Someone also mentioned having each of the vendors get up on Friday night to pitch who they are and what they do in 10 minutes or less. I could easily do a slideshow, but it would feel like I was at work. If people would like vendors at Friday night to present, let me know. It's another option we could bake into the plan.
BTW: So far Pete's idea sounds like the most fun.
Great ideas, keep them coming. THANKS! DC