Dear Exhibitors and Friends, Join us at the Kentucky Horse Park for our national championship and educational event, USPC Festival presented by SSG Riding Gloves, sponsored by State Line Tack. Our Trade Fair, Sponsor, and Advertising opportunities provide effective ways to connect with our youth and young adult Pony Club members and equestrian attendees at affordable rates. Festival Trade Fair Fast Facts & Timeline When: July 19 to July 26, 2021 What: Pony Club Festival: Championship competition and Educational Clinics with national equine industry experts. Details on the Pony Club website Where: Covered Arena concourse at the Kentucky Horse Park. For trailer space or alternate locations, please contact Caryn at [email protected] Who: Around 3000 Pony Club competitors, parents, and event staff from all over the United States. Why: The trade fair is a big draw for our Pony Club members, who are actively caring for, competing, learning, and having fun with horses. Along with their parents, coaches, and event staff, they are enthusiastic customers! • May 13 – Vendor Application, Exhibitor Agreement, and deposit due • May 20 – Sponsorships due for inclusion in Festival Program - see Sponsorship link below. o Other Sponsor deadlines may be flexible depending on package purchased • May 20 – Space reservation due for Discover USPC magazine ads: Summer issue with Festival coverage – visit https://www.ponyclub.org/News/Magazine/ for costs • June 11 - Final Payment and Certificate of Insurance due • July 1 – Marketing materials due: 1 social post 1200x1200, 1 story post 1080x920 for vendor spotlight on USPC social accounts – included with your booth! • July 19 – Set up of Trade Fair begins at 3 pm and ends at Noon on Tues. July 20 • July 20 – Trade Fair opens at 12 noon • July 27 – Move out must be completed by 8 am For costs and further details, visit the Festival Trade Fair page Sponsorship Opportunities: For exciting ways to put your name in front of everyone at Festival, as well as the entire Pony Club membership, view our Sponsorship Packet! There are sponsorships for every budget, starting at $150. For details: [email protected] Pony Club magazine and Festival Advertising: Please contact Liz at 859-559-0666 or email [email protected]. How to sign up for the Trade Fair: Visit the Festival Trade Fair page for forms and details. Email paperwork to [email protected], fax to 859-233- 4652, or mail to Pony Club, 4041 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington KY 40511, by May 13 to reserve space. Please include: 1. Application Form (Vendor, College or Club/Center/Region) 2. Signed Exhibitor Agreement 3. Deposit 4. Certificate of Insurance. On-Site and Nearby Lodging: For Hotel and KY Horse Park Campground information, visit the Festival Local Amenities page. We look forward to your reply and hope you come to promote your products or services through sponsorship and our trade fair, learn more about Pony Club, and meet our members. If you have questions, or need forms mailed, please email [email protected] or call 859-559-0667. With Best Regards and Good Wishes, Caryn Sappelli, CTA Trade Fair Organizer & Certified Tourism Ambassador [email protected] --- 859-559-0667 Marian Wahlgren Development Director [email protected] United States Pony Clubs, Inc. 4041 Iron Works Pkwy. Lexington, KY 40511 To unsubscribe, please reply with Unsubscribe in the subject line. .