Dear Avian Exhibitor,
I cannot believe this is going to be our fourth year hosting Parrotville at the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo. It has been great to be a feature attraction at this Premier Pennsylvania Pet Event. Castle Enterprises goal has been to bring more awareness to the general public about the wonderful world of pet birds, as well as, insuring avian enthusiast are satisfied when attending the Pet Expo. Holding a mini bird fair in conjunction with this Pet Expo has proven to be successful and has become one of the highlights of the event for attendees. We look forward to seeing you in "Parrotville" at the 12th Annual Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo on March 10-12, 2006 at the Fort Washington Expo Center, 1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington PA 19034 (exit 339 off PA Turnpike).
For the twelfth year, the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo will be an exciting forum for animal lovers. From the great shopping for your pet needs, from the hundreds of exhibitors and displays, to the variety of special events, educational programs, attractions and entertainment the whole weekend. Castle Enterprises production of Parrotville is just what you have come to expect. Plans include: Special activities for pleasure and amusement, presentations for education and information, exhibition of pet birds with onsite advisers for the sharing of knowledge, and a marketplace with pet bird related goods and pet birds for purchase.
The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo organizer's (EQXPO, LLC) marketing program has been very effective in the past. So much that the event reports to have drawn over 40,000 attendees in 2005. To give you an idea to the extent of their marketing program:
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416 Radio Spots on seven Philadelphia stations (WXTU, WPEN, WOGL, WMGK, WBEB, WKYW and RADIO DISNEY). |
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Print Ads in Philadelphia Inquirer, Montgomery News, Intellingencer Record, Penny Pincher, and The News Journal. |
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Discount Coupons in 300 McDonald's Restaurants, 121 Pet Stores, 209 Veterinarian Clinics, 100 Schools and more than 225 Exhibitors. |
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414 Comcast Cable Commercials (The Weather Channel, Animal Planet, Fox Family and The Cartoon Network) |
Also, Castle Enterprises concentrates on boosting awareness to avian clubs/organizations, taking advantage of online opportunities, direct mail to past event patrons, and more.
We look forward to working with you. Exhibitor Spaces are limited so seize the opportunity to participate in "Parrotville" by securing your space(s) now. You can reserve your space(s) by paying a deposit of half down and paying the final installment by February 4. See the exhibitor application for pricing and more details. If you need additional information on participating in "Parrotville" contact us: telephone (717) 957-4241 or e-mail info@PetBirdShows.com.
Total payment, or a 50% nonrefundable deposit with balance due by February 4, 2006, is required upon submission of an Application for Exhibit Space. If the application is submitted on or after February 4, total payment is required. Payments are payable to Castle Enterprises. Payment for Exhibit Space(s) mailed on or after February 12 must be made with cash, money order or certified check. For your convenience, we accept Visa and MasterCard. Call with card number and expiration date to process application. We also accept PayPal for those that would like to use this convenient EFT service.
To view and print a vendor application CLICK HERE (this requires Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you don't have it, get it FREE at www.adobe.com or click the button below).
You can mail your completed application and payment. Or, if you prefer, mail or fax your application to us and and call with your MasterCard/Visa information, or pay by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from your checking account, Visa or MasterCard account with the PayPal service. To pay with PayPal click on the button below.
Please Note: All exhibitors are required to conform with local, state and federal laws concerning the legality of exhibiting their equipment, live stock or service. This includes holding proper licensing by the State of PA for the collection and payment of appropriate sale tax. The PA Department of Revenue requires that no one may sell taxable merchandise, live stock or services at an event unless that person has obtained a valid license from the Department of Revenue. Castle Enterprises is required to decline space to an exhibitor that does not hold or is not in the process of obtaining a sales tax license. You can file for this free license online, you will receive your license number within days of filing via email. To access this convenient PA Department of Revenue service, visit www.pa100.state.pa.us or, if you prefer, we can mail you an application for the PA Sales Tax License. But, please note, it must be mailed to the department at least two weeks before the event. Any questions should be directed to the PA Department of Revenue district office at (610) 270-1780.
For vending inquires and more details on the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo visit www.horseandpetexpo.com or call 800-677-4677.