Irene and all, Yes, vendor area is free. Here is the information: The Exhibit Hall opens Friday at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, the Exhibit Hall opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. There will be a major genealogy book distributor there also. Hope that helps. Cindy Webb _________________________________________________________________ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/