CONCESSIONS: All food, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages and concessions are operated and controlled by the Ocean Center. Exhibitors must contact our exclusive food services contractor, Ovations Food Services, at (386) 254-4550, for authorization to exhibit and/or distribute sample food or beverage items. Authorization must be granted 14 days in advance of the show opening.

DECORATIONS: All decorations, signs, banners, etc. may not be taped, nailed or otherwise attached to any ceiling, window or painted surface, or wall of the facility. Both the show management and the event coordinator must approve the location and method of installation of any special decorations or signs.

PARKING: Parking on the loading docks, except for loading and unloading, is prohibited. Violator’s vehicles will be towed at owners’ expense. Parking is available in the parking garage off of Earl Street on the North side of the facility. Published parking rates will apply. For parking rates click here. If you have any additional questions about parking please call the Ocean Walk Village Parking Garage at (386) 255-8008.

SHIPPING: Ocean Center storage space is limited, therefore the facility cannot receive goods prior to move-in or store them past the contracted move-out time. Deliveries arriving prior to the authorized move-in times will be refused and required to return at the scheduled move-in time. Please ask your show management for proper drayage instructions.

CONTRACTED SERVICES: Only facility electricians, plumbers, telephone technicians and Ocean Center staff engineers may access the utility floor boxes. Exhibitors are not permitted to use water from restroom faucets or janitorial closets for exhibit purposes. For a list of approved contractors, click here.

VEHICLE DISPLAYS: Fire code requires any vehicle displayed inside the facility must have the battery disconnected. The gas tank must also be tapped shut or have a lockable gas cap, and may contain no more than a half-tank of gas. All exhibit vehicle keys must be in the possession of the show manager in case of emergency.

ANIMALS: No animals or pets are permitted in the facility except as an approved exhibit, activity or performance requiring the use of animals. The facility manager and governmental regulating agencies require approval. Service animals are permitted at all times.

FLAMMABLES: The use of propane, flammable bottled gas, liquid/gel fuels or open flame is prohibited in the building. Any other type of pressurized tank, cylinder or vessel must be properly secured to prevent damage to it.

HELIUM TANKS: Helium tanks must be securely stored outside of the facility. Helium users are responsible for the safe removal of all helium filled balloons, novelties, or vehicles from the building at the end of the event.

FACILITY CARE: No holes may be drilled, cored or punched in the building. No adhesive-backed (stick-on) decals or similar items (except name tags) may be distributed or used in the building.

SMOKING: By law, smoking is strictly prohibited at all times in the Ocean Center.

EQUIPMENT: Any tools, equipment, carts or labor that you require for setting up your exhibit, are not provided by the Ocean Center. It is best to bring your own equipment, should you need it for move-in/move-out.

CLEANING: Booth cleaning and housekeeping is the responsibility of the General Service Contractor. Ocean Center staff does not perform these services.

TRASH: Ocean Center is not responsible for trash generated by the Exhibitor. The Show will be provided a bulk trash receptacle in the loading dock for exhibitor use. Please do not block any doors marked with an overhead exit sign.