Reptile palooza!

We are trying to start a new reptile expo in Balch Springs Tx. just South East of Dallas. It will be held  2nd Saturday possibly starting in January of 2012. We are trying to find out if there is an interest by Vendors to rent a table. This is still in the planning phase and not complete yet but we do need to get some vendors committed to attending before we can move forward. The facility is a Gymnasium so we will have room for 40+ tables with room to move around. We are working with the city to make this an ongoing event with city support to make it a city attraction.  This site is still being changed and nothing is set yet other than we will be having a reptile expo by January if we get enough commitments for table rentals we will be going ahead with the November show. At the bottom of the web page is an Expo Sign up form if you are interest please fill it out and submit it so we can keep you updated on the Expo this is set up to allow a line of communication it is not setup to start taking payments just to find out who is interested.

THE HAPPY DRAGON

PROUDLY PRESENTS

REPTILE PALOOZA!

WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE NEXT EXPO

IN BALCH SPRINGS, TEXAS PRESENTED ON
JANUARY 14TH 2012
AT
The Balch Springs Recreation Center Gym

Located at 4372 Shepherd Lane, Balch Springs, TX

ADMISSION

1. Absolutely NO venomous REPTILES: NO rear-fanged: NO surgically altered: NO venomous REPTILES.

2. Turtles under 4 inches will only be allowed for sale to individuals for bona fide scientific, educational or exhibition purposes. Other exceptions include limited sales between turtle fanciers. The intent of this rules is to keep small turtles out of the hands of young unsupervised children because of slight chance of salmonella bacteria transmission to kids. Vendors selling turtles are responsible to ascertain the intent of the buyer and document it.

3. All animals must be kept in clean, suitable, secure and humane containers. Do not display inappropriate quantities of animals in one cage.

4. Only paid Vendors/Dealers are allowed to sell or display animals during show hours at the Expo location only. All animals must be sold by Vendors/Dealers only. Once a “sold” animal leaves the building, it cannot be brought back inside. A “hold for (with the buyer’s name note)” can be kept secure - behind the vendor’s table - if the buyer needs to leave the building temporarily. No sales or transactions can be conducted in the parking lots, from vehicles at the hotels, restaurants, the hotel rooms and hotel lobbies.

5. No mammals or birds allowed for sale with out prior show management authorization.

6. Vendor name badges will be issued for each paid Table (no sharing or swapping of badges.). Vendors are entitled to purchase one additional badge per paid Table. Vendor passes are to be used by the registered vendor and his associates/employees only. Only show personnel and registered vendors will be allowed in the gym during setup/ breakdown hours.

11. Vendors who are sharing tables or selling animals on consignment for friends are held responsible for animals placed on their tables. Know what you are selling, whether it’s yours or not! The vendor who rents the table is held responsible for following all the show rules and Texas State Laws.

12. All items for sale must be reptile/amphibian/ arachnid related or products/services relating to the shows environmental goals.

13. All exhibitors are expected to act in a professional manner. Vendors and Attendees that act in an inappropriate behavior (angry outbursts, verbal threats or physical violence) will not be invited back and may be asked to exit the show immediately.

14. The Happy Dragon and City of Balch Springs cannot be held responsible for damage, theft or injuries and they also reserve the right to expel anyone that is in violation of these rules. Since the show coordinator must deal with the possible misinterpretation of these rules or numerous unforeseen problems, the show coordinator reserves the right to remove any animal or exhibitor for any reason

The Happy Dragon wishes to maintain a reputation for offering only high quality, healthy animals. If it is not healthy do not bring it to the show!

All booth assignments are made on first come first serve basis.

No refunds for vendor space cancellations 30 Days prior to each show set up date.

• Paperwork is mandatory for all vendor space reservations, even non-profits.

• Make a copy of the completed form for your records.

1. Prepaid tables will guarantee a spot for the following show. If you choose to pay at the door you are NOT GUARANTEED a table!
2. All booth fees are non-refundable
3. Electricity is available; bring your own extension cords
4. All animals MUST BE in good health, and feeding. No exceptions!
5. All animals must be properly caged.
6. All animals must be securely caged at all times. Specimens removed for examination, handling or display must remain within the confines of the vendor's booth.
7. All vendors will make customers aware of sales terms, including any guarantee or return policy sale.
8. All vendors are responsible for knowing and complying with all laws.
9. All animals must be identified correctly.
10. No venomous illegal animals allowed
11. MUST PURCHASE TABLE SPACE IF SELLING OR EXHIBITING!!!
12. Set up times will be from 7:00 am to 9:00 am on the day of the show. The doors will be open to public from 9:00 am till 7:00 pm. You MUST be set up by 8:45 am. (Call if you're going to be late, or you'll lose your spot.) Break down can not start before 7:00 pm. and must be completed before 8:45 pm (you are responsible for clean up of your area)
13. No smoking inside showroom

The cost is $115.00 per 8 foot table credit card cash or check (must be in house two weeks before the show).