Region 5 Convention and Competition
Let the Harmony Soar in 2024
April 11-14, 2024 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
VENDOR INFORMATION
On behalf of the Spirit of the Midwest Region 5 members and competition steering committee, we invite you to be a vendor at our upcoming competition and convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 11-14, 2024. We expect more than 400 women, ranging in age from late teens to "mature" adults, to be in attendance - and what woman doesn't like to shop?
The Boutique will be located in the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex (the convention headquarters hotel), near the Sweet Adelines Information Desk. The contest events will be held at the near-by Paramount Theater.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please review the information below and submit your forms and payment as soon as possible to be included in our set-up plan on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope you will be able to join us and look forward to seeing the items you have to offer.
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Thank you for your interest. All available spaces have been reserved and registration is now closed.
Hold Harmless/Contract Form and Payment Due April 1, 2024
Click here for Hold Harmless / Contract Form
Scan & email Hold Harmless/Contract form to Rhonda Finley at musicmamarhonda@gmail.com
PAYMENT
Click on requested number of tables for applicable Vendor Type in table below. Then follow steps to process your payment. Credit card payments are processed through PayPal and incur a 2.2% surcharge. A PayPal account is not required. Make Zelle payments to: Reg5Finance@gmail.com.
VENDOR PRICING
| Vendor Type | 1 Table Display | 2 Table Display | 3 Table Display |
| NON Sweet Adeline | $60 | $120 | $180 |
| Sweet Adeline (Member, Quartet or Chorus) | $50 | $100 | $150 |
| International Competitor (Quartet or Chorus) | No Charge | No Charge | Not Available |
BOUTIQUE HOURS
| Date | Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Set-up | Thursday, April 11, 2024 Friday, April 12, 2024 |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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| Boutique Hours | Friday, April 12, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | |
| Vendor Tear-down | Friday, April 12, 2024 | Complete by 9:00 PM |
VENDOR SET-UP
Upon Arrival at the DoubleTree, please check in at the Sweet Adelines Information table located up the steps from the ground floor of the convention center. The boutique will be located in the same general area. Personnel at the Information table will direct you to the Boutique. Your table(s) will be marked with your name and a Vendor name badge(s) will be supplied. Please do not move your tables and do not take any table that is not identified with your name.
HOTEL
Special room rates ($140.00 per night, excluding taxes/fees) are available for vendors at the DoubleTree hotel. Vendors may contact Housing Coordinator at: r5hotel4comp@gmail.com to make their reservation. See Additional Resources section below for links to the hotel websites.
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Click here for DoubleTree Convention Complex Map
DoubleTree by Hilton (headquarters hotel)
350 First Avenue, NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Click here for local restaurant guide
