2026 Community Health & Wellness Fair
Information for Exhibitors
The University of Bridgeport is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Community Health & Wellness Fair. This is an opportunity to showcase your services to a wide range of the university’s faculty, staff and students, as well as the local community. You can participate to reach a target audience of health-conscious individuals seeking information and services, increase awareness within the community, and contribute to a valuable event that promotes health and wellness.
This event is free and open to the public.
Promoting the Event
The University of Bridgeport will promote this event on social media. Exhibitors are encouraged to promote their participation in this event to their databases, on their websites, at their offices/businesses and through social media.
Table Fee: $75.00 includes one 6’ table and two chairs. No tablecloths will be provided. Vendors must supply their own. A box lunch will be provided.
Electricity: Please let us know if you require an electrical hookup. Those requiring electrical must supply their own extension cord (100’ recommended and surge protectors). We have limited availability so this must be reserved in advance.
Promotional Giveaways: You are encouraged to bring literature, swag, and other promotional materials to share with those visiting your tables.
Raffle Prizes: We use a raffle drawing at the health and fitness fair as an incentive to attend. Please let us know no later than March 7th if you would like to donate a raffle item/basket.
WiFi Access:There is access to the University Wi-Fi Network. Instructions on how to access the Wi-Fi network will be provided at the check in table.
Miscellaneous Supplies:Supplies such as tape, pens, pencils and easels, AV equipment, privacy screens, etc., will not be provided.
RSVP. Vendors are required to register and confirm their attendance no later than March 5. Same day or drop in vendors will not be accepted.
Exhibitor agrees that no refunds will be claimed or made for any reason, including but not limited to, the failure of the exhibitor to appear. In the event of severe weather conditions, causing safety concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances out of the University of Bridgeport’s control, that results in the cancellation of this event, as determined by the University of Bridgeport, please note that exhibit vendor fees are non-refundable.
Snow date: March 25, 2025.
Exhibitors will be accepted dependent on space availability at the discretion of the event coordinators. We reserve the right to limit the number of exhibitors representing similar businesses, and do not guarantee exclusivity to any exhibitor.
Event Information
University of Bridgeport Wheeler Recreation Center
University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Set-up:
Check-in will start at 8:30 am at the Check-in table located at the Field House of the Wheeler Recreation Center.
Space Assignment:Exhibitors will be notified of their assigned space at sign-in, the morning of the event. Please be completely set up by 10:00 am. Assigned spaces cannot be changed, transferred or sold. Table assignment is at the discretion of the event coordinators. Exhibitor table space is for the sole use of the business listed on the application and cannot be shared or transferred to another organization/business without written permission from event coordinators. Table spaces have been assigned in advance, to balance the exhibitors to the best of our ability— as such, we will not have an opportunity to move pre-assigned tables.
If you requested in advance for access to an electrical hook up, please bring a heavy-duty extension cord. We are unable accommodate last minute requests for electrical access.
All tables, chairs, displays or equipment must have rubber or felt feet so as not to damage the floors of the facility. Absolutely no signage can be taped or tacked to the walls.
The expectation is that all exhibits will remain set up until 2 pm —the advertised closing time. Breaking down of tables early is not permitted.
Each exhibitor is responsible for the cleanup of his or her assigned space.
Parking (See map):
Parking is free. Exhibitors can
temporarily unload along the driveway, and then move your vehicle to the parking areas.
In addition to street parking, parking for exhibitors and attendees is available at the Arnold Berhard Arts & Humanities Center and Cortright Hall (B3 on map).
General Information
Should you have any questions during the Fair, come to the check in table and ask for Janice or Bren. Leading up to the Fair, please send all questions via e-mail, and we will respond as quickly as possible. For emergency situations call or text us:
Bren Harrison cell 404.394.8648
Sales of Food and drink products are prohibited.
Liability Insurance
Exhibitors are responsible for their own insurance. The University of Bridgeport will not be held responsible for damage, loss or accidents.
Hold Harmless Agreement—Indemnity Provision
The University and its Board of Trustees or any associated parties, partners, sponsors, members or affiliates of the aforementioned parties of the Event, assume no responsibility for damage, theft or loss of exhibitor property or display, and the exhibitor agrees to provide complete indemnity of the aforementioned parties and affiliates in any and all events, including accident, injury or loss of property.
By participating in the University of Bridgeport Community Health & Fitness Fair, you are agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless and defend the aforementioned parties from all suits, claims, injury or damage or losses of any nature arising out of this Exhibitor Agreement or the Community Health & Wellness Fair.
