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We would like to remind exhibitors at the One Of A Kind Show that the main focus of the show is to showcase the exhibitors and their work. We believe gift baskets make excellent gift ideas; however, at the show, we want the gift baskets to feature exhibitor product. For this reason, we have compiled a list of requirements for any exhibitor who would like to sell gift baskets at the show. The container can be any material, however we would prefer that you support the fellow artisans and use product from other exhibitors in the show. One additional item may be included in the gift basket that is not your product. This item must be supplied from an exhibitor at the show, if available. For example, if you would like to include a ceramic dish, it must be from an exhibitor at the show. Where an item provides value or is necessary to the use of your product and cannot be procured from an exhibitor of the One Of A Kind Show, you may include the artisanal product even if that artisan is not in the show. This should be limited to 1 in quantity and should add value for the purchaser or be required for the use of your product. This additional product should only be sold within your gift basket and not on its own. Any other included item/tool/accessory which is not artisanal in origin is limited to 1 in quantity. It must be instrumental to the use of the product. This item/tool/accessory cannot be sold on its own. The intention is this item/tool/ accessory be included to add value for the purchaser or is required for the use of your product. The value of this accessory should not be higher than that of the object of the artisanal product(s) in the gift basket. If you are a part of the Flavours category and you would like to include other food products in your gift basket, they must be from another exhibitor at the show, whenever available. If not possible to procure those items from an exhibitor at the show you may include one additional artisanal product provided the item is limited to 1 in quantity and its value does not exceed the value of your product(s). All bundled products/gift baskets need to be submitted for approval via the New Products Submission form by the January 25, 2025 Deadline. Submit your Gift Baskets by the deadline to be considered for inclusion in the upcoming show. Please be aware our team may be positioning gift baskets as an option to our corporate contacts for seasonal giving. Updates and details to be provided once confirmed.

Your booth is one of your most powerful tools at the show; it should immediately communicate who you are, draw people in, and make your work easy to explore. This guide breaks down everything you need to design a booth that feels intentional, welcoming, and built for connection. Start by exploring the key elements below (What Makes a Strong Booth). In the image, you’ll see how each one comes together inside a real booth space.

Building a well-merchandised table display is key to distinguishing your brand and products in this bustling section. When creating your display, it is important to remember that it must remain on the top of the table surface (see the diagram below for measurements). You will not have room behind or in front of your table to add display pieces, and in the interest of keeping the section looking clean and cohesive, we ask that you do not hang banners or signage on the front of or behind the display. Booth signs will be provided by One Of A Kind and affixed to the front of the Marketplace counters. Please see the image below for an example of the provided booth sign. Height is your best friend when it comes to showcasing as much of your work as possible. Just remember to be mindful of your neighbours and leave yourself some room to interact with customers from behind the table. The Marketplace will include overhead lighting, but if you have smaller pieces or display furniture that will cast shadows, it is best to plan to have extra lighting. You can rent tabletop lighting from our onsite provider, SHOWTECH, or you can bring your own. To power your lights, you will need to order electricity. Please note that the lighting option pictured below is not permitted to be ordered for this section. And finally, we know that it can be tiring to be on your feet throughout the show, but as this is a cozy space, we suggest you bring a small stool--like this one from Ikea for only $12.99--to help give your feet a break. Need some ideas for putting together your display? Check out our Pinterest Board of tabletop displays from shows pasts or scan through our general booth design tips for any helpful ideas that you might be able to use.

We’re the One Of A Kind team – the faces behind the show you know and love! We're passionate about supporting craft and helping Canada’s creative economy thrive. Questions? We're happy to help. Please contact the appropriate team below. Invoices, receipts or payment inquiries: ARInformaExhibitions@informa.com (please direct all payment-related inquiries to this email address, as our AR team has access to the financial systems and records) Booth size/regulation, participation, contract, show inquiries, etc.: admin@oneofakindshow.com

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Veuillez noter que nous ne vendrons pas de certificats-cadeaux ou de dollars d’exposition au salon d’hiver, mais les dollars d’exposition en circulation des années précédentes et les dollars d’exposition reçus à des fins promotionnelles seront honorés. Dans le passé, le One Of A Kind Show a distribué des "One Of A Kind Show Dollars" qui sont valides en espèces au One Of A Kind Show. Les billets de banque sont présentés sous forme de billets de 5 $, 10 $, 20 $, 50 $ et 100 $. Voir les exemples ci-dessous pour que vous puissiez les reconnaître. Si un client échange cet argent à votre kiosque, veuillez vous assurer qu’il porte notre sceau en relief. Vous pouvez ensuite l’échanger contre de l’argent sur place au comptoir des services aux clients à l’extérieur de l’entrée principale.

The Enercare Centre provides an optional booth cleaning service. Exhibitors can choose from either a one time service or a nightly service. To order booth cleaning, please refer to the Enercare Centre exhibitor services portal linked through the Service Order Forms Page.

To create an intimate atmosphere, the overhead lights will be dimmed in the hall during the Show. This makes lighting one of the most critical components of your booth display. You must bring your own lighting or rent lighting from SHOWTECH using the online order form below. Keep in mind the following when planning your lighting: All fixtures must be CSA approved. Look for the sticker when you purchase your lights. Lights with clamps must have ceramic or plastic sockets. The use of strobe lights is strictly prohibited. Exhibitors who are selling an electrical product (e.g. lamps) must be CSA approved for parts AND assembly. Though all lamp parts might be CSA Approved, it does not assure that this item has been assembled correctly or is electrically safe when as a new electrical product. Any new electrical product for sale requires an inspection certificate from one of the approval companies on the Electrical Safety Authority website. There are several options to choose from if you need to rent your lighting. Some options are clip-on types that attach to the wall of your booth while others are hung from the ceiling of the exhibit hall. If you have questions about the light fixture options please contact SHOWTECH at info@showtech.ca. To order lighting, please refer to the SHOWTECH portal linked through the Service Order Forms Page. CEILING MOUNTED LIGHTING RENTALS This overhead ceiling lighting option covers approximately a 10'x15' area.

If you are exhibiting in one of our special sections, there are usually some extra requirements or extra opportunities that you should know about when planning your participation. Find your section below and click through to learn more.

Pour vous renseigner sur la possibilité d’offrir des piercings ou tatouages de bijoux sur place, veuillez consulter ICI pour plus d’informations.

For Spring 2026, we will be moving into the Enercare Centre via staggered move in times by section. Please refer to the colour-coded move-in plan for more details. Please note: if you have ordered hardwalls from Stronco, please contact Stronco to verify the time that your booth walls will be ready (as they may not be in place for your scheduled offloading time). If this is the case, you will be permitted to offload during one of the later time slots. Move-In Procedures To offload your vehicle, start by reporting to the Marshalling Yard located in Gore Lot 859. The Marshalling Yard will be open as of 3PM on Tuesday, April 7 and as of 7AM on Wednesday, April 8. It will close at approximately 8 PM each day. You will be greeted by the Marshalls who will ask you how you plan to offload (e.g., whether your vehicle needs a loading dock, whether you will dolly from your vehicle to your booth, etc.) and then they will put your vehicle in the appropriate line up. You will be released from the Marshalling Yard as space allows. Once you’ve offloaded your vehicle you can park it for free in Lot 851. Parking in that lot is free on both Tuesday, April 7 & Wednesday, April 8. To park during show days, you will need to purchase a parking pass that will be valid for Lot 859 from April 9 - 11, and Lot 851 on April 12. Note, empty trailers and hitches can be parked for free in Lot 856, however, if a personal vehicle such as a truck is attached then the truck must display a paid parking pass to avoid being ticketed. RV Parking is available onsite during the One Of A Kind Spring Market. Exhibitors are permitted to run generators, however, there is no access to water or hydro. For more information and to confirm availability, please reach out to OOAK Operations at ooakoperations@informa.com. Move-In Schedule During move-in and set-up, all exhibitors must wear the move-in sticker badges that will be available at the entrances to the Show Floor. TUESDAY, APRIL 7 4:00pm Yellow Group A Exhibitor Move In Begins 7:00pm. Orange Group B Exhibitor Move In Begins 8:00pm No additional vehicles allowed into the building for the day 10:00pm Move-In ends for the day, exhibitors must exit the hall – no exceptions. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 8:00 am Blue Group C Exhibitor Move In Begins 2:00pm Pink Group D Exhibitor Move In Begins 6:00pm No additional vehicles allowed into the building for the day 10:00pm Move-In ends for the day, exhibitors must exit the hall – no exceptions. THURSDAY, APRIL 9 7:00 am Exhibitors may enter the hall to make final touches to their booths before Show opening. All dollies must be removed from the Show floor by 10:00am. 10:00am Show Opens!

If you would like to rent hard walls, tables, display counters or other materials for your booth display, this can be done using the online order forms from our show decorator, Stronco. They will also have an order desk onsite should you need to make arrangements when you arrive. To order furniture, please refer to the Stronco portal linked through the Service Order Forms Page.

Hi One Of A Kind Exhibitor, It has been brought to our attention that fraudulent invoices are being sent to One Of A Kind vendors in hopes that they will be paid without the receipting noting that they are part of a phishing scam. Below is how the fraudulent invoice and email looks like. We DO NOT have any association with this organization.

No Coin Service will be offered during the Spring 2024 show. We highly recommend that you use a contactless payment method such as a debit/credit system with the tap feature.

Centre, de ShowTech et de Stronco pour résoudre tout problème relatif à une commande ou pour passer une commande de dernière minute. Veuillez contacter un représentant aux postes de service pour présenter une demande ou exprimer une préoccupation.

To ship your product to the Show, please follow these procedures: Label your crates/boxes in large, clear lettering with the following information: Your Name and Booth Number c/o The One Of A Kind Show Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place East Loading Dock Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3 You must be present to sign for the delivery. One Of A Kind Show staff are not authorized to sign on your behalf. Alternatively, you can instruct your shipper to drop off your delivery at your booth without a signature, if they are willing to do so. Please make the necessary arrangements if you require a forklift. If you are receiving a shipment during show hours, all couriers and shippers must check in with the Exhibitor Back Door Staff on the loading dock. Staff will allow them to enter the show to visit your booth. At the end of the show, please arrange with your shipping company to pick up your merchandise and booth on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Any items left at the Enercare Centre after this time will be shipped back at the exhibitor’s expense.

Des tuyaux et des rideaux blancs de 8 pi de hauteur séparent votre kiosque des kiosques voisins. Vous pouvez y ajouter du tissu (à l’aide de Velcro, de crochets en S, d’épingles ou de tuyaux supplémentaires commandés chez Stronco) ou encore installer des planches murales (méthode préférée). Nous vous conseillons vivement de NE PAS utiliser les rideaux blancs comme toile de fond. NOTE : L’utilisation d’un système de type « grille » pour votre kiosque est strictement interdite. SECTIONS SPÉCIALES : La structure en tuyaux et rideaux n’est pas utilisée dans la section Rising Stars. Les exposants de la section Rising Stars doivent fournir leur propre structure de présentation autoportante. Les exposants qui souhaitent avoir une barre transversale supplémentaire pour leur kiosque (par exemple pour accrocher des luminaires à l’avant de leur kiosque) peuvent en commander auprès de Stronco. Pour ce faire, veuillez utiliser le lien ci-dessous, qui vous dirigera vers le portail en ligne de Stronco. Formulaire de commande pour l’ajout de tuyaux et de rideaux Code du salon : 514664965 Date limite pour la réservation anticipée : Lundi le 6 2023

Contracted Size Actual Size 5 x 10 4'-8" deep x 9'-8" wide 5 x 15 4'-8" deep x 14'-8" wide 5 x 20 4'-8" deep x 19'-8" wide 10 x 10 9'-8" deep x 9'-8" wide 10 x 15 9'-8" deep x 14'-8" wide 10 x 20 9'-8" deep x 19'-8" wide

Booth Design Regulations Review the official booth regulations to ensure your booth meets all compliance standards before move-in. Inspiration Boards Explore our Best Booth Pinterest Board featuring standout booth designs across categories to spark ideas for your own space. Booth Cost Insights Get a sense of real exhibitor experiences and estimated build costs through community discussions in this OOAK Artisans Facebook Group thread. Experienced Exhibitor Booth Breakdown Gain insights from real booth builds and practical tips shared by experienced OOAK exhibitor Light + Paper in their OOAK Tips Instagram Stories highlight. Professional Support Looking to elevate your setup? Explore VM ID’s services and exclusive OOAK offerings for expert booth design support. Important Note on Booth Builds Most painting and finishing work should be completed prior to move-in. Limited water-based materials may be used on site. Oil-based paints are not permitted during setup. Sustainability Quick Start Guide Review this guide for simple ways to reduce waste, make more sustainable choices, and support One Of A Kind’s sustainability goals during your participation in the show.