VI FEES FOR SHOW ATTENDEES

Part VI.  FEES FOR SHOW ATTENDEES

    The Host Group establishes registration prices and the cut-off date for preregistration. The pre-registration fee and the late registration fee cover admission to receptions, programs, workshops that don’t require a supply fee, the showroom, and the hospitality room. The Host Group establishes additional fees for other events, such as dinners, the awards breakfast, and workshops with supply fees. 

    A single type of name badge should be used for all pre-registered and late registered adults and juniors. Walk-ins receive a different type of badge (see below). 

Adult pre-registration fee 

  • The Host Group establishes one pre-registration fee for all adults.
  • The fee covers attendance at events that don’t require additional fees (see above).
  • The pre-registration fee is the same for NBS members and nonmembers.
  • Pre-registered adults receive “goodie bags” (if offered by the Host Group).

Adult late registration fee

  • Establish one late registration fee for all adults who pay after the pre-registration cut-off date. The fee should be at least $10 higher than the pre-registration price.
  • The fee covers attendance at events that don’t require additional fees (see above).
  • The late registration fee is the same for NBS members and nonmembers.
  • Late registered adults receive “goodie bags” if additional bags are available beyond the number needed to cover all pre-registrations.

Junior pre-registration fee

  • The junior pre-registration fee is paid by all attendees ages 6–17 years. The fee has been $10 in past years but the Host Group determines the actual amount.
  • The fee covers attendance at events that don’t require additional fees (see above).
  • The fee includes participation in all Junior Activities.
  • The fee is the same for NBS members and nonmembers.
  • Pre-registered juniors receive “goodie bags” (if offered by the Host Group).

Junior late registration fee

  • Establish one late registration fee for all attendees ages 6–17 years who pay after the pre-registration cut-off date.
  • The fee covers attendance at events that don’t require additional fees (see above).
  • The fee includes participation in all Junior Activities.
  • The fee is the same for NBS members and nonmembers.
  • Late registered juniors receive “goodie bags” if additional bags are available beyond the number needed for all pre-registrations.

One-day walk-in fee

  • The recommended fee for walk-in attendees is $5.00 per day. Consider no charge for junior walk-ins.
  • The fee provides access to the showroom and to free daytime workshops with space available.
  • The fee doesn’t cover receptions, meals, programs, or the hospitality room. Give walk-ins a stick-on badge with the date and their name written on it.