Wheelchairs, crutches, etc. are not available to rent on the Show grounds. Parking: Exhibitor parking in the Justin Lot offers handicapped parking spaces. Handicapped parking spaces are NOT reserved. Additional handicapped parking spaces are available in the public parking lots. Public lots are NOT accessible via the exhibitor parking pass. Buildings: All buildings on the Show grounds are accessible. The Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall offers elevator service to the west entrance and parking garage. All other buildings are street-level and accessible via ramps. Accessible restrooms are located throughout the grounds. Rodeo: Due to its 1930 s construction, Will Rogers Coliseum offers limited accessibility. Special accommodations have been made for guests needing additional help via lower-level seating converted to accommodate wheelchairs. Patrons seeking special accommodations for the rodeo, please notify the ticket office while ordering tickets. Questions concerning accessibility, call Agreements: Commercial Exhibitor Booth Contracts ( Agreements ) for booth space are for the contracted period only and do not carry over to the next year. SWELS reserves the right to refuse to renew any Agreement. Amplified Sound in Booth: The use of amplified sound is discouraged. If used, it must be regulated so as not to interfere with persons or activities in surrounding areas. SWELS Commercial Exhibits Department s prior approval is required for any entertainment presented in Exhibitor s space (autograph signings, etc.) SWELS reserves the right to enforce any noise adjustments deemed necessary by SWELS. ATM Machines / Banking: A bank is not located on the SWELS grounds. Please make arrangements for cash supply in advance. There are numerous ATM machines throughout the Show grounds. Maps will be available at the exhibit office that will indicate all ATM locations. Audio/Video: Video, slide presentations, music, loud speakers, and public address systems are permitted to be operated when it is a necessary part of the exhibit or demonstration. However, SWELS may require that all amplified sound be discontinued if, in the sole judgment of SWELS, the operation interferes with or is annoying to other exhibitors and/or Show patrons. Automobiles / Tractors: Exhibitor must comply with all applicable Texas statutes and regulations regarding motor vehicle public liability on every motor vehicle unit used by Exhibitor on the SWELS grounds. The following regulations will be adhered to for all display vehicles: 1. Vehicle dealers must comply with all TxDOT and Texas Department of Motor Vehicles requirements. 2. Key for each vehicle must be left with SWELS management. 3. All batteries must be disconnected. 4. Fuel caps must be taped closed and secured against tampering. 5. Vehicles must NOT be displayed in a manner that could cause fuel to leak from the vehicle. Vehicles with any flammable liquid leak may be required to be removed immediately at Exhibitor s expense. 6. No repair work on vehicles and/or equipment is allowed inside any building. 7. No vehicle and/or equipment refueling is allowed inside any building. 8. Equipment displaying hydraulic lifts must be secured with a stopper or device to prevent lift from sliding down. 9

11 Checks (Returned NSF): NSF checks to the SWELS will incur a returned check fee of $ The Exhibitor will be subject to any rules that apply if payment is not received by the scheduled deadline. Returned check reimbursement must be in the form of cash, cashier s check, certified funds or money orders. Failure to comply, or if an Exhibitor has more than one returned check, may result in that Exhibitor s Agreement(s) being cancelled immediately with Exhibitor being barred from future SWELS Shows. Cleaning / Trash Disposal / Damage to Premises: Exhibitor is required to clean its booth area daily and to keep its booth space and surrounding area clean and free of all garbage, rubbish, and litter during move-in and as booths are restocked during the Show. Recycling Cardboard Please use designated recycling dumpsters for all cardboard and boxes. Exhibitor is responsible for breaking down its own boxes and disposing of them in the recycling dumpster. Bagged Trash Bagged trash is to be disposed of in trash dumpsters outside the exhibits areas. Trash Cans Do not place trash into or next to containers provided for the general public throughout the exhibits areas. Move Out Exhibit spaces must be returned in the same clean, usable condition as received at move-in. Exhibitor must pay SWELS the cost of restoring any damage to the exhibits area or any other portion of the Will Rogers Memorial Center caused by the act or omission of Exhibitor, its employees, contractors, agents, and any other person under Exhibitor s control. Conflicts: Nothing shall be sold or given away or otherwise disposed of by Exhibitor which will in any way conflict with, or which is the subject matter of, any privilege or concession granted or sold by SWELS. Consumer Complaints: Consumer complaints will be kept on file and taken into consideration when deciding if an Exhibitor is invited to participate in future SWELS Shows. Any unusual prices or discounts advertised during the Show must be honored by Exhibitor, and deliveries must be made as promised. Coupons & Promotions: Buy 1, Get 1 Free Rodeo Ticket Coupon for all Monday Thursday PRCA performances. Special vouchers will be issued to each Commercial Exhibitor with 2016 credentials. This special offer is made possible through the support of the 2016 Stock Show Major Sponsors. Credentials: Exhibitor s Check-In Packet will contain the passes and parking permits as provided below that are included with the booth fee. Exhibitor may purchase additional passes and permits, if available, using the Order Form provided prior to the Show or at the Exhibit Office. Lost or stolen credentials will not be replaced or refunded. Credentials must be signed for and picked up after booth inspection. For security purposes, all booth personnel are asked to wear the official Exhibitor badge provided by SWELS. Exhibitor s company ID may also be worn. Credentials must be displayed for admittance to the SWELS grounds and for admission into the exhibits areas for restocking before opening each day. Season passes do not include admission into the rodeo or parking. Resale or transfer of any credential is prohibited. Any Exhibitor found selling passes or permits may have its Agreement cancelled immediately and may not be allowed to exhibit in future Shows. Ticket Offices, Will Call windows, and SWELS staff may not be used to transfer season passes or parking permits to booth staff or other persons. Exhibitor will receive general admission one day passes for special customers or clients to return to the Show with free general admission, parking not included. Exhibitors needing to park a trailer on the grounds must have a Commercial Exhibitor Trailer Permit, with these permits available during move-in. Exhibitors credentials are as follows: square feet 4 Season Grounds Passes 4 One Day Grounds Passes 2 Parking Permits 2 Trailer Permits square feet 5 Season Grounds Passes 5 One Day Grounds Passes 3 Parking Permits 2 Trailer Permits square feet 6 Season Grounds Passes 6 One Day Grounds Passes 3 Parking Permits 2 Trailer Permits 901+ square feet 8 Season Grounds Passes 8 One Day Grounds Passes 4 Parking Permits 2 Trailer Permits Vehicles: Daily parking permit books containing one (1) tear-out permit per day for the Justin Lot will be issued to Exhibitors. Permits are for a single space vehicle and do not cover oversized vehicles or trailers regardless of the number of parking permits issued. Justin Lot is located East of the Justin Arena. Justin Lot permits offer a free parking space, not a reserved space, and are only valid when space is available. It is recommended that you arrive early on weekends as it may be necessary to park in an alternate lot due to heavy demand on these days. A limited supply of additional permits for the Justin Lot may be purchased prior to the Show. Carter Garage: Exhibitors that are issued a reserved parking permit in this garage as part of their booth credentials are only for that numbered space. Failure to park in assigned space may void remaining parking permits. Garage permits are not available for purchase and are not a part of all Exhibitors credentials. Oversized vehicles: Parking window decal permits are provided for oversized vehicles. Parking is in a designated section of the Blue Lot (West of Trail Drive) and can be accessed by using Gate 50. Oversized vehicles will not be allowed to park in any other parking area. RV Parking: Motor homes, travel or camping trailers are prohibited from parking on the SWELS grounds, including parking lots. Please call RV parks directly to make advance reservations. (See page 27). Trailer Parking: Trailers are permitted to be unhooked in the Commercial Exhibitor Trailer Parking Lot only. Any trailer found unhooked outside of this lot will be towed at Exhibitor s risk and expense. Trailer parking is provided at no cost to Exhibitors. This area is fenced and requires a permit to access; permits are available at the Commercial Exhibit Office. Trailers will not be allowed to park in parking areas within the Show grounds. Motor homes, travel or camping trailers are prohibited from parking on the SWELS grounds, including parking lot. Due to heavy daytime traffic please plan to access the Commercial Exhibitor Trailer Parking Lot prior to or after Show hours. 10

12 Decorator: Official Show Decorator for SWELS: Freeman 8801 Ambassador Row Dallas, TX Phone: Fax: Web: Freeman will operate a service desk in the North end of the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall during move-in for Exhibitors requiring last minute items. Freeman will each Exhibitor an Exhibitor Kit with Order Form for ordering carpet and other booth items. Note: There is an early order discount for orders received by Freeman prior to December 23. Deliveries, Drayage and Mail: SWELS will not accept freight for Exhibitor prior to move-in day. Exhibitor must be present in its booth to accept deliveries. Deliveries received before the Show begins or after completion will be returned to sender. USPS will not deliver mail to a booth. Mail sent in care of the Stock Show will be returned. Use UPS or FedEX to ensure delivery to your booth. During the Show, include the following for all deliveries to the Show: Company and/or Booth Name Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Building Name & Booth Number Amon Carter & Outdoor Booths add: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive Fort Worth, TX Brown-Lupton (indicate North or South)Booths add: 1501 Rip Johnson Drive Fort Worth, TX Prior to move-in day, drayage arrangements may be made with Freeman for storage and delivery: Freeman 5130 Cash Road Dallas, TX Phone: Demonstrations and Obstructions: Each Exhibitor has the responsibility to assure proper flow of pedestrian traffic through the exhibit buildings. Aisles will be kept clear and free of obstruction at all times. (See page 18-19) Exhibit Booth Specifications. Booth design and/or selling techniques may be required to be modified at the request of the Commercial Exhibits Manager. This applies to the display area, noise level, etc. Directions to Will Rogers Memorial Center (map on page 26): Take I-30 approximately 3 miles west of downtown Fort Worth to the Montgomery St. Exit (Exit 11) Turn North on Montgomery St. Exhibitor Move-In: Follow Montgomery St. to Harley Ave., Turn right on Harley Ave., Turn right into Blue Lot (Gate 9) for move-in staging. During the Show: Exhibitors Permit Parking Only/Justin Lot: Follow Montgomery St. to Trail Dr; Turn right, Follow Trail Drive to Gate 41. For Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibitors Permit Parking Only/Carter Garage Lot: Follow Montgomery St. to W Lancaster Ave, turn right, turn right into permit only lot on the right. Paid Public Parking: Several public lots are available adjacent to the grounds please see map section for public parking lots. Display Materials (Prohibited): Exhibitors MAY NOT USE nails, staples, hooks, tacks, screws, paint, tape, adhesives or any item that may deface any wall, ceiling, floor, facility or equipment contained within the SWELS premises. Exhibitors violating this policy must pay all fees associated with any repair or painting and are subject to dismissal from the Show. Draping: Indoor booths are provided the following: one (1) eight-foot (8 ) tall backdrop, two (2) three-foot (3 ) side drapes, and a company identification sign. Drawings / Raffles: Any contest, raffle, drawings, or other plan to solicit names and personal information must be submitted for SWELS approval by December 1st and must comply with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws. SWELS consent or denial will be provided to Exhibitor in writing. A sample of the entry form and terms and conditions must be on file with the Commercial Exhibits Department. All conditions that must be met in order to be awarded the prize (such as listening to a sales presentation) must be clearly and prominently displayed and available to patrons if requested. Any promotional prizes and giveaways must be drawn at the Show. The winner name(s), address, and phone number must be given to SWELS at the conclusion of the drawing. Electrical Service: Lone Star Electric is the exclusive provider of electrical service for SWELS. For additional information call: Existing house power is included in booth rental fee for inside Exhibitors only. Please respect this convenience. This is not intended to be sufficient for all Exhibitors. Exhibitors are responsible for providing GFCI protected extension cords to power. Indoor Booths: A maximum of 1,000 watts per Exhibitor, 110 volts a.c. 60-cycle single phase within 20 of each inside booth will be available. Outdoor Booths: Limited electrical power is available. It will be necessary for outdoor Exhibitors to pay Lone Star Electric for electric service. Contact Lone Star Electric with questions in advance of the Show. Exhibitors needing additional service, higher voltage, three phase power, etc. are responsible for making arrangements with Lone Star Electric at their own risk and expense. All on-site electrical needs must be provided by Lone Star Electric. No outside electrical contractors will be permitted to work on the grounds. Floor boxes Electrical boxes in the floor of the Amon Carter Building are for use by more than one (1) booth space. Exhibitors must have access to such boxes at all times. Do not cover or block electrical boxes. 11

13 Emergency Contact Information: SWELS must have reliable emergency contact information for all booths. A Medical Emergency Contact information form must be submitted with all staff, booth representatives and all persons associated with the booth including but not limited to deliveries, contractors, set up, etc. Anyone doing business for Exhibitor at the Show must provide emergency contact information. Please complete the included form and mail or fax to the SWELS prior to December 1. After December 1 a late fee of $20.00 will be invoiced and must be paid prior to move-in and Credentials will not be released until fee and form is submitted. Exhibit Booth Space: Subject to the conditions of the 2016 Commercial Exhibit Booth Contract ( Agreement ), SWELS leases to Exhibitor a certain exhibit area described and numbered on the Agreement and as shown on the floor plan included in this Exhibitor Rules and Guidelines (see layout within map section), for the term of January 15 - February 6, Exhibitor may use the leased space exclusively for the stated purpose on the Agreement, and only the merchandise or services as described on the Agreement may be exhibited, displayed and/or sold. Exhibitor must confine all exhibit activities to within the limits of space allotted to the booth. Sales personnel and demonstrators are prohibited from operating in the aisles and extending their activities into areas other than the Exhibitor s booth space. Exhibit Booth Specifications: See pages for detailed booth specifications. Exhibit Floor Plan / Layout: Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained on all floor plans. However, no warranties, expressed or implied, are made with respect to the floor plan. If the location of building columns, utilities, or other architectural components of the facility is a consideration in the construction or usage of an exhibit, it is the sole responsibility of Exhibitor to physically inspect the facility to verify all dimensions and locations. Fees : All fees must be paid in full including any booth rental fee, late fee and/or insurance fee by December 1, No refund shall be paid to Exhibitor for any deposit, payment, or prepayment of rental fee made to SWELS. Fire Department: The Fort Worth Fire Department is located in the southwest corner of the Burnett Building, at the corner of Burnett-Tandy Drive and Tower Drive. The Fort Worth Fire Department is on the Show grounds for public protection. In the event an emergency situation is declared, it is critical that all Exhibitors remain calm and follow all instructions provided by SWELS management and the Fort Worth Fire Department and/or the Fort Worth Police Department. (Fire Marshall Regulations on page 20) Fire Equipment: Some booth spaces have permanent building structures such as columns, within the space. Columns have fire extinguishers attached, which may not be blocked unless Exhibitor provides a prominently accessible fire extinguisher in the space. No lessee may restrict access to any permanent fire control equipment. Fire Marshal Regulations: See Page 20 for detailed Fire Marshal Regulations specifications. First Aid: The First Aid Office is located in the east concourse of the Coliseum. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to approximately 10:30 p.m. daily. Please contact the Exhibit Office or a Commercial Exhibit representative for assistance. If a person is injured and should not be moved, the paramedics will be contacted at the Fire Department Station on the Show grounds (Phone ). If it is necessary to call for an ambulance or paramedics, make sure they are given a full and accurate description of the exact location within a building. Food Booths: Booths authorized to sell / sample (1 oz. or less) food products must adhere to the following guidelines: Prices: All product prices will be clearly posted. Deviation from posted prices will not be permitted. Permits: Booths must obtain a City of Fort Worth permit before event. Permit must be displayed in booth. All food workers must obtain a food handler s certificate from City of Fort Worth Health Department. Permit and Food Handler Class Information can be obtained by contacting the Fort Worth Consumer Health Department at Forklift Rental: Exhibitors requiring forklift service are responsible for making all arrangements IN ADVANCE via Freeman Decorating or a rental company approved by SWELS. Exhibitor is responsible for delivery and return. Absolutely no unauthorized use of any forklift will be tolerated. Handouts: Material may only be distributed from within an Exhibitor s booth. Distribution outside any booth is not permitted. Balloons, Frisbees, any projectile item, and material with any adhesive surface are not permitted on the Show grounds. SWELS retains the right to eliminate any and/or all handouts that become a nuisance. SWELS will be the sole judge in determining a nuisance. Height Restrictions: Exhibit booth may not exceed an overall height of ten (10) feet and must be freestanding. Booths may extend to eight (8) feet high on the sides of the exhibit, but this height extension MAY NOT extend more than 50% from the back of the booth (for a standard 10 x10 booth, the sides may extend 5 from the back of the booth). Draping, or an appropriate covering, must be provided for this additional height. All exposed sides of booth must be draped or covered appropriately. Side walls MAY NOT be taller than four (4) feet. Do NOT place, hang, or set ANYTHING in this opening. Nothing in, or about, the exhibit booth may interfere with the sightline of any other booth. Exceptions to this rule exist in some locations. Check with Show management for your booth location. (See page 18 for diagram) 12

14 Hotel and RV Information: Listing is on page 27 with correlating Hotel numbers on page 26 map. Hours: Exhibitor s booth must be in position, completed, and staffed not later than 9:00 a.m. on the opening day of the Show. SWELS may cancel the Contract for any booth not completed and occupied at that time and require the booth to be removed, with Exhibitor forfeiting all fees paid. Exhibitor must have its booth fully prepared and ready for the public 15 minutes prior to opening each day of the Show. Exhibitor should verify daily opening and closing times (as shown on page 1 of the Commercial Exhibitor Rules and Guidelines). Exhibitor must staff its booth continually during exhibit opening hours. Restocking is permitted one hour prior to opening. All booth staff must exit the exhibit halls no later than 30 minutes after closing time. Removal of exhibit material during the Show must be between 8:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Exhibits will be released after 8:30 p.m. on the closing day of the Show. For public safety reasons, no loading of trucks or cars will be allowed on the grounds until after the evening Rodeo performance traffic and all public events have ended and patrons have vacated the grounds (approximately 1:00 a.m.) Exhibitor must completely remove the booth and fully vacate the exhibit space and the SWELS grounds no later than 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday following the closing on the final Saturday evening of the Show. Exhibits Halls will open each day regardless of weather conditions. Insurance: Exhibitor must show evidence that it carries at least $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance coverage naming Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show as an additional insured. This insurance must be in place throughout the move-in, move-out, and full run dates of the Show. Exhibitor may purchase a short-term commercial general liability insurance policy through SWELS for a fee of $ by submitting a request for insurance coverage and the payment due on or before December 1, Any insurance policy procured for Exhibitor through SWELS insurance agent is limited only to the duration of the Show and while Exhibitor is on the SWELS grounds. Exhibitor releases and absolves SWELS from any act or omission in facilitating this insurance through its insurance agent. SWELS does NOT undertake to act as risk manager, insurance agent, broker, or in any other agency capacity for Exhibitor, but only offers this provision as a service to the Exhibitor. If Exhibitor provides its own insurance, Exhibitor must file a complete, current certificate of insurance, showing Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show as an additional insured, on or before December 1, If Exhibitor does not have a certificate of insurance meeting these requirements on file with SWELS by December 1, 2015, Exhibitor will be invoiced the $ insurance fee which must be paid by January 1, Late certificates will not be accepted, Exhibitors will be required to pay the $100 fee. If fee has not been paid Exhibitor will not be permitted to enter the grounds for move-in or staging. ( ed/faxed Certificates accepted directly from Insurance Company) Internet Service (Wireless): Wireless Internet access is available by BelWave. The system is accessed via PC & laptop wireless cards. Wireless access at WRMC is available within all areas of the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall, Justin Arena and facilities, West Arena, W. R. Watt Arena and common areas in proximity to these locations. Outdoor availability extends primarily to the southeast quadrant of WRMC near the Watt Arena and Cattle Barn Show Area. For more information or support contact BelWave; Interpretation and Violation of Rules: SWELS, acting by and through its Executive Committee, reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these Rules and to determine all matters, questions, and differences regarding these Rules. These rules may be amended upon notice to Exhibitors as SWELS in its judgment may determine. An Exhibitor who violates any of the Rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and will be subject to cancellation of its Contract. Landscaping: Plants add to the visual appearance and warmth of a booth and can make it feel more inviting. If Exhibitor chooses to provide its own plants within its booth and watering is required, provisions must be made to prevent water runoff. Water accessibility is very limited. Arrangements should be made in advance to ensure a booth will have access to water. Liability Release and Indemnity: ALL MERCHANDISE, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, SUPPLIES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY BROUGHT INTO THE WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER BY EXHIBITOR OR LOCATED IN EXHIBITOR S BOOTH ARE AT THE RISK OF EXHIBITOR ONLY, AND EXHIBITOR WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, CONTRACTORS, SPONSORS, AND CO-PRODUCERS (EACH A SWELS PARTY ) FOR ANY DAMAGE TO OR THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN EXHIBITOR S BOOTH OR IN ANY PORTION OF THE WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, WHETHER OR NOT DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY SWELS PARTY. EXHIBITOR SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH SWELS PARTY FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, SUITS, COSTS (INCLUDING COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYS FEES, AND COSTS OF INVESTIGATION), AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND (COLLECTIVELY, CLAIMS ) FOR PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF EXHIBITOR AND ITS EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND AGENTS IN OR AROUND EXHIBITOR S BOOTH AND IN ANY PORTION OF THE WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, EVEN IF THE CLAIMS ARE CAUSED IN PART BY THE ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF A SWELS PARTY. Lights: Lighting is permitted and encouraged to enhance display. Signs are not permitted to blink, pulse or revolve. Any other lighting, such as neon, must be approved by SWELS. Lost & Found: Patrons looking for a lost item should be instructed to check with the onsite Fort Worth Police Department. Found items should be turned in as soon as possible to Fort Worth Police Department. Please ask exhibit staff to assist you in getting the item to the Police Department if Exhibitor is not able to quickly deliver the item. The Police Department is located directly underneath Pioneer Tower. This 200 tall landmark is on the north side of the grounds between the Coliseum and Auditorium. 13