Greater Charlotte 

We would like to welcome everyone to the 42nd annual Christmas Made in the South at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center!

Show Dates & Time

Friday October 20th         10AM – 6PM

Saturday October 21st     10AM – 6PM

Sunday October 22nd      11AM – 6PM

Set up day will be Thursday, October 19th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 

Building Information 

Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

4751 NC Hwy 49 North

Concord, NC 28025

704.920.3976

Lodging

For those needing lodging, our host facility is the Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte, located at 7841 Gateway LN, NW Concord, NC 28027. Our contract rate is $94.00 per night for single or double occupancy which includes a complimentary hot breakfast for guests. For reservations call 704.979.1300 and let them know you are with the Christmas Made in the South group. You may also CLICK HERE for online reservations.

RV Parking

RV parking will be available at the facility at a charge of $30.00 per night which includes a full hook-up. This fee should be paid in advance and made payable to Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. For those requiring RV space please contact the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center at 704.920.3976. Their mailing address is PO Box 707, Concord, NC 28026-0707. Their physical address is 4751 NC Hwy 49 North, Concord, NC 28025. Be sure to indicate payment is for Christmas Made in the South. There is no charge for drop offs in the designated area behind the Events Center.

Setup Information: Booth Size - 10x10

Set up day will be Thursday, October 19th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Go directly to the registration desk located at the front of the building. You will be given your registration information and booth number and directed to the loading bays. Do not set up in a booth before you have registered. Show hours are Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Exhibitors will be allowed entrance two hours before the show opens on Friday and an hour and a half on Saturday and Sunday. Breakdown MUST NOT BEGIN BEFORE 5:00 PM SUNDAY. Once the show concludes, please break down your booth BEFORE moving your vehicle into a loading area.

Electricity

Exhibitors must limit their wattage to either 0-500, 501-1000 or 1001-1500 watts. Anyone requiring more than this amount will have to make special arrangements and will incur an additional charge. Please notify us if this pertains to you. All electrical needs must be ordered on the show application in advance to receive the discounted rates. For anyone requesting electricity, be sure to bring a 50' heavy duty extension cord. Some booths may have an electrical box located in your space. Please accommodate these boxes and work around them as best as you can. 

Tax Information

The sales tax for this event is 7%.

Badges and Hostesses

Each exhibitor is allotted 3 exhibitor badges which should be picked up at the time of registration. Additional badges will be available for $5.00 each or you may purchase complimentary tickets for $5.00 each. Be sure to WRITE YOUR NAME on your badge. These badges will be required for entrance to the building during the run of the show. Hostesses will be available to relieve those who are alone and need to take a break, however, breaks must be limited to 10 minutes. Please sign up at the registration desk on set up day if you will need this service.

Show Rules and Expectations

IMPORTANT: No kits, imports, craft supplies, mixed media or commercially produced items are allowed. Only items handcrafted by you and listed on your application are acceptable. No foul language or offensive wording is allowed on any items displayed in your booth. All art must be family friendly. Misrepresentation of these rules can result in the closing of an exhibitor’s booth without recourse or refund and violators will not be considered for participation in any future Carolina Shows, Inc. events.

IMPORTANT: Please stay within your defined booth space. This includes chairs, tables, props, etc. Fire Codes require certain size aisles be maintained the entirety of the show run. Items in the aisles will be removed or put back into your space. Tables must be covered to the floor and your display must look attractive from all sides. Exhibitors are encouraged to decorate their booth in some fashion in keeping with the Christmas theme (Lights, ribbons, trees, etc.). Carolina Shows, Inc. provides basic draping to include 8-foot back walls and 3-foot side walls in all booths, however, for exhibitors that need additional booth accessories such as carpet, high drapes or additional piping, please contact our decorator, CTD, at 704.999.2071. There will be a charge from CTD for additional accessories.

IMPORTANT: Bring enough work for the entire show. If you sell out, you will need to stay for the remainder of the show. DO NOT BREAK DOWN YOUR BOOTH BEFORE THE SHOW CLOSES.

Invoicing

Show balances are due 60 days prior to the show. If you have an outstanding balance, we will mail you an invoice. If you would prefer to pay via credit card, please contact our office directly for instructions. If we have not received your final payment 30 days prior to the show’s start date, we will assume that you are not participating in this event and your space may be given to someone on our waiting list.

Conclusion

We would like to wish everyone the best of luck, good selling and for those coming in from out of town… HAVE A SAFE TRIP!