Vendor Form PDF

City Marketplace
(corner of US41 north and US17 south)
Downtown Punta Gorda
ADMISSION: $3.00
Free Parking available at city parking garage and throughout downtown
Event Dates
March 10: Thursday 10am-6pm
March 11: Friday 10am-6pm
March 12: Saturday 10am-6pm
March 13: Sunday 10am-5pm
This event is open to the public.
Punta Gorda Boat Show
Smugglers Event Management
150 Laishley Ct #1112, Punta Gorda, Fl 33950
941-637-5953
The Punta Gorda Boat Show presented by Bud Light is centrally located in the heart of Southwest Florida in
downtown Punta Gorda. A short drive for any of the 100,000 registered boaters on Florida’s Southwest
Coast.
To ensure the best possible attendance for this four-day event, we have designed a comprehensive
promotional campaign that utilizes newspapers, radio, specialty publications, internet and television.
You will not want to miss the hottest sales events of the year – the Punta Gorda Boat Show!
For more information, contact the show manager, Jerry Cleffi at 941-628-0702 or [email protected]
The Punta Gorda Boat Show has something for everyone! From a grand presentation to an exhibit booth, we
have many options available. Make no mistake – this is a SALES event that will be marketed to thousands of
boating enthusiasts in and around Southwest Florida. This event is designed to promote your business and
your products and we’ve set the stage for your success!
Please take a few minutes to review all the available opportunities; we’re sure you’ll find something that suits
you and your business.
EXHIBIT BOOTHS
Meet, greet and sell from the comfort of a 10’ x 10’ exhibit booth. Your booth fee includes a skirted table,
two chairs and signage. Electricity is also available. Exhibit booths will be located inside of a 5000 square foot
air conditioned tent. The cost for an exhibit booth is only $400.
DEALER DISPLAY AREAS
The Punta Gorda Boat Show offers a wide variety of display and sales opportunities.
Outside Vendor Space– These spaces are 25x25 and are located just outside of the vendor tent. They include
only the space. The cost is $600 per location
Boat Dealer Display Space– Bulk space with several different sizes available. They include only the space.
The cost is $1.00 per square foot. Custom Sizes available to suit your specific needs.
See registration form for pricing and display options
www.PuntaGordaBoatShow.com
MARCH 10, 11, 12,13, 2016
CITY MARKETPLACE, US41 & US17, DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA
Punta Gorda Boat Show
Marketing Plan
Print Media
Significant print advertising will be utilized in the Charlotte Sun-herald, Florida Weekly, as well as regional
Boating magazines and newspapers
Social Media
An online presence will be maintained through a professional social media marketing company on
FaceBook—Punta Gorda Boat Show, as well as our parent company's 5 additional social media sites
Radio
A comprehensive radio campaign promoting the Punta Gorda Boat Show utilizing a minimum of 4
different stations throughout southwest Florida including but not limited to– Kix Country 92.9, Seaview
104.9, WCCF 1580, NBC Sports Talk Radio 1070
Television
Extensive cable television advertising on Comcast feature a 60 second commercial promoting the Punta
Gorda boat Show to air on a dozen stations including popular outdoor, fishing, and boating networks
Billboard
2 billboards will be presented on US 41 in charlotte County for a minimum of 1 month prior to the Punta
Gorda Boat show
MARCH 10, 11, 12,13, 2016
CITY MARKETPLACE, US41 & US17, DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA
Punta Gorda Boat Show
Fishing Village and Food Court
Fishing Village
At the center of the boat show grounds will be a fishing and boating seminar area where local captains
and boat show vendors may provide seminars on fishing, boating, and specialty products.
The area will include a covered seating area as well as a speaking riser with PA system
Vendors are encouraged to coordinate with the show producer to promote their products through
seminars and hands on demonstrations.
Food Court
Also at the center of the show grounds, a food court will be available with great food and covered seating
for show attendees to relax and take a break from touring the show.
A full bar will be available.
MARCH 10, 11, 12,13, 2016
CITY MARKETPLACE, US41 & US17, DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA
In 2012, there were 20,419 vessels registered
in Charlotte County; by 2050, the number is
expected to increase to about 28,000.
The share of recreational boats 16 to 26 feet
in length, which currently comprises just over
50% of all boats, will experience the largest
overall growth among vessel length classes.
15,000 people projected to move to Charlotte
County in the next 5 years.
26% of new residents are 55 years old or older, retiring and ready to enjoy a boating and
fishing lifestyle
Most common reason for moving to Charlotte
County– retirement
35 Minutes from Ft Myers
1 hour from Naples
1 hour from Boca Grande
1 hour to Sarasota
The Show site is centrally located in the hub
of downtown Punta Gorda with ample free
parking around the show site including the
city parking garage just 1 block away
Show site is 10 minute drive from
Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt Store Isles & the rest
of waterfront Punta Gorda with over 10,000
potential boat buyers
MARCH 10, 11, 12,13, 2016
CITY MARKETPLACE, US41 & US17, DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA
Company Name______________________________________________________________________________________________
Booth Signage Name__________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________________Zip _______________________________________________________
Phone___________________________________________ Fax ______________________________________________________
Company Representative on site_______________________________________________Title______________________________
Business Type _______________________________________________________________________________________________
E Mail Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________
BOAT DEALER PARTICIPATION
Space desired dimensions _____x_____
Total Square foot requested _________ x $1.00 per square foot___________________________$_____________________
Space Preference 1. _______________ 2. _______________ 3. _______________
OUTSIDE EXHIBIT SPACE
Quantity _____ x $600____________________________________________________________$_____________________
Electric Fee $25 per booth_________________________________________________________$_____________________
EXHIBIT BOOTH: $400 per 10x10 space
Quantity _____ x $400____________________________________________________________$_____________________
Electric Fee $25 per booth_________________________________________________________$_____________________
Each exhibit booth features a 10’x10’ curtained exhibit area with a skirted table, ID sign, and 2 chairs
TOTAL INVESTMENT
Payment
50 % Deposit due to reserve your exhibit space
Make checks payable to: Smugglers Event Management
$_____________________
Balance due 30 days prior to the show– February 10, 2016
150 Laishley Ct #1112, Punta Gorda, FL 33950