Exhibitor Tent

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Guardians of Freedom - Exhibitor Tent Guidelines

Mission

The Consumer Fair is designed to allow consumer market based companies the opportunity to sell, promote their products and services, or provide information about their organization to Air Show spectators.

Confirmation Letters

Confirmation letters will be mailed no later than July 31, 2023

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations before 5:00 pm on Aug 5, 2023 will receive a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee.  Cancellations received after 5:00 pm on Aug 10, 2023 are non-refundable.  The Consumer Fair will operate, rain or shine. Refunds will only be given if both days of the airshow are cancelled due to weather.

Set Up/Dismantling
  • Set up will begin at 6:30 am on both Saturday and Sunday, Aug 26-27, 2023. Some vendors will be asked to set up on Friday, Aug 25, 2023.
  • All vehicles entering the flight line are subject to search.
  • Exhibitors, and any contents exhibitors bring are subject to search.
  • Exhibitors may bring common hand or power tools essential to setting up or maintaining their displays; however, knives are prohibited.
  • Exhibitors will provide all required security information for access at least 3 days prior to the event.
  • After the gates are open to the public, re-supplying your booth(s) may be difficult.  Please plan accordingly.  Bring dollies or push carts to aid in the movement of supplies.  Golf carts are available for rental.
  • Storage space other than within the rented space is not available.
  • Each exhibitor will receive one vehicle parking pass.
  • Golf Carts, Tables, chairs, and trash containers are available for an additional charge.
  • Exhibitors are responsible for installation and disassembly of their own displays.  No part of the display may interfere in any way with another exhibit or reach beyond the limits of the rented space, nor beyond a vertical height of 12 feet.  All materials must be flame retardant.
  • No handwritten signs are permitted.  All signage must be professional in appearance.
  • Displays must be dismantled immediately following the airshow at 5:00 pm on Sunday, Aug 27, 2023.  Some exhibitors will be asked to dismantle their booth on Saturday following the Air Show if the items in their booth pose a threat to aircraft (i.e. lightweight tents and/or items that will blow easily).
  • All booths will be under the same tent with the 10’x10’ or 10’x20’ space designated for each exhibitor. 
  • Vehicles will not be allowed in the consumer fair area unless it is part of your display.  If you have a requirement to display a vehicle, this must be approved in advance by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska National Guard.  At no time will vehicles be allowed to be operated during the airshow hours of operation.

Operation of Exhibitor Booths

  • Exhibitors are expected to operate their booths from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, Aug 26-27, 2023.
  • Booth(s) should not be left unattended at any time during operating hours.  Guardians of Freedom organizers accept no responsibility for loss and/or theft.
  • Smoking at the air show is prohibited except in designated smoking areas.
  • Booths must be kept clean and orderly at all times.  Please pick up any trash that may be dropped near your space.
  • Exhibitors will report unusual/suspicious activity to security or law enforcement personnel.
  • No electricity will be available.
Prohibited Items
  • Exhibitors may not distribute or sell the following:  plants, balloons, weapons (i.e. firearms, knives, etc., real or toy), animals, tobacco, nor any items not pre-approved in writing.  Food and Beverage may not be sold; however 1 oz. food samples and 3 oz. beverage samples may be given away.
  • Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, hover boards, scooters and skate boards are not permitted.
  • Pets are not permitted with the exception of service animals to assist the disabled.
  • Helium tanks and balloons are prohibited.
Exhibitors Shall Not
  • Promote nor advocate political parties, candidates’ causes, issues or agendas.
  • Engage in neither fundraising nor collecting of money of any kind by way of donations.
Hold Harmless Agreement

Exhibitor has read the Guardians of Freedom Airshow Consumer Fair Guidelines and agrees to follow all Consumer Fair Guidelines.

Exhibitor will assume all risks and releases the employees, volunteers and members of the board of directors of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Nebraska National Guard, and the Lincoln Airport Authority and all Guardians of Freedom Air Show Sponsors from any and all claims and/or liability in connection with exhibitor’s property lost, stolen or damaged at the Guardians of Freedom Airshow during the period of the Consumer Fair.

Exhibitor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska National Guard, Lincoln Airport Authority, and all Guardians of Freedom Airshow Sponsors including their officers and employees, agents, successors, volunteers, and assigns, from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, government proceedings, and costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of suit, arising out of any or all aspects of this Agreement.  Third parties will look solely to Exhibitor for payment and satisfaction of an obligation or claim arising from Exhibitor’s activities during the Guardians of Freedom Airshow Consumer Fair, or any act or omission by it in the performance of this Agreement.