Fall Toy Preview 2017

Dallas Market Center - World Trade Center

Tuesday, October 3 - Thursday, October 5, 2017

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

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Quick Facts

What's Included in the Standard Booth

  • Backwall / Sidewall: Traditional pipe and drape will not be provided or available. You may exhibit using your own materials or one of a variety of deeply discounted booth packages offered by GES. Any exhibit not provided by GES must be approved in advance by Show Management; for consideration submit the Exhibit Design Approval Request Form included in the Policies & Procedures by Friday, September 1.

    Carpet Color: Floor covering is mandatory. The 12th floor is permanently carpeted. GES Standard Booth Packages include black carpet where there is no permanent carpet in place. Exhibitors on the 13th floor who have not opted for a GES booth package must ensure that any exposed floor in their exhibit space is covered by carpet or another appropriate floor covering. Aisle carpet on the 13th floor is pepper.

    Show Hours: Tuesday, October 3 through Thursday, October 5 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM and by appointment. If you wish to schedule meetings earlier or later, please email Richard Chow at rchow@toyassociation.org by Wednesday, September 27, for assistance.

Important Dates and Deadlines

GES STRONGLY ENCOURAGES ADVANCE SHIPMENTS.
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Tue. Aug. 29, 2017Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Fri. Sep. 8, 2017Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment 5:00 PM
Wed. Sep. 27, 2017Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 4:30 PMSee Material Handling/Drayage Services for rates.
Fri. Sep. 29, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sat. Sep. 30, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Oct. 1, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Oct. 2, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PMSee Material Handling/Drayage Services for rates.
Exhibitor Move-in
Fri. Sep. 29, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sat. Sep. 30, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Oct. 1, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Mon. Oct. 2, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Show Hours:
Tue. Oct. 3, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Oct. 4, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Oct. 5, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Thu. Oct. 5, 20175:00 PM To 11:00 PM
Fri. Oct. 6, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Oct. 5, 2017Empty containers will be returned starting at 11:00 PM
Thu. Oct. 5, 2017Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:00 PMCarriers must check in between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Fri. Oct. 6, 2017Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:00 AMCarriers must check in between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Fri. Oct. 6, 2017All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 5:00 PM
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*All inbound carriers must check in by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

Shipping Addresses

Advance Shipment to Warehouse
GES
Fall Toy Preview 2017
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
2050 Stemmons Freeway
Dock 2
Dallas, TX  75207
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on or between business days:
  • Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Warehouse receiving hours are:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM & Holidays.

Please refer to the GES Warehouse Closure Calendar for official closure dates.

Please Note: Shipments arriving before Tuesday, August 29, 2017 will incur a storage fee, and shipments arriving after Wednesday, September 27, 2017 will incur a Late to Warehouse Fee.

Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
GES
Fall Toy Preview 2017
Exhibiting Company Name, Booth #
Dallas Market Center - World Trade Center
2050 Stemmons Freeway
Dock 2
Dallas, TX  75207
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:
Friday, September 29, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM 
Saturday, September 30, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM 
Sunday, October 1, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PM 
Monday, October 2, 20178:00 AM To 5:00 PMSee Material Handling/Drayage Services for rates.

  • Driver must check in by 2:00 PM and have 2 copies of a proper, legible bill of lading, stating Show Name, Exhibitor, and Booth Number. GES must have a copy of the bill of lading.
  • Bill of lading must include piece count.
  • Drivers must have 2 certified scale tickets, a light and heavy ticket for each shipment.

Please Note: Shipments not arriving on the above designated time frame, on a holiday, or on overtime will incur additional charges.

GES Logistics

Shipping to the Show with GES Logistics - We Can Ship It For You

Let us handle all your shipping needs and enjoy priority move-in/move-out and more.

With decades of trade show experience, GES Logistics understands your transportation needs. As the Official Services Provider for your show, we offer a variety of fully integrated services and competitive rates that include:

  • One-way or roundtrip shipping to and from the show floor
  • Priority move-in/move-out
  • Online tracking 24/7
  • Show site GES support team
  • Consolidated invoice for shipping and material handling

Roundtrip domestic logistics for non-local shipments of 5,000 lbs or less is called Transportation Plus and also gets you:

  • 10% off material handling
  • Free weight certificate
  • No carrier wait time fees

GES will not act as Importer of Record (IOR) or Ultimate Consignee regarding exhibitor freight and will not provide a Power of Attorney to any entity regarding exhibitor freight.