Welcome to the 2017 Exhibitor Kit
The 2018 Calgary Fall Home Show Exhibitor Kit will be ready about 4-6 weeks before the Show - please check back!
The Exhibitor Kit will not be printed or mailed to you. We're reducing our paper trail by sending out our information by email or posting items on our website. Follow our step by step instructions below to assure you have a well organized, successful show.
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS:
There are to be no vehicles allowed on the show floor without permission from management.
***REMINDER: You must purchase electrical for your booth display through ShowTECH.***
Exhibitor Warning
We have been made aware that companies claiming to be affiliated with Marketplace Events LLC, such as but not limited to: International Fairs Directory, Event-Fair (formerly Expo-Guide & FAIR Guide), Exhibition Housing Services - are reaching out to our exhibitors offering sponsorship items in exchange for (exhibiting) company information and/or banking/credit card information. These companies do not have any business relationship with Marketplace Events LLC, nor have we given them authorization to use our Show names or Show-related information.
We strongly recommend that all exhibitors be extremely vigilant when it comes to giving your information to any company that you are not familiar with. If you have any questions about whether or not a company is warranted in reaching out to you regarding your participation in the Show(s), please don't hesitate to reach out to your Exhibit Sales Consultant.
QUICK LINKS
2017 Floor Plan
Upload your 2017 Exhibitor Listing
2017 Move-In Schedule
2017 Rules and Regulations
2017 Show Checklist
2017 Must Do's
2017 FAQ's
Show Facility
Northlands, Edmonton Expo Centre
7515 – 118 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5B 4X5
SHOW OFFICE
Hall C Show Office
(effective October 24 – 29, 2018)
Phone: 780.471.7201 or 780.471.7204
*Marketplace Events Team is ONLY at this location during the week of the Show: Wednesday, October 24 - Monday, October 29, 2018.
Please note that the Exhibitor's Lounge in Room #202 will be setup as a quiet room for exhibitors to use if needed, however, there will not be any food & beverage service for this show.
Show Hours:
Friday, October 26, 2018 12PM - 9PM
Saturday, October 27, 2018 10AM - 9PM
Sunday, October 28, 2018 10AM - 6PM
1. IMPORTANT FORMS
Review, complete and return the following by fax or email as soon as possible. Please double check that all of your contact information is correct.
For due dates on all forms, see the 2017 Show Checklist
2. BOOTH GUIDELINES
Review the booth guidelines to make sure your booth is designed to meet Marketplace Events and Edmonton Expo Centre's standards:
*SOIL/GARDEN DISPLAYS*
Displays containing soil, mulch or similar materials must use a fire retardant protective coating such as plastic to protect the floor and all facility equipment. Please note that additional cleaning charges may apply.
*SIGNAGE & BANNER HANGING*
Any signs/objects over 20 lbs. must be pre-approved by ShowTECH.
4. EXHIBITOR MOVE IN AND MOVE OUT
Move-In Schedule:
Will be updated closer to the show.
No persons under the age of fifteen (15) may be present on the show floor, or back of house areas, during Move In, Move Out, or while heavy machinery is operating
Move-Out Hours:
Sunday, October 28, 2018 7PM - 10PM (one hour required for aisle carpet removal)
Monday, October 29, 2018 8AM - 12PM
5. ORDER APPLICABLE SERVICES FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SHOW SUPPLIERS:
CLICK HERE FOR A DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
Facility Services, Edmonton Expo Centre
Exhibitors must now purchase parking passes prior to Move In online, Instructions here. As part of this change, we are requesting that all Show Management Staff, Exhibitors, Deliveries, etc. enter the grounds via 79th Street. **Cash is NOT accepted for parking services**
- Note: Exhibitors MUST park in the West Lot or in the Angled Exhibitor Parking behind the halls - subject to availability.
- Exhibitors MUST enter through the 79 St. & Borden Park Road entrance via 112th Ave.
- Parking Pass MUST be scanned upon both entry & exit.
- Parking Pass MUST be displayed and clearly visible on front dash at all times.
Services through Northlands:
ShowTECH
2017 ShowTECH Exhibitor Order Forms
2017 ShowTECH ONLINE Ordering
Deadline for ShowTECH discount: Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Services Available:
- Signage Hanging
- Electrical
- Ceiling Lighting
- Floor Lighting
- Plumbing
- Compressed Air/Natural Gas
- Telecommunications
GES Decorator Services
2017 GES Order Forms
2017 GES ONLINE Ordering
Deadline for GES discount: Friday, October 6, 2017
Services Available:
- Booth Cleaning
- Furnishings (tables, chairs, etc.)
- Carpet & Under-Padding
- Specialty Furnishings
- GEM Exhibits and Accessories (booths)
- Signs and Graphics
- Plants
- Installation and Dismantling Labour
- In-Booth Forklift Service
6. EXHIBITOR GUEST TICKETS
Order your exhibitor guest tickets (VIP tickets) at a discounted rate to give to friends, family, current customers, prospective customers or whoever you wish. To place an order, please fax the Exhibitor Ticket Order Form to 403.253.7878, or scan and email to Sarah.
7. MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
Extra Marketing Application
Extra Marketing Opportunities
Online Web Banner/Eblast Inclusion Spec Sheet
Web Button: Increase traffic to your website with our free online button linking your customers to discount tickets at the show. Let us know when our web button is posted, and we will mail you
10 free tickets to the show.
Deadline: Monday, October 9, 2017
Follow These Easy Steps:
- Right click on button (below) and save
- Load image onto your website
- Set up hyperlink so jpg image links through to our website: www.edmontonfallhomeshow.com
- Email your website link to Keely along with your mailing address
Call us if you have any problems or if you want to discuss any other easy cross-marketing opportunities.
8.SELLING OR SAMPLING FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTS
Edmonton Food Sales - Sampling Application Form
Alberta Health Services Vendor Notification
Alberta Health Services Vendor Package
Please note the following information:
The following are required to fill out sales and sampling applications
- Any vendor that is selling food or beverage meant for consumption on site
- Any vendor that is sampling any kind of edible product
The following are required to notify Marketplace Events so that we can notify Alberta Health Services
- All perishable items meant for consumption off site
The following are not required to fill out the sales and sampling application
- Spices
- Commercially packaged products i.e. jams, coffee, tea, non-hydrated soups, energy bars, weight loss products
Using propane? If so, you MUST abide by all parameters in the
Northlands Propane Use Health & Safety Document
9. HOTEL INFORMATION
Matrix Hotel
Discount Deadline: Sunday, October 1, 2017
Exhibitor Rate at Host Hotel
Below is a list of hotels in Edmonton listed by: cost, distance (from the Edmonton Expo Centre) and guest rating. All of the information below is from expedia.ca and is subject to change without notice.
Edmonton Hotels by COST
Edmonton Hotels by DISTANCE
Edmonton Hotels by RATING
Contact
Michelle Whyte, Exhibit Sales Consultant (Companies A - J)
MichelleW@mpeshows.com 1.866.941.0673, ext. 202
Alex Black, Exhibit Sales Consultant (Companies K - Z)
AlexB@mpeshows.com 1.866.941.0673, ext. 213
Kristy Cairns, Assistant Show Manager
KristyC@mpeshows.com 1.800.633.8332, ext. 231