Columbus Winterfair Artists
and Gourmet Marketplace

Set-up time: Thursday, December 5, 2024, noon to 8 pm.

Thursday set-up is advised for ALL exhibitors. Exhibitors must check in at the information booth BEFORE unloading.

Exhibitors are advised to bring their own dollies for unloading, as none are available.

Artists who are unloading through the garage door located in the wine bar area on the south side of the building, note that the garage door will be operational only from noon until 3 pm. After 3 pm the garage door in that area will be closed for the remainder of the show, so that the wine bar can be set-up. After 3 pm artists will have to use other doors to unload into the Bricker Building. NO EXCEPTIONS. At tear down, the garage will be available at 5 pm.

Vehicles are NOT allowed on the exhibition floor.

Exhibitors who must arrive on Friday morning must make arrangements in advance. Set-up resumes at 7:30 am on Friday and must be completed by 9:30 am. Those arriving after 8:30 am on Friday will NOT be permitted to set up until Saturday.

Booth Set up: The Safety Inspector for the State of Ohio will be on site. USE ONLY HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRICAL CORDS AND GROUNDED POWER STRIPS. Due to fire regulations, please keep all displays within the 10’ deep booth space – THIS INCLUDES EXHIBITORS’ CHAIRS.

Tape: Use Gaffers Tape or see EXPO Services.

WiFi: $25.00 per day. Search for the “Mobile Midway” wireless network on your phone or computer. Secure access is available using the encryption code “ohioexpo.” You will be given the option to sign up for a WiFi pass or log in for up to 15 minutes per day for free. Questions: Call NetSteady at 614-345-5000.

Please be in your booth at least 15 minutes before opening. The facility will be locked for the night at 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. We will have security in the building from 6:00 pm Thursday through 7:00 pm Sunday. You must be wearing your official Winterfair badge to gain access to the building.

Booth Sign: Please display the booth sign from your exhibitor packet in your booth – this sign must be clearly visible so customers can find you.

Storage: Shared and behind curtained areas on West and East sides of building. If in doubt, please ask at the information Booth. Do not put inventory in front of any fire extinguishers!!

Smoking and Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited in your booth. Smoking is not allowed in the building. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DOORS PROPPED OPEN.

Change: Available at the Ticket Sales Window at the main entrance during the last half hour of the show on Friday and Saturday nights. No change given on Sunday morning.

Ohio Sales Tax: 7.5% 

Booth Sitting: Sign up at the Information Booth for breaks of up to 15 minutes. We will do everything we can to honor your request. We will have volunteers walking through the show should you need an unscheduled break. Please understand that they may be on their way to another artist but will get back to you.

Awards: There are six awards, including: Awards for Excellence and Best Booth Design. An independent juror will make all awards. Award winners receive an invitation to next year’s show, bypassing jury review.

Mailing address for artists who need packages shipped to the show:
Bricker Multi-Purpose Building (Ohio Expo Center)
717 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211 *Deliver to Information Booth* (We will get it to you)
Include on shipping label: Artist Name and Booth Number

Artist Surveys: There will be a paper artist survey from Sunshine Artist magazine will be included in your exhibitor packet. And we will email surveys for you to complete after the show. We always appreciate your feedback!

Tear down instructions are enclosed in your welcome packet. The building closes at 10:00 pm on Sunday night. Please let us know if you cannot be packed up and moved out by that time.

Roxanne McGovern
Fairs Coordinator
Ohio Designer Craftsmen
1665 W. Fifth Ave.
Columbus, OH 43212

[email protected]

614.486.4402

ODC EMERGENCY CONTACT: After 5 pm on Tuesday, December 3, through the duration of the show (Sunday, December 8), a cell phone number to contact a staff member directly will provided on this site. Please check back in early November.