JAN 31-FEB 1, 2024
THIS IS A
BOOTH & SUITE SHOW
MARKET LOCATION
Embassy Suites Chicago
Lombard – Oak Brook
707 E. Butterfield Rd.
Lombard, Illinois, 60148
SHOW DATES & HOURS:
WED, JAN 31, 2024 9AM – 6PM
THU, FEB 1, 2024 9AM – 3PM
SET-UP & DEADLINE DATES
SET-UP DATE:
TUE | JAN 30, 2024 – Booth set-up after 1PM | Suite set-up after 4PM
Early Registration Deadline: October 18, 2023
($50 additional fee after deadline)
Payments are due by October 18, 2023, to secure your spot.
Payments after due date will incur a $50 surcharge.
Payment MUST be made by credit card after December 5, 2023.
Market Directory ad deadline: December 5, 2023
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
Windy City Shoe Travelers
SEND TO:
Windy City Shoe Travelers
20982 Dundee Dr.
Novi, MI 4837
Hotel Room Exhibitors: Amazing low room rates in Lombard, IL.
Only $149 + tax. Don’t miss this first-class Market experience.
Important Exhibitor Notes
• This show is a hotel room and booth show. WCST Management will be assigning all booths and rooms with a lottery format.
• You must make room reservations directly with the hotel using the links provided during registration.
• There are a limited amount of booths available on a first-come basis.
EXPLORE THE NEW EXHIBITING OPTIONS OUR VENUE HAS TO OFFER!
We are pleased to announce that we will be offering single 8′ table displays near the pavilion in the atrium called an
“Atrium Showcase Mini“. These are primarily for those exhibitors that are new and would like to try out the show or exhibitors that do not have a large inventory to display. A 3 ft. round table and/or a 8′ table will be provided as display & desk space and 2 chairs, but no other add-ons are allowed with these display tables.
“Atrium Boutique Room” is a unique Booth, which allows for a bit of intimacy and flair. It includes a sectional sofa for comfy seating and/or display and an additional shelf and table for your Exhibit.
“Premium Hotel Suite“, might be the perfect fit for you, if you need additional space for your Exhibit and like a private environment! It’s a 2-Bedroom Suite with a large common area for your Exhibit space!
All Booths include electrical, WiFi and your Market Fee (value $200).
Hotel Room Exhibitors are required to pay the Market Fee ($200).
Exhibitors can display in the front of the Suite and sleep in the back bedroom area.
Windy City Shoe Travelers Annual Dues: $50 (Due at the 1st Chicago Shoe Market attended each calendar year) $50 due for all Members for the FEB 1-2, 2023, Market.
All tables included in the booths, include tablecloths. However, if you order extra tables, you must order tablecloths separately for those tables.
Conduct: WCST (Windy City Shoe Travelers) and the Chicago Shoe Market are committed to creating a workplace free of unlawful harassment. This includes harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis prohibited under the law. WCST is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional and ethical atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits any form of harassment.
Exhibition Space Options
Booth Exhibitors
Please review the available booth sizes and locations on the floor plan layouts below. Booth inventory is limited and available on a first-come basis…..so register early! Booths will include the tables and other amenities as described with each booth on the registration page and shown in the floor plan diagram. Optional items are available as noted below. The show director reserves the right to change the booth configurations at any time. We offer a maximum of (2) booths per Exhibitor, & a maximum of (1) booth per Exhibitor for 10 x 6 Booths.
See Details Below
Hotel Room Exhibitors
Exhibitors displaying in their rooms are required to place a hotel room reservation under their name via the link we will provide after you complete this registration. **Tables will not be in the rooms unless they are ordered.**
Some furniture in the room may be used for display. Rooms will accommodate up to two 6’ tables. Available shelving is highly recommended to maximize space utilization. The WCST management will be assigning room.
**FURNITURE MUST BE MOVED BY THE HOTEL!**
See Details Below
Hotel Room Exhibitors
Exhibitors who will be displaying in their rooms are required to place a reservation under their name through the link provided to let the hotel know that they are with the Chicago Shoe Market to receive the special room rate. Tables will not be in the rooms unless they are ordered.
Some furniture in the room may be used for display. Rooms will accommodate up to two 6’ tables.
Exhibitor Spaces & Pricing
Hotel Room Exhibitor
Madison Room
Butterfield Room
Roosevelt Room
Some furniture in the room may be used for display. Rooms will accommodate up to two 6’ tables. Available shelving is highly recommended to maximize space utilization. The WCST management will be assigning your room.
Furniture in the room must be moved by the hotel. A service charge will be added to your bill if you move furniture.
This is a 2 bedroom unit with a large common space for displaying.
Some furniture in the room may be used for display. The room includes a large dining room table. Available shelving is highly recommended to maximize space utilization.
Furniture in the room must be moved by the hotel. A service charge will be added to your bill if you move furniture.
• 3 – 8’ Table
• 1 – 6’ Table
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
• 3 – 6’ Table
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
• 3 – 8’ Tables
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
• 3 – 6’ Table
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
• 2 – 8’ Table
• 1 – 6’ Table
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
• 3 – 8’ Table
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Market Fee
• Internet
• Electrical
• 2 – 8’ Tables
• 1 – 6’ Table
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
• 3 – 8’ Table
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
York Room
Fairfield Room
Atrium Boutique Rooms
Atrium Showcase Mini
• 3 – 8’ Tables
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
• 1 – 8’ Table
• 2 – 6’ Tables
• 1 – 4’ Table
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
• 3 – 8’ Table
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
- 1 – 8′ Table
- 3 – Chairs
- Booth Sign
- Internet
- Electrical
• 1 – 6’ Table
• 1 – 6’ Shelving Unit
• 3 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
- 1 – 8′ Table
- 1 – 3′ Round Table
- 2 – Chairs
- Tablecloth
- 1 – Wastebasket
- 1 – Booth Sign
- Internet
- Electrical
NO ADD-ON ITEMS ALLOWED FOR THIS BOOTH.
Atrium Premium Booths
• 1 – 10’ Table (Bar Height)
• 2 – 8’ Tables
• 4 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
• 4 – 6’ Tables
• 4 – Chairs
• Tablecloths
• 1 – Wastebasket
• 1 – Booth Sign
• Internet
• Electrical
Additional Promotion Opportunities
Don’t miss the opportunity to support and promote your Brands!
Sponsorship Includes:
- Full Page Color Ad in the Show Directory ($200 value)
- Full 24” x 36” poster of your ad displayed prominently each day at the Breakfast Registration
- Full 24” x 36” poster of your ad displayed prominently each day at Cocktail Event areas
- Gold Sponsorship recognition in the Show Directory
- Your Ad will be showcased in our Social Media Marketing Campaigns to valued Retail Buyers including Facebook and Instagram
- Your Ad will be featured on our Website on the Home Page. Send Ad copy to: windycityshoeshow@gmail.com
We prefer that you send JPEG’s of the AD. 5.5″ w x 8.5″ h
We prefer that you send JPEG’s of the AD 5.5″w x 4.25″ h
First two are complimentary. Additional directory listings are $5 each.
Once you have completed the booth or suite registration process, we will send you a link, or use the button below, to reserve & pay for your overnight hotel stay(s). Using the link provided will automatically enable you to take advantage of our low negotiated rate (plus taxes). Hotel Exhibitors must use the link provided to complete their registration and participate.