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SCAM ALERT FOR EXHIBITORS
As per our privacy policy, Marketplace Events is a permission-based email sender. We do not share, rent, or sell any email lists.
The Des Moines Home + Garden Show does not print or mail the Exhibitor Guide. All information can be found in the the links below.
CLICK HERE to Download Exhibitor Guide
Please note that this page is always being updated as new information becomes available.
Additional Questions?
Contact Ryan McCune, Operations Manager
816.601.2705 |
RyanM@MPEshows.com
2024 SHOW HOURS
| Exhibitor Access: | |||
| Thursday | February 22, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm | 8:00 am |
| Friday | February 23, 2024 | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | 9:00 am |
| Saturday | February 24, 2024 | 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | 8:00 am |
| Sunday | February 25, 2024 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | 9:00 am |
Move-In
Assigned dates & times can be found on the map below. Exhibitors may only drive into the building during the scheduled times. Hand carry or push cart move-in is allowed any time during and/or after assigned times.
CLICK HERE to Enlarge or Download Move-in Map as of January 23, 2023. Move-in colored zones will not change. There are zones that have had additional booths added, merged or split. Please see updated floor plan below.
CLICK HERE for Current Floor Plan As of February 9, 2023 and subject to change
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.
Electric | Utilities | Internet
To purchase any of these services please visit the Iowa Events Center website or contact Exhibitor Services at 515.564.8018. An advanced purchase discount is offered.
Food Sampling
The City of Des Moines & the Iowa Events Center requires that all exhibitors sampling food during the show have a temporary food service permit.
Show Decorator | Gilbert Exposition Management Services
Exhibitors are responsible for flooring (required for all booths.) You may supply your own tables and chairs or rent from the show decorator. An advanced purchase discount is offered & will ensure availability of all needed items.
As an exhibitor, you will automatically receive an introduction email from GEMS with a Username and Temporary Password.
After you’ve logged on you will be able to order services. Should you have any questions or need to have the introduction e-mail resent, please contact GEMS by phone at 214.388.5722 Ext 1 or e-mail jill@gemsevents.com.
Pre-Order Discount Deadline is Friday, February 9, 2024
Hotel Information
We have negotiated discounted rates at the following hotels:
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.245.5500
Click Here to reserve your room for $139/night
Discount Deadline is 4pm CST, Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Insurance Needs
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 doesn’t 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 occurrence
- Name Marketplace Events LLC and the venue as additional insured
- Provide a copy of certificate of insurance to MPE
Contact Kendra Reilly Monahan, Buttine Underwriters Purchasing Group, LLC
212.867.3642 | kar@buttine.com
Application Deadline is February 16, 2024
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: #DSMHomeShow #DesMoinesHomeGardenShow
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
Are you looking for more exposure before and during the show?
Make sure to increase your sales, leads and awareness by taking full advantage of the Show and our many marketing opportunities. As things get a little tougher these days we all need to work a little harder. One way to do so is stand out from your competition. We have a few options to help out!
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Contact your sales representative for more details
Contact Us Today!
Shannon Nathe, Show Manager
ShannonN@MPEshows.com 515.244.5456
Tasha Arends, Exhibit Sales Consultant
TashaA@MPEshows.com 515.244.1459
Ryan McCune, Operations Manager
RyanM@MPEshows.com 816.601.2705