Catapalooza Check In & Set-up

Looking for your booth placement? 

The following link will take you to an interactive map of campus. You may need to zoom in to read all booth numbers clearly.

Catapalooza Booth Map

Sponsor Information:

Sponsor Check In will occur from 7-7:30 AM on August 28th, 2026. Sponsors will be provided a table and two chairs. Please refer to General Vendor Information down below for Check In and Set Up details.

General Vendor Information:

Please make sure this information gets to the person who will be checking-in with us and please make sure they know the full and accurate name of your organization.  

Check in and Set Up:

*Sponsors refer to Sponsor Check In time, NOT Booth Number affiliation 

Registered Student Organizations and Sponsors will be provided with a table and two chairs, set out at the specified location on the Cataplaooza 2026 Map . Non-student on-campus organizations and off-campus organizations will not receive a table or chairs but will be able to set up their supplies in their designated spot.  

IMPORTANT: If you plan on setting up tents, canopies, umbrellas, or display items, please note that you WILL NOT be able to stake anything into the lawn. It is yoursole responsibility to setup, take down, and manage it during the event. It must be weighted down withat least 180 lbs.We ask that you bring cinder blocks, milk jugs filled with water, or sandbags to secure your area. If you bring a tent or canopy it may not be bigger than your booth space (11’x10’). Champ-level sponsors will get two 11'x10' booth spaces.  If forecasted or observed sustained wind speeds exceed 15 mph, the use of pop-up tents will not be permitted.

Parking:

Vehicle use to drop off equipment for Catapalooza is restricted to organizations that signed up for this through the registration process.Only one parking spot isallocated per organization.Follow the direction of staff members during the event check in process to access the approved parking area. 

If you park, you will be able to leave your supplies in the SUB bus loop with our team and then pick them up after parking. There may be team members available to help transport supplies into the event if needed.

Clean up: 

Please clean up all trash, left over booth items, and any physical items that marked your booth location. Please note that volunteers will not be available to help you carry your items to the loading area. You might consider bringing extra help and/or a dolly to help move your display and promotional products. You will be able to bring your items to the loading area (where you checked-in) and then drive your vehicle to pick it up.

Serving Food:

• If you did not indicate your intentions to serve food or beverages when you registered, you will NOT be permitted to do so at this event– no exceptions-this includes candy.

Conducting Business:

We request and will enforce that vendors DO NOT sell goods or services (no exchange of money) at Catapalooza. Instead, be prepared to distribute coupons, hand-outs, freebees, and/or company contact information to promote your company or organization. Students love fun promotional items! Will you be offering to add interested parties to your mailing list? Please have sign-in sheets prepared and printed in advance. Also, please bring extra pens and pencils, business cards, and information pamphlets.

Other Considerations:

Catapalooza is an outdoor event that runs from 10am-3pm. Please plan on being outside and arrive prepared for all weather! Plan on bringing water, sunblock, a shade source (such as an umbrella or canopy) paperweights, and a jacket or rain gear. 

Acknowledgment of Risk Form:

Cancellations:

Please contact us immediately if you are unable to attend Catapalooza as we currently have a waiting list!