2026 New Mexico Christian Home School Convention
Legacy Church – April 17-18, 2026
CONVENTION COMMITTEE
Sam & Vikki Wingerd
Exhibit Hall Coordinators
2112 Gretta St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone (505) 235-4631
exhibithall@cape-nm.org
Please read all contract terms and conditions carefully, by submitting a payment you are bound by all terms and conditions. To continue you must agree to all contract terms and conditions. A printable or downloadable version of this contract will be provided with your confirmation email upon successful registration. We recommend printing this contract as it has very valuable information that you will need to refer to.
Index of contract terms
| 1) Space | 11) Exhibit Times |
| 2) Assignment of Space | 12) Electrical Current and Lighting |
| 3) Rules of Decorum | 13) Meals |
| 4) Refunds | 14) Installation/Dismantling |
| 5) Care of Exhibit | 15) Compliance |
| 6) Damages | 16) Liability |
| 7) Unoccupied Space | 17) Eventualities |
| 8) Limitations | 18) Shipping |
| 9) Furnishings | 19) Tax Information |
| 10) Signs |
CONTRACT TERMS
1) Space
Each table space for Home-Based Exhibitors will consist of a six (6)-foot wide by six (6)-foot deep space. Each Curriculum Exhibitor table space will consist of an eight (8)-foot wide by six (6)-foot deep space. No exhibit is permitted to extend outside the designated area.
When set-up begins, often exhibitors have leased a certain amount of “frontage space” and wish to reorganize tables, etc., within those perimeters (for example, you may push your table back to the wall and have more front space). Our desire is to see that the area you have leased is initially set up exactly the way you need it to be. You need to let us know how you want us to set up the table and table coverings that we provide.
In your design, please let us know if you have a stand that will go on top of your table and include its dimensions so we can try to make certain that neighboring exhibitors do not have their materials blocked from the public view.
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your requests.
2) Assignment of Space
Assignment of space will be made by the Exhibit Hall Committee based on those who have completed their registration first. There will be space set aside in prime areas for our sponsors and keynote speakers. CAPE-NM reserves the right to alter exhibitors’ locations as shown on the official floor plan if deemed advisable and in the best interests of the convention. Registration is considered complete upon receipt of payment.
All exhibitors must be invited by CAPE-NM. If you have received this contract from any other source, please contact CAPE-NM immediately. Only contracts issued directly from CAPE-NM are valid or will be considered.
Remember: All exhibits need to be acceptable to the general Christian homeschooling public.
Duplication of major product lines or curriculum publishers is discouraged. Individual book or product duplications will be permitted (i.e., two bookstores carrying some of the same titles). The decision as to what would constitute an unacceptable duplication will be made by the Exhibit Hall Committee. As a general rule, the first exhibitor to send in a paid application will be accepted.
Exhibitors are discouraged from sharing space with any other company or organization or displaying materials for another company or organization without the written consent of the Exhibit Hall Committee. When requesting permission to share your space, the second exhibitor must also have been invited by CAPE-NM.
3) Rules of Decorum
Exhibitors agree that no criticism will be made of the exhibitors, attendees, the convention, the facility, or CAPE-NM except privately to the Exhibit Hall Committee or a CAPE-NM board member or on the provided evaluation forms.
Children of exhibitors ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children left wandering unsupervised throughout the facility will be returned to their parents with a verbal warning from the Exhibit Hall Committee, and if repeated the exhibitor will be asked to leave the convention.
Dress is to be suitable to the general Christian public with propriety and good taste honoring our Heavenly Father and fellow brethren.
No high-pressure sales tactics of any type will be tolerated. Any exhibitor exhibiting high-pressure sales tactics towards attendees will be asked to leave.
Drawings for prizes are permitted; however, the drawings must occur before the end of the convention. Please coordinate with the Exhibit Hall Committee as to how and when to make the announcement for your prizes. Any exhibitor harassment of attendees during the convention may lead to the discontinuation of prize drawings.
4) Refunds
Exhibitor cancellations of paid contracts by February 1, 2026, will receive a 75% refund of space rental. After February 1, 2026, but before March 1, 2026, a 50% refund of space rental will be issued – only if the vacated space is resold. 100% of monies paid for equipment, electricity, and additional exhibitor badges will be refunded upon request by March 1, 2026. After March 1, 2026, no refunds will be issued for any reason.
5) Care of Exhibit
Aisles will be swept, but each exhibitor must keep their area clean and exhibits manned and in good order. All exhibits must be ready for display by 10:00 AM Friday, April 17, 2026.
6) Damages
Exhibitors are liable for any damage caused to the building floors, walls, curtains, drapes, or to standard equipment or to other exhibitors’ property. Exhibitors must not apply any adhesive to the building floors, walls, or to standard equipment. Exhibitors may not nail, tack, tape, or in any other way put things on the walls.
7) Unoccupied Space
If the exhibitor fails to occupy the contracted space by Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, or fails to comply in any other respect with the terms of this agreement, CAPE-NM shall have the right to use such space in any manner it chooses without releasing exhibitor from paying the agreed-upon sum stated in this contract.
8) Limitations
Distribution of printed matter, souvenirs, or other articles must be restricted to the space of the exhibit. CAPE-NM reserves the right to restrict distribution of any exhibitor material or product considered inappropriate without explanation or comment. Any part of the exhibit that is over 8 feet high must have prior written approval for installation by CAPE-NM. No individual public address system or highly flammable material will be permitted. Music or audiovisual sound must not be audible more than 8 feet from the area. Smoking is prohibited in the building and near the entrances.
9) Furnishings
Each space comes equipped with one table and one or two chairs. Tablecloths will be provided by CAPE-NM. Exhibitors with their own professional skirting must make a note on their application.
10) Signs
Exhibitors will need to provide their own signs. Signs will not be allowed on the walls. Signs may be hung on the pipe using S hooks (provided by the exhibitor) if you have pipe and drape behind you.
11) Exhibit Times – Manning the Booth
A confirmation letter will be mailed to all exhibitors after March 8, 2026, with exhibit times. CAPE-NM is not responsible for any items left unattended during open exhibit hall hours. CAPE-NM will try to provide a “sitter” for exhibitors upon request for short absences (workshops, lunches, etc.) – See liability note #16.
12) Electrical Current and Lighting
Any electrical requirements must be specified in the space provided on the application form. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL HAVE ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE IF NOT MARKED ON YOUR EXHIBIT FORM. THERE WILL BE A $50 FEE IF REQUESTED ON SITE.
13) Meals
CAPE-NM will be pleased to offer coffee and water for all exhibitors. Exhibitors will have the option to order food to be delivered to the Exhibit Hall. Exhibitors may eat at their booths. However, we are not allowing the general attendees to eat while they shop. Exhibitors may offer candy/mints to attendees.
14) Set-Up / Tear-Down
Set-up will begin Friday, April 17, at 6:00 AM. Areas must be completely ready by 10:00 AM. No dismantling of exhibits may begin before 5:00 PM, Saturday, April 18, without permission of the exhibit hall coordinator. All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit hall by 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 18, 2026. Volunteer help will be available.
** Exhibitors who have multiple tables or a large amount of merchandise to display, or are speaking early on Friday morning, may ask for permission to begin set-up on Thursday, April 16, between 7:30 and 9:00 PM.
15) Compliance
The exhibitor agrees that his exhibit shall be in strict compliance with the rules listed herein. CAPE-NM reserves the right to reject, eject, or prohibit any exhibit in whole or part or any exhibitor or representatives, with or without giving cause. If an exhibitor is ejected, no return of rental shall be made.
16) Liability
CAPE-NM and Legacy Church provide security for the Exhibit Hall. However, CAPE-NM cannot guarantee exhibitors against loss or damage of any kind. Space is leased with the understanding that the exhibitors will hold CAPE-NM and Legacy Church harmless from any and all liabilities from any cause. CAPE-NM and Legacy Church shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur to the exhibitors, their employees, or property from any cause whatsoever prior, during, or subsequent to the period covered by the exhibitor contract. The exhibitor, on signing the contract, expressly releases CAPE-NM and Legacy Church from and agrees to indemnify same against any and all claims for such loss, damage, or injury.
17) Eventualities
In case of any natural or manmade disaster affecting the facilities making it impossible for the Management to permit the contracted space to be occupied by the exhibitor, then this lease shall be terminated, and the exhibitor shall waive any claim for damages or compensations except the return of the amount paid for space rented.
18) Shipping
Legacy church will not accept shipment from exhibitors prior to April 16, 2026. Exhibitors must make all necessary arrangements to have books shipped. Legacy church does not have a forklift, therefore pallet shipments are not accepted. Shipping arrangements are not the responsibility of CAPE-NM or Legacy church. Also, please plan on having excess materials removed on Saturday afternoon!
Please plan for shipped items to arrive on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after 9:30 AM:
Ship to: Legacy Church
7201 Central Ave. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
ALL SHIPMENTS MUST LEAVE LEGACY BEFORE 7:00 PM ON SATURDAY, April 18, 2026. EXHIBITORS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF SHIPMENT PICK-UP.
19) Tax Information
A New Mexico business license is required for any client doing business in Albuquerque. Please refer to the following website for more information regarding taxes for this Special Event:
https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/businesses/special-events-and-vendors/
*CAPE-NM Board of Directors reserves the right to refuse any exhibit and advertising without comment.