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WELCOME TO THE 2024 EDMONTON RENOVATION SHOW EXHIBITOR KIT
THE EXHIBITOR KIT WILL BE FULLY UPDATED 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE THE SHOW.
***REMINDER: You must purchase electrical for your booth display through ShowTECH. Flooring is Mandatory. Please read each section of the kit there is important information within this page ***
GENERAL INFORMATION
2024 SHOW HOURS
| Exhibitor Access: | ||
| Friday, January 26 | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 8 AM |
| Saturday, January 27 | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | 8 AM |
| Sunday, January 28 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | 8 AM |
Exhibitor access to the show floor is only allowed 2 HOURS prior to show open on show days with the exception to opening day with your exhibitor badge.
SHOW FACILITY
Edmonton Expo Centre
7515 – 118 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5B 4X5
SHOW OFFICE
Hall C Show Office
**Marketplace Events team is ONLY at this location during the week of the Show: Wednesday, January 24 - Monday, January 29, 2024.
SHOW FACILITY
Edmonton Expo Centre
7515 – 118 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5B 4X5
SHOW OFFICE
Hall C Show Office
**Marketplace Events team is ONLY at this location during the week of the Show: Wednesday, January 25 - Monday, January 30, 2023.
EXHIBITOR BADGES
All exhibitors need to display their badge on show days to gain admittance to the show floor.
Exhibitors are given the minimum number of badges allotted to their booth automatically (see chart below) with no
form needing to be filled out. If the number of badges needed for your staff doesn't exceed the amount shown below, then simply have your staff check in at the Hall C Show office during or before the show to receive their badge.
Please note that badges do not display exhibitor or company names on them but have space to insert your business card.
| 100 square feet | = | 6 free badges |
| 200 square feet | = | 8 free badges |
| 300 square feet | = | 10 free badges |
| 400 square feet | = | 12 free badges |
If you need more than the number of badges allotted to your booth, then please fill out the Extra Badge Order Form before January 15, 2024 and we will have them ready for you at check in.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BADGES IN YOUR BOOTH as
you need them to gain access to the show floor. Replacement badges are $10 each if lost, left at home, left in booth, a dog ate them etc.
BOOTH AWARDS & TIPS!
Each year, the Edmonton Renovation 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.
| Nailed it! | Regardless of size, this booth has just overall nailed it at the show! |
| Best Large Space | Best booth 400 square feet or larger |
| Best Medium Space | Best Booth between 200 - 399 square feet |
| Best Small Space | Best Booth between 100 - 199 square feet |
| Social Savvy | This award goes out to the exhibitor who is active in promoting the show and their involvement in the show. |
Things we look for:
• Meeting basic booth standards/expectations – height, signage, flooring, layout, etc
• Full floor covering (no subfloor, concrete or terracover 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
Booth & Exhibiting Tips
Booth Design Guidelines
NEW REGULATION FOR 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.
NEW REGULATION FOR SIGNAGE & BANNER HANGING
Any signs/objects over
20 lbs. must be pre-approved by ShowTECH.
BOOTH GUIDELINES
Review the booth guidelines to make sure your booth is designed to meet Marketplace Events and Edmonton Expo Centre's standards:
- Booth Design & Exhibiting Tips
- Edmonton Expo Venue Guide - Read important information regarding fire safety, safety & security, general rules, etc.
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.
TRANSPORTATION & CUSTOMS FORMS
Customs & Transportation Services Order Form
Canada Customs Invoice
GES Decorator Services
2024 ERS GES Order Forms - coming soon!
2024 GES ONLINE Ordering - coming soon!
Deadline for GES discount: TBD
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
ELECTRICAL|HOUSEKEEPING|PLUMBING|INTERNET
Click here for
the Directory of Services
Facility Services, Edmonton Expo Centre
Services through Edmonton Expo:
- Edmonton Expo Map
- Events Safety Compliance Policy for Show Management & Exhibitors
- Internet Order Form
Please direct all inquiries to:
Kasandra Breadner
+1-587-340-3432
kasandra.breadner@encoreglobal.comwww.encore-can.com
ShowTech
2023 ShowTech Order Forms - coming soon!
2023 ShowTech Online Ordering - coming soon!
Deadline for ShowTECH discount: TBD
Services Available- Signage Hanging
- Electrical
- Ceiling Lighting
- Floor Lighting
- Plumbing
- Compressed Air/Natural Gas
- Telecommunications
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? View the tutorial video below and read the FAQs.
Learn more about the benefits of creating your enhanced listing.
Go from basic to ENHANCED!
Introducing the QR Code!
A new way to accelerate leads generated onsite at the show. A floor decal with a unique QR Code will be placed in front of your booth.
Learn More...
REQUIRED READING & FORMS
Forms to Return
| Form | Details | Deadline |
| Certificate of Insurance Form | Liability Insurance is required to participate in our shows | January 19, 2024 |
| Extra Badge Order Form | All Exhibitors need to display their badge on show days to gain admittance to the show floor. Replacements are $10 each if badge is lost or left in booth. | January 15, 2024 |
| Contest Form | Any company wishing to hold a prize give-away or contest of any kind at the Show, must complete and submit this form for approval. | January 19, 2024 |
Required Reading
| 2024 ERS Rules and Regulations | Important Rules, Regulations & FAQ's for the show, services, and venue. | n/a |
| Exhibitor Listing | Have you completed enhancing your online company listing? Your Online listing is what Consumers will see about your company before attending the show. Please reach out to Jen Kropf if you do not have your unique link. | ASAP |
| ERS Must Do's | Mandatory rules for exhibiting in the show | n/a |
If you plan on shipping any materials to the show, please ensure all pieces have a shipping label on them.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Chateau Lacombe Hotel
10111 Bellamy Hill
Edmonton, AB T5J 1N7
Reservation can be also made by phone contacting one of the following:
Edmonton Hotels by COST
Edmonton Hotels by DISTANCE
Edmonton Hotels by RATING
SHOW INSURANCE
Proof of trade show insurance is mandatory for our shows. Coverage dates must include Move In and Move Out. We require a copy of your policy sent to Shannon to keep on file before January 19, 2024.
Certificate of Insurance Form
We also require that we are on your policy as additional insured:
Marketplace Events LLC
Rimrock Plaza PO
PO Box 70060
Toronto, ON M3J 0H3
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EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN AND MOVE-OUT
Move-In Schedule:
THE MOVE IN SCHEDULE WILL BE UPLOADED APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO SHOW OPEN
Move-Out Hours:
Sunday, January 28, 7PM - 10PM
Monday, January 29, 8AM - 12PM
Individuals under the age of fifteen are prohibited to be on the show floor, or back of house areas during Move In, Move Out, or while heavy machinery is operating.
Move In and Move Out periods during events can be a dangerous time with vehicles, heavy machinery, overhead work, and many other hazards. Exhibitors should take particular care when working during this time and should take steps to protect themselves and others.
The Edmonton EXPO Centre requires exhibitors to wear proper closed toed shoes during this time and recommends that everyone working in the space wear a visibility vest.
Additionally, equipment operators are required to have their relevant licenses and must have copies of their license with them when working at EXPO. Anyone working above 10’ feet must use fall protection and have their fall protection certificate available upon request.
While Field Level Hazzard Assessments (FLHA) are not required for a typical Exhibitor moving into a standard booth, we do ask the Exhibitors stop and complete one before performing a potentially dangerous task, for example, working on a raised platform, using power tools, or operating heavy machinery. Click Here for the Field Level Hazzard Assessments Form.
PARKING
Exhibitor Parking Information Sheet - Coming soon!
Online order link - Coming soon! - Upon arrival at the EXPO, you will need to go through the 79th street gates to validate your ShowPass purchased passes. Once validated, you will be provided with the pass containing the QR codes.
- The QR codes will be used to come in and out of the EXPO grounds for the duration of the show.
To avoid delays online parking passes should be bought prior to the show.
Pre-purchase your parking pass through Edmonton EXPO Centre and Showpass via the link above. The event parking pass is $14 per event
day with pre-purchase ONLY.
All event passes will still have in and out privileges, with no charge for the move-in days.
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.
Can exhibitors purchase parking passes onsite?
Exhibitors who have not purchased a pass during move in will need to pull a ticket and pay the daily $15 guest rate which does not include in/out privileges.
What happens if an exhibitor enters through a public entrance?
Exhibitors are welcome to enter through the public guest entrances (116 Ave North, 116 Ave South and 73 Street) but will be required to pull a ticket and pay the $15 per day guest rate which does not include in/out privileges. Please click here for our parking map.
What payment types are accepted?
We will have credit/debit payment options available at every pay station inside the Edmonton EXPO Centre as well as at the exit gate. For Guest Parking Lots - There will be one pay station that will accept cash transactions located beside the Hall F Show Office. Please see the attached map for all pay station locations throughout the Edmonton EXPO Centre.
Overnight and Parking Trailers?
No overnight parking in the angled parking spots. Vehicles will be towed. Trailer parking has been moved to the south east lot. NO longer at the giant slide area.
CLICK HERE FOR THE EXHIBITOR PARKING MAP.
SELLING OR SAMPLING FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTS
Edmonton Food Sales - Sales Application Form
Alberta Health Services Vendor Notification
Please send all forms to Shannon Novak as well as s Alberta Health Services and the Edmonton EXPO Centre.
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 Propane Use Health & Safety Document
SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial
Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.
Hashtags: #YEGHomeShow #EdmontonHomeShow #ERS24
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 - coming soon!
Click Here for the Social Media Marketing Kit
TRAFFIC DRIVERS
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 ticket website: https://edmontonrenovationshow.mpetickets.com/
- Email your website link to Shannon Novak to verify the web button
Web Button is Coming Soon!
Request a Promo Code: Offer your Social media followers a discounted price on tickets by letting them know your promo code. This will save your followers $4 per general admission ticket. Email Shannon Novak for more information.
Call us if you have any problems or if you want to discuss any other easy cross-marketing opportunities.
Exclusive Advertising Opportunities:
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SCAM WARNING
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
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
CLICK HEREfor more information.