FAQ
Attendee
What are the show dates, times, location?
Friday, July 17, 2026 3-9pm
Saturday, July 18, 2026 10am-8pm
Sunday, July 19, 2026 10am-6pm
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N Birmingham, AL 35203
What are the ticket prices?
Adult (Age 12 & up) – $25 at door
Children (Age 4-11) – $15 at door
3 & Under Free
1 Ticket allows access for any 1 day
Is there a host hotel?
Sheraton Hotel & Westin Hotel. You can book a room at a discounted rate.
Are dogs allowed at the show?
Only certified service dogs are allowed at the BJCC.
How do I enter my deer head in the competition?
How do I enter the BHA 3-D Archery Tournament?
Exhibitor
How do I reserve a booth(s)?
How do I order electricity and/or Wifi Internet for my booth?
Is there a host hotel?
Sheraton Hotel & Westin Hotel. You can book a room at a discounted rate.
When and where do I get exhibitor badges?
Exhibitor badges are to be picked up when you check-in for booth setup at the event. Up to 3 FREE complimentary badges per 10’x10′ booth. Extra badges can be purchased $10 each at check-In. Badges are not personalized by name.
When are setup days and times?
WEDNESDAY (4+ Booths/BULK): 12pm-5pm
THURSDAY: 8am-5pm
FRIDAY: 7am-1pm
SUNDAY BREAKDOWN: 6pm-11:59pm
*If you leave anything in the building (or on the docks) past 11:59pm you will be FINED!!!
What loading dock do I report to to check-in for booth setup?
If your assigned booth is an upstairs booth #65-1811, you will report to Loading Dock #4, on 11th Ave North
If your assigned booth is a downstairs booth #2004-4908, you will report to Loading Dock #1, on 9th Ave North
Do you have a site map?
How do I order carpet, signage, tables, chairs, etc for my booth?
Event Decorator – VEAL Convention Services – handles a lot of different services such as:
ALL Shipments to the BJCC, Carpet, Forklift services, tables & chairs.
Contact – 205-328-1010 or 1-800-844-8325 [email protected]
What are the instructions to ship product or inventory to the expo?
Event Decorator – VEAL Convention Services – handles a lot of different services such as:
ALL Shipments to the BJCC, Carpet, Forklift services, tables & chairs.
Contact – 205-328-1010 or 1-800-844-8325 [email protected]
If I am a food vendor, is sampling allowed?
Sampling is allowed, but in order to sell food, the food must be pre-packaged. You must also fill out a health questionnaire and send it directly to the health department, not us.
Click Below for Health Questionnaire.
What is the sales tax information?
YOU WILL RECEIVE 3 TAX ENVELOPES AT BOOTH CHECK-IN.
STATE OF ALABAMA – 4% SALES TAX
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM – 4% SALES TAX
JEFFERSON COUNTY – 2% SALES TAX
10% TOTAL SALES TAX
YOU MUST MAKE CHECKS OR CASH OUT SEPARATELY IN EACH ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. EACH ENVELOPE HAS A MAILING ADDRESS IN CASE YOU NEED TO MAIL THEM AFTER THE EXPO.