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The Show Will Be Saturday & Sunday October 6-7

Saturday 9am - 6pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm

Setup Friday October 5, 2pm - 8pm & Sat 7am - 8:30am

Please make every effort to load in on Friday

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The Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show is in its eleventh year and will be held at The Tucson Expo Center for the 5th straight time. The layout of the show will be 8x10 foot bar and drape booths. You may set up your booth space in any way you want.

Bring Your Own Table Coverings

Booth Fees

Standard Booth (One open side. Includes one 8' table): $200

Corner Booth (Two open sides. one 8' & one 6' table, Can change to two 8' if necessary at the show): $250

End Caps (2 corner booths, 32 feet of potential front space. Four tables are included): $450 --- Along center isle: $500

More than two booths: Email or call for pricing

Corners & End Caps are on a first come basis (When I receive your check)

Electricity: $35 per 500 watts. Count your watts. A whole bunch of halogen can add up.

Extra 8' tables: $25.

Click here for a view of the 2011 show layout. 2012 may differ somewhat.

Last year's show attracted 8000 visitors. Most vendors did well financially. We intend to mount a similar advertising campaign this year. This will include display adds and listings in the The Arizona Daily Star, The Tucson Weekly, The Bear Essential News, the University of Arizona paper, the Davis Montham Air Force Base paper, The Dandy Dime, Tucson Explorer, listing in Reptiles Magazine, and any other rag that will have me; this web site linked to kingsnake.com and other sites. We will also have radio spots running on three Tucson radio stations, TV commercials on two network affiliates the week of the show and appearances by us on local radio and television. Most importantly, we will post and distribute at least 25,000 fliers through Tucson and Phoenix pet stores, other businesses, The University of Arizona, Pima College, Arizona State University and places where herpers like to hang out--sleazy bars, tattoo parlors, Texas, desert washes, etc. There will be four billboards around town the month of the show.

If you plan on being a vendor and would like a bunch of fliers to do with what you please; just ask. Hopefully this won't include wallpapering your bedroom. If you do use them as wallpaper, please send me a photo for the site.

Download the show flier in pdf. Click here

Multiple ATMs will be available within one block of the show and I have arranged for two machines to be on site.

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Please try to send a completed application and fee as early as possible. Hall rental and advertising is expensive. Early payments will enhance our ability to promote the show to the fullest extent. Payment received after September 5, 2012 must include a $50 late fee.

If you intend to be a Vendor, please email or call me as far in advance as possible. This will allow me to put you on the web site vendor list and if you have a web site, to list you. Many vendors come to the show with sales already made.

Security will be provided during the show and Friday & Saturday night. Please take steps to detour theft. Mainly, do not leave your table unattended. Some large vendors use netting over loose deli-cups.

However, the promoters of the show (Tucson Reptile Show LLC) will assume no responsibility for lost or stolen property.

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The Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show is a Captive Bred Only Show. All vendors, large or small, are welcome. However, we reserve the right to reject an application without reason. Don't worry, our reasoning ability is quite limited. Unprofessional behavior at a prior show or an unprofessional reputation might do it though. You can rest assured that we will not take into consideration race, creed, sex, gender preference, intelligence or lack of it, hair color, amount of hair or where it grows, or the number of tattoos and piercing you may possess. However, severely obnoxious body odor may play a role; please shower. If you have lice, we suggest you call the pima county health department. A TB skin test or chest x-ray is not required. At this time, please turn your head to the left and cough. If you feel any pain in your groin, call your doctor.

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Show Regulations

1) Captive bred reptiles and amphibians only. Invertebrates and the Duck Billed Platypus are exempt from this rule. Other exceptions may be made if you contact me well in advance. There will be no dogs, cats or other large mammals allowed.

2) No Arizona native or venomous animals may be exhibited for sale. Rear fanged snakes that are legal in Arizona, invertebrates and the platypus are exempt from this rule.

3) The Department of Game & Fish and herpetological societies may display legal venomous and native wildlife. Venomous vertebrates must be kept in locked cages and not removed during show hours. Any injuries due to animals are the sole responsibility of the vendor.

4) All animals must be healthy and properly housed. Any animal deemed by the show staff to be unhealthy must be removed from the show to protect other animals.

5) All vendors are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manor. Inappropriate behavior (angry outbursts, verbal threats or physical violence) will result in vendors being barred from future shows and possibly being asked to leave the show.

6) Vendors are required to man their tables until the end of the show.

7) You must supply customers with a receipt that will be checked at the door. Up to date contact information (so the customer can contact you after the show) must be supplied with all sales. A limited number of receipt books will be available at the show for sale for $5.00 (at Office Max or Depot they are $2).

8) No firearms are allowed in the show except for show security, Arizona Game & Fish and law enforcement personnel.

9) Only registered vendors are permitted to sell or display merchandise either in the show building or on the grounds of the show facility. Please do not instruct non-vendors to bring animals to the show for personal purchase or trade, they will not be allowed in.

10) All vendors must comply with all applicable tax regulations.

11) All laws regarding protected and restricted species must be followed. It is the responsibility of the vendor to be familiar with the laws.

12) Table fees in whole or in part are refundable at the discretion of the promoters. No refunds will be granted less than one month prior to the show.

13) Security will be provided Friday night through Saturday morning and Saturday night through Sunday morning. However the Tucson Reptile Show LLC will assume no responsibility for lost or stolen items.

14) Table sharing, up to three vendors per booth, is allowed. Each vendor must comply with all applicable tax regulations.

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Arizona State temporary vendor license: http://www.azdor.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=gl6_bCa81vI%3d&tabid=264&mid=868

The Tucson Expo Center is not in the Tucson City Limits, therefore you do not need a Tucson City business license.

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Vendor Applications For Printing:

PDF Format

Word Format

Official Show Hotel

The Red Roof Inn (Next Door to Show)

3704 E. Irvington Road Phone: (520) 571-1400

Mention the show when you make a reservation for a special rate:

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