Exhibit

Click HERE to register online as an exhibitor

One of the most popular wine and food events in the Mid-Atlantic region, Washington’s 11th Annual Wine and Food Festival offers exhibitors an excellent opportunity to display and demonstrate their products.  More than 7,500 visitors are expected to attend the show, most with high disposable income and a taste for the finer things in life.  Members of the trade will also attend and likely be interested in purchasing your products. 

If you represent a winery or vineyard, importer or distributor this two-day show is a must.  The same is true for lifestyle product businesses, such as manufacturers of specialty foods, wine racks and accessories, stemware, cooking classes and so many other items. 

The cost of exhibiting is reasonable, given the exposure you’ll receive, and we hope you’ll participate.  For more information, please contact us at 1-888-665-6069.

Please check back for on-line tools and information to capture information needed for the show which should make the process easier and more efficient for you to complete.

Top Reasons to Exhibit

1. Reach:  This is the largest indoor event of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic
2. Industry buzz:  The event is heavily publicized and promoted to the Trade
3. Affordable:  tables, booths and travel packages are very reasonable

By the Numbers

1. 6,000 Consumers
2. 1,250 Trade Representatives
3. 100 Wineries, Brewers & Spirit Manufacturers
4. Over 60 Lifestyle Participants
5. Over 15 Countries Represented
6. 2 hours per Day for a total of 4 hours exclusive to the Trade

Consumer Profile

1. Age:  545 are between the ages of 30-49
2. Household Income:  16% over 175,000
3. Education:  96% of the attendees hold a college degree
4. Gender:  61% are female

Trade Profile

1. Who Attends:  Restaurateurs, Chefs, F&B Hoteliers, Caterers, Wine Retailers
2. 59% of the Trade Representatives make buying recommendations
3. 27% of the Trade Representatives make buying final decisions
4. 39% of the Trade Representatives oversee annual sales that exceed $500,000

2009 Exhibitor Feedback

• 95% of the 2009 Exhibitors felt that the Festival attracted qualified Trade Representatives
• 88% of the 2009 Exhibitors felt they generated new business at the Festival

Sponsorship Opportunities:  Contact Ellen Gray at 1-888-665-6069, extension 4 or ellen@equinoxrestaurant.com

Exhibitor Relations:  Contact Stephanie Ridgway at 1-888-665-6069, extension 3 or steph@dcwineandfood.com

Director of Exhibitor Sales: Contact Erin Plewes at 1-888-665-6069, extension 2 or erin@dcwineandfood.com

Exhibitor Manual

Exhibitor Info Sheet

Exhibitor Online Application

Exhibitor Agreement Form

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No one under 21 admitted.  Proper ID required on site. Children & infants not permitted.