General Information
Event Schedule
Driving Directions to the Greensboro Coliseum
Hotel Information

Exhibitor Information

Contract and Payment Deadlines
Signed Contract & 50% Deposit Due – September 4th
Final Payment Due – October 16th
Written Cancellations – October 2nd
(email cancellations to kcollins@ncnla.com or fax to (919) 816-9118)

Trade Show Booths
The Green & Growin' show is currently on a wait-list-only status. Please fill out the Green & Growin’ Information Form and fax it back to (919) 816-9118 to place your company's name on our wait list. We will call you if a booth becomes available.

If you are a current exhibitor and would like to change your booth, please fill out the Change Booth Request Form and fax it back to (919) 816-9118. The NCNLA office will contact you before the Show if booths become available.

2010 Floor Plan Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC

Booth Size: 10 X 10

Booth Decorations and Utilities
All booth setup and utility needs must be organized directly through the George Fern Company or the Greensboro Coliseum.

George Fern Forms — (tables, chairs, skirting, etc.)
Greensboro Coliseum Forms — (water, electricity, etc.)

Exhibitor Registration
There are Two (2) Free Badges with each booth if ordered by December 4th — a pre-registration form will be included in your mailed exhibitor packet — and $10.00 for each additional badge. You may order additional discounted $10 badges prior to January 8th. All pre-registered badges will be ready for pick-up at the Exhibitor Desk. NO badges will be mailed.

Exhibitor Move In
Wednesday, January 13, 8 am — 5 pm, and
Thursday, January 14, 7 am — 12 Noon.
No trucks will be unloaded after 12 Noon on Thursday. NO EXCEPTIONS.

A color-coded move-in pass will be mailed to you; this pass will match the Coliseum loading door. A volunteer move-in crew will be available to help you unload your materials.

PLEASE NOTE: Our move-in crews are all volunteers. They take their time away from their businesses to help the move-in process run smoothly, and make the start of our show a success. Please remember to thank your move-in crew!

Exhibitor Move Out
Booths may not be taken down until the show officially closes on the last day.
Forklifts will be available in the back of the show hall to help with move out. Please see the move-out coordinator to reserve a spot – first come, first serve basis.
Horticulture student groups will also be available with hand carts to help you load your material.

Again, the move-out coordinator and students are volunteers, so please thank them for their time and help!

Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship is a great way to further promote your business at the show. Sponsors are recognized by signage in their booths, special Trade Show decorations, in Nursery Notes, and other advertisements as available at the show. Click here to download the NCNLA sponsorship form.

Green & Growin’ Showbook
The official publication for NCNLA’s successful Green & Growin’ Trade Show is a valued contact resource for Trade Show attendees to network for new products and services before, during and after the show. Thousands of copies are distributed to show attendees, exhibitors, and people who are unable to attend.

Advertising: Space reservations are due by the first working day of November.
Click here to download the Green & Growin’ Showbook form.

Additional Trade Show Exhibitor Rules

Equipment Dealers
Fire Codes require that all gas-powered equipment displayed must contain no more than 2 gallons of gas, and the gas tank must have a locking gas cap or be adequately sealed by tape or some other appropriate manner. All battery cables on gas-powered equipment must be disconnected and taped to avoid potential sparks.

Christmas Tree and Pine Straw Exhibitors
All cut Christmas trees, greenery or pine straw products must be treated with a fire retardant to prevent any fire hazards.

Tree Size
Maximum 36” ball or 45 gal, and overall height no more than 15 ft. tall will be allowed on show floor. Any trees larger than this will be trimmed prior to moving into the exhibit spaces.

Inclement Weather
In the case of inclement weather, the NCNLA Board of Directors reserves the right to make an onsite decision re: early tear down and show closing.

Green & Growin' Event Brochure
Click here to download the 2009 Green & Growin' Brochure