MUST KNOW INFORMATION

Important Contacts

Show Management

Yoffe Exposition Services

PO Box 719

Marblehead, MA 01945

781-639-5200

Sponsors

Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA)

Natural Stone Institute

Brick Industry Association (BIA)

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. (OPEI)

Decorator/General Service Contractor

Order your carpet, drape, furniture.

Fern Exposition Services

3752 Crittenden Drive

Louisville, KY 40209

502-367-0254

Fax: 502-368-0284

Louisville@FernExpo.com

Shipping Location for Booth Materials:

Hardscape North America / Equip Exposition

C/O Kentucky Exposition Center

937 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209

Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC)

PO Box 37130

Louisville, KY 40233

502-367-5000 www.kyexpo.org

Housing Bureau for Hotels

For booking hotel and travel information.

Louisville Tourism

800-743-3100/502-561-3100

Fax: 502-561-3121

ArcBest Trade Show Shipping

PO Box 10048

Fort Smith, AR 72917

800-654-7019

Important Dates

Friday, August 18

 Lead Retrieval Early Bird Rate

Friday, August 25

 Press Conference Reservations

Wednesday, August 30

 Show Directory Advertising

Friday, September 1

 Show Directory Updates

 Certificate of Insurance

Saturday, September 9

 Lead Retrieval Advanced Rate

Wednesday, September 27

 Furnishing & Services from Fern – Discount Rate

Friday, September 29

 KEC Electrical Order Form

 KEC Compressed Air, Water, Drainage

 KEC Labor & Equipment

 KEC Booth/Exhibit Cleaning

 KEC Internet, Network & Voice

 KEC Hotspot Wi-Fi

 Floral Exhibits Orders

 C&H Audio Visual Services

 Fire Marshal Regulations – Oct. 2, 2023

 Advanced Warehouse Sept. 29 – Oct 12, 2023

Sunday, October 15 -Tuesday, October 17

 Move-in begins: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 20

 Move-out begins after carpet is removed.

 Crates back to booths: 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21

 Begin loading outbound freight at 7:30 a.m.

Sunday, October 22

 Force move-out starts at 12:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Information

Access to Halls & Outdoor Demonstration Area

Without exception, everyone on the show floor and in the outdoor demonstration area must wear a 2023 HNA badge. Children under 18 are not permitted on the exhibit floor or in the outdoor demonstration area during move-in and move-out. Admission to the HNA Exposition show floor and outdoor demonstration area is open to adults and children 12 and up during show hours. Attendees ages 16 and older with a valid driver’s license are eligible to operate equipment in the Outdoor Demonstration Area to the exhibitor’s discretion.

Contract Terms & Conditions

Exhibitors must know and adhere to the rules, policies, terms stated in the exhibit space contract. To review the general terms and conditions please see Indoor Exhibit Space Contract or Outdoor Exhibit Space Addendum. You also agree to abide by the Exhibit Specification Guidelines

Marketing

Exhibitor Promotional Activities

Exhibitors interested in conducting any type of drawing must notify Show Management via email – Bob@YoffeExpo.com

Press Center

A press room will be available during the show for trade writers. The Press Center, located in South Wing Hallway B will be staffed during show hours. You may bring press kits to the Press Center during move-in or, if you prefer to ship press materials, please plan for them to arrive, prepaid, October 13-15, 2023.

Send to: Kentucky Exposition Center

Attn: Equip/HNA Press Center B110

937 Phillips Lane

Louisville, KY 40209

TRAVEL & HOTEL

Airport

Louisville’s airport is a 5-minute drive from the Kentucky Exposition Center and a 15-minute drive from downtown. Free shuttle service is provided from KEC for airport return only on Friday, October 20, 2023. Hotel shuttle service may be available from specified hotels throughout your visit.

Hotel Reservations

Housing information has been sent to all exhibitors as well as included at the end of this section, if needed. The Hyatt Regency Louisville Downtown is the official hotel for HNA. To make a reservation please, click here If you have questions about other hotels, contact Louisville Tourism, 800-743-3100 or 502-561-3100.

RV Parking

RV parking with electrical hook-up and showers are available on the Kentucky Exposition Center site. To reserve a site, call 502-367-5000 or 502-367-5380

Directions to the Kentucky Exposition Center are as follows:

1. If using GPS please use the following address: 1099 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, 40209.

2. If traveling I-65 North or South bound, use exit 131B Expo Center to Gate 1, at traffic signal of Phillips Lane, turn right and travel east 1/4 of mile and turn right at Marshalling Yard sign.

3. If traveling I-65 West, use Exit 131B to Gate 1, at traffic signal of Phillips Lane, turn right and travel east 1/4 of mile and turn right at Marshalling Yard sign.

4. If traveling west bound I-64, use I -264 West follow the signs to the Expo Center Exit 11 to Gate 1, at traffic signal of Phillips Lane, turn right and travel east 1/4 of mile and turn right at Marshalling Yard sign.

5. If traveling east bound I-64, use I -264 east follow the signs to the Expo Center Exit 12 to Gate 1, at traffic signal of Phillips Lane, turn right and travel east 1/4 of mile and turn right at Marshalling Yard sign.

6. Coordinates are 38.196304, -85.734520

Exhibitor Resources

Exhibitor Dashboard

The exhibitor dashboard is an online page where exhibitors can manage the information on the floor plan and in the printed directory, purchase exhibitor badges, find additional marketing opportunities, and booth management forms. Click here for direct access or visit HardscapeNA.com and click on ‘Plan Your Exhibit’ in the Exhibitor menu to find the Exhibitor Dashboard. Login using the credentials you were provided with your exhibit space approval email.

Catering

A full-service exclusive catering organization is located on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center. If catering is desired, especially to cover move-in or move-out food, contact the Kentucky Exposition Center’s Levy Restaurants at 502-614-6705 or by emailing kec-sales@levyrestaurants.com prior to your move-in.

Business Center

Facilities for making photocopies, purchasing some supplies, etc. will be located next to the Show Office in South Wing Lobby B at the Kentucky Exposition Center. No UPS or FedEx services available.

Shuttle Service

Complimentary shuttle service will be available October 18-20, 2023 between designated hotels and the Kentucky Exposition Center. The shuttles run continuously, every 30-60 minutes depending on traffic. Airport shuttle will be available on Friday only.

How to View the Floor Plan

To find the floor plan, go to HardscapeNA.com and click on ‘Plan Your Exhibit’ in the Exhibitor menu The ‘Equip & HNA Floor Plan’ button will show you ALL exhibitors for both Equip Exposition and HNA.