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This information was for the 2009 Riverland Field Days event. It will be amended for 2010 as information is confirmed.

ACCESS TO SITES
Exhibitors may have access to their site as follows:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - from 7am to 5.30pm;
Thursday - from 7am to 8.30pm; Friday - from 7am.

ACCOMMODATION
Camping on the Field Day site is not permitted. Please refer to the accommodation guide and the various advertisements for the major accommodation places.

BALED STRAW
Straw bales can be ordered on your application form, and will be delivered to your site. Any straw left on the site after Friday midday following the Field Days will become the property of the committee.

BOOTH SETUP
Exhibition Booth Package for Pavilions......$660 (other options are available) does not include site fees.
Adelaide Expo Hire can provide an attractive booth package including:
3m x 3m x 2.4m high velcro compatible 3-sided erected booth
2 x 150 watt spotlights
One 10 AMP power outlet
Company name on fascia signboard over front of booth
CAR PARKING
There is a large amount of car parking around the site.

CAMPING - NO CAMPING IS PERMITTED ON THE FIELD DAYS GROUNDS.

CATERING
Full catering is provided during the Field Days. Catering for the exhibitors is available on the Tuesday.

CHAIRS & TRESTLES
This year a new system of delivery will apply. Chairs and trestles will only be delivered to the exhibitor site after the exhibitor arrives. If you have ordered chairs and trestles, on arrival, advise the Administration Centre and your chairs and trestles will be devliered promptly.

CLEAN UP
All exhibited items and equipment must be removed promptly at the conclusion of the Field Days, and in any case, within 7 days. A penalty applies - see condition 23.

ELECTRICAL CORDS & APPLIANCES
All electrical cords and appliances used on the Field Day site must carry a current, valid test tag of compliance.

SITE APPLICATIONS
Closing date, 30th June. Late applications may miss the program listing.

EXHIBITS
All exhibits must be in place by 9.00 a.m. on the Wednesday morning and must not be removed before 5.00p.m. on the Thursday afternoon.

EXHIBITOR PASSES
Exhibitors will now be issued with single day passes only. A new pass must be handed in at the gate on eacy day. Each exhibitor will automatically receive as follows: 1-4 sites - 4 passes; 5-9 sites - 8 passes; 10-14 sites - 12 passes; 15-23 sites - 16 passes; 24 or more sites - 20 passes.
Additional passes can be purchased on your application form or at the site prior to the field days..

FORKLIFT
Forklift hire is available on the Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday of the Field Days week. Any requirement at other times is by special arrangement - fees may apply.

FACSIMILE SERVICES
Faxes may be sent and received via the Administration Centre. Incoming faxes will not be delivered, they must be collected.

GOODS PICK UP SERVICE
The Field Days Committee operates a goods pick up service during the Field Days. For those purchases that are too heavy or too awkward to carry around the site. Exhibitors wanting to participate in this free service need to obtain a Goods Pick Up Booklet from the Administration Centre during set up on the Tuesday or first thing Wednesday morning. Alternatively, if you tick the box in the Site Application Form, we will deliver the booklet to you on the Wednesday morning. The service is simple and easy to use and we encourage you to participate.

HIRE OF MARQUEES AND EQUIPMENT
It is the responsibility of the exhibitors to make their own arrangements for the hire of marquees, straw, trestles, chairs, etc. Please refer to advertisements in this prospectus for suppliers of marquees and equipment. Straw, trestles and chairs may be ordered in your site application form and will be delivered to your site.

INSURANCE
Liability insurance must be placed by all exhibitors for the event including setting up and removal.

INTERNET
Internet connection is available through the mobile phone Next G service at the site. A landline service only has dial-up internet connection.

LOADING RAMP
A loading ramp is available on site near the exhibitor area.

MARQUEE PEGS
All pegs must be covered and within the exhibitor site. No pegs are allowed in the service strip between the rows of sites. If any pegs are placed in this strip, the exhibitor will be held liable should any damage be caused to underground services.

LIQUOR LICENCE
Any exhibitor wishing to have alcoholic beverage on site for tasting or sale MUST obtain a temporary licence from Liquor and Gamblng Commission. Conpleted forms with the correct fee should be sent to the Secretary at least 30 days before the event for bulk submissions.

NOISE CONTROL
The Committee reserves the right to control the noise or prohibit the operation of any machinery or equipment which causes undue noise, nuisance or inconvenience to other exhibitors.

PHOTOCOPYING
This service is available at the Administration Centre. A small fee applies.

POWER
Power service is available to most sites and may be booked on your application form. The cost is $50 per 10 am poutlet. Bring your own extension cord - up to 30m.

PUBLIC ADDRESS ADVERTISING
No advertising over the public address system is available. Announcements which may appear to be advertising are to acknowledge Field Days sponsors.

PUBLIC SERVICES
St John Ambulance
Police
Nursing Mothers Room

RIVERLAND FIELD DAYS SAFARI
The Safari is an educational, interactive trail for children and parents of all ages, to explore the Field Days, collecting items along the way. This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to interact with a wider group of the public and promote your products. Safari sites are easily identified and well promoted. For more information contact Renmark Children's Centre, 08 8586 6063.

SAFETY
Exhibitors demonstrating angle grinders, cut off machines, welders etc. are warned of the danger of flying particles which may cause fire and eye damage. Safety regulations must be complied with and proper guards must be fitted.

SECURITY
Surveillance within the Field Days security fenced area will be provided for six nights from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 a.m. from Saturday to and including Thursday night. The Field Day organisers will assist in every way to safeguard equipment. However, the Riverland Field Days Inc. will not accept liability for any damage or loss to exhibitors equipment or property.

TELEPHONE - LANDLINE ACCESS TO SITE
A landline connection is available to most sites. If you require a connection to your site, select this service in the site application form. The cost is $110 - this includes Telstra line connection and charges, and up to $10 worth of call costs.

WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Riverland Field Days Committee has adopted a policy of Zero Wast at the Field Days. This means that we aim to recycle as much waste generated during the event as possible. We will place receptables around the site for various types of wastes, and ask that you assist us by carefully disposing your waste, eg cardboard, paper etc. appropriately. Cardboard boxes must be collapsed. There will be a cardboard pick up before and after the event.

WASTE REMOVAL
Bins are placed throughout the site. Rubbish is removed periodically. Cardboard will be collected before and after the event, boxes to be collapsed.

WOOD CHIPS/SAND
If wood chips/sand are to be used in the display, a sheet of shadecloth or heavy duty plastic must be placed under them. All wood chips etc. must be removed after the event. If not removed, field days will remove and charge cost to exhibitor.

WHEN
The 52nd Riverland Field Days is to be held on 16th and 17th September 2009.

WHERE
The permanent Field Days site on the Monash/Barmera by-pass road 4km from Barmera. Click here to view a map of the area.

To print a copy of the General Information click here.