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The Philly Home + Garden Show, in order to ensure a minimal footprint, does not print nor mail the Exhibitor Kit. All of the forms, links, and information you need is posted below.
Please note that this page is always being updated as new information becomes available.
Table of Contents
1. General Information
2. Facility & Utility Services
3. Decorator Services
4. Move-in & Move-out
5. Exhibitor Badges
6. Ticket Information
7. Parking
8. Booth Guidelines
9. Rules & Regulations
10. How to Set up your Exhibitor Listing
11. Social Media Tips
12. Marketing Opportunities
13. Show Hotel
14. Show Insurance
15. Questions
16. Scam
General Information
SHOW MANAGEMENT
The Philly Home +
Garden Show is produced and managed by:
Marketplace Events
2000 Auburn Dr., Ste
200
Beachwood, OH 44122
484.854.9084
www.marketplacevents.com | www.phillyhomeandgarden.com
SHOW PR AGENCY
Jenna Communications
Jennifer Sherlock
jsherlock@jennacommunications.com
484-238-0355
SHOW OFFICE
During move-in, show
hours and move-out, Show Management will maintain a show office in the Greater
Philadelphia Expo Center. The office is
located directly outside of Exhibit Hall A straight back from the entrance and
box office window. The signs out front
will read Exhibitor Registration and Will Call Pick Up.
The Show Office number is (484) 754-3985. Please note the Show Office number is only valid during Move – In, Show Days and Move – Out.
SHOW HOURS
Friday | February 21, 2025 | 11:00pm – 8:00pm |
Saturday | February 22, 2025 | 10:00am – 8:00pm |
Sunday | February 23, 2025 | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
EXHIBITOR ENTRANCES DURING SHOW
During show hours,
exhibitors may use the main entrance of The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
located outside of Hall A or the main entrance of Hall B. An exhibitor
badge will be required to enter the show floor. No exceptions will be made.
All loading dock doors will be closed and there will be no access granted during show hours. If you need to restock your booth with supplies, please do it one hour before the show opens. Security is permitted to stop any Exhibitor from entering or exiting through the side entrances or loading dock doors. There is no smoking allowed inside the building.
SECURITY
Security is provided by Echelon. The guards will be on duty 24 hours each day during the show. Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect exhibitors’ property, but Show Management assumes no responsibility for any losses due to fire, theft, robbery, damage, accident, or other causes.
Please take the following suggestions under advisement:
- Do not leave your booth unattended during the set – up , show or move – out
- Do not leave small items, electronics, one of a kind special samples, prototypes, generated leads, or extremely valuable merchandise in your booth overnight.
- Under the guideline of special circumstances, you can ask Show Management to lock up valuable items in the Show Office (located outside of Hall A behind the box office window)
FINAL PAYMENTS
Full and final payment for exhibit space
must be made by January 15, 2025. Show Management reserves the right to
refuse entry to any exhibitor whose account has not been settled and paid in
full. Please note if your booth space isn’t paid for by the January 15th deadline
complimentary show tickets will not be mailed out to you and your company name
will not appear in the House & Home Magazine, the official Show Guide for
the show.
If you have signed and authorized Marketplace Events to automatically charge your card on your original contract, please make sure funds are available in the proper time frame. If you have any questions regarding payment processes, please contact Maddie Rice at 440-591-6966. Any contracts that are outstanding after the show cycle is completed will automatically be sent to collections and the exhibitor will still be responsible to pay off the booth space and will not be allowed to exhibit in any future shows with Marketplace Events.
Exhibitor Services
GREATER PHILADELPHIA EXPO CENTER EXHIBITOR ORDER SERVICES
In general, the following services are available to exhibitors at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Some services will have additional fees. Some services include the following:
- Multi-plug grounded power outlets, dropped from ceiling
- Wireless internet access
- Load-in/load-out assistance
- Booth design services
- Security services
- Catering services
- Expo Food Court access
To create an account and order from Expo Center Exhibitor Services: CLICK HERE
Discount pricing order deadline: February 10, 2025
Once onsite at the Expo Center, you can order WiFi:
Click HERE for instructions and links
GENERAL EXPOSITION ORDER SERVICES
General Exposition Services (GES) offers a wide range of services and rental equipment to help make your display a success. With features including online exhibitor service kits, installation and dismantle labor, custom graphics and a dedicated customer service team, we will help make your show a success.
CLICK HERE for GES Service Order Kit
Discount pricing order deadline: February 7, 2025
General Exposition Services
205 Windsor Road
Limerick Business Center
Pottstown, PA 19464
PH: 610.495.8866
FX: 610.495.8870
MOVE-IN | MOVE-OUT DAYS AND HOURS
ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE YOU MOVE-IN.
All exhibitors may move in to Exhibit Halls A&B starting Wednesday, February 19th and Thursday, February 20th between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. There are loading dock doors located on all sides of the building that will provide easy access to drive on to the floor. General information available below:
MOVE IN SCHEDULE
| Wednesday, February 19th | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday, February 20th | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
You will be allowed to work in the building on move in days after 5:00pm but you must arrive before 4:30pm to drive on to the floor. However, space for your vehicle will be determined upon your arrival. You must be in the building no later than 5:00pm to stay for an additional hour. All exhibitors must be out of the building no later than 6:00pm unless stated otherwise.
**YOU MUST BE COMPLETELY SET UP BY 6:00PM ON THURSDAY. NO SETUP IS PERMITTED ON FRIDAY.
The move in schedule is based on the location of your booth in Exhibit Halls A&B. Typically the show is moved in front to back. Note that if you cannot meet the time requirements of your move in date and time, please contact the show team to make other arrangements.
**For safety reasons, no one under the age of 16 is permitted in the halls or dock areas during move-in/out.
MOVE OUT SCHEDULE - THERE IS ONLY SUNDAY MOVE OUT
| Sunday, February 23rd | 6:05pm - Midnight |
You may use your own carts, hand trucks, dollies, etc
Please note there is
NO MONDAY MOVE OUT
YOU MAY BEGIN BREAKING DOWN YOUR BOOTH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF THE SHOW; HOWEVER, DRIVE-ON ACCESS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED UNTIL ALL AISLE CARPET HAS BEEN ROLLED UP.
EXHIBITOR BADGES
Exhibitor badges are NOT mailed out prior to the show. Badges can be picked up at Exhibitor Registration (located behind the box office) during move-in and during show hours. Complimentary plastic badge holders are provided. Exhibitor badges are required to identify you as an authorized exhibitor. Exhibitors will not be allowed access to the show floor during show days without a badge.
Eight (8) exhibitor badges are provided for each 100 square feet of space purchased, with a maximum allotment of 24 badges per company.
100 – 200 Sq. Ft: 8 Badges
250 – 400 Sq. Ft: 16 Badges
450 Sq. Ft - & Up: 24 Badges
If you have different staff members working your booth on different days, you are encouraged to drop off your badge each night at Exhibitor Registration (located behind the box office), so that your company does not run out of badges during the show. **EXHIBITOR BADGES MUST NOT BE USED AS ADMISSION TICKETS AND CANNOT BE LEFT AT WILL CALL.
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS
Each exhibitor will receive 20 complimentary tickets for each 100 square feet of space purchased with a maximum allotment of 60 tickets. These will be emailed three weeks prior to the show. Tickets will only be emailed if your booth space has been paid in full. Additional admission passes can be purchased at the discounted price of $5.00 each ($12 at the box office). Please contact Show Coordinator Maddie Rice maddier@mpeshows.com order these discounted tickets.
COMPLIMENTARY
TICKETS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SHOW. If
complimentary tickets or badges are given to visitors, the exhibitor
responsible will not be allowed to exhibit in future events and may be asked to
leave the current show immediately. Use your tickets to invite potential
customers to the show or for friends and family.
WILL CALL
Will Call will be set up at Exhibitor Registration, which will be utilized by consumers to pick up the tickets that have been reserved for them. Staff will be at Will Call at all times to hand out complimentary tickets for exhibitor family, friends, and prospects. Please leave your tickets in INDIVIDUALLY marked envelopes with FIRST AND LAST NAME on the front of the envelope at Will Call for your guests. Tickets will be filed by last name.
**EXHIBITOR BADGES ARE FOR EXHIBITORS; THEY ARE NOT TICKETS TO THE SHOW. THEY SHOULD NOT BE LEFT AT WILL CALL TO BE PICKED UP BY ATTENDEES.
PARKING
There is ample free parking available onsite. With over 5,000 free spaces, your staff, participants and show attendees will have no trouble! The parking lot is also sectioned and labeled for ease of locating parked vehicles upon departure.
We ask that all exhibitors park on the side of the building and leave the front spots accessible to the attendees attending the show.
BOOTH INFORMATION, RULES & REGULATIONS
Exhibit booths will have an 8' draped back wall. On each side, a draped side rail will extend from the back of the booth to the front of the booth at a height of 32". The drape color is black. Tables, chairs, electricity etc. are not included with the cost of your exhibit booth. If you need to order these items, you can purchase them directly through General Exposition Services.
Flooring
Flooring is not
included in the cost of your exhibit booth. It is mandatory that all booths are
carpeted or have some type of clean, professional-looking floor covering that
covers 100% of the booth’s square footage. All edges must be secured. You may
bring your own or rent from General Exposition Services.
- All flooring must be
neat and clean
- No frayed edges are
allowed
- All edges of a
carpet must be taped down – double sided tape is acceptable
- Duct tape is not
allowed to secure the flooring. Any exhibitor leaving tape remnants will be
charged a fee for cleanup.
- You must return The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center floor to its original condition – Fees will be charged for damages
Table Skirting
It is mandatory that all tables are properly skirted. Skirting must go from the edge of the table to the floor on all four sides. All skirting must be pressed and neat. Use of plastic tablecloths, sheets, shower curtains or any type of “makeshift” tablecloths is not permitted. We strictly enforce this and will skirt all incorrectly skirted tables at the exhibitor’s expense.
All inventory and personal items must be stored COMPLETELY OUT OF SIGHT. Your booth should look professional and inviting to the attendee. General Exposition Services is available to rent tables that will be properly skirted if needed for an additional charge.
Staffing Your Booth
All exhibitors are expected to be in their booths during all published show hours, as we do receive consumer complaints about un-manned displays. Our visitors pay an entrance fee and expect to be able to do business with our exhibitors at any time during show hours. If you are in violation of this rule, your company may not be permitted to exhibit with us in the future.
Working in the aisles or distributing brochures, etc. from any other area other than your booth is prohibited. All selling activity must take place inside your contracted space. One verbal warning will be given if your company is in violation of this rule. A second written warning will be issued and if the problem is not addressed at that point Show Management reserves the right to remove your company from the show.
***TENTS, FLAGS AND CANOPIES ARE NOT ALLOWED***
Booth Guidelines
Exhibitors can build their booth to the maximum height of 8 feet. This includes back wall and sidewalls. If your display includes a sign attached to the back wall, you must get approval from show management and the following rules apply:
- TOTAL HEIGHT OF SIGN MUST NOT EXCEED 2 FEET FROM TOP OF DRAPE LINE
- Sign must be single sided; graphics, logos or print facing into another booth will not be allowed
- Professionally finished signage NO handwritten signs are permitted
Exhibit fixtures and components will be permitted to a maximum height of 8 feet on the back wall.
If you are using side walls as part of your display, they must be finished on BOTH sides. No exposed wires, frames, wood must be exposed for the public or your neighbor to see. All display materials and electrical must meet the fire marshal regulations.
Show Management reserves the right to refuse entry or to have removed at the exhibitor’s expense any display which is not in accordance with these rules and regulations.
Rules & Regulations
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.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SAMPLING
All exhibitors sampling food or selling food products must touch base with your Exhibit Sales Representative so that the proper permissions are given during show site.
Food or beverage items may not be sold or given away at exhibitor booths without express written approval of Licensor. Food or beverages may not be brought or consumed in the facility, unless purchased at an on-site concession stand or lounge or with expressed written consent of the Licensor.
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought or consumed in the facility, unless purchased at an on-site concession stand or lounge. Alcoholic beverages must be removed from the facility or will be subject to confiscation.
VEHICLES IN EXHIBITS
If you plan on
having a vehicle in your booth as part of your display, please contact Show
Management for approval and move-in instructions. All vehicles must be marked
on the floorplan by show management for fire marshal approval ahead of the
show.
- All vehicles must
have a locking gas cap or gas cap sealed with tape and no more than 1/4 tank of
gas in the vehicle.
- A set of keys must
be left with Show Management for the duration of the show.
- All vehicle batteries must be disconnected and have cables taped. Please contact Show Management to have this scheduled.
(215) 560 – 2484
MICROPHONES, AUDIO EQUIPMENT AND MUSIC
Use of microphones, audio equipment and musical instruments is permitted, however, sound levels must be kept at a volume that management deems reasonable. Violators will receive ONE WARNING. If there are more problems with volume levels, then Show Management reserves the right to prohibit the exhibitor from using sound equipment for the remainder of the show. You must be courteous to your neighboring exhibitors who are conducting business on the show floor.
ENHANCE YOUR COMPANY'S ONLINE VENDOR LISTING
Your basic listing was uploaded to the website when you booked your booth. Within 24 hours you should have received 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 the last day of the show. If you did 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 Vendor List section of the website.
Need help with your listing? Click video below.
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...
Insurance
Show Management is insured against public liability and property damage claims arising out of the conduct of the show. This insurance does not cover exhibitors’ property, which is placed on display at the exhibitor’s risk. Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect exhibitor property but please note that Show Management assumes no responsibility for any losses due to fire, theft, robbery, damage, accident, or other causes.
- 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 the certificate of insurance to MPE
Contact Kendra Reilly Monahan, Buttine Underwriters Purchasing Group, LLC
kar@buttine.com 212-867-3642
**Please refer to items #4 and 5 on your exhibitor contract/application under the TERMS AND CONDITIONS or contact Show Management if you have questions at (484) 854-9084.
SOCIAL MEDIA
#LetsGetSocial
Share your show pics or your home reno projects with us.
Hashtags: #PhillyHomeShow #PhillyHomeGardenShow
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 for the Social Media Marketing Kit
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship Opportunities and Booth Traffic Drivers - Get
some extra bang for your buck at the Philly Home + Garden Show! Work with us to get more people to your booth.
SHOW HOTEL
www.hgivalleyforge.com
Phone: 610-650-0880
Pricing: $129 per night
600 Campus Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
484-974-2600
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.
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.