Exhibitor Details – Brownsville

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Winter Texan Expo (Brownsville) Exhibitor Details


Attendee List

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Event Venue

Brownsville Event Center
1 Event Center Drive
Brownsville, Texas 78526
Phone: (956) 554-0700


Show Dates & Times

  • Exhibitor Move-In: 
    January 17, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
    January 18, from 8:00 am – 9:45 am.
  • Show date: Thursday, January 18, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
  • Exhibitor Move-Out: Thursday, January 18, from 3:15 – 5:00 pm.


Entering the Event Center

  • All vendors need to enter through the back entrance loading dock. The front entrance doors are only unlocked during show hours.
  • Please check in at the registration booth upon arrival. You can pick up your badges when you check in and keep them in your booth. 10′ x 10′ booths get 4 badges and 10′ x 20′ booths get 6 badges.
  • Once you have unloaded, you must move your car to the regular parking lot. There is no parking allowed in the loading dock area.

Event Decorator and Shipping Information

Pipe and drape colors for the event are multi-color. For information on what to expect during set-up, tear-down, and shipping to the event center, please contact us at (956) 687-5115 or events@welcomehomergv.com. 


Electricity

If you need electricity for your booth, you can pre-order it below.


Door Prizes

We ask that each exhibitor bring at least one door prize. You can drop off your door prizes at the vendor registration desk. Products, gift certificates, and branded promotional products are perfect!


Games

Have a game to play? Winter Texans love them! However, long lines create traffic jams, so please let us know so that we can allow for lines to avoid any congestion.


Health Screenings

Winter Texans love screenings, and often ask in advance so if you plan to do any kind of health screening, let us know ahead of time! Note: Screenings that require fasting are not allowed.


Number of Attendees

At our McAllen show, we average 9,000+ attendees. This being our first year in Brownsville, we expect a great showing but don’t have historical data for you. Make sure you have enough giveaways and marketing materials! 


Promotional Products

Our in-house promotional department, Promotions by Welcome Home can assist you with ordering anything you might need. Visit our website at promotionsbywelcomehome.com for ideas! If anything piques your interest, contact Elizabeth Seal at (956) 687-5115 or by email at elizabeth@welcomehomergv.com.


Samples & Food Promotion

If you plan to give away food or beverages, make sure to read the convention center rules below to ensure that you won’t have problems during the event.


Show Layout


Brownsville Event Center Rules

  • Loading and unloading through the back entrance loading dock ONLY.
  • All products and services should be displayed tastefully. Exhibitors are specifically prohibited from operating any loud noise-creating devices. Costumed personnel must be appropriately clad and must remain within the exhibitor’s booth space except when necessarily arriving and leaving the booth or exhibit area.
  • Water leakage. Any exhibitor creating a pond, lake, or fountain, must ensure there is no water leakage. If any occurs, the exhibitor is responsible for taking care of the leak and cleaning the water spill from the aisles and other booths (to not cause a hazard).
  • Clean-up after the exhibition. The exhibitor is responsible for the removal of all materials/products displayed during the exhibition. Otherwise, he/she will be charged for the clean-up.
  • No propane will be allowed in the exhibit hall.
  • Stickers or any gummed-back handouts are discouraged for use on walls, floors, etc. within the leased space.
  • The Brownsville Events Center reserves the right to prohibit any exhibit or part thereof that, in their opinion, violates these policies or that is in other ways not suitable to and in keeping with the character and spirit of the events.
  • All show organizers and exhibitors shall indemnify and hold the City of Brownsville and Brownsville Events Center harmless from any damage, losses, or liabilities resulting from any claims, demands, suits, or other action(s) based on or arising out of the show organizer’s occupation or use of the exhibit space or its installation, operation, or removal of exhibits, including but not limited to all claims and demands of exhibitors, their agents, employees, representatives, customers, and guests for injury to person or property (including theft or mysterious disappearance) arising by virtue of any occurrence in the Brownsville Events Center facilities, or in the parking area in the proximity to the Brownsville Events Center during the contractual term as well as any period during which exhibitors are moving into or out of the Brownsville Events Center.
  • Contractors/Exhibitors should ensure that they do not damage the fabric of the exhibition halls. Any damage caused will be repaired by the Brownsville Events Center and all costs for the repair will be passed on to the contractor/show organizer concerned. Any fittings that are required, such as hanging wires, should be requested from the Brownsville Events Center which will determine the suitability of such fittings, carry out the work, and charge the contractor/exhibitor accordingly.
  • All exhibit shows are subject to inspection and may require modification to meet safety standards. Any exhibit not meeting such specifications must modify their exhibit at the exhibitor’s expense.
  • Any exhibitor operating a computer or electronically sensitive equipment shall notify the Brownsville Events Center so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
  • All decorative materials, including drapes, signs, banners, acoustical treatments, table coverings, etc. must be non-combustible or effectively treated with an approved fire retardant chemical.
  • No open flame devices are permitted unless permitted by Events Center officials and the City Fire Marshall. Candles on tables may be used where candles are securely supported on substantial noncombustible bases and the candle flame is protected. Any flame-containing device, including candles, must be in conformance with the most current version of the life safety code to be acceptable.

Where to Stay

Hampton Inn Brownsville
3000 Frontage Road
Brownsville, Texas 78526
(956) 548-0005

Holiday Inn Express
1985 Frontage Road
Brownsville, Texas 78520
(956) 550-0666

Home2Suites Brownsville
747 Springmart Boulevard
Brownsville, Texas 78526
(956) 465-4811