2020 Exhibitor Kit

WELCOME TO THE EXHIBITOR KIT

The Exhibitor Kit will not be printed or mailed to you. We are reducing our paper trail by sending out our information by email and posting these important items on our website. Follow our step by step instructions below to assure you have a well organized, successful show.


2020 PHILLY HOME + GARDEN SHOW EXHIBITOR MANUAL
Be sure you have downloaded and read this prior to the show - includes deadline dates, tips, tricks, and all the rules/regulations of the show. Use your manual as a tool to prepare yourself for a successful show experience.

- CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF PHILLY HOME SHOW MUST DO'S

- MIKE ROWE WELCOMES YOU TO THE SHOW - Click here to read more

2020 Show Dates & Hours

Friday, February 14, 2020 
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 15, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 16, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

2020 Move-In:

Please see the move-in map for your specific time to move in - Click here for the map

Tuesday, February 11 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. **By Appointment Only

Wednesday, February 12 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Anytime

Thursday, February 13
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Anytime

** No Friday Move - In   

2020 Move-Out:

Sunday, February 16, 2020
6:01 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Monday, February 17, 2020
8:00 a.m. - Noon

Complete the NECESSARY Forms

EXHIBITOR LISTING SET UP FORM
Increase your exposure! Grow your business through our online Exhibitor Listing; a resource where buyers can search by company name, category or product. Promote your company to unique visitors before, during and after the show. Consumers can even email you directly to receive a quote on their project!

DIRECT SELL ADDENDUM
This addendum is required reading and required to be signed by all exhibitors who are selling a direct sell product off of the show floor.

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
The marketing kit provides you with exclusive opportunities to promote yourself at the show. Take advantage of some of the promotional tools listed below.

OFFICIAL PRODUCT SPONSORSHIP FORM
Become a product sponsor today!  Stand out from the crowd, drive traffic to your booth, increase brand awareness and maximize your return on investment as the sponsor of your product category! See what opportunities can be offered to you.

TICKET COMMISSION FORM
Show me the money! The Philly Home + Garden Show will pay your company commission ($1/ticket) for any online tickets you sell using your exclusive promo code. 

PHILLY HOME + GARDEN SHOW LEAD CARD  
Gather your leads at the show with the help of these lead cards. Print a few and keep them handy in your booth and when you interact with a customer you can use these lead cards to take down all the helpful information you will need in order to start the beginning process of a sale.

STAGE PRESENTATION FORM
Do you have an interactive, exciting topic for a stage presentation? If so, the topic should be remodeling, renovation, decor or related to spring outdoor projects. This is an excellent way to gain added exposure, in front of homeowners, at this event. Presentations must be educational and entertaining. Interactive demonstrations are strongly encouraged.
**PRESENTATION SLOTS ARE LIMITED

EXHIBITOR RULES AND REGULATIONS

EXHIBITOR MUST DO's FORM
In an effort to continue to improve the exhibit quality of all Marketplace Events shows, we request that all exhibitors participating in the Philly Home + Garden Show do the following:

- All exhibit booths must have some type of flooring. 100% of the exhibit booth floor must be covered. Duct tape is not allowed in securing the carpet to the floor. Double sided tape must be used.

- All tables must be professionally skirted. Skirting must be provided for all exposed areas of the table. Skirting must go from the edge of the table to the floor. All skirting must be pressed and neat. Tablecloths (plastic or fabric), pieces of fabric and bed sheets are not permitted.

- All signs must be professionally prepared. No handwritten signs are allowed.

- All exhibit booth walls are to be completely finished. No wires, frames, wood, etc…should be exposed for the public or for your neighbors to see.

- All areas of the exhibit space agreement must be completed. Please pay special attention to the product listing.

- All pop up tents can not be installed or allowed into the show.

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. Please note that all the order process and online log ins will be available 6 months (August 2019) prior to show start. Some services include the following:

CLICK HERE for instructions to order GPEC services
CLICK HERE for instructions to order GPEC wireless internet 
CLICK HERE for advanced discount rate order form fro GPEC

Preorder discount ends on January 31, 2020.

2020 GENERAL EXPOSITION ORDER SERVICES

General Exposition Services 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. General Exposition Services will assist exhibitors with:

GES Exhibitor Service Kit Information - Click Here

GES Online Password: OAKSHOME2

Preorder discount end January 31, 2020

Contact

Jenna Naffin, Show Manager (N-Z)
JennaN@mpeshows.com  215.704.4124

Christie Elig (A-M, #)
ChristieE@mpeshows.com 888.248.9751, ext. 121

Hannah Lewis, Show Office | Administrator
HannahL@mpeshows.com 919.674.0412

SHOW CONTRACTOR
General Exposition Services
205 Windsor Road
Limerick Business Center
Pottstown, PA 19464
PH:  610.495.8866
FX:  610.495.8870

SHOW PR AGENCY

Elise Brown
Pavone
PR, Philly Home + Garden Show
215.990.6955
ebrown@pavone.net

CONGRATULATIONS!

You made it to the end! We hope that you read the exhibitor kit carefully so that you will have the needed information to prepare for a successful show.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Hannah Lewis at HannahL@mpeshows.com or 919.674.0412