Happy Nest Home Show
Exhibitor Guidelines

Rules & Regulations

Please read all rules carefully before submitting your booth application. By applying, you agree to comply with all policies listed below.

Last updated: July 2026

Insurance Deadline: A Certificate of Insurance naming Happy Nest Home Show LLC and Stroud Mall as additional insured (minimum $1M per occurrence) is required by Date: To be announced 2026. Submit to [email protected].

  1. 1Exhibitors shall have at least one attendant at their booth at all times while the Happy Nest Home Show (herein referred to as "Show") is open to the general public.
  2. 2Loud sound displays or flashing light displays are not permitted.
  3. 3Aerial displays must be safely anchored within the exhibit booth. No part of, or item within, the Exhibitor's booth may exceed 12 feet in height without prior written approval from Happy Nest Home Show LLC (herein referred to as "Show Management"). Displays over 8 feet in height must be masked where visible over a neighboring Exhibitor's booth. All displays must be confined to the actual rented space, with no elements extending into the aisle.
  4. 4Displays cannot block neighboring booths. Display elements over 3 feet high must be set back 3 feet from the aisle. Raw plywood, cardboard, or other structural material must be painted or appropriately covered if visible from another booth.
  5. 5Exhibitors shall use care not to deface floors, walls, or columns of Stroud Mall (herein referred to as "Venue"), including any booth equipment provided or rented for the Show. Do not hang items from drapery, drapery frames, or walls. Exhibitors will be liable for any damage resulting from such acts.
  6. 6Exhibitors shall not disrupt the flow of traffic in front of their booths. Demonstrations that attract large gatherings in the aisles are prohibited.
  7. 7The use or dispensing of any alcoholic beverages from any booth is strictly prohibited.
  8. 8Exhibitors shall not sell food or beverages.
  9. 9Exhibitors are responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of their booth and must keep it fully assembled and in presentable condition at all times during the Show.
  10. 10All displays shall conform to Show and local Fire Marshal inspection requirements. Display materials shall be nonflammable or flame retardant.
  11. 11Propane, helium tanks, or other highly flammable or potentially explosive materials are prohibited inside the exhibit hall.
  12. 12Exhibitors shall not assign or sublet any part of their assigned space, nor may two or more unrelated companies share a single space or combine their reservations.
  13. 13Balloons are not permitted as booth décor and may not be distributed to attendees.
  14. 14Cash-and-carry sales may be conducted from an Exhibitor's booth only if the Exhibitor holds proper permits and licenses. The Exhibitor is responsible for reporting and paying all applicable sales taxes. Contracts may be signed and deposits accepted.

Questions about the rules?

Contact us at [email protected] or call 516-908-4300.

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