COVID – 19 and The Hippo Events

The Hippo Events wants to keep you as safe as we can while you shop at the Hippo Events. 

Here’s what we are doing

 

  • Checking the temperatures of all crew members when they arrive to help at the event.

  • Hand sanitizer will be available at  multiple locations inside the event.

  • Protective barriers in place at the register areas.

  • Signage placed around the event to promote social distancing and hand washing

  • All shopping bags will be sanitized after use.

  • Door handles will be sanitized regularly through out the day

  • Bathrooms will be sanitized regularly through out the day.

  • All crew members will be provided with a mask and glove while helping out at the events.

  • One way entrance and exits to maintain a directional flow.

  • Offering select shopping times that you can register for where the capacity will be limited.

  • Providing a chart to show when the peak shopping times are so you can better plan your shopping trip.

What we are asking you to do

 

  • Stay home if you are not feeling well or have a temperature.

  • Use a face mask or covering when shopping at The Hippo Events is recommended.

  • Be mindful of social distancing

  • Wash your hands frequently.

  • Use hand sanitizer that will be available at The Hippo Events.

  • Use the one way entrance and exits to maintain a directional flow.

When are the busiest and slowest times at The Hippo Events?

From our past events, we have come up with the times that are typically busier and the times that typically are slower so you can make a plan to shop when you feel most comfortable.

Busiest times at The Hippo Events.

  • Thurs. night Pre-sales

  • Friday from 9am to 1pm

  • Saturday from 9am to 1pm

  • Saturday night from 7pm to 9pm

  • Sunday from 9am to 1pm

Slower times at The Hippo Events

  • Wednesday night pre-sales

  • Friday 1pm to 4pm

  • Saturday 2pm to 4pm

  • Sunday 1pm to 4pm

Social Distance Shopping

 

We are offering several times where we will limit the amount of shoppers at The Hippo Events. We will limit it to 50 shoppers for each scheduled time.

 

Social Distance shopping times

Children Event times

  • Friday July 24th at 5pm

  • Friday July 24th at 7pm

  • Sunday July 26th at 8am (50% off shopping)

Teen/Adult Event times

  • Friday July 31st at 5pm

  • Friday July 31st at 7pm

  • Sunday August 2nd at 8am (50% off shopping)

How do I shop at a social distance shopping time?

In order to maintain the limited capacity, we are asking anyone who would like to shop at one of the social distance shopping times to register for a time.  At the time of registration, we will ask you to pay $5 to hold your spot.  When you come to shop at your selected time, you will receive your $5 back as a shopping credit when you check out. 

Why are you charging a $5 fee?

In order to prevent someone from registering for all of the social distancing shopping spots,  we are asking for $5 to hold that spot for you.  When you show up to shop at your registered social distance shopping time, you will receive your $5 back as a shopping credit when you check out.