Lessons learnedFrom 2027
Move youth exhibits closer to the entrance
Families stayed longer when volunteers greeted them near the exhibit tables. Reserve the first aisle next year.
INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY
Show Memory
What your show has learned, who knows it, and what next year should remember.
Every year should make the next one easier.1 unresolved items are relevant to 2027 planning.
Venue notesShow-wide
Loading dock opens at 6:30 a.m.
The venue manager will provide two rolling carts. Ask for the north service entrance keys on Thursday.
Sponsor notesShow-wide
Heritage Bank prefers the awards reception
Usually sponsors coffee and the reception. Susan Patel is the new primary contact after Mark retired.
Issues and incidentsFrom 2027
Replace worn extension cords
Three cords failed the venue inspection. Purchase six new grounded cords.
RECURRING TASK TEMPLATES
The annual operating rhythm
90 days beforeOpen registrationRegistration · show start · evidence required
75 days beforeDealer reminderDealers · show start
2 days afterCapture lessons learnedShow Memory · show end
SPONSOR HISTORY
Relationships across show years
Heritage BankSusan Patel · susan@example.com
2027Gold2026Gold2025Silver
Usually sponsors coffee and the awards reception.