Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor Application

Winter 2026 Tucson Gem Show Application

To apply to exhibit at our upcoming event, please follow these instructions:

  1. Click on the red “Download PDF” button to download and open the PDF file that contains the exhibit application and contract, along with the booth prices and other important information about reserving a booth.
  2. Review the information in the PDF file carefully to determine the booth size and location that best fits your needs.
  3. Complete the application and contract form and ensure that all required information is filled in accurately and completely.
  4. Submit the completed form along with any additional required documentation via email to info@jogsshow.com
  5. If you prefer to apply online, you can also click on the “Apply Online” button and follow the prompts to submit your application and reserve a spot.
  6. Once your application has been received and processed, we will confirm your booth reservation and provide you with further instructions and details for the event.

We look forward to receiving your application and having you as an exhibitor at our upcoming event.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Set daily leads and goals
  • Do not lose your leads!– Keep track of your leads throughout the day
  • Increase focus on pre-show and show events/promotions – special gifts for special customers only
  • Stand out – make your booth attractive
  • Interact with customers – be personal, energized, engaged and welcoming
  • Make sure your sales people know all product details
  • Make your merchandise easily seen and approachable for customers
  • Lighting can enhance your products luster and sparkle. Bring additional lighting or rent extras from JOGS International Exhibits
  • Price your items. A buyer is more likely to consider a wholesale item if it has a price attached to it
  • Give yourself enough time to set up/disassemble the booth
  • Make sure your debit/credit card machines work properly before the show
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Wear layers, weather changes rapidly
  • Rent your car and hotel prior arriving to the JOGS Gem and Jewelry Show
  • Ship your merchandise upfront, if you are not bringing it with you
  • Keep your booth clean and organized
  • Have “show specials”. Highlight special offers that guests can get at the Show only
  • Check the Exhibitor Manual page for important JOGS Show dates and times including set-up and tear-down
  • Learn how to keep your merchandise safe on our Exhibitor Security Tips

All JOGS Shows feature heavy security for our exhibitors, but with over 40,000 buyers at the Show its in your best interests to keep your booth and merchandise safe. The Tucson Gem Show is a place that thieves know is an “easy target” due to the thousands of exhibitors coming during a short period of time, so keep yourself and your merchandise safe while travelling to and from the Show with these tips.

  • Armored Car Service, Shipping, Receiving, and Customs Brokers Information
  • Tips for Exhibitors
  • Exhibitor Manual

Safety Tips

  1. Collaborate with other dealers to travel together in a group.
  2. Never be alone.
  3. Get insurance for your merchandise and for your travel plans.
  4. Do not put all your valuable merchandise in one bag.

Driving to the Show

  1. Do not stop for gas. Fill your tank fully before you leave.
  2. Do not stop for food. Pack food for the journey, avoid restaurants and drive-ins – anywhere your car will be stopped for more than a few seconds.
  3. Do not stop to fix a flat tire.
  4. Do not stop if your car is hit.
  5. Do not park in parking garages. Use valet service to park your car in hotels. Do not leave merchandise in your car.

Flying to the Show

  1. Do not go through security alone. Hire security to escort you if possible.
  2. Do not lose site of your bag going through security, especially the X-ray machine.
  3. Do not put your bag down. Hold on to it at all times. Do not walk away from it.

Hotel Safety

  1. Do not leave merchandise alone in your hotel room, not even in the safe.
  2. Do not trust your valuables with the hotel lobby front desk.
  3. When you are in the hotel room, store your valuables in the room safe, and use the door bolt or chain to lock the door. Valuables that do not fit in the safe should be kept in zipped cases with the zippers locked closed, and kept near your bed rather than open on the floor.

Other Travel Tips

  1. Do not put down your bag in the restroom.
  2. Do not drink alcohol if you are the one responsible for watching your merchandise.
  3. Do not share a taxi.

Beware of marketing offers from Construct Data (The Fair Guide) and similar companies – the offers look official and the invoices appear legitimate, but they are not.

Dear exhibitors, it has come to our attention that Expo Guide, S.C. of Mexico (aka the Fair Guide) has been targeting JOGS Gem and Jewelry Show Exhibitors requesting company data updates for an online directory.

By using a form similar to our free catalog listing with J.O.G.S. name, this group is offering advertising space on their Fair Guide (www.fairguide.com) and/or Expo Guide (www.expo-guide.com) websites. If an exhibitor signs the advertising agreement, they can be locked into a non-terminable contract at a significant cost. If you receive a document with J.O.G.S. name on it, please contact our office to confirm it is not a scam.

You can email us at info@jogsshow.com or call us at 213.629.3030

Please be aware of this scam and others. If you have heard of other scams, please contact JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show right away.

The site, www.stopecg.org, does have information on Expo Guide and other misleading scams.

Sample letter of scam being sent out:

Dear Show Visitors,

We hope you are looking forward to attending our upcoming event! We would like to bring to your attention some essential information regarding potential scams related to hotel and travel arrangements.

Please be cautious of unauthorized housing companies or travel services claiming to offer discounted rates or special deals on hotel bookings for our event. These unauthorized entities may falsely represent themselves as official partners of the show.

To ensure your safety and protect against any fraudulent activities, we strongly advise you NOT to use any expo housing services other than those listed on our official website. The only legitimate and reliable source for booking hotels and travel arrangements related to our event is through our authorized channels.

To access the approved hotel and travel services, please visit our official website https://jogsshow.com/tucson-fall-show/hotel-listings/

If you encounter any suspicious or unauthorized solicitations related to accommodation or travel arrangements, please report them to our team immediately at info@jogsshow.com. Your vigilance helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

We take your safety seriously and want to ensure that you have a seamless and hassle-free visit to our event. Please be cautious, and we look forward to welcoming you to our show!

During this time of year, we often see a surge in impersonation scams. Your safety is our priority, so please take a moment to learn how to identify and avoid these scams:

Never Pay Over the Phone: Be cautious if someone asks you to make payments over the phone, especially for show-related services.

Beware of False Urgency: Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure you into making quick decisions. Take your time to verify any offers.

Verify Email Addresses and Websites: Only trust emails from JOGS Tucson Show with the official email addresses info@jogsshow.com or jogsshow@gmail.com. Be cautious of suspicious websites, such as travel www.dynamixbizservices.com (known scammer).

JOGS Privacy Policy: Rest assured that JOGS never sells or shares customer data with anyone. Your information is safe with us.

Please be aware of fraudulent offers claiming to sell a “JOGS Buyer List” or “JOGS Attendee List.” These offers are scams.

Here’s how to determine if an offer is legitimate:

Check for JOGS Branding: Legitimate offers will have the JOGS branding.

Confirm the Sender: Ensure the email is from JOGS Tucson Show at info@jogsshow.com or jogsshow@gmail.com.

Verify the Facts: Ensure the information in the email is accurate.
If you receive an offer you need clarification on or believe you’ve encountered a scam, please feel free to contact us at info@jogsshow.com or call us at (213) 629-3030. Your safety and security are our top priorities.

Stay vigilant; together, we can keep our JOGS community safe from scams.

Permits, Licenses & Taxes

Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) – Special Events License

Who Needs a License?

All exhibitors at the JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show must have an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License to legally make sales at the event.
The TPT license works like a sales tax permit, but in Arizona, it is referred to as a “Transaction Privilege Tax” license.

First-Time Exhibitors

If you have never exhibited in Tucson before:

Returning Exhibitors

If you have exhibited in Arizona before:

  • You may reinstate your license by sending a copy of your existing Arizona TPT license to ADOR along with a note requesting reinstatement.

License Fees

  • The cost is $12 per location (for the year).
  • No separate Tucson City license is needed because the JOGS Tucson Show is held outside Tucson city limits.

TPT License Validity & Suspension

Arizona TPT licenses remain valid indefinitely as long as you keep ADOR informed of your business status.

If you only exhibit in Arizona once per year, you can temporarily suspend your license to avoid monthly filing requirements:

  1. When completing and returning your Arizona TPT Tax Form after the show, write across the top:
    “Suspend License until [next year you plan to exhibit]”
  2. This pauses your reporting obligations until you resume sales in Arizona.

If you do not suspend the license, ADOR will continue to send monthly tax return forms, and you will be required to file them—even if you have no sales in Arizona.

Sales to Different Buyer Types

Buyer Type

Tax Requirement

Retailers (Resale)

May be exempt from TPT if they provide a valid Resale Certificate (AZ Form 5000 or equivalent from another state). You must keep this on file for audit purposes.

Individual Buyers (Show Guests)

You must collect the full TPT rate on sales.

Tax Rate – Pima County (Tucson Area)

  • Current combined TPT rate: 8.7% (as of 2025)
    • State of Arizona: 5.6%
    • Pima County: 0.5%
    • City of Tucson: 2.6%
  • Verify current rates here:
    Arizona Sales & Use Tax Rates – CDTFA

Helpful Links

 

Custom Brokers

Suarez International

Armored Car Services

ARMORED CAR SERVICES

If you have any questions regarding Armored Car Services, please reach out to them directly.

Sellers Using Commercial Scales

If your merchandise is sold by weight, it is vital to ensure that your scale(s) are NTEP approved and registered with the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures (AZDWM). To understand the requirements better, please refer to their Small Scale Brochure v4.0. AZDWM will conduct unannounced visits at the show, and any scales not licensed by the AZDWM and/or lacking NTEP approval are subject to confiscation.
To avoid any complications, we strongly advise you to review your scale’s compliance and take the necessary steps to obtain the proper licensing. For additional information or to request a Device License Package, please get in touch with:

Arizona Department of Weights and Measures

Mailing Address:
1802 W. Jackson Street, #78
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Physical Address:
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Phone: 602-542-4373
Email: dwm@azda.gov
Website: https://agriculture.az.gov/about-us/divisions/weights-measures-services-division

For licensing inquiries, reach out to:
Phone: (602) 542-3578
Email: licensing@azda.gov

Ensuring your scales are licensed and approved will help you stay compliant with regulations and avoid any inconvenience during the event.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Shipping to the JOGS Tucson Gem Show

Official Freight Forwarding & Pallet Shipping for Exhibitors

GSL Forwarding is the official pallet shipping and freight forwarding provider for the JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show.

All pallets shipped through GSL Forwarding will arrive on the Exhibitor Set-Up Day and will be delivered directly to your booth at the Tucson Expo Center.

How to Arrange Shipping

To schedule your shipment, please contact the GSL Forwarding representative:

Julia Bliss
Phone: +1-248-302-6257
Email: glsforwarding@gmail.com

With decades of experience in the gem, jewelry, and mineral industry, GSL Forwarding provides reliable and secure handling of exhibitor freight. Julia Bliss is supported by a team of former UPS logistics professionals, ensuring your shipments are delivered safely and on time.

Important Shipping Guidelines for Exhibitors

  • Do not ship pallets directly to the Tucson Expo Center before the official Exhibitor Set-Up dates.
  • Exhibitors bringing merchandise by pallet must arrange drop-off at the Tucson Expo Center and notify both the JOGS Show team and the Tucson Expo Center decorators team in advance of the number of pallets expected.
  • If you require a forklift for load-in or load-out, it is strongly recommended to order it in advance to be placed in the service queue and avoid longer waiting times on-site.

Shipping to the JOGS Winter 2026 Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show

Advance Shipments (Before Set-Up & Show Dates)

All advance shipments must be sent to the official JOGS shipping provider:

Advance Shipment Address:

(Your Company Name)
(Your Full Booth # with Letter – e.g., W110)
C/o GLS Forwarding / JOGS Show
6450 E. Valencia Road
Tucson, AZ 85756, USA
(Your Phone Number)

Important:

  • Contact Julia Bliss before shipping to arrange your delivery.
  • Include your full booth number (with letter prefix: S, N, W, or E).
  • Include your phone number so the shipping company can reach you directly.

Shipments (During Set-Up Days & Show Dates)

Shipments during set-up or show days should be sent directly to the Tucson Expo Center:

Show Site Address:

(Your Company Name)
(Your Full Booth # with Letter – e.g., N412)
C/o JOGS Tucson Show
Tucson Expo Center
3750 E. Irvington Road
Tucson, AZ 85714, USA
(Your Phone Number)

Notes for Exhibitors:

  • A company representative must be present in the booth to receive the delivery.
  • JOGS Show and Tucson Expo Center staff cannot accept or sign for packages on behalf of exhibitors.
  • Please plan deliveries accordingly to ensure someone is available at your booth.

Addressing Requirements — Very Important

All shipments must be addressed only to the exhibiting company or to their official representative who will personally accept the shipment on-site.

Shipments cannot be addressed to:

  • “JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show”
  • “JOGS International Exhibits”
  • “Tucson Expo Center”
  • Or any show organizer’s name or representative

Any shipment addressed in this way will not be accepted or signed for and will be rejected by the facility.

Please make sure all labels clearly show your company name, booth number, and your contact phone number.

USPS Shipments

Please note: USPS mail carriers do not deliver directly to exhibitor booths inside the Tucson Expo Center during the JOGS Show.

For deliveries during the event, please use UPS or FedEx, which can deliver directly to your booth during show hours.

Additional Notes

  • All shipping fees are charged by GSL Forwarding or your chosen carrier — not by the JOGS Show.
  • To avoid delays, confirm all shipment arrangements in advance and use the exact address format provided.
  • Order forklifts ahead of time to be added to the service queue and reduce wait times during move-in and move-out.