Exhibitor
Info

Welcome Exhibitors!

This is the spot that you’ll find helpful information on the show, as well as downloadable assets that you can use to promote the Boats Afloat Show. Please use this page to download files, digital assets, and more resources and information you may find useful as they become available.

Spring 2024 Exhibitor Contract CORT Rentals Form Boats Afloat Spring 2024 Logos

VIP Night

VIP Night Event: Wednesday, April 24th from 3pm – 7pm – Invite your friends and best clients to our invitation-only kick-off party!

VIP Night Theme: Sail-Gating: A Spirited VIP Celebration
We invite you and your clients to wear your favorite team’s gear!

The VIP event is a 21 and over event held the night prior to the opening of the show.  Guests will enjoy the VIP experience: an exclusive preview of the show, a commemorative glass, wine tastings and live entertainment. We encourage our exhibitors to offer light snacks, appetizers and/or drinks at your own booth location, but it is not required.

VIP Tickets: VIP tickets are exclusively available to Exhibitors – they can not be purchased by the general public. You get (10) complimentary VIP tickets with your exhibitor space. To order more, email audrey@nwyachtbrokers.com. Any additional tickets are charged back at $6/ticket, if they are redeemed at the door. Unredeemed tickets do not incur a charge. Please make sure you mail your tickets to clients by April 18th, to ensure they arrive in time!

VIP Will Call: We HIGHLY encourage you to mail your tickets to as many of your clients as possible, as Will Call often has long lines on VIP night. Help your clients have a seamless experience by mailing their tickets to them, instead of having them wait in line!  If you do put tickets at Will Call, please follow the following protocol:

  • Preferred Method: Put a bulk amount of tickets at Will Call under your COMPANY name, not the person’s name. Notify your clients they are under the COMPANY name. Note – we cannot keep track of who picked up tickets from your company.
  • If they must be under the person’s name, clearly write the person’s name LAST NAME, FIRST NAME on the envelope
  • Sort your envelopes – Alphabetize by last name
  • Deliver to NYBA office 24 hours in advance of VIP Night (Tuesday afternoon)
  • Any will call tickets dropped off on the day of VIP Night may not make it into the Will Call bins by the opening of the event.

Thank you to our VIP Night Sponsor Pacific Maritime Title!

Social & Marketing Assets

Follow and engage (like/share/comment) with the Boats Afloat Show social media channels, for maximum exposure (for both the show and YOUR company):

Facebook: @BoatsAfloatShowSeattle (“Tag” us in your posts, “Like” our posts, “Share” our posts)
Instagram: @BoatsAfloatShow (“Tag” us in your Stories and Posts, “Share” our Stories and Posts)
YouTube: @boatsafloatshow9323 (Watch, like and share our YouTube videos)
LinkedIn: Follow our LinkedIn profile and tag us in your Boat Show posts!

APRIL 12th: SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING SEMINAR Join us April 12th on Zoom, for a special exhibitor marketing seminar, hosted by our creative partner Bullseye Creative. After the seminar, we will also share social media and advertising templates you can use to promote your presence at the Boats Afloat Show! Exhibitors will receive the link for the Zoom via email; if you need assistance please email or call NYBA!

You can also download the PDF presentation from the Bullseye Creative seminar NYBA hosted on 8/25/23, with helpful tips and tricks!

Tickets, Badges & Will Call

Badges: NEW PROCESS FOR 2024
We are transitioning to digital badges! Each Shoreside exhibitor gets (5) complimentary badges included with their display. Each In-Water exhibitor gets (10) complimentary badges included with their display.  Additional badges are available for $10/badge. Submission Process: Email a list of names and photos to leslie@nwyachtbrokers.com by April 10th. Be sure to name your photo file with the person’s name.

Tickets:
You receive (10) complimentary VIP and (10) complimentary GA tickets with your exhibitor space. Any tickets that you use beyond that are charged back at $6/ticket (VIP night) and $10/ticket (General Admission). You are only charged if they are redeemed at the entrance – billings occur after the show. If you need additional VIP or General Admission tickets, please email audrey@nwyachtbrokers.com or stop by the NYBA office.

IMPORTANT: Ticket Will Call Process

  • Preferred Method: Put a bulk amount of tickets at Will Call under your COMPANY name, not the person’s name. Notify your clients they are under the COMPANY name. Note – we cannot keep track of who picked up tickets from your company.
  • If they must be under the person’s name, clearly write the person’s name LAST NAME, FIRST NAME on the envelope
  • Sort your envelopes – Alphabetize by last name
  • Deliver to NYBA office in advance of the show, or drop off at Will Call (entrance tent) during show hours

Exhibitor Parking

Parking Information will be shared closer to the Spring Boats Afloat Show!

PR and Boats of Note

Attention exhibitors with NEW OR NOTABLE boats at the upcoming Spring Boats Afloat Show!

Do you have a NEW or NOTABLE boat on display at the upcoming Boats Afloat Show? Please submit your Boats of Note to NYBA and to our PR partner, Bartlett Group PR.

What we’re looking for:
1. High level details on the boat – make, model, size, year (if not new)
2. What makes it new and notable? (show debut, first in the region, unique propulsion or design, etc.)
3. High resolution photo(s)

Please send your Boats of Note/PR submissions to: leslie@nwyachtbrokers.com AND barry@bartlettgrouppr.com for consideration.

Please note that submitting a boat does not guarantee placement within Boats of Note or within future press communications.