Open Sauce 2025

Venue: San Mateo County Event Center

July 18 - 20, 2025

Open Sauce 2025

We are pleased to advise you that Colt Expositions has been selected as the "Official Service Contractor" for the Open Sauce 2025. We will accommodate all exhibitors to the best of our ability to ensure a successful event. Please scroll down entire page for important event information such as Show Schedule, Booth Package Description, Important Dates and Deadlines.

  Show Information

San Mateo County Event Center
1346 Saratoga Dr.
San Mateo, California 94403
July 18-20, 2025 

  Show Schedule

Exhibitor Move-In
Wendesday, 7/16/2025
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sponsor Load-In by appointment only
Thursday, 7/17/2025
9:00 am- 8:00 pm
Sponsor Load-In
Friday, 7/18/2025
9:00 am- 6:00 pm
Sponsor Load-In
Exhibit Hours
Friday, 7/18/2025
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Industry Day
Saturday, 7/19/2025
9:00 am- 10:00 am
VIP/Premium Early Entry 
Saturday, 7/19/2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
General Attendee Access
Sunday, 7/20/2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
VIP/Premium Early Entry 
Sunday, 7/20/2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
General Attendee Access
Exhibitor Move-Out
Sunday, 7/20/2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sponsor Strike and Load Out
Monday, 7/21/2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsor Load Out- All sponsors must be completely cleared out by 5 pm

  Important Dates & Deadlines

Discount Deadline
Friday, June 27, 2025
Advanced Order deadline for Exhibitor orders and full payments.
Graphic Print Files Deadline
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Refer to Printing: Signs, Booth Panels & Banners section for requirements.
Last Order Date
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Last day to place orders online. Email exhibitor@coltexpositions for orders after this date.
Advance Freight Start Receiving
Friday, May 23, 2025
Start receiving shipments at Advance Warehouse location. 
Advance Freight Receiving Deadline
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Advance Warehouse shipment deadline Warehouse shipments will be accepted after the deadline; however, surcharges will be assessed for late delivery.
Direct Shipment Receiving begins:
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Last Day for Direct Shipments:
Friday, July 18, 2025
Deadline for Outbound Carriers to Check-In
3:00 PM, Monday, July 21, 2025

  Event Information

Aisle Carpet: None
Booth Carpet: None
Booth Information

Each 10' x 10' booth will be provided with the following:

  • 1 - 8 ft table- per 10 feet
  • 2- folding chairs- per 10 feet
  • Chain link fence backdrop (6 x 8)
  • Bike barricade dividers

  Advance Shipping to Warehouse

To ensure the proper handling of your shipments, please direct all inbound packages to the following address:
[Booth #], [Exhibiting Company Name]
Open Sauce 2025
c/o Colt Expo
1095 Essex Ave.
Suite 100
Richmond, CA 94801
Advance Warehouse Receiving Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 9, 2025: All Advance to Warehouse shipments must be received to avoid late surcharges.
If you need assistance or additional information regarding the above shipments, please call 510-436-7500 or email exhibitor@coltexpositions.com

  Material Handling/Freight Information

Freight Related Services

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY ONE LOAD UNDER 40 LBS. CAN BE CARRIED TO YOUR BOOTH. NO WHEELS OR CARTS CAN BE USED. Colt Expositions offers assisted move-in (Cart Service) from your vehicle to the loading dock to your booth for an additional fee.

As the "Official Service Contractor" we are responsible for all freight-related services. We will provide advanced dock to dock material handling, including, receiving shipments at our warehouse, storage (up to 30 days prior to install date), and transportation of advance warehouse freight shipments to show site, delivery to exhibitor's booth, pick-up and outbound freight handling. (Exhibitors are responsible for inbound and outbound shipping charges). All orders are governed by Colt Expositions, Inc. Payment Policy and the Limits of Liability and Responsibility.

To receive a transportation quote from Colt Expo please email Shipping@coltexpositions.com.

All shipping logistics are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Please contact your preferred carrier to schedule delivery to either the advance warehouse or venue show site and also the return pick-up of your freight from the venue show site accordingly. Please contact Colt Expo. for assistance at 510-436-7500.

Advance Warehouse Shipping Address
[Booth #], [Exhibiting Company Name]
Open Sauce 2025
c/o Colt Expo
1095 Essex Ave.
Suite 100
Richmond, CA 94801

Shipments should arrive between Friday, May 23, 2025 and Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Show Site Shipping Address
[Company, Onsite Contact Name & Phone Number]
2495 S. Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94403

Direct shipments will be accepted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025

  Outbound Pickup Address

[Company, Onsite Contact Name & Phone Number]
2495 S. Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94403

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