FAQs

Calling all artisan bakers including offering fresh, unpackaged products sold through specialty retail bakeries, in-store bakeries, bakery cafés, and other food service operations. We also welcome home bakers, novices, startups, and dreamers!

Artisan Bakery Expo East will take place this year on October 1-2, 2023 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlatnic City, NJ.

Click here to view the 2023 Show Floor hours.

Click here to view the 2023 Education Schedule hours.

Click here to view the 2023 Registration Rates & Fees.

Attendees can register online by clicking the blue “Attend” button at the top right of the website. If registration is closed, you can click the “inquire” button to be notified when it is live.

Refund Policy
No refunds after 9/1/2023

Cancellation Policy
$5 cancelation fee prior to 9/1/2023

Yes, you can register on site. 

Click here to view the 2023 on-site registration hours.

Registration confirmations will be emailed and attendee badges picked up at the show site.

No one under the age of 16 will be allowed on the exhibit floor. Proof of age will be required. No strollers, baby carriages or baby packs. 
NO EXCEPTIONS.

Show Management is respectful of the time and resources utilized by each exhibitor and speaker in the research and development of new and exciting products for the artisan bakery marketplace. In an effort to protect our exhibitors and speakers, unauthorized photography or video recording is not allowed on the Expo Floor or in Conference Session rooms at Artisan Bakery Expo East without first obtaining permission from the exhibitor or speaker. Violators will be ejected from the show.

During the registration process, if a country outside of the United States is selected, you will have the option of requesting an invitation letter to be emailed to you.

We’ve negotiated travel discounts and secured a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Atlantic City affordable.
Through the travel experts at OnPeak, rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first come, first-served basis. 

Book here to secure these amazing deals!

Yes, parking is available with a flat rate fee of $20.00, and is open to exhibitors & attendees

• There are 1,200 parking spaces on the first level of the Center (Garage height 7′) for attendees and exhibitors. In addition, numerous public lots and garages are within walking distance of the Center. Please see the appendix for a map showing ancillary parking areas.
• Due to fire code restrictions, parking on loading docks, ramps, or on the exhibit floor is not allowed. Vehicles in violation will be towed at the owners’ expense.
• Overnight parking is not permitted.

Yes, wheelchairs and motorized scooters are available for rent at the Copiers Plus Business Center located on the main entry atrium level.

For more information, please contact the Copiers Plus Business Center at (609) 449-2480

Yes, there will be an assortment of food available at the Convention Center from both exhibitors and Convention Center cafeterias.

Yes, free guest Wi-Fi is available in buildings atrium and pre-function spaces (Free Wi-Fi is not offered in the exhibit hall).

Telephone & Internet is not included as part of any booth package. SmartCity is the exclusive full-service provider for all internet, telephone, and TV services at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

Exhibitors can refer to their website for additional information and ways to order services.

2023 Schedule
Exhibitor Move-in
Friday, September 29……………………..8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 30………………….8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Exhibit Hours
Sunday, October 1……………………11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, October 2…………………..11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-out 
Monday, October 2……………… 4:00 PM –  8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 3..………………8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Exhibitors will be permitted access 1 hour prior to show open and 1 hour after show close, except on Day 1 (Sunday) when Exhibitors will be permitted access 3 hours prior to show open.

Please refer to the ABEE Exhibitor Service Manual 

Click here to view the Exhibitor Information page and click on the “Exhibitor Service Manual” tab

Exhibitors may hand carry their merchandise from their personally owned vehicle (P.O.V. i.e. car, van or SUV) in the designated area(s). Hand carry is defined as small items such as cartons or packages that one person is able to carry. Any mechanical assistance is limited to a small dolly. When exhibitors choose to hand carry material, they may not be permitted access to the loading dock/freight door areas or four wheeled dolly or cart. Please refer to all the Union Rules & Regulations for Atlantic City.

Click here to view the Exhibitor Service Manual and other exhibitor resources.

Yes, 24-hour security will be provided by Show Management throughout the entire exhibition, including set-up and tear-down. However, do not leave personal items unattended, such as purses, cameras, cell phones and other valuables.

Yes, but you must adhere to the Food and Beverage Sampling Policy and Guidelines found in the Food Demonstration section of the Exhibitor Service Manuel.

Yes, all utensils and food service equipment can be taken to a 3 compartment sink location to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

No, electricity is not provided.
All electrical must be ordered through Freeman. Please refer to the Exhibitor Service Manuel on how to order electric.

Draped back walls and side rails, exhibitor identification sign, and 24-hour security.

Preapproval for the use of hanging signs and graphics must be obtained from show management through the Exhibitor Console. Hanging signs are only permitted in island booths which are 400 square feet or larger.

Each company is allotted between 5 and 30 badges based on net square footage of exhibit space. All personnel accessing the show floor are required to wear an “EXHIBITOR” badge at all times. These badges should only be used for booth staff, NOT CUSTOMERS.

You will also receive an allotment of complimentary attendee passes for your customers, prospects, and guests.

Once your company has paid in full for the exhibit space, you may register your staff. During the registration process, if a country outside of the United States is selected, you will have the option of requesting an invitation letter to be emailed to you.

Have your freight delivered to the Freeman Advanced Warehouse and receive the following:

• Freight delivered to your booth before setup begins
• No check-in or waiting at the marshaling yard
• Free storage 30 days in advance of the show

Refer to the Artisan Bakery Expo East Exhibitor Service Manual for order forms and online ordering.

No, Artisan Bakery Expo East is a B2B trade show and is not open to the general public.

The Artisan Bakery Expo East offers a variety of ways to stand out from the competition and drive buyers to your booth. With a mix of affordable, effective advertising and sponsorship opportunities, you are sure to stand out and get the attention of buyers. Pre-show, on-site, and post-show opportunities are available.

For more information, contact your AE.
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We’ve negotiated travel discounts and secured a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Atlantic City affordable.
Through the travel experts at OnPeak, rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

Book here to secure these amazing deals!

Yes, there are many onsite parking lots at the ACCC.

Yes, wheelchairs and scooters are available to rent at the FedEx Business Center.

Yes, there will be an assortment of food available at the Convention Center from both exhibitors and Convention Center cafeterias.

We have partnered with the below vendors to provide services:

• a2z – Official Show Planner/Floorplan Vendor
• Freeman – Official Decorator
• OnPeak – Official Housing Vendor
• Maritz Global – Official Registration Vendor
• Reach Marketing – Exclusive List Vendor

ALERTS

You may be contacted by third party companies purportedly offering services related to the event.  Please be aware that many of these companies are not affiliated in any way with the event, are not endorsed by us, and may be offering services that are either subpar, misleading, or fraudulent.  We do not in any way endorse or condone these companies and we are not responsible for their behavior.  Any business arrangements regarding the event that you may make through unaffiliated third-party companies are at your own risk and expense.

OnPeak is the official housing provider of the Artisan Bakery Expo East. We do not endorse booking hotel reservations through any source other than OnPeak. Other third-party companies may contact you in an effort to get you to book through them. Should you book a room through any other company, we will not be able to protect you from a non-refundable deposit or lack of reservation completely. Should you be contacted by someone other than OnPeak, please let us know by emailing marketing@Artisanbakeryexpo.com

Exercise caution when dealing with or responding to solicitations from unofficial contractors offering services for the expo. Each year, unofficial contractors target expo exhibitors with email and faxes in attempt to solicit orders for expo services (i.e., carpet, advertising, shipping, etc.). Some of these solicitations may bare our expo name and logo with the intent of confusing or misleading exhibitors into thinking that the contractors sending them are associated with the Artisan Bakery Expo East. Exhibitors are not required to use Official Expo Vendors, but please be aware that outside contractors must be approved by the show and may require exhibitors to pay additional costs. Exhibitors may also incur other financial obligations in the event their designated contractors fail to perform.

Some exhibitors may receive an invitation to purchase a list of buyers attending the Artisan Bakery Expo East.  Legally, companies are allowed to perform data collection through paid sponsorship and partnerships that are authorized by the Artisan Bakery Expo East. Through various methods not directly controlled by Show Management, companies might perform data collection regarding attendees at the Artisan Bakery Expo East and claim that they have an attendee list for purchase. With respect to fair and competitive business practices, we do not support or verify unauthorized selling of our attendee data.