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Please click here and read this Essential Information before going further in your preparations for exhibiting with us.
Art Drop Off Only - RESTRICTIONS APPLY - see below**
1900 - 2100
- Access is permitted FOR DROP OFF ONLY and under no circumstances will exhibitors be able to begin hanging before Friday 21 November at 8am when build up commences (see timetable above).
- This service is not available for exhibitors who have arranged to have their booths painted by our stand contractor, Aubury's, a different colour to the standard white [to order alternative panel colour go to the ONLINE SHOP]
- Deliveries may be made via the Manchester Central loading bay off Albion Street (see map)
- The loading bay will only be open between 7pm and 9pm and, unfortunately, there is no flexibility on this.
- Vehicle paperwork will be issued by the Manchester Central traffic team on arrival (ie. there are no vehicle passes to be completed in advance).
- All personnel (including couriers) must have completed the ‘Acknowledgement of Site Induction’ form.
- Couriers must have the necessary manpower and equipment to deliver onto stands.
- All personnel entering the halls during this period must wear hi-visibility clothing (vests)
Friday 21 November 2025
Offloading and Stand Dressing
0800 - 1630
Please note that there will be no admittance to exhibitors for the dressing of stands after 4pm on Friday 21 November. All stands must be fully dressed and the aisles clear of all packing and equipment by 4.30pm on Friday 21 November. This is to ensure that the stands and aisles can be cleaned and the show approved for opening by the venue's Fire and Health and Safety officers.
WE MUST REMIND ALL EXHIBITORS THAT ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 YEARS IS NOT PERMITTED INTO THE HALLS AT ANY POINT DURING BUILD-UP OR BREAKDOWN.
| Friday 21 November | Access for Exhibitors | 0800 - 2130 |
| Fair Open to Public | 1700 - 2100 | |
| Saturday 22 November | Access for Exhibitors | 0900 - 1830 |
| Fair Open to Public | 1000 - 1800 | |
| Sunday 23 November | Access for Exhibitors | 0900 - 1900 |
| Fair Open to Public | 1000 - 1600 |
Sunday 23 November 2025
Removal of Exhibits
1630 - 1830
WE MUST REMIND ALL EXHIBITORS THAT ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 YEARS IS NOT PERMITTED INTO THE HALLS AT ANY POINT DURING BUILD-UP OR BREAKDOWN.
Please note that breakdown will commence at the discretion of the Organisers and the venue's duty manager. In any case, this will not happen before 16:30 on Sunday 23 November (i.e. 30 minutes after the show closes) and under no circumstances until all visitors have left the hall.
Please note that any exhibitors leaving the building via the fire exits or loading doors will not be permitted re-entry until after breakdown has commenced. Entry to the fair via the main entrance will be prohibited between show closure and breakdown announcement.
Strict traffic marshalling and access procedures will be in force and full instructions will be distributed in the on-site packs.
Any exhibits, stand equipment, fixtures and fittings left in the hall after 18:30 on Sunday 23 November will be discarded and any removal costs passed to the relevant exhibitor.
Duty of Care Statement
Exhibitors must take reasonable care for their own health and safety as well as that of others who may be affected by their actions (or omissions) at work.
It is the duty of each Exhibitor to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable the health and safety at work of all their employees, contractors, visitors, fellow exhibitors and others who may be at risk as a result of their work activities during the exhibition’s tenancy.
Exhibitors must not bring minors under the age of 16 into the exhibition halls during build-up or breakdown.
If you have any queries about this statement please contact Lindsey Hanford, Operations Director
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