- General Information- Location, date, times, schools in attendance and more.
- Attendee Information- Complete information to help students, parents and counselors prepare for attending the fair.
- Exhibitor Information- Complete information for college or university representative attending this fair, including shipping deadlines, set-up hours, hotel information and more.
General Information
Location:
The Park (formerly the Charlotte Merchandise Mart)
Independence Hall
2500 E. Independence Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28205
704/333-7709
Directions
Fair Hours:
Sunday, March 11, 2012
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Which Schools will be in Attendance?:
Search: 2012 Spring Charlotte NCF
Need More General Information?
E-mail collegefairs@nacacnet.org or info@nacacnet.org or call us at: 703/836-2222 ext 156.
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Attendee Information
Student Registration: 
Students who register and bring their barcode printout with them to the Fair will not have to fill out information cards on site! Registration will be available on-site but avoid the long lines and register online before you arrive. REGISTER NOW!
Learn more about online registration.
Useful Materials for Attendees Before, During and After the Fairs:
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Exhibitor Information
Register Now to secure your booth at the fair!
Registration Prices (per booth):
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Set-up Hours:Saturday, March 10, 2012
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Estimated Attendance: 7,500
Exhibitor Parking:*
Exhibitors may use the main parking lot. The main parking lot is cash only and the current daily parking rate is $6.
*Rates and availability are subject to change without notice. Please contact The Park for current rates.
Loading/Unloading:
Follow signs to Independence Hall Loading Area or come to Mart Main Lobby for directions.
Exposition Services provided by:
Fern Exposition & Event Services, 704/398-7440.
Shipping Information:
Do not ship directly to The Park, as shipments will be refused. Ship to the authorized address below.
Authorized Shipping Address:
(Your Name/Institution)
(Booth Number)
Charlotte National College Fair
March 11, 2012
Fern Exposition & Event Services
2310 Old Steele Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
Material Handling Charge:*
Refer to the Fern Exposition & Event Services exhibitor packet for deadline dates, material handling information, transportation, and any additional equipment orders. Make checks payable to Fern Exposition & Event Services. Indicate the carrier (i.e. UPS, Federal Express, etc.), so that shipment may be tracked. Materials shipped to the authorized shipping address will be delivered to your booth.
*Rates are subject to change. Contact Fern Exposition & Event Services for current rates.
Shipping Deadline:
Friday, March 9, 2012. Shipments received after this date will be charged the off-target rates that will be outlined in the exhibitor service kit you will receive from the Fern Exposition & Event Services.
Electrical Service:
Electrical service forms will be included in the service kits mailed by Fern Expo Company, but are billed by The Park. Please contact Fern Exposition & Event Services for more information, 704/398-7440.
Recommended Hotels:
Omni Downtown Charlotte
132 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Direct: 704/337-0400
Reservations: 800/THE-OMNI
Distance to The Park: 5.0 miles
Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 West Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Direct: 415/626-0200
Distance to The Park: 5.0 miles
Contact Information:
For more information regarding this National College Fair, contact Jason Smith at 703/299-6856.
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