Question 1

HOW CAN I APPLY TO BECOME A MERCHANT AT THE NWA BOUTIQUE SHOW & HOW MUCH ARE BOOTH FEES?

Accepted Answer

Apply by May 1st to be considered for the 2026 NWA Boutique Show! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ng5pajd/lp/a7fc28a2-1cce-4097-bb30-e6a2ad9f8698

Returning merchants will have the first right of refusal for their category and space through May 1, 2026. All other applicants will be juried and notified of acceptance or wait list no later than May 15, 2026... and possibly much sooner!

A $200 application deposit is required by May 1st to be considered during Merchant Jury, and will be applied toward overall booth balance. If a spot is not available, the deposit will be refunded in FULL.

Booth balances are due September 15th.

Question 2

WHAT IS PROVIDED IN MY BOOTH?

Accepted Answer

You will have a fully draped section to the specification of your booth size along with a 6' skirted table, chair, and a small wastebasket.* Wifi, Electricity, and extra tables may be ordered at an additional charge by 11/6/26! 
Click here to order (currently not available).
ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED DURING SET-UP OR ANY TIME DURING THE SHOW.   
*Upstart Alley will not have pipe/drape.

Question 3

HOW DO I ORDER AND PAY FOR EXTRAS FOR MY BOOTH?

Accepted Answer

Extras are supplied by Rogers Convention Center.  You must order extras no later than 11/6/26! Orders placed after that date must be ordered directly through the Convention Center and will be charged at twice the standard rate. 
ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED DURING SET-UP OR ANY TIME DURING THE SHOW.  
Click here to order wifi, electricity, and extra tables (currently not available).

Question 4

DOES THE EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL OFFER A DISCOUNT FOR BOUTIQUE SHOW MERCHANTS?

Accepted Answer

Embassy Suites  has a special rate for NWA Boutique Show merchants and shoppers! Click here to see the Boutique Show rate and book a room (currently not available...check back in Fall of 2026).

Question 5

WHERE IS MY BOOTH?

Accepted Answer

Booth numbers and booth map will be posted in mid-October. Click here for the most up-to-date booth map and list of merchants (2025), if you'd like to see how the aisles are usually arranged.

Question 6

WHAT TIME MAY MERCHANTS MOVE IN?

Accepted Answer

Thursday, 11/19/26, between Noon and 9:00 p.m.  Final adjustments to your booth may be made between 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 20. We will have a quick meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday to run through details of the weekend. Please have your booth completely ready by that time.  Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for the VIP Shopping Event.

Question 7

WHERE SHOULD WE UNLOAD?

Accepted Answer

​Merchants will be assigned an entrance for load-in/load-out based on location of your booth. Check-in at the front desk when you arrive.  Please refrain from using the front entrances during shopping hours.

Question 8

HOW CAN I REGISTER WORKERS FOR MY BOOTH?

Accepted Answer

When you check in on Thursday, please provide us with names of workers for your booth. They will simply check in at the front desk upon arrival.

Question 9

WHAT ARE THE OVERALL SHOW SHOPPING HOURS?

Accepted Answer

Friday, November 20, 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. 
Saturday, November 21, 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.

Question 10

HOW TALL ARE THE BACKDROPS?  WHAT COLOR ARE THEY? CAN I HANG THINGS?

Accepted Answer

Backdrops are 8’ tall with 3’ side rails.  Backdrops are all black.  Yes, you may hang light items from your backdrop with “S” hooks.

Question 11

WHAT TIME CAN WE BREAK DOWN AFTER THE SHOW?

Accepted Answer

Saturday AFTER THE SHOPPING HOURS END! 6:15 p.m.— 9:00 p.m.   Early take-down is strictly prohibited and will result in a fine and exclusion from future shows.  Please show respect to your fellow merchants.

Question 12

DO I NEED TO CLEAN UP MY BOOTH AFTER I PACK IT UP?

Accepted Answer

Please make sure you take ALL your items from your booth and leave a clean booth behind.  The Convention Center will handle vacuuming.  Any booth that is left messy will be charged a cleanup fee from the Convention Center.  Any items left behind will be discarded.

Question 13

HOW SHOULD WE COLLECT CUSTOMER PAYMENTS AND TAXES?

Accepted Answer

Each vendor is responsible for collecting their own payments and taxes from customers.

Question 14

WHAT IS THE CURRENT TAX RATE IN ROGERS?

Accepted Answer

(2025) The combined sales tax rate for Rogers, AR is 9.5%. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates. The Arkansas state sales tax rate is currently 6.5%. The Benton County sales tax rate is 1%. Rogers sales tax rate is 2%.

Question 15

DOES THE BOUTIQUE SHOW COLLECT COMMISSION ON MY SALES?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 16

DO MOST MERCHANTS TAKE CREDIT CARDS?

Accepted Answer

Some do and some don’t.  Obviously, it is a huge convenience for customers, so you should consider it to boost your overall sales.

Question 17

HOW DO I ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?

Accepted Answer

Square and PayPal both offer swipers as attachments to your mobile phone.  (Set up your account online.  Often, they will send the swiper to you at no charge.)

Question 18

IS WI-FI AVAILABLE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We will have wi-fi passwords available for a small fee. Those orders must be placed by 11/9/25!  Click here to order Wi-Fi and other add-ons.

Question 19

WILL FOOD BE AVAILABLE ONSITE?

Accepted Answer

2025 info: Food trucks, snacks, sodas  are available on site, offering sandwiches, wraps and other convenient foods. In addition, the Cedar Bistro on the hotel side serves a dinner menu. You may also bring a cooler or utilize delivery services such as Door Dash or Uber Eats.

Question 20

DO YOU PROVIDE A MERCHANT LOUNGE?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We discourage eating, drinking and texting while in your booth, and offer a merchant coffee lounge in the front foyer for a quick place to eat or grab a drink.  If you would like to take a more leisurely break, the hotel side offers a beautiful and peaceful atrium and bar area. It's a nice break from the busy shopping floor IF your booth is covered by your team!

Question 21

WILL THERE BE AN ATM MACHINE AT THE SHOW?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 22

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS THAT AREN’T ANSWERED ON THIS PAGE?

Accepted Answer

Accepted merchants may view the 2025 Merchant Kit or email us your question at nwaboutiqueshow@gmail.com.

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