California Homeschool Convention General Information
Date: June 12-14, 2025
Ontario Convention Center- Ontario, California
2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764 (800) 455-5755
https://gocvb.org/meet/
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Exhibit Hall Hours
Wednesday
- Exhibitors with 3 or more booths: set up 5:00–9:00 PM
Thursday
- Set up: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Check in at the exhibitor check-in desk to receive your wristbands and exhibitor envelope.
- Exhibit hall open to attendees: 5:00–8:00 PM
Friday
- Exhibit Hall open: 9:30 AM–7:00/7:30 PM
- Exhibitors can access the exhibit hall at 8:30 AM and must have an exhibitor badge for entry.
Saturday
- Exhibit Hall open: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Exhibitors can access the exhibit hall at 8:30 AM and must have an exhibitor badge for entry.
- **No early takedowns on Saturday. Takedown begins at 5:30 PM
Hotel Scam Alert
Each year, a third-party company claims to be booking rooms on behalf of Great Homeschool Conventions. This is a scam; their rates are $45–$70 higher than what GHC has negotiated with area hotels. We have nothing to do with this company, and they do not represent us in any way. Please book your accommodations through one of the options on the Great Homeschool Conventions Website to take advantage of our negotiated rates.
City of Ontario CA Sales Tax 8.75%
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California Parking Information
Prohibited items: Helium balloons, fog/ haze, candles, outside food and beverage and Battery packs.
All Fabrics for display must be fire retardant per Fire Marshal certification.
*No deliveries will be accepted prior to contracted times*
*Cashless Facility*
Reduced parking rate of $9.00 per vehicle (subject to change) entry during the active event dates with no in and out privileges.
Exhibitors who have tractor-trailers or trailers for restocking purposes only can park overnight in Parking Lot C call Center for rate (no in and out privileges). Arrangements can be made ahead of time by calling the Ontario Convention Center Service Desk at 909-937-3068. Upon arrival at the Guard Shack on Holt Blvd leading up to the dock, you can also make arrangements.
No RVs or overnight sleeping in lot permitted.
California Sales Tax Information
California Vendor License Information and Sales and Use Tax Information
Your business may require a vendor license to make sales in the state of California. Visit the California State Board of Equalization to obtain a temporary seller’s permit.
If your business does require that you obtain a temporary seller's permit for the state in which you are exhibiting, you also need to submit payment of sales tax after the conventions. Sales and use tax forms can be found on the website mentioned above.
Questions about taxes or licenses should be directed to the professionals at each state department.
1-800-400-7115
Summary
Every person who engages in business in this state as a retailer must obtain a retail license before making any sales. This includes sales made online and persons who make infrequent sales in this state. If you have more than one business outlet, you must have a separate retail license for each location.