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NOVEMBER 17-19, 2019 SUNDAY - TUESDAY Northeast’s Largest Souvenir & Resort Trade Event ROLAND E. POWELL CONVENTION CENTER, OCEAN CITY, MD Invitati to Exhibit Gƣng Coastal oceancitygiftshow.com oceancitygiftshow.com Put your products in front of retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach as an exhibitor at the Northeast’s largest, most important souvenir and resort gift trade show!

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NOVEMBER 17-19, 2019SUNDAY - TUESDAY

Northeast’s Largest Souvenir& Resort Trade Event

ROLAND E. POWELL CONVENTION CENTER,OCEAN CITY, MD

Invitati� to Exhibit

G�ng Coastal

oceancitygiftshow.comoceancitygiftshow.com

Put your products in front of retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach as an exhibitor at the Northeast’s largest, most important souvenir and resort gift trade show!

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BOOTH PACKAGE8’ side and back drapes One undraped table, chairs andone wastebasketOne outlet per booth with 500 wattsof electricity Free invitations and stickersBooth identification signPocket Directory Listing

COST Hall A & B: $1175 per 10 x 10 booth

Ballroom: $995 per 8 x 10 booth

$175 corner fee

CONTACT April Holinek at 800.318.2238 x0326 or678.370.0326 E: [email protected] www.oceancitygiftshow.com

WHO ATTENDS:Coastal and inland buyers from throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions come to buy last-minute holiday merchandise and plan their spring and summer resort seasons. Here's a sampling of stores that regularly shop the Ocean City Resort Gift Expo:

WHERE THEY ARECOMING FROM:

While the show attracts retailers from up and down the Eastern Seaboard, our heaviest concentration comes from along the coast and inland from states like: • Delaware• Maryland• New Jersey• Virginia• North Carolina• New York• Massachusetts• Pennsylvania

Advertising• Print, digital ads in leading trade publications

including Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties, Museums & More

• Wide range of advance and on-site exhibitor show sponsorships

Online | Digital• Google Pay Per Click key word advertising and

Feathr targeting and retargeting digital banner advertising to past attendees and prospects we find on the web

• Comprehensive Show Website• Online Product Preview Guide with links to

participating exhibitor sites

Direct Mail | Print• Free exhibitor invites and stickers• Muti-level buyer direct mail campaign

• Antique/Vintage• Apparel/Fashion Accessories• Bookseller• Card/Stationery Retailer• Catalog/Mail Order• Children's/Toy• Christmas/Seasonal• Department Store• Drug Store/Pharmacy• Florist• Gallery/Craft/ Handcrafted Retailer

HOW WE REACH THEM:

TYPES OF BUSINESSES REPRESENTED:

ALL ABOUT THE BEACH ALLENS DOCK INC. ANGLER's MARINA ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK ASSATEAQUE OUTFITTERS ATLANTIC GOLD AVANLANCHE INDUSTRIES BEACH DAZE, INC |BEACH ESSENTIALS BEACH MART INC BEACH PIER GIFT SHOP BEACH VARIETYCHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM CHESAPEAKE BEACH WATER PARK CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND OUTFITTERS CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD CO INC DELAWARE RIVER & BAY AUTHORITYDELMARVA DISCOVERY CENTEREASTERN SHORE HOSPITAL CENTER FENWICK FLOATORSFISH TALES FUN CITY ARCADE

GREAT TSHIRT CO.GREAT WHITE SHARKGULF STREAM GIFTSHOOTIESISLAND BEACH GEARISLAND OUTFITTERSISLAND RETAILJOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL GIFT SHOPMAKING WAVESOCEAN WAVESOCEANSIDE EXPRESSIONREHOBOTH BEACH VARIETYREHOBOTH SUNSATIONSSANDS DEPARTMENT STORESHELL CITY INC.SIX FLAGS AMERICASOUVENIR CITY & INLET GIFTSSUNSET BEACH GIFT SHOPSUNCOMMON GOODSUS NAVAL ACADEMY VISITOR CENTERWALGREENSZOO COMPANY

Public Relations• Press Releases issued to leading trade

publications and industry coverage in trade publications

Email Marketing• Regularly scheduled buyer eblasts in weeks

and months leading up to the show.

Events & Services• Product Preview Areas• Show Party For Buyers & Exhibitors

Buyer Relations & Key Accounts Focus• Targeted personal call outreach to key

accounts• Securing partnerships with associations,

buying groups, catalog accounts• Travel incentives, including complimentary

hotel rooms and roundtrip Ferry Fare

• Garden Center• Grocery/Gourmet Food• Hardware Store• Home Furnishing/ Accessories• Hospital Gift Shop• Jewelry Retailer• Lifestyle Retailer• Museum Gift Shop• On-line Retailer• Spa• Warehouse Stores

• Resort• Destination• Decorative Accessories• Gourmet• Gifts• Beach Items• Aromatherapy• Garden Gifts• Souvenirs• T-Shirts• Greeting Cards

WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR:Custom-tailored to meet the specialized needs of Northeastern retailers, every product category will be represented, including:

The majority of our buyers are Resort/Souvenir Stores and Specialty Stores, but you’ll also see these types of businesses:

• Beachwear• Novelties• Logo Products• Paper Goods• General Gift• Nautical/Coastal Items• Fashion Accessories• Social Stationery• Licensed Products • Toys and Games• Tabletop• Much More

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OFFICIAL CONTRACT FOR EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION

EXHIBITOR CORRESPONDENCE (**the below information will be used for all show correspondence, please print clearly)

Firm: ___________________________________________ Exhibiting As*: _______________________________________ *This name will be listed on allshow materials

Key Contact Name: _______________________________ Title: ____________________________ Email Address: ________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: ______________ Zip:_______________ Country: __________________________________

Phone: _______________ Cell:__________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Website: _____________________________

Billing Address ( if different from above) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Billing Phone: ______________________ Billing Fax: _____________________________ Billing Contact: _____________________________________

EXHIBIT SPACE & EVENT MARKETING Pricing Package: □ Halls A & B: $1175 per 10x10□ Ballroom: $995 per 8x10

Booth Preferences: 1._______ 2._______ 3. ________

Booth Size/Number of Booths Requested: _____________________ □ Corner □ Inline Product Description for Booth Placement: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ I would like to be beside or near the following companies or products: _______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ I would not like to be beside or near the following companies or products: ____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT TERMS, SCHEDULE, & CANCELLATION POLICY

PAYMENT INFORMATION: Credit Card: Please note, processing charge for all credit cards.

Accepted Credit Cards □ Visa □ MasterCard □ Discover □ AMEX Mail payments to: 1690 Roberts Blvd. NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw GA 30144.

Please make checks payable to Urban Expositions, and please state for OCG119.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Deposit (50%) plus show promotional fee(s) due by May 14, 2019 or upon signing of contract, whichever is later. All applications submitted past initial deadline date must include a 50% deposit and show promotion fee(s). Booth assignments will not be final until 50% deposit is received. Final payment: due by August 27, 2019. Full payment due with contracts submitted after August 27, 2019.

CANCELLATION POLICY: A cancellation fee of 50% of the total exhibit space will be applied for cancellations 90 days or more prior to the show opening, deposits are non-refundable. A cancellation fee of 100% of the total exhibit space will be applied for cancellations less than 90 days prior to the show. Exhibit space assignment cannot be made without the required payment. Exhibit space reservation cannot be guaranteed if payment schedule is not maintained. By signing this agreement the exhibitor agrees to receive fax and e-mails correspondence from Urban Expositions.

Signature:______________________________________Date_____________________ Typing your name here authorizes as an official signature.

PLEASE RETURN THIS CONTRACT TO: 678-831-4582 or 678-285-7469 ● MAIL: Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. PHONE: 678-285-3976

Booth Package: One (1) Undraped Table, Chairs, Wastebasket, Booth ID Sign, Pipe & Drape, One 500-watt Outlet per Booth *Ballroom is carpeted exhibit space.

Add-ons Promotional Packages

New Exhibitor Package - $100* (*automatically added to all New Exhibitor unless opt out)

• Inclusion in New Exhibitor list on official website

• Listing in at least 2 promotional emails sent out to pre-registered attendees

• Inclusion in New Exhibitor handout distributed at registration

• Listing on New Exhibitor stand-alone sign at entrance of show

• New Exhibitor Floor Sticker• Participation in the Product

Preview Area

□ Silver Package - $200• Social Media Spotlight- Product

photo and custom message for show attendees

• Company logo and product image inclusion in 1 pre-show email sent to all pre-registered attendees

• Company logo and product image inclusion in 1 email to all pre-registered VIP attendees with a special invitation to visit your booth

□ Gold Package - $350• Includes everything included in

the Silver Package PLUS: • Rotating website banner AD• Preferred exhibitor listing on

show website

Corner premium: $175 per corner

November 17- 19, 2019 Ocean City Convention Center

Ocean City, MD

(For Use by Show Management)

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. CONTRACT: This Application, Properly Executed by applicant (Exhibitor), shall, upon written acceptance by Urban Expositions, LLC (herein after called ShowManagement), constitutes a valid and binding contract.

2. ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE: It is understood by Exhibitor that space will be assigned to Exhibitor by Show Management at Show Management’s sole discretion.Notification of space assignment shall be mailed to Exhibitor. After assignment, space location may not be changed, transferred or canceled except on written request and with the subsequent written approval of Show Management. Space assignments may be revoked or changed by Show Management if Exhibitor fails to meet payment deadlines. The size and location of Exhibitor’s space may, at Show Management’s election, differ from show to show. Notwithstanding and aforementioned, Show Management reserves the right to relocate Exhibitor. Show Management will make every effort by phone, fax and mail to notify Exhibitor of such relocation. Show Management assumes no responsibility whatsoever for exhibitor’s goods, products or fixtures before, during or after the show. In assigning exhibit space, Show Management shall carefully consider and at its sole discretion weigh collectively such factors (NOTE--factors are not presented in priority order nor to be construed to be weighed or prioritize) as:

A. The size of exhibit space requested versus the overall space available for allocation to eligible exhibitors; B. The need to accommodate and encourage the introduction of new products for the buyer’s benefit; C. The quality and creativity of the product displays; D. The continuity and length of an Exhibitor’s previous exhibit activity; E. The size and shape of the space need as it relates to the effective display of an applicant’s products for the convenience and benefit of the buyers; F. The Exhibitor’s commitment to aggressively promote buyer attendance both independently and in cooperation with Show Management; and G. The need to balance traffic and promote buyer activity in all exhibit areas.

3. PAYMENT OF FEES: A minimum deposit of fifty percent (50%) per booth is required by Show Management with the application, no later than the deposit due datespecified on the space application, which, upon acceptance, shall be non-refundable except under conditions stated in 4 below. The balance will be the final balance due date specified on the space application. Acceptance of deposited fees does not guarantee exhibit space in the show. There will be a twenty ($20) service charge for all checks returned by the bank. 4. REFUND POLICY: Policy for written cancellations will be governed as follows (effective date of cancellation is upon receipt by Show Management): A cancellation fee of50% of total exhibition space will be applied for cancellations 90 days or more prior to the show. A cancellation fee of 100% of total exhibition space will be applied for cancellations less than 90 days prior to the show. Show Management will implement an additional $250 Administrative Fee for every contracted booth that is cancelled less than 90 days prior to the show. Exhibit space assignment cannot be made without required payment. Exhibit space reservation cannot be guaranteed if payment schedule is not maintained. 5. DEFAULT: A. Failure on the part of Exhibitor to meet payment deadlines as required herein shall entitle Show Management, at its election, to terminate this contract andretain all fees previously paid to Show Management. B. It is further understood that in the event of cancellation by Exhibitor, Show Management shall, at its discretion, reassign exhibit space assigned to Exhibitor without any obligation of refund to Exhibitor, except as provided in 4 above. C. Show Management reserves the right to prohibit, close, correct, remove or eliminate any exhibit or display or any part thereof including signs, printed matter, souvenirs, visuals and catalogs or any conduct, action, noise or activity which, in Show Management’s corrective response is specifically covered in this contract or in the Rules & Regulations for Exhibitors attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein (the “Rules”). Show Management’s rights as set forth in 5(C) include, without limitation, the cancellation of this lease, the closing of Exhibitor’s exhibit or display of the Exhibitor’s merchandise. In exercising its rights under this paragraph, Exhibitor agrees that Show Management shall have no liability whatsoever to Exhibitor. D. Failure on the part of Exhibitor to set up booth space or fail to notify Show Management that Exhibitor cannot set up booth space by 6:00 p.m. on the last move-in day shall result in the forfeiture of exhibitor space. Show Management at its sole discretion shall attempt to contact Exhibitor prior to forfeiture of space but is not obligated to so do. In the event that Exhibitor arrives after booth space has been forfeited, Show management shall make every reasonable attempt to reassign Exhibitor booth space within the show. 6. RULES & REGULATIONS FOR EXHIBITORS: The exhibitor shall abide by the Rules, together with any amendments thereto adopted by Show Management fromtime to time of which Exhibitor shall receive notice. Under unusual circumstances, and at its own discretion, Show Management may also make specific exceptions to or changes in, the Rules without necessarily establishing a precedent or applying the modification beyond the specific case involved. Show Management shall have final authority as to the interpretation of the Rules, and their application, and shall have the authority to establish penalties in the event of violations. 7. SUBLETTING PROHIBITED: Subletting, licensing or sharing of space by Exhibitor, or use of space assigned to Exhibitor by anyone other than Exhibitor, is expresslyprohibited. Exhibitor shall not display signs, issue literature, exhibit or permit to be exhibited in the space allotted to it any merchandise other than specified in the exhibit contract. Violation of the terms of this paragraph will result in immediate dismissal from the current show and exclusion from participation in future shows. No refund of exhibit fees will be made. 8. SAMPLE SELLING POLICIES: In keeping with the wholesale nature and intent of the show, the sale of samples or merchandise for delivery at point of sale during theshow is expressly prohibited and, therefore, no merchandise will be permitted to leave the exhibit floor. This does not apply to exhibitors that have been identified and approved by show management as immediate delivery (cash & carry) exhibitors, when exhibiting in Urban Expositions shows that have a designated area for immediate delivery/cash and carry. All booths must remain fully intact until the official close of show for the benefit of the buyers. Violations of the terms of this paragraph may result in immediate dismissal from the current show and exclusion from participation in future shows. No refund of exhibit fees will be made. 9. RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION: If the show or any part thereof is prevented from being held, is canceled by Show Management, or the exhibit space applied forherein becomes unavailable because of war, fire, strike, government regulation, public catastrophe, act of God or the public enemy or other cause. Show Management shall determine and refund to Exhibitor its proportionate share of the balance or the aggregate exhibit fee received which remains after deducting expenses incurred by Show Management and reasonable compensation to Show Management, but in no case shall the amount of refund to exhibitor exceed the amount of the exhibit fee paid. Neither Show Management nor any of its owners, officers, agents, employees and other representatives or advisors shall be held accountable or liable for, and the same are hereby released from. accountability or liability for any damage, loss, harm or injury to the person or any property of Exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, employees or other representatives, resulting from theft, fire, water, accident or any other cause. Exhibitor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold Show Management and its owners, officers, agents, employees and other representatives or advisors harmless against any an all claims, demands suits, liability, damages, loss, costs, attorney fees, and expenses of whatever kind or nature that might result from or arise out of any action or failure to act of Exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, employees, invitees, or other representatives. 10. COMPLIANCE: The Exhibitor assumes all responsibility for compliance with all pertinent ordinances, regulations and codes of duly authorized local, state and federalgoverning bodies concerning fire, safety and health, together with the rules and regulations of the operators and or owners of the property wherein the show is held. It is further agreed that the Exhibitor will abide by and comply with the rules and regulations concerning local unions having jurisdiction in the property wherein the show is held or with authorized contractors employed by Show Management. 11. MISCELLANEOUS: You have provided your fax and/or email to Urban Expositions as part of the exhibitor application process. Urban Expositions does not use customer lists for any activities not associated with our shows. Periodically, messages, containing information, updates and special offers about this or other Urban Expositions Shows will be sent to you at this email or fax number. You will have the opportunity to be removed from these lists when/if you receive messages. 12. EXHIBITOR INSURANCE: Exhibitors are urged to obtain exhibition insurance through their own insurance company to cover their personnel, exhibit material and equipment for the duration of move-in, show days, and move-out including public liability, property damage, fire and theft, etc.13. These Terms & Conditions supersede any and all previous negotiations, understandings, brochures, procedures, rules and practices that may have governed the conduct of the show. In signing this contract, Exhibitor acknowledges that there are no representations between Show Management and the Exhibitor other than those contained in this contract.

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Credit Card Authorization Form

I (card holder name) _____________________________ with (company

name) __________________________ authorize Urban Expositions, LLC to charge the

amount below, for the Ocean City Gift Expo.

The charge will be put through as requested below unless left blank, which will result in

the credit card being charged according to the payment schedule on your contract.

*Please note that all charges will incur a 2.5% convenience fee* -

*Deposit Payment: $______________ Date: ____________*Final Payment: $________________ Date: ____________

Please fill out the below credit card information, sign and fax back to (678) 831-4583.

Please charge to: � American Express � MasterCard � Visa � Discover

Account No. ________ __________________________

Exp. Date: V Code __________ Amount **$ ___________________

Name as it appears on card (please print): ___________ ___________

Authorized Signature: ___________ Date: _____

Billing Address

Street Address: ______________________________________________

City: _____________________ State: ___________ Zip: ______________

_______ Please check here to authorize the processing of balance with this credit card upon verbal approval to Urban Expositions.

If you have any questions please call Collie Ferguson at 678-831-4573 or 800-318-2238 Thank you for your Business.

(Office Use Only) Individual Processing Credit Card Payment: ________