IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL VENDORS
HOME SHOW MANUAL:
INSURANCE CERTIFICATES:
All vendors are required to provide a certificate of insurance to Kessler Promotions, Inc. no later than January 17th, 2025. In the event a vendor does not carry insurance, a waiver from this obligation must be requested. The Insurance Obligation Acknowledgment Form is attached below, must be signed, and returned no later than January 17th. Insurance waivers will only be provided to vendors who do not carry insurance. Please feel free to contact Kessler Promotions if you have any questions or concerns.
Exhibitor/Tenant shall consist of at least the following forms and limits: General Liability (public liability) insurance covering both spectators and participants with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 each occurrence and $2,000,000.00. General Aggregate and medical payments of $10,000.00 each person; Umbrella Liability insurance with minimum of $1,000,000.00 each occurrence.
Certificates shall name the “Garden Entertainment, LLC and Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority. 400 Oriskany St W., Utica NY and Kessler Promotions, Inc. 449 Gravesville Road, Poland, NY 13431, as additional insured and emailed to faith@kesslerpromotions.com. All additional insured can be listed on one certificate
If an exhibitor does not carry insurance or does not carry the requisite insurance limits, a waiver will need to be obtained. (See form below.)
Please have your agent provide your certificate of insurance no later than January 17th by email to faith@kesslerpromotions.com, If you have already submitted, THANK YOU!
LODGING:
We have arranged some discounted accommodations rates for you. We urge you to make your reservations early. If you want to take advantage of these reduced rates, it is crucial that you book your rooms as soon as possible. These blocks expire on January 10th.
Hampton Inn – $139 per night (block expires 1/10/25)
172-180 North Genesee St, Utica NY 13502
Call 315-733-1200 and let them know you ae booking for the Nexus Home Show or reserve online Click here
Vernon Downs Casino Hotel
Accommodations are spacious and comfortable, with many facing historic Vernon Downs Racing Track for panoramic views. The hotel is 100% non-smoking and features flat screen television, an in-room coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator. There is convenient inside access to the adjoining casino with 767 gaming machines, complete with live entertainment and delicious fare.
Vendors can book a room for a rate of $79.00 per night. Just call reservations at 315-829-2201 and tell them you are booking a room under the Home Show block.
Once again, we urge you to call and make your reservations early. If you are interested in anything in Rome or Utica it is recommended you call the Oneida County Tourism for a list of accommodations. Call 1-800-426-3132
MARKETING:
We are providing a marketing toolkit for your use. This not only helps you promote yourself as a vendor but aides in boosting overall attendance which in turn improves your exposure.