2025 UNFI Holiday & Winter Show | East

Exhibitor Service Kit

Important Capital Conventions Contractors Deadlines

Exhibitor-Appointed Non-Official Contractor Authorization (EAC) June 30, 2025
Certificate of Insurance for EAC (only if hiring outside labor) June 30, 2025
Advance Warehouse Open for Receiving June 30, 2025
Encore Visual/Electrical July 7, 2025
Furnishings, Accessories & Rental Discount Deadline July 16, 2025
Capital Display Labor Discount Deadline July 16, 2025
Custom Signs Discount Deadline July 16, 2025
Capital Appliance Rental Discount Deadline July 16, 2025
Capital Online Ordering Closes July 23, 2025
Advance Warehouse - Last Day of Receiving Without Late Penalty July 23, 2025
Direct Ship Dates to Facility July 28-30, 2025 only
Outbound Carrier Check-In Deadline 6:00p July 31, 2025

UNFI Breakdown Policy

All exhibits must remain intact and staffed through the duration of show hours on all show days. Any dismantle or removal of exhibitor display before show close will result in a $500 fine which will be donated to the UNFI Foundation.

Click here to learn more about the UNFI Foundation.

Shipping Labels

Thank you for participating in the 2025 UNFI Holiday & Winter Show | East July 29-31, 2025 at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino in Uncasville, CT. We're looking forward to seeing you at the show!

Here you will find everything you need to successfully exhibit at the show. We've included the most important and pertinent information from the ESK below.

Use these labels to ship your samples and display items to the Capital Conventions Advance Warehouse or directly to the show.

Note: Perishable and frozen goods CANNOT be shipped to the Advance Warehouse. Perishable and frozen goods MUST be shipped directly to the show.

 As before, please note that ALL shipments, whether to the Advance Warehouse or Direct to the Venue, are subject to Materials Handling Charges. A Credit Card must be on file with Capital Convention Contractors for shipments to be delivered to your booth.

Show Schedule*

*Schedule is tentative and subject to change. | All times in EDT. | Final schedule will be communicated in the Know Before You Go email.

BADGE PICKUP
12:00p-6:00p

EXHIBITOR SETUP
12:00p-6:00p

IPAD PICKUP
12:00p-5:00p

LUGGAGE STORAGE
Available 24 hrs

SUPPLIER SEMINAR
2:00p-2:45p

EXHIBITOR TRAINING
3:00p-4:45p

UPNEXT PITCH SLAM & HAPPY HOUR
5:00p-6:00p*

BADGE PICKUP
7:00a-7:00p

BREAKFAST
7:00a-9:00a

EXHIBITOR SETUP
7:00a-8:30a

SHOW HOURS
9:00a-5:00p

SHOW RECEPTION 
W/ COE AWARDS
5:00p-8:00p

BADGE PICKUP
6:30a-2:00p

LUGGAGE STORAGE
Available 24 hrs

EXHIBITOR RESTOCK
6:30a-7:30a

BREAKFAST
6:30a-8:00a

SHOW HOURS
8:00a-3:00p

IPAD RETURN
3:00p-4:00p

FOOD DONATION
3:00p-6:00p

EXHIBITOR BREAKDOWN
3:00p-7:00p

Tuesday, July 29

Connection Day/Exhibitor Set Up

Table of Contents

DRY GOOD/DISPLAY ITEMSDRY GOOD/DISPLAY ITEMSPERISHABLEFROZEN

Advance Warehouse

Direct to Show

FULL EXHIBITOR SERVICES KIT

Space Abandonment Policy

Any space that is not claimed and occupied three hours after official show open at 9:00a on Day 1, UNFI may resell or reassign your space without obligation on the part of UNFI for any refund whatsoever.

Show Contractor

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If you have any additional questions about
Capital Convention’s services or equipment, call 877-335-3700 or email help@capitalconventions.com.

Wednesday, July 30

Show Day 1

Thursday, July 31

Show Day 2

Food Donation

Help us reduce food waste and feed the community of Connecticut by donating your excess food and beverage samples to the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center.

Any remaining food and beverage items left in your booth at the end of Day 2 (perishable and non-perishable) should be placed under the table in your booth so volunteers may easily pack them.

VIEW THE NATURAL CHECKLISTVIEW THE CONVENTIONAL CHECKLIST

Exhibitor Checklists

We've created curated and tailored checklists to help you and your team succeed at the UNFI 2025 Holiday & Winter Show | East. From pre-planning to on-site to post-show, our checklists have you covered. Whether you are a UNFI Selling Show expert or are exhibiting at our shows for the first time, our checklists will help you stay on track with upcoming deadlines and tasks.

Click the button below to download the full Exhibitor Services Kit.