2023 Camp Fair Exhibitor Information

Austin Family Magazine’s 23rd Annual Camp Fair
Sunday, January 22, 2023

Palmer Event Center

Noon to 4 p.m.

Event will be promoted:

Various Online Family Calendars

Facebook postings with over 8 Area Mom Facebook Groups, Homeschoolers, and Mommy Blogs
TV/Cable Local Advertising, FOX, and KLRU
Ads in Austin Family Magazine
Weekly E-blast via 11k+ via Austin Family

Click on video below to view highlights from past camp fairs.

Camp Fair Packages

Package I (Best Value) $450

Requires minimum purchase of at least three monthly ads

Booth 10'x10', 6' skirted table, two chairs, 8' backdrop with ID sign
FREE listing in camp hand-out at event
FREE listing in magazine camp guide with corresponding ad purchase
FREE Online Camp Guide listing on AFM website Jan-Aug ($900 value)
Camp listing included in e-blasts

Online Camp Guide Example

Package II $700

Event Only

Booth 10’x10′, 6′ skirted table, two chairs, 8′ backdrop with ID sign
FREE listing in hand-out at event
Discounted rate for online camp guide Jan-Aug, $400.... ($900 value)

Online Camp Guide Example

Event Information & Details

Summer Camp Advertising
Media Opportunities
January - June 2023

Summer Camp Advertising and Media Opportunities
Web/Digital/Print Marketing January-June 2023

Web / Digital

Austin Family Website receives about 13k visitors monthly

Premium Placement of ads on website and mobile outreach available
Banner Ads - Web
Banner Ads - Mobile
Rotating Side Ads
Content Ads
Camp Guide Listing and Pages Available

Camp Fair Exhibitors
Receive FREE magazine Camp Guide listing in corresponding months

When placing a monthly print ad
Receive FREE magazine Camp Guide listing in corresponding months

Social Media

AFM has an interactive website. Active social media sites and weekly newsletters

Facebook Postings - 3.4k Followers
Dedicated e-blasts
Ads in AFM Weekly Newsletter / Event e-blast
Email List 11k
Open rate of 30% and click through rate of 10%

Print Advertising

Print readers have bigger attention spans. Print offers more flexibility, and drives action. (Media Space Solutions)

For camp fair exhibitors only: Remember, when placing minimum of three web ads, receive three FREE magazine guide listings.

Austin Family Magazine has been a trusted resource for parenting information for over 30 years, and 22 years of successful camp fair events.
Distributed at Central Market, various medical facilities, libraries, family restaurants, etc.
Geographically includes four-county area from Georgetown to Kyle including Lakeway, Cedar Park, Leander, Elgin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Buda.

Please contact Kaye for pricing
(512) 733-0038 or 512-413-5740

Electricity
Upon Request Only

Electricity

Details

Form and money MUST BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO PALMER EVENT CENTER
If submitted by January 8, 2023, rate is $88
If submitted by January 18, 2023, rate is $110
After January 19, 2023, rate is $165

To obtain electricity

Stage Peformances
Free Added Exposure

Free Stage Performances

Required: You simply check the "Presententation Stage" checkbox when registering

Details:

Performance must be submitted to Greg Lowak by January 6th for prior approval.
Performances will be roughly 10 minutes
Stage is 12ft wide by 10ft deep
The performance stage is available to exhibitors on a sign-up basis
All audio and microphone equipment will be provided
Number of spots for performances is limited
First come, first serve

Benefits:
It will allow you time on stage to perform, invite people to your booth, announce a drawing for a giveaway, or any announcement you want to make to promote your business.

Booth Setup and Times

Booth Setup And Times

Your 10’x10′ booth space includes: An 6′ skirted table with two chairs, and a sign that will identify your booth. There will be an
8′ drape behind your booth. Please bring your own materials to set up your booth. Please stay within the confines of your booth space. Booth height not to exceed 15′ and sides not to exceed 5′.
Materials to bring for your booth: Your camp banner, something to hang your sign, brochures or handouts, door prizes
(give-a-ways to hand out which allows you more contact with prospects), hands-on activities. All materials handed out must be from your booth space only. No walking around soliciting prospects while they are viewing other booths.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD, HELIUM BALLOONS, GAS, POPCORN, OR BUBBLE MACHINE. Parking: ONE SERVICE YARD PARKING PERMIT PER BOOTH. ONCE YOU HAVE UNLOADED AT DOCK, YOU MUST MOVE YOUR VEHICLE TO SERVICE YARD PARKING AREA, NO UNATTENDED VEHICLES IN FRONT OF DOCK. Your Parking Pass is your Paid Receipt.
Set-up Time: Sunday, January 22, 2023, 8am to 11am
- CAMP FAIR RECEIPT IS YOUR PARKING PASS and will be emailed to contact listed on registration form
- NO UNATTENDED VEHICLES AT DOCK.
You will go through Security to enter Service Yard and Loading Dock. (See map where to unload in Service Yard and park). ONCE YOU HAVE UNLOADED AT THE DOCK, YOU MUST MOVE YOUR VEHICLE TO SERVICE YARD PARKING AREA.
- Event Time: Noon to 4pm
- Tear-down times: PLEASE WAIT until 4 p.m. to remove your exhibit.
- Focus on Camp Fair
- Our goal is to assist you in enrolling your camp to capacity. We do not want anything to interfere with exhibitors talking with parents.
- NO OUTSIDE SOLICITATION
- The key to your success is that you, as exhibitors, have fun and enjoy the day.
- Questions: Call Greg or Kaye at 512-733-0038, or 512-694-5514 or 512-413-5740

Camp Giveaway
Learn More

Camp Giveaway On The Day Of The Event

As an exhibitor at our 23rd Annual Summer Camp Fair, we are offering opportunity to be a contributing sponsor and listed in January issue camp fair ad and online. Deadline to participate is December 15th to increase camp awareness.

If you are interested in being a part of this by giving away one week of camp, your name will be included in the following: