I need information about how to organize a small collectibles show,
including available halls in the downtown san francisco area. This
would be something with maybe 10 or 20 tables rented, a few hundred
attendees. Of course, information about promotion would be helpful, as
well!

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Request for Question Clarification by alienintelligence-ga on 04 Aug 2002 05:59 PDT

Hi johngoestotokyo

I am posting this as a clarification
because I want to be able to answer your
organization question more effectively.
If you could clarify what part(s) of the
show organization you would like info
on, I would be happy to provide detail.

Have you considered all the traditional
forms of promotion? Ads in related magazines
and papers. Local papers. Local Radio and
TV. Small community publications. Flyers,
posters, etc? Have you considered hiring
out the promotional aspect of the show?


I have included a short list of
halls that are available for use.
Reservations would of course have
to be contacted to verify dates.

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Crowne Plaza
[ http://www.sixcontinentshotels.com/crowneplaza?_franchisee=SFOUS&_template=conferen.html
]&jrunsessionid=102845742891218993 ]

Crowne Plaza San Francisco - Union Square, CA
480 Sutter St.
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108 USA
Main Phone: +1 415 3988900
Main Fax: +1 415 9898823
Toll Free
Reservations: +8 882 180808     <<< +8 ?
Sales Fax: +1 415 9561004
E-mail: adailey@bristolhotels.com

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Radisson Miyako
[ http://www.radisson.com/hoteldirectory/hotelmeetingshome.jsp?hotelFeatures2ID=1967&selection=meeting&hotelCode=CAMIYSAN&hotelID=4315&hotelName=Radisson%20Miyako%20Hotel%20San%20Francisco&PackageLevelID=3
]
Specifically mentions 12 rooms for groups of 10 to 600
Also has AWESOME virtual tours of the rooms.

Radisson Miyako Hotel San Francisco
Address:
1625 Post Street
San Francisco 
CA 94115 
Telephone:
(415) 922-3200
Fax:
(415) 921-0417
Reservations:
(800) 333-3333 
Hotel email:
info@miyakohotel.com  

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Ramada Plaza Hotel    
[ http://www.ramadaplazasf.com/meetings.html ]
They have Board Rooms and Meeting Rooms
up to 300 and 600 people, with a map of rooms
And a virtual view of the rooms

Ramada Plaza Hotel San Francisco
1231 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103-1411 
Daily 24 hours
Tel: (415) 626-8000
Fax: (415) 861-1460
Email: sales@ramadaplazasf.com
Reservations: (800) 227-4747

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The Clift
[ http://216.239.35.100/search?q=cache:bZlAD7ufXngC:www.travelbase.com/destinations/san-francisco/clift/+Clift+Hotel+banquet&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
]
[ http://www.clifthotel.com/hotelInfo/copy/CLIFT_Features.pdf ]
I had an opportunity to stay here before. 
It is an amazing hotel. Beautiful and spacious.
They are one of the few quality hotels that accept
dogs, and my 2 dogs were happily greeted, and given
complimentary doggie bowls, and treats. My dogs
and I even got to meet Mel Torme as we were headed
to the elevators. I think they were as impressed as
I was  ;o)

The Clift San Francisco
495 Geary Street 
San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Tel: (415) 775-4700
Fax: (415) 931-7417
OR CALL TOLL-FREE
AT 1-800-65-CLIFT
res@clifthotel.com 


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San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
[ http://www.sfvisitor.org/convention/html/BookMeeting.html ]
[ http://www.sfvisitor.org/visitorinfo/index.html ]


And a small list of places that advertise being
suitable for weddings. Those would possibly work
for you also? Most of the places are smallish,
but a few are adequate.
[ http://www.weddingweb.com/sf/sf.locations.html ]


This is an interest workflow description of
a trade show organization:
[ http://www.vivtek.com/wftk/usage/tradeshow.html ]


How to organize an art show
(of course all of this info does not
necessarily pertain)
[ http://www.thedreamtime.com/tools/strat_art.html ]




I am having difficulty finding online resources
that are beneficial in helping you to put this
show together. I am however in the position to
offer you the methods we employ at our facilities
for such events. If that would be suitable for an
answer, I would be glad to include that as the 
formal answer for you. I will also include any
other links I may find til your reply.



-Search technique-
Smartpages.com
[ http://smartyellowpages.com/directory/search.jhtml?DirectoryVerified=San+Francisco&Tag=entertainment&CityVerified=San+Francisco&StateVerified=CA&DirectoryStateVerified=CA&LocType=11&QueryString=halls&QueryType=1&DirAvail=true&ClearLevel=CityStateDirectory&DirectoryName=San+Francisco&From=
]

thanks,
-AI

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Clarification of Question by johngoestotokyo-ga on 04 Aug 2002 16:28 PDT

Hi,

Thanks for that list, it'll be helpful. Mostly what I'm looking for is
some information about contracts with the hall, and with the
exhibitors, what kinds of things I should have on hand, tables,
chairs, electric, etc.  I was hoping someone had put together a "How
to do a gun show" or "How to do a guitar show" type page, but haven't
found anything.  A link to some other organizer's experiences would be
very helpful!

Thanks

John