Exhibitor Kit - Minneapolis Home Show + Remodeling Show

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February 2-4, 2024

U.S. Bank Stadium

Minneapolis, MN

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2024 information will be posted closer to event dates

2023 Exhibitor Manual

This manual will not be mailed out or printed for distribution. Please read thoroughly, as it will answer most of your exhibition questions. The document and this page are subject to change, and will be updated as new information becomes available closer to show date.

CLICK HERE for the 2023 Exhibitor Manual

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.

decorator kit

Show Decorator - Fern Expo
Jessica Mulheron
jmulheron@fernexpo.com
800.774.1251 x1

Show Orders: https://www.fernoneview.com/login

Fern Expo will send all booked exhibitors an email that will provide you with a direct link to the OneView ordering system. Fern is updated weekly with newly booked exhibitor information. If you are fully booked in the show and have not received a link, check spam filter prior to contacting Fern Expo.

Advance Pricing deadlines for 2024 TBD

electric

New for 2023! Electricity and other Utilities Services will be ordered through U.S. Bank Stadium.

Facility & Operation Service Technical Questions, Order Processing, and Billing:
E-mail | exhibitorordering@usbankstadium.com
Phone | 612-777-8770

To View and Complete an Order Form - CLICK HERE
Print, complete, scan and email form - or call to order by phone

Advance Pricing deadlines for 2024 TBD

Exhibitor Forms & Information

U.S. Bank Stadium Exhibitor Rules and Guidelines - PLEASE READ

Certificate of Compliance Form - REQUIRED BY ALL EXHIBITORS

FOOD & BEVERAGE PERMIT PROCEDURES

New Exhibitors not yet booked must review the US Bank Stadium's food policies with Show Manager Dan DeJaeger prior to booking. Please contact Dan at DanD@mpeshows.com.

Exhibitors in the show who are dispensing food and/or beverages must obtain a Short-Term Food Permit or provide license number for Seasonal or Mobile licenses already on file. See below for full details and fee information:

2023 H&R Short Term Food Permit Procedures - for reference only -- procedures and forms are subject to change for 2024

INSURANCE

Our shows have all been set up so exhibitors can apply using this link:

https://www.buttine.com/eventExhibitor.html

A few things to be aware of:

Exhibitors will have to pick the show from a drop-down list that includes shows other than just those run by MPE.
Marketplace Events is not selling this insurance and does not profit from it in any way. This is simply a resource for those exhibitors who don't already have the required insurance coverage per their contracts. They do not have to purchase this.

The insurance clause is #5 on the Terms and Conditions page of all booth space contracts. For easy reference, exhibitors are required to have:

Comprehensive General Liability and All Risk Property Insurance
Coverage must be from the start of move-in to the end of move-out
Coverage of at least $1,000,000 for each separate occurence
Name Marketplace Events LLC and the venue as additional insured
Provide a copy of the certificate of insurance to MPE

Contact Kendra Reilly Monahan, Buttine Underwriters Purchasing Group, LLC

212.867.3642 kar@buttine.com

2023 MOVE IN map and schedule -- for reference only -- 2024 will be posted in the fall

Click HERE for a pdf of this map and schedule

FIELD LEVEL:

Tuesday, January 31: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Yellow zone – Use loading Dock Entrance (S. 4th Street) for drive-in, or if you'd like to carry-in, please use the Legacy Gate (Chicago Ave)

Wednesday, February 1: 8:00am – 1:00 pm

Blue Zone – Use loading Dock Entrance (S. 4th Street) for drive-in, or if you'd like to carry-in, please use the Legacy Gate (Chicago Ave)

*Green Zone- do NOT come at 1:00pm.  This hour is used for Blue Zone exhibitors to remove their vehicles from the field. Green Zone exhibitor will NOT be let in until 2:00pm.

Wednesday, February 1: 2:00pm - 8:00 pm

Green Zone – Use loading Dock Entrance (S. 4th Street) for drive-in, or if you'd like to carry-in, please use the Legacy Gate (Chicago Ave)

Thursday, February 2: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Red Zone Field – Use loading Dock Entrance (S. 4th Street) for drive-in, or if you'd like to carry-in, please use the Legacy Gate (Chicago Ave)

*Carpet will start being set at 2pm on Thursday - no further driving on the field

CONCOURSE LEVEL:

Wednesday, February 1: 8:00am – 8:00pm

Gray Zone –Legacy Gate/Medtronic Plaza entrance from Chicago Ave.

Thursday, February 2: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Gray Zone –Legacy Gate/Medtronic Plaza entrance from Chicago Ave.

*Carpet will start being set at 2pm on Thursday

stadium/move in and out details

Roll up doors: 18'

Entrance to field: 16'

Dock Height: 19'

Concourse Doors: 5' wide and 6'8" tall

loading dock address

1005 4th St S
Minneapolis, MN 55415

For any exhibitors using the Loading Dock for move-in and move-out

2023 MOVE OUT map and schedule

Click HERE for a pdf of this map and schedule

Sunday, February 5:

FIELD LEVEL:

Sunday, February 5: 5:01pm – 6:00pm
Carpet and electrical taken up only. Exhibitors are encouraged to start taking down their booths and/or hand carry out of the Legacy Gates. No vehicles will be allowed in until a path has been cleared.

Sunday, February 5: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Red Zone Move-out. All other exhibitors are encouraged to start tearing down. Exhibitors can use Legacy to hand carry, but Red Zone will be the only exhibitors allowed to use the dock during this time.

Sunday, February 5: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Green Zone Move-out. All other exhibitors are encouraged to start tearing down. Exhibitors can use Legacy to hand carry, but Green Zone will be the only exhibitors allowed to use the dock during this time.

CONCOURSE

Sunday, February 5: 5:01 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Carpet and electrical taken up only. Exhibitors are encouraged to start taking down their booths and/or hand carry out of the Legacy Gates. No vehicles will be allowed in until a path has been cleared.

Sunday, February 5: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Red Zone Move-out. All other exhibitors are encouraged to start tearing down. Exhibitors can use Legacy to hand carry, but Red Zone will be the only exhibitors allowed to use the dock during this time.

*Concourse exhibitors can also have until 2pm on Monday, February 6th to move out.

Monday, February 6:

FIELD
Monday, February 6: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Green Zone Move-out continued. All other exhibitors are encouraged to continue to tear down. Exhibitors can use Legacy Gates to hand carry, but Green Zone will be the only exhibitors allowed to use the dock during this time.

Monday, February 6: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Blue Move-out continued. All other exhibitors are encouraged to continue to tear down. Exhibitors can use Legacy Gates to hand carry, but Blue Zone will be the only exhibitors allowed to use the dock during this time.

Monday, February 6: 10:30 a.m. -2:00pm

OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS

CONCOURSE

Monday, February 6: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00pm

OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS

ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY’S ONLINE EXHIBITOR 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 exhibitor listing or do not receive the link, please email our digital support rep, JenK@mpeshows.com.

Need help with your listing? Read the FAQs.

Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
Go from basic to ENHANCED!

SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial

Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.

Hashtags: #MPLSHomeShow #MPLSHomeRemodelingShow

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 2023.

Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit

2024 Show Dates & Hours:

Date Time

Friday, February 2 10:00am- 8:00pm
Saturday, February 3 10:00am- 8:00pm
Sunday, February 4 10:00am- 5:00pm

Exhibitors can access the show one hour prior to show open.

Exhibitors enter through the NW Legacy gates or the skyway connection from the Mills Fleet Farm ramp.

badges and tickets

Exhibitor badges will be picked up in the Show Office during move in. Digital comp ticket codes/links will be emailed to all booked exhibitors prior to the show.

Tickets to the show make great gifts and give you a reason to reconnect with clients, suppliers, vendors, partners and prospects to help them get started on their home and renovation projects. Here are a few ideas on how other companies have distributed tickets across our shows:

Give away tickets on social media – use these tickets to help build your likes and increase engagement on your social media channels. Offer two complimentary tickets to the first 10 people to post on why they need to attend the Home Show this year. Tag a friend and receive a four pack!
Get in touch with past customers – thank previous customers for their business and mail them complimentary tickets or send an email to customers to respond if they would like complimentary tickets (remind them to come visit your booth when they are at the show). Call top customers and offer to leave the complimentary tickets at will call for them.
In Store – offer tickets to customers, for example, who spend $100 or more and get two free tickets to the show!
Give tickets away at your location or service calls – offer complimentary tickets with purchase or as a leave behind when at their home.

BOOTH AWARDS & TIPS!

Each year, the Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show awards five exhibitors, each in a different category, for standing out from their competition and peers. The categories for the booth awards are listed below, accompanied by the criteria our panel of judges look for when selecting the winning booth and company. We value all of the hard work our exhibitors put in to create their displays and design their spaces and award those who go above and beyond to put their best foot forward.

Best In Show	Regardless of size, this booth displays the most unique display and design of any other in the show.
Best in Show - 400 SF+	Best booth 400 square feet or larger
Best in Show- 200 SF+	Best Booth between 200 - 399 square feet
Best in Show - 100 SF+	Best Booth between 100 - 199 square feet
Rookie of the Year	Regardless of size, this brand new company has taken the initiative to design their space in a manner that truly sets them apart from other new companies.

Things we look for:
• Meeting basic booth standards/expectations – height, signage, flooring, layout, etc
• Full floor covering (no subfloor, concrete exposed) and quality of floor covering
• Hard wall display (not mandatory but helps in the presentation of a professional display)
• Signage and signage quality
• No exposed studs or wiring (inside and outside booth)
• Paint and paint quality – taking the time to edge, tape seams, make the paint job look professional
• Wall quality – no visible damage
• Creativity and thought evident in booth design

PARKING

There are several options for parking around U.S. Bank Stadium with over 20,000 parking spaces from the venue and Hennepin Avenue, all within a 20 minute or less walk.

U.S. Bank Stadium has published some parking information on their website HERE

The closest parking options are below:

Mills Fleet Farm Ramp
740 4th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Central Parking
300 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Impark Lot
247 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55415