2024 information will be posted closer to THE SHOW
SCAM ALERT FOR VENDORS
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
HOLIDAY DECOR
It is required for all vendors to incorporate holiday decor in your booth.
IMPORTANT FORMS
Food Vendor License/Transient Vendor License
*If insurance is needed, please contact Kelsey Christopher at 440.591.6963 or KelseyC@mpeshows.com
MPE Exhibit/Product Acceptability Standards For 2024 (USA)
As we enter a highly volatile political environment in advance of the 2024 General Election, Marketplace Events (MPE) wants to make clear its position on what content will not be permitted on its exhibit floors in all its US consumer home and holiday shows effective January 1, 2024. MPE shows are welcoming environments built solely to encourage face-to-face commerce. Creating respectful, safe marketplaces where our attendees and exhibitors can come together to learn, shop, compare pricing and do business together is our highest priority.
MPE’s acceptability standards do not permit political candidates, parties or other groups promoting issues or ballot initiatives to participate as exhibitors. In addition, the display or sale of any products or services that are political/partisan in nature or that can be interpreted to promote, incite, or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual, or religious intolerance are prohibited. MPE’s judgment in applying these standards will be final.
MPE maintains these policies to ensure a welcoming environment for all attendees and exhibitors.
SCAM WARNING
There have been a number of spam emails offering our attendee lists. These are scams and the senders are unauthorized to use the Marketplace Events’ name. These scammers are attempting to receive monies from exhibiting companies without providing anything in return. These emails are not approved by Marketplace Events, and Marketplace Events would never ask for bank information or other sensitive information over email.
CLICK HERE for more information.
FERN EXPOSITIONS
Fern will reach out to you directly with a link for orders. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please call Fern Customer Service at 1.800.774.1251 Ext. 1
Edlen Electric
Click Here to Order Electrical
For any questions, please contact Jack Jordan.
Email: jackjordan@edlen.com
P: 216.928.1540
WI-FI
FREE to vendors this year! Stop by the Show Office for Wi-Fi information.
VENDOR ENTRANCE
The Vendor Entrance + Show Office are located at door 35. See below for a map of how to get to door 35.
MOVE-IN DATES & TIMES
Tuesday, November 19 | 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Once in the building, vendors can work until 6:00 pm |
Wednesday, November 20 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Once in the building, vendors can work until 6:00 pm |
Thursday, November 21 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | Once in the building, vendors can work until 8:00 pm |
Friday, November 22 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | NO DRIVE-INS, hand carry or 2- or 4- wheel dolly |
*All exhibits must be set-up by Friday, November 22nd at 8:00 am
*All vendors will receive an e-mail and phone call with your designated time and date for move-in.
SHOW DATES & HOURS
Friday, November 22 | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Saturday, November 23 | 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Sunday, November 24 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
*Limited Early Bird Shopping tickets available to enhance your shopping experience.
MOVE-OUT DATES & TIMES
Sunday, November 24 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Monday, November 25 | 8:00 am - Noon |
*All exhibits MUST remain in place until closing of show on Sunday, November 24h at 5:00 pm.
EARLY BIRD SHOPPING DISCOUNTS (NEEDED):
Once again, we are looking for vendor discounts during our Early Bird Shopping from 8am-10am Friday, November 22nd ONLY. With exclusive high-end tickets sold for these early hours, these attendees are ready to shop ‘till they drop! We’d love for you to provide an exclusive Early Bird Shopping-only discount.
Gain additional exposure! We will promote these specialized discounts pre-show to our email database, on social, and on our website to encourage Early Bird Shopping ticket purchases and get our Early Bird shoppers excited, as well as on-site during the VIP Shopping Hours.
Reminder: This discount needs to be different than any general show special within your enhanced vendor listing or during regular show hours.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Area Hotels will be posted closer to the event.
SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial
Share your show pics or your holiday décor and celebrations with us.
Hashtags: #ClevelandChristmasConnection #IXCCC
In efforts to protect potential joint customers from fraudulent events and scammers, we request that you do not create your own Facebook Event. This helps us manage ticket sales for the event, and ensures that our team are available to support both
exhibitors and potential attendees with any questions, comments, or concerns that they have. Please feel free to reach out to your show manager or show marketing manager with your companies’ Facebook page and we can add you as a co-host to the
official event.
Click Here to go to our Facebook Event for 2024.
Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit
ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE VENDOR LISTING
Your basic listing will be uploaded to the website when you book your booth. Within 24 hours you will receive an automated email to enhance your listing. This link can be used multiple times and you can make updates and changes to your listing until ONE day after the show commences. If you have any questions regarding the online vendor listing or do not receive the link, please email our digital support rep, JenK@mpeshows.com.
Need help with your listing?
View the tutorial video - https://youtu.be/ecSxq1oKuYg and the FAQs.
To see some samples, visit the Interactive Exhibitor List section of the website.
Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
Go from basic to ENHANCED!